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Screenshot of Royal Institution Science Shows and Activities for Children
90/100 · ages 6–14

Royal Institution Science Shows and Activities for Children

The Royal Institution’s family science page brings together spectacular science shows and activities designed to get children and families excited about science.

WebsiteExperimentsFamily activities
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Australian Museum Activities for Kids at Home

The Australian Museum’s family activity hub brings together science, nature, culture, experiments, crafts, videos, factsheets, and app-linked activities for curious kids.

WebsitePhysical placeAnimalsCrafts
3–14 · Free with paid options88
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Britannica Kids

Reference articles, images, videos, and activities that help young researchers explore science, animals, history, and geography.

WebsiteAnimalsFacts
8–14 · Free with paid options88
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British Museum Schools: Ages 7-11

Museum learning sessions and object-based activities that help children explore world history, art, and culture.

WebsiteDownloadableArt historyMuseum learning
7–11 · Free with paid options88
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Franklin Institute Science and Education

Science activities, engineering ideas, youth programs, videos, and classroom resources from The Franklin Institute.

WebsiteDownloadableEngineeringExperiments
6–18 · Free with paid options90
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Kennedy Center Education

Arts activities, classroom resources, performances, and learning experiences for students, families, and educators.

WebsiteDownloadableArtFamily activities
3–18 · Free with paid options89
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Alguni

Coding lessons for kids ages 8–15 covering Python, JavaScript, C/C++, digital logic, Git, math, AI, robotics, and competitive programming.

WebsiteiOS appAIJavaScript
8–15 · Free with paid options88
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MathsBot

Interactive mathematics tools, games, puzzles, and classroom activities for exploring number, algebra, geometry, and statistics.

WebsiteMaths gamesNumber sense
7–16 · Free with paid options88
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Smithsonian National Zoo: Kids, Families, and Schools

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo offers families online and in-person learning through animal activities, nature play, virtual programs, conservation learning, and school resources.

WebsiteAnimalsConservation
3–12 · Free with paid options89
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Story Time From Space

Children’s books and science videos read and demonstrated from space, connecting literacy with real space exploration.

WebsiteRead aloudScience videos
4–12 · Free with paid options88
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National Trust Family Days Out

Family walks, play areas, wildlife, historic places, trails, and rainy-day activities across National Trust sites in the North East of England.

WebsiteFamily activitiesHistory
3–14 · Free with paid options87
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Education.com

A broad library of printable worksheets, games, activities, and lesson materials organized around school subjects and grade levels.

WebsiteEducational gamesGrade levels
3–12 · Free with paid options84
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