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Screenshot of NASA Space Place
95/100 · ages 5–14

NASA Space Place

Games, crafts, stories, animations, and activities that make space and Earth science approachable for kids.

WebsiteDownloadableEarth scienceExperiments
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NASA Climate Kids

Kid-friendly climate science, experiments, games, and explainers from NASA.

WebsiteDownloadableClimateEarth science
7–13 · Free93
Screenshot of NASA Kids' Club

NASA Kids' Club

NASA games, astronaut stories, mission pictures, and STEM activities for younger learners.

WebsiteAstronautsSTEM games
3–10 · Free93
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Wonderpip

A calm browser-based learning space with early maths, reading, science, art, music, stories, and puzzles.

WebsiteEarly learningMusic & stories
3–8 · Free93
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JPL Education

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory STEM resources, lessons, projects, videos, and activities for K-12 learners and educators.

WebsiteDownloadableAstronomyEngineering
5–18 · Free92
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OLogy

A free American Museum of Natural History science site with games, stories, hands-on activities, videos, and K-8 learning resources.

WebsiteDownloadableAnimalsAstronomy
5-14 · Free92
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BBC Bitesize

Teacher- and subject-expert learning support covering school subjects, revision, homework, and wellbeing.

WebsiteYouTube channelClimateGeography
3–16+ · Free91
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Khan Academy

A broad free learning platform with practice and lessons across math, science, computing, reading, and more.

WebsiteClimateGeography
4–18 · Free91
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MicroBlocks

A free, live block-programming environment for making interactive projects with microcontrollers, sensors, lights, and motors.

WebsiteBlock codingMicrocontrollers
8–16 · Free91
Screenshot of NASA STEM Engagement

NASA STEM Engagement

NASA STEM activities, educator guides, challenges, and mission-linked learning resources.

WebsiteClimate
5–18 · Free91
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Smithsonian Kids

Museum-backed art, history, science, nature, and space activities, games, interactives, and family guides.

WebsitePhysical placeDownloadableAnimalsArt
6–14 · Free91
Screenshot of Kodu Game Lab

Kodu Game Lab

A visual game-making environment for children to build 3D worlds, stories, and games with simple programming tiles.

WebsiteDesktop appGame designSTEM projects
8–16 · Free90
Screenshot of Monterey Bay Aquarium Crafts & Printables

Monterey Bay Aquarium Crafts & Printables

Ocean-themed crafts, coloring pages, stencils, drawing activities, and printable learning projects for children.

WebsiteDownloadableColoringCrafts
4–14 · Free90
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Science Learning Hub

New Zealand science learning resources with articles, activities, videos, experiments, and teacher support for school-age learners.

WebsiteDownloadableExperimentsScience inquiry
5-18 · Free90
Screenshot of Chrome Music Lab

Chrome Music Lab

Hands-on browser experiments that help children explore rhythm, melody, sound, drawing, and the connections between music, science, math, and art.

WebsiteRhythmSong making
5+ · Free89
Screenshot of ESA Kids

ESA Kids

Space science stories, missions, games, and activities from the European Space Agency.

WebsiteAnimalsGeography
6–14 · Free89
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Science News Explores

Accessible science news, explainers, experiments, and stories for readers from middle school onward.

WebsiteClimateExperiments
11–18 · Free89
Screenshot of Microsoft MakeCode

Microsoft MakeCode

Browser-based coding environments for micro:bit, Minecraft, Arcade, and other creative projects.

WebsiteAnimationComputer science
8–18 · Free88
Screenshot of Science Sparks

Science Sparks

Hands-on science experiments, STEM challenges, printable activities, and science explanations for children and families.

WebsiteDownloadableExperimentsSTEM challenges
4–12 · Free with paid options88
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TeachEngineering

Standards-aligned engineering lessons, activities, and design challenges for K–12 learners.

Website
5–18 · Free88
Screenshot of NOAA Ocean Service Education

NOAA Ocean Service Education

Ocean, coastal, mapping, and marine science activities and background resources.

WebsiteAnimalsClimate
8–18 · Free87
Screenshot of Animal Fact Guide

Animal Fact Guide

A colorful animal reference with species facts, quizzes, wildlife articles, and age-friendly nature learning.

WebsiteAnimalsNature reference
5-12 · Free86
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FreeRice

Educational trivia and vocabulary games that let players learn while supporting the UN World Food Programme.

WebsiteGlobal learningTrivia
10–18 · Free86
Screenshot of TED-Ed

TED-Ed

Animated lessons and discussion prompts across science, culture, language, history, and ideas.

Website
8–18 · Free86
Screenshot of TryEngineering

TryEngineering

Engineering lesson plans, activities, games, and career stories from IEEE for young learners.

Website
8–18 · Free86
Screenshot of Ocean School

Ocean School

Immersive videos and learning journeys that connect children with ocean science and stewardship.

WebsiteAnimalsClimate
8–16 · Free85
Screenshot of Amoeba Sisters

Amoeba Sisters

Friendly biology videos, handouts, and study resources for learners exploring life science.

Website
11–18 · Free with paid options84
Screenshot of Crash Course Kids

Crash Course Kids

Short, energetic science videos that explain Earth, life, physical science, and engineering topics.

YouTube channel
7–13 · Free84
Screenshot of DK Find Out!

DK Find Out!

Illustrated fact pages and videos covering science, animals, history, geography, and the world around us.

WebsiteAnimalsClimate
6–12 · Free84
Screenshot of San Diego Zoo Kids

San Diego Zoo Kids

Animal facts, videos, games, and conservation stories from the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance.

WebsiteAnimalsGeography
4–12 · Free with paid options84
Screenshot of Science Kids

Science Kids

Fun science facts, experiments, projects, games, videos, and quizzes for elementary and middle-grade learners.

WebsiteExperimentsQuizzes
6-14 · Free84
Screenshot of Highlights Kids

Highlights Kids

A playful collection of jokes, games, crafts, activities, polls, and creative challenges for elementary-age kids.

WebsiteColoringCrafts
6–12 · Free82
Screenshot of KiwiCo Activities

KiwiCo Activities

Hands-on science, art, engineering, and craft activities with instructions for family projects.

Website
3–14 · Free with paid options82
Screenshot of Maker Camp

Maker Camp

Project-based making activities that combine science, engineering, art, and creative problem solving.

Website
8–14 · Free82
Screenshot of SciShow Kids

SciShow Kids

Science videos answering children’s questions about animals, nature, technology, and the world.

YouTube channel
6–12 · Free82
Screenshot of CBeebies

CBeebies

BBC children’s content with stories, songs, science, nature, and early-learning programs.

YouTube channelAnimationEarly learning
2–8 · Free80
Screenshot of Numberphile

Numberphile

Mathematics videos exploring numbers, puzzles, patterns, proofs, and surprising ideas.

YouTube channel
11–18 · Free80
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