Understanding Evolution
Understanding Evolution
FREE
Understanding Evolution is a non-commercial, education website, for teaching and learning about the science of evolutionary biology. This site is here to help you understand what evolution is, how it works, and how it factors into your life.
The National Science Digital Library
The National Science Digital Library
FREE
Compendium of digital science resources from dozens of academic institutions. Includes resources for Preschool through Adult-level education. Subjects include: Applied Science, Computing and Information, Engineering, Technology, Life Science, Ecology, Mathematics, Physical Science, Chemistry, Geoscience, Physics, and Space. Resource types include: Activities and Labs, Case Studies, Data Sets, Illustrations, Games, Homework and Assignments, Interactives, Lectures, Lessons and Lesson Plans, Primary Sources, Simulations, Student Guides, Textbooks and Unit Studies.
Legends of Learning
Legends of Learning
FREE
A free resource for homeschoolers with a library of games covering Kindergarten through 6th grade Math and Science, including life science, physical science, personal financial literacy, simulations, the scientific method, and STEM careers.
ScienceMom
ScienceMom
FREE
Earth Science, Biology, Math, Chemistry Educational Videos and Experiments
KiwiCo Panda Crate
KiwiCo Panda Crate
$$
Great hands-on exploration from birth through 2 years old. The Panda Crate evolves as children age, maximizing each stage of development, with steps at 0-2 months, 3-6 months, 7-12 months, 13-18 months, and 19-24 months.
Material Science Scavenger Hunt
Material Science Scavenger Hunt
$
Full-disclosure, this is a Treasure Hunt Builder scavenger hunt! For early education, the focus is to give students the language to recognize materials around them, and to infer similar properties in those materials. This scavenger hunt categorizes materials into seven groups: metals, ceramics, glass, plastics, wood, textiles, and composites.
MEL Science
MEL Science
$$$
MEL Science is a subscription box which focuses on Chemistry or Physics. This box is excellent because the science principles demonstrated in each box are solid and thorough; this is not a superficial science experiment subscription. The experiments are engaging, and really give children hands-on experience with chemistry and physics concepts.
Starry Night Education
Starry Night Education
FREE Resources Available, Subscription Version $$$
This is a very thorough subscription for anyone interested in a deep dive into Astronomy and Earth Science, but is quite expensive. There are free resources available in the Resource drop-down menu, including Starry Night videos, Interactive Sky Charts, and Starry Night Panoramas.
Smithsonian
Smithsonian
FREE
This free resource has videos, games, eBooks, and curriculum on topics like Life Science, Earth & Space Science, Chemistry, and Physical Science.
NASA
NASA
FREE
There is so much material here. There are also standards-aligned activities with helpful filters by grade level, subject, type of activity, and topic: Aeronautics, Aircraft Probes, Satellites and Spacecraft, Algebra, Arts, Astrobiology, Astronomy, Chemistry, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Data Collection, Analysis and Probability, Earth, Earth and Space Science, Earth Processes, Earth science, Earth, Moon and Sun, Electricity and Magnetism, Energy, Engineering and Technology, Geology, Geometry, Heat and Thermodynamics, Image Processing and Visualization, Inertia, Language Arts, Life Sciences, Light and Optics, Materials Science, Mathematics, Measurement, Motion and Forces, Number and Operations, Number Sense, Performing Arts, Physical Sciences, Problem Solving, Remote Sensing, Satellites and Spacecraft, Size and Scale, Solar System, States of Matter, Structure and Properties of Matter, Teachable Moments, The Design Process, The Nature of Science and Technology, The Scientific Process.