Middle School Science

Legends of Learning is a site that offers games covering a variety of science and math content for elementary and middle school. The site covers topics in each main content area, with a variety of games claiming to be aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) or the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). The games here generally aren't meant to teach new content but to supplement instruction.

With CK-12, students can create an account by entering their email address and a password. They can then explore the site, which is divided into Mathematics, Science, and More. Mathematics includes subjects from arithmetic to trigonometry and statistics. Science covers all the bases: biology, chemistry, and physics, as well as life, earth, and physical science. The More section offers history, technology, and economics.

GameUp is the games section of BrainPop, which offers animated videos and curricular support material for a variety of school subjects. While BrainPop is subscription-based, GameUp is a free resource with games about science, math, social studies, health, and engineering and technology, and all games align to academic standards.

Solar System Exploration is designed to raise awareness of - and teach about - a variety of astronomical topics, including space news, NASA missions, scientist profiles, planets, and the history of space exploration. Although the site is well organized, the vast amount of information can be overwhelming at first glance. The site offers an impressive multimedia library, with stunning NASA images and animations, as well as a separate section for kids age 10+.