Science Friday Spoonfuls (NPR): "The latest and greatest science news from public radio’s Science Friday, ready for classroom use. Science Friday Spoonfuls are doses of current science, technology, and engineering stories ready for the classroom. Each Spoonful contains a short piece of media (article, video, radio interview), a transcript (for video and radio), student questions, and activity suggestions for extending student exploration into the science behind the story. "
Skype a Scientist: Meet up with one of over 1700 scientists for a 30-60 minute Skype conversation.
Stories in Science: Learn more about science and scientists all around the world through their personal stories.
Animal cams (Explore.org): Tune in to these video feeds to see animals going about their daily lives (both in the wild and in captivity).
Conservation Connect (USFWS): Watch videos highlighting the work of conservationists, and tune in on the third Thursday of each month for a live presentation and chat with a conservation professional.
Emerging Female Scientists: "Emerging Female Scientist (EFS) is the first electronic, peer-reviewed, open access scientific journal promoting and publishing articles by female middle- and high school students. The goal is to inspire, recognize, train, and equip female middle school and high school students to pursue and share their scientific ideas and research."
Explore nature as a family using Learning in Places' simple yet meaningful family activities.
Explore this Science Learning Menu for fun, low or no-tech ideas to do inside and outside (en español) (Council of School Science Supervisors)
STEM Activities for Families (NASA/JPL)
Bring Science Home (Scientific American)
Science Snacks (Exploratorium)
Wow in the World: "Wow in the World is a podcast and a new way for families to connect, look up and discover the wonders in the world around them. Every episode, hosts Mindy and Guy guide curious kids and their grown-ups away from their screens and on a journey. Through a combination of careful scientific research and fun, we'll go inside our brains, out into space, and deep into the coolest new stories in science and technology."
Terrestrials (WNYC/Radiolab): "Terrestrials is a show for people of all ages that explores the strangeness that exists right here on Earth. In each episode, host Lulu Miller (co-host of Radiolab) will introduce you to a creature or earthly phenomenon that will defy your expectations of how nature is supposed to work. Along the way, you'll encounter a chorus of experts, including scientists, surfers, hip hop artists and…a "Songbud" named Alan (indie punk musician Alan Goffinski) who creates original songs for key moments of confusion, discovery or awe. New episodes drop Thursdays."
Tumble: "Tumble is a science podcast for kids, to be enjoyed by the entire family. We tell stories about science discoveries, with the help of scientists! Join Lindsay and Marshall as they ask questions, share mysteries, and share what science is all about."
Brains On!: "Brains On! is a podcast featuring science and kids produced by American Public Media. We ask questions and go wherever the answers take us. Sometimes that means talking to a food scientist or a snake handler, other times that means putting on a play about sound waves or writing songs about sleep. A different kid co-hosts each episode. We talk to them about the interesting stuff they’re doing and the things they think about."
Maddie's Sound Explorers: " In each episode Maddie will explore the sounds of science and nature, joined by experts who'll guide us on all kinds of journeys; into a beehive, down the plughole, or up into a cloud! In each episode, we'll bring you a new piece of music made from the noises we discover."
But Why?: "But Why is a show led by you, kids! You ask the questions and we find the answers."
Who Smarted?: "From the creators and Executive Producers of Netflix's Brainchild and Nat Geo's Brain Games, every episode is a wild and fun dive into science and history for ages 6 to 10."
Radiolab for Kids (WNYC): "Radiolab, one of the most beloved podcasts in the world, reaches into its archives to create Radiolab for Kids. It's a place where we've collected Radiolab's most family-friendly content...From “What do dogs see when they look at the rainbow?” to “Do animals laugh?” the topics are squeaky clean (mostly) and all about curiosity."
Many more science podcasts here!
Everyday Mysteries (Library of Congress)
Ranger-led virtual tours of US National Parks. Kayak among icebergs, fly over an active volcano, explore cave formations, gaze at starry skies, swim through a coral reef and shipwreck!
STEM Interactive Simulations (PhET/UC Boulder): "PhET sims are based on extensive education research and engage students through an intuitive, game-like environment where students learn through exploration and discovery." Topics include energy, forces, motion, density, and states of matter.
Peep and the Big Wide World (PBS): Video clips and related games from the popular animated science program for young children. Also available in Spanish.
Plum Landing (PBS): Environmental science learning through "media and hands-on activities designed to motivate 6- to 9-year-old children to investigate nature."
Ology (American Museum of Natural History)
Design Squad (PBS) (ages 9-12)
Design challenge ideas (The Tech Museum of Innovation)
Elementary STEM design challenges based on children's literature (University of Arkansas)
How things are made (The Kid Should See This)
Visit The Miss Rumphius Effect to look for books to support science learning.
Check out the lists of suggested titles on this site's Libraries page.
As with all media, please screen video content and use your best judgment before sharing with students.
The Kid Should See This: A searchable collection of video clips that cover a wide range of topics, including science, technology, nature, music, and art.
The Secret Life of Scientists & Engineers (PBS/NOVA): Short interviews that highlight the connections between scientist/engineers' personal and professional lives. Helps students see science/engineering as relevant and accessible.
They Might Be Giants: Here Comes Science: A collection of science-themed songs and animated music videos that address core concepts.
Peep and the Big Wide World (PBS): Video clips and related games from the popular animated science program for young children. Also available in Spanish.
SciGirls (PBS): Half-hour episodes that highlight "the processes of science and engineering, following a different group of middle school girls who design, with the help of scientist mentors, their own inquiry-based investigations on a variety of topics."
Brainchild (Netflix): "Brainchild makes science fun, cool, and accessible to everyone! Each episode tackles a topic that's important to kids (and adults!) with comedy, experiments, and interactive games."
As with all media, please screen app content and use your best judgment before sharing with students.
Project Learning Tree's list of science-themed apps for elementary schoolers and middle/high schoolers includes summaries, suggested uses, and recommended ages for each app.
Awesome Eats (Whole Kids Foundation): "Kids will love to sort and plate a rainbow of foods with our app. Plus, they'll learn which things are trash and which things are treasure with our new recycling and composting level!"