Did you ever wonder why a camel has a hump? If you can really tell the weather by listening to the chirp of a cricket? Or why our joints make popping sounds? These questions deal with everyday phenomena that we often take for granted, but each can be explained scientifically.
This website curates videos focusing on STEAM, history, and culture-focused content by museums, organizations, and creators who celebrate curiosity, collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, kindness, and other essential themes for all ages. Topics ranging from Science, Nature, Food, DIY, Music, Animation and more.
You can link here to The Kids Should See This (TKSST): https://thekidshouldseethis.com/
Grades: All
(TKSST works hard to curate high quality, kid appropriate videos, however, these are links to videos on platforms where other videos may be accessible. This site is best used with parent involvement.)Hey, who knew adjectives, verbs, and nouns could be such fun! Use Mad Libs to make up a silly story with your family or a friend or group of friends (over the phone or the app).
This app can be downloaded for free and in-app purchases turned off for April. Please check with your parent/guardian to make sure it is okay to download this app to your device.
Link here for more information: http://www.madlibs.com/apps/
Grades: 3-8
Become a Tank Expert - New England Aquarium
View this 360 degree video inside the Indo-Pacific Coral Reef Exhibit. Use your cursor to move around the tank. See what types of fish and sea life you can find!
Link here: https://www.neaq.org/visit/at-home-events-and-activities/activity-tank-expert/
Grades: All
"ology" is the study of a particular subject and this site allows you to explore subjects like Anthropology, Archaelogy, Zoology, and more! This resource includes videos, stories, activities, and games.
Link here: https://www.amnh.org/explore/ology
Grades: 3-8
Test your knowledge by taking one of the many National Geographic for Kids fun quizzes on everything from animals to food.
Link here: https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/games/quizzes/
Grades: All
Always a favorite book in the library, you can now take a look at some of those amazing, record breaking, and unusual accomplishments of people around the world. This website includes pictures, stories, and videos.
Take a look here: https://kids.guinnessworldrecords.com/pictures
Grades: 4-8