Science
Elementary
Brainpop - Elem, Middle - If your school is closed due to the COVOD-19 virus, you may receive free, unlimited use of the full BrainPop suite during the period of closure. You do need to fill out the form located at the link.
Learning Blade STEM at Home - Learning Blade is offering these free home-based lessons for students and parents that may be working at home.
Virtual Farm Trips - this program has offered one-of-a-kind learning experiences by connecting participants to real working farms from the comfort of their computers, classrooms, conference rooms and living rooms. We understand that classes may not have the access necessary to participate in our upcoming live Virtual Farm Trips during this time. However, we have several prerecorded trips available from our partners linked below that you may access free of charge to enhance your virtual learning experiences for your students during this challenging time.
Mystery Science - Elem - Free membership, readings and activities for grades K-5
Globe - introducing students K-4 to earth science
CK-12 - Elem, Middle, High - Free lessons and textbooks on many subjects. These are stated as NGSS aligned but we have not verified this. Content of lessons is good.
PBS Learning Media - All levels - Free videos in a wide variety of subjects.
Nearpod - platform that gives lessons and links, some free, some paid
Edpuzzle - All levels - Store your own or use online videos for interactive video lessons. Free pricing allows you to create and add questions to 20 videos.
Tynker - Elem, Middle - Tynker, a coding program, will be available free to schools facing closures. They are also scheduling free webinars for teachers on how to use the Tynker coding program to support at-home learning.
Code.org/learn - All levels Short, engaging coding activities. Can also set up classes on programming
Chem4Kids , Physics4Kids , Biology4Kids , Geography4Kids - Elem,Middle - Basic content and online quizzes. Banner ads can be distracting
Waste-A-Weigh : By weighing or measuring and recording their lunch waste every day for a week, students learn how conservation efforts can reduce the total amount of trash generated. If students do not have a scale at home, they can use a measuring cup to approximate the volume of the waste. Materials: a digital scale to weigh waste or a large measuring cup to measure waste volume.
Catching Pollution (part 1): Students “catch” pollution (particulate matter) on prepared cards to see the environmental and health-related consequences of our transportation habits. Materials: white index cards or white paper, construction paper, Vaseline or a clear oil like veggie or olive oil, tape, glue, or staples, and provided worksheets.
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/edu/learn/ (Select the grade, type of activity and content)
Middle School
Edpuzzle - All levels - Store your own or use online videos for interactive video lessons. Free pricing allows you to create and add questions to 20 videos.
Tynker - Elem, Middle - Tynker, a coding program, will be available free to schools facing closures. They are also scheduling free webinars for teachers on how to use the Tynker coding program to support at-home learning.
Code.org/learn - All levels Short, engaging coding activities. Can also set up classes on programming
Chem4Kids , Physics4Kids , Biology4Kids , Geography4Kids - Elem,Middle - Basic content and online quizzes. Banner ads can be distracting
Nearpod - platform that gives lessons and links, some free, some paid
PBS Learning Media - All levels - Free videos in a wide variety of subjects.
SEPUP - Middle, High - Many lessons and simulations from their programs. Click into the curriculum and course and you will find the lessons under student.
CK-12 - Elem, Middle, High - Free lessons and textbooks on many subjects. These are stated as NGSS aligned but we have not verified this. Content of lessons is good.
Bozeman Science - Middle, High YouTube channel
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/edu/learn/ (Select the grade, type of activity and content)
High School
Spark101 - Free, 10 minute STEM challenges with video
Khan Academy Science - Largely developed for high school
SEPUP - Middle, High - Many lessons and simulations from their programs. Click into the curriculum and course and you will find the lessons under student.
Scientific American science at home
HHMI BioInteractive - High - Short Life and Earth science videos and lessons
Edpuzzle - All levels - Store your own or use online videos for interactive video lessons. Free pricing allows you to create and add questions to 20 videos.
iBiology - High - current videos
Bozeman Science - Middle, High YouTube channel
Code.org/learn - All levels Short, engaging coding activities. Can also set up classes on programming
Flinn Scientific Science at Home
CK-12 - Elem, Middle, High - Free lessons and textbooks on many subjects. These are stated as NGSS aligned but we have not verified this. Content of lessons is good.
https://www.radixendeavor.org/
https://labyrinth.thinkport.org/www/
Watch Your Step!: Students take an online ecological footprint quiz to determine their resource use and test how changes to their daily actions impact its size. Materials: student worksheet provided and access to the internet.
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/edu/learn/ (Select the grade, type of activity and content)
YouTube Channels
FuseSchool - GlobalEducation - UK channel offering video clips in all disciplines.
Debacco University - Biology YouTube videos on current topics
Tim Dolgas Chemistry YouTube Channel - Based on New York Regent Standards. Teacher’s Website:
Sarah English Chemistry YouTube Channel
Mr Palermo's Flipped Classroom - High School Chemistry
Veritasium - videos about science, education, and all sorts of interesting stuff
Smarter Every Day - explore the world using science. That's pretty much all there is to it. Watch 2 videos. If you learn something AWESOME, please subscribe if you feel like they earned it.
Science Podcasts for Kids
NPR's first show for kids is exactly the sort of engaging, well-produced content you would expect from the leaders in radio and audio series. Hosts Guy Raz and Mindy Thomas exude joy and curiosity while discussing the latest news in science and technology in a way that's enjoyable for kids and informative for grown-ups. Best for: All ages
Similar to But Why, this is another radio show/podcast that takes kid-submitted science questions and answers them with the help of experts. What makes this one different is it tends to skew a bit older, both in its questions and answers, and it has a different kid co-host each week. The result is a fun show that's as silly as it is educational. Best for: Kids and tweens
Often compared to a kid-friendly Radiolab, this podcast not only addresses fascinating topics but also tries to foster a love of science itself by interviewing scientists about their process and discoveries. The hosts don't assume that listeners have a science background -- but even kids who think they don't like science may change their minds after listening to this podcast. Best for: Kids and tweens