Science Resources

Novels with a Connection to Science Content

  • Science-Themed Novels List - a list from the American Library Association
  • Unleashing Readers - a list from middle and high school teachers they would recommended to an 8th grade science teacher. Most of the books that are middle school and high school level. These books that weren’t directly “science” books but that had science elements within them.

Good Online Resources

  • Biology4kids
    • Biology is the study of life and the changes that take place with and around all living things. The study of life extends far beyond Earth. Biology covers every planet and object in the Universe.
    • If you are looking for basic biology help and information, stay on this site. We have information on cell structure, cell function, scientific studies, plants, vertebrates, invertebrates, and other life science topics.
  • Chem4kids
    • Chemistry is the study of matter and the changes that take place with that matter. Don't ask us why that matters. It just does. It matters a lot. Everything on Earth, everything in the Solar System, everything in our galaxy, and everything in the Universe is made of matter. Matter is the name that scientists have given to everything that you can touch, see, feel, or smell.
    • This site has information on matter, atoms, elements, the periodic table, reactions, and biochemistry.
  • Geography4kids
    • Physical geography is all about the Earth and the things that happen on Earth. Humans are only one part of the overall equation.
    • This site has an introduction to the earth sciences that includes topics on the Earth's structure, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere (for a start)
  • Cosmos4kids
    • Astronomy is the study of the Universe and the changes that take place in and around all objects moving through space. It's more than just Earth and our Solar System. The study of astronomy covers every planet, object, and bit of energy flowing through the universe.
    • This site has information on astronomy basics and the science of the stars.
  • Physics4kids
    • Everything in the universe has an effect on every other thing. Physicists study those effects. Physics is a science that relates to all other sciences: Chemistry, Biology, Geology, Astronomy, Meteorology, Engineering, etc. If you can name it, chances are physics is involved. Everything on Earth, everything in our solar system, everything in our galaxy, and everything in the Universe moves and interacts, and forces play a big part in that. Physics studies those forces and interactions. Let's get started and look inside the physics of motion called classical mechanics.
    • We have information on motion, heat and thermodynamics, electricity & magnetism, light, and modern physics topics
  • NumberNut
    • This site offers an introduction to mathematics and its variety of topics. It's not just for kids, it's for everyone (even if you aren't a number nut).
    • We now have three sections on the site: number and counting, arithmetic, fractions and decimals, and pre-algebra.
  • NASA
      • National Aeronautics and Space Administration
      • NASA's Vision: We reach for new height and reveal the unknown for the benefit of humankind.
  • Smithsonian - Fun games and apps for learning about science
  • Periodic Table of Tech - An interactive periodic table with technology related facts about the elements. Contains links to other reliable sources of information about the elements.

Science Games

Recently Added Resources (updated 4/7/20)