MS/HS Science

Discovery Education

  • Lessons, virtual field trips, standards-based resources

Best Science Websites for Middle and High School

National Science Digital Library

  • Search the digital library by subject, grade, or standard

CK-12

  • Highly customization content

  • Content accessible to kids with different learning styles

PhET Interactive Simulations

  • free meaningful lab experiences to science classrooms

Biology Junction

  • If you need a template for lab reports, ideas for your biology club, pacing guides or lessons for biology, Pre-AP Biology, or AP Biology, this is a good place to start.

Biology Corner

  • Developed by a high school teacher, Biology Corner includes curated resources from around the web paired with extra practice and presentations and as well as ready-to-use investigations.

ChemCollective

  • Like most chemistry sites, virtual labs and lesson plans are freely available, but ChemCollective stands out with their scenario-based activities and forensics tie-ins with activities like the “Mixed Reception ” Murder Mystery.

Middle School Chemistry

  • Don’t let the name fool you. Sure, this site is perfect for middle school learners, but if you teach introductory chemistry or physical science, the level of materials is perfect for grades 9-10, as well. Lesson plans are easy to find and some are even available in Spanish for English language learners!

ChemMatters Online

  • Always free for everyone, this is a terrific resource for middle school and high school science teachers as well as parents. Each issue provides a new collection of articles on chemistry topics that students will find engaging and relatable. The back-issue online library offers interesting downloadable articles on all sorts of chemistry-related topics, while the Teacher’s Guides help you direct your students as they learn from their reading.

Exploring Earth Investigations

  • Thoroughly covering all of earth science, including meteorology, oceanography, and astronomy, this site’s investigations take students through a series of pages that incorporate reading, animations and real data to introduce or extend topics, including tricky ones like El Niño and Sunspots.

The Physics Classroom

  • With a curriculum corner, question bank, lab area, and a NGSS-devoted page, this is a valuable resource is among the best science websites for K-12—including distance learning!

Khan Academy

  • Syncs with google classroom, assign standards-based assessments

  • Tracks students progress