All Grades
howtosmile
Useful science resource aggregator promotes diverse lessons
Bottom Line: Despite a few broken links, the site's easy and well-organized access to thousands of quality science activities is a valuable teacher resource.
National Geographic Education
Top geography resource site provides global exploration opportunities
Bottom Line: This is a must-bookmark site for classrooms across the curriculum hunting for inspiring place-based resources.
National Science Digital Library
Treasure trove of pre-K-12 science resources of varying quality
Bottom Line: An easy-to-use resource for expanding teachers' science and science-adjacent curriculum options for all ages.
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
STEM lessons creatively build off of NASA data and real space missions
Bottom Line: These hands-on lessons approximate the work of NASA scientists, engineers, and astronauts and make use of actual NASA satellite data.
California Academy of Sciences
Expert research and diverse, rich lessons inspire future scientists
Bottom Line: A perfect companion to (or substitute for) the Academy, this site delivers highly interactive resources and research with a lot of depth.
CK-12
STEM and social studies resource with highly customizable content
Bottom Line: Making content accessible to kids with different learning styles, CK-12 could be the key to students understanding STEM topics.
Defined Learning
Stellar collection of STEM resources supports project-based learning
Bottom Line: Excellent, well-thought-out resources for developing problem-solving skills in the classroom.
Smithsonian Science Education Center
Teacher-geared site outlines steps for innovative science instruction
Bottom Line: Use the SSEC's site as a stop on your changing-science-instruction path; just be prepared to reach out to them for constructive details.
OK Go Sandbox
Creative music video-inspired STEAM design challenges
Bottom Line: After watching OK Go music videos, kids will be excited to make new creations by integrating art, science, and math.
Zooniverse
Real research powered by volunteers makes classroom content relevant
Bottom Line: Engage in meaningful, relevant research with citizen scientists from around the world.
Gizmos
Vast array of impressive, interactive science and math simulations
Bottom Line: This powerful and extensive set of math and science tools puts the learning in students' hands.
PhET Interactive Simulations
Massive collection of excellent (and free!) science and math sims
Bottom Line: Instantly add meaningful lab experiences to math and science classrooms for free? It's tough to beat that.
Science Friday
A weekly dose of curiosity for teachers and students alike
Bottom Line: For a weekly rejuvenation of scientific learning, Science Friday is a source of inspiration for both teachers and students.
Project Noah
Engaging online community for relevant, hands-on science fieldwork
Bottom Line: Project Noah is a free and easy way to take part in biodiversity research with the support of a knowledgeable and global community.
Primary Grades
Kide Science
Storytelling plus creative lesson plans make STEAM concepts come alive
Bottom Line: This wonderful collection offers lots of neat offline activities that'll delight students and shape their thinking skills.
PBS Kids
One-stop shop for a wealth of fantastic PBS Kids educational content
Bottom Line: Robust collection of learning resources covers an impressive array of topics.
National Geographic Kids
Kid-friendly science and social studies info via videos, games, and more
Bottom Line: Large collection of approachable, fun multimedia resources about animals, habitats, countries, and cultures.
BrainPOP Jr.
Original videos and activities a treasure trove for teachers and students
Bottom Line: A unique, video-driven learning platform with tons of topics and resources.
Hero Elementary
Cute science and engineering activities can fill gaps, feed curiosity
Bottom Line: These games can be a great supplement to a science class, though each individual activity works best when played in a single session.
Koantum
Engage young scientists with the 5E model, kid-friendly lessons
Bottom Line: Engaging, interactive lesson plans help students grasp elementary science concepts.
Lawrence Hall of Science: 24/7 Science
Outdated site still useful for science games and investigations
Bottom Line: Many of these interesting and highly educational activities, though a bit disorganized, still challenge and engage kids in important ways.
Mystery Science
Big questions, kids' curiosity drive impressive science curriculum
Bottom Line: Powerful, quirky science units encourage inquiry and experimentation, inspiring students to ask and answer big questions.
Science4Us
Supplement your science curriculum with fun 5E-guided lessons
Bottom Line: While it could use some tweaks, this tool has a great set of well-structured interactive science modules featuring some neat interactivity.
Tinybop Schools
Collection of STEM simulations that students will love to explore
Bottom Line: Tinybop Schools offers meaningful scientific exploration to students, particularly when partnered with good teaching and discussion.
Climate Kids
Kid-friendly, expert site explores key climate issues
Bottom Line: A great launching point for engaging in accurate and timely climate change information.
Slooh
Epic astronomy portal delivers fun lessons, real telescopes, experts
Bottom Line: If it's in the budget, Slooh provides an invaluable, unprecedented solution for applied science study, easy astronomy study, research, and the opportunity to practice astrophotography.
Secondary Grades
Mosa Mack Science
Engaging design challenges turn kids into actual science detectives
Bottom Line: A thorough, engaging way to weave some engineering into your middle school science lessons.
Frontiers for Young Minds
Kids and scientists collaborate to create high-quality articles
Bottom Line: A well-designed site that keeps kids in mind without sacrificing educational integrity.
Esri GeoInquiries
Captivating, focused map activities support larger curricular lessons
Bottom Line: These inquiry-based activities are a valuable visual and investigative resource for teachers and students in many different subjects.
Tuva Labs
Dynamic data-exploration tool offers large collection of data sets
Bottom Line: Partner with another teacher (preferably a data whiz) and work together to develop cross-curricular activities.
UL Xplorlabs
Safety engineering site blends in-class experiments with online sims
Bottom Line: Middle school students get to design and test solutions to actual safety problems.
JASON Learning
Excellent immersion in science community; digital tools could do more
Bottom Line: Despite a few shortcomings, it's a gem among science sites because of the way it brings professional science into classrooms.
bioGraphic
Awe-inspiring nature resource places importance on our planet's future
Bottom Line: For learning about how animals survive on a changing planet and about possible solutions to threatened ecosystems, bioGraphic is a stunning and informative place to start.
The Concord Consortium
Vast collection of science resources emphasizes written reflection
Bottom Line: A selection of online science simulations paired with a teacher dashboard to track progress.
DataClassroom
Statistical analysis for science classrooms made easy
Bottom Line: Perform a t-test or chi-square analysis using your own data or provided data sets.
High-Adventure Science
Highly relevant site teaches how to construct arguments, defend claims
Bottom Line: Provides a crucial and timely earth science backdrop to lessons on analysis, data, and modeling that are important for all students to grasp.
Learn.Genetics
Dreamland of multimedia resources for budding biologists
Bottom Line: Biology teachers and students will find a lot of useful multimedia here to help them teach and understand complex genetics topics.
NASA Global Climate Change - Vital Signs of the Planet
Tons of climate change info from expert sources in one easy place
Bottom Line: This is a one-stop shop for climate change info, from basic intro content to practical guides and raw data; good for middle schoolers and up.
NOVA
Compelling science videos have high-quality classroom applications
Bottom Line: Unparalleled science documentaries offer a window into real-world scientific topics in a high-interest way.
NOVA Labs
Online science, mastered: exceptional content within meaningful tasks
Bottom Line: Serious, sophisticated science engagement -- but be prepared to take some prep time to connect these labs with your classroom.
Our Climate Our Future
Relatable climate change resources empower youth to take action
Bottom Line: This free, high-quality resource is a one-stop, self-contained series of lessons on the effects of climate change, what causes it, and how to fight it going forward.
Prepmagic
Customize science simulations to highlight phenomena
Bottom Line: Science simulations become more effective with teacher-added edits and formative assessments.
WhiteBox Learning
Design, analyze, and then build STEM applications
Bottom Line: Complete learning modules include simple CAD design simulation tools, a digital competition, and options for hands-on building.
Mars Student Imaging Project
Take science research out of this world with NASA's Mars project
Bottom Line: One of the best authentic inquiry space experiences out there: Use this tool to grow the next generation of researchers in your classroom.
Ptable
Definitive periodic table with all the bells and whistles
Bottom Line: You won't need any other once you have probed the depths of this truly complete reference resource.
A.D.A.M. Interactive Anatomy
Explore detailed images with powerful, customizable anatomy curriculum
Bottom Line: A stellar tool that tops other 3-D interactive anatomy sites with its extensive curriculum-building capabilities.
BioInteractive
High-quality multimedia brings biological research to life
Bottom Line: Superb multimedia tools and lesson plans help kids explore biology through real-world examples.
Climate Science, Risk & Solutions
Comprehensive climate change facts visit history, offer solutions
Bottom Line: This sophisticated resource covers climate change thoroughly, but may not be accessible to all.
