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Climate Change Resources from AMNH
What is climate change? Check out these activities and resources from the American Museum of Natural History.
The Pandas Are Coming!
Meet the pandas coming to DC!
How to Celebrate Earth Day for Kids
Check out this listicle from Scholastic Parents and get some ideas of how to stay green for Earth Day!
Earth Day
Celebrate Earth Day every day.
Earth Day Family Activity
Make a model of earth using coffee filters and drawing materials to celebrate Earth day in an eco-friendly way!
NYSCI: Rockin Rockets
Let's explore Newton's Laws of Motion in this short video lesson from the New York Hall of Science!
Make an Alaskan Berry Field Guide
Learn how to identify Alaskan berries creating a field guide with the University of Alaska's Museum of the North!
All About Conifers & Pinecones: Create a Critter
Learn about coniferous trees with this activity from Longwood Gardens!
Fat Bear Tuesday: Live!
Watch the finals of Fat Bear Week live!
Roots & Shoots: Build a Bee Hotel
Build your own Mason Bee Hotel with this awesome Roots & Shoots DIY activity!
Code.org Activities
Learn computer science at home or in school with Code.org and practice your skills using activities from the Project Ideas page!
Climate Kids
Discover more about weather, climate, energy, and more!
Space Memory Game
Play this fun memory game with the European Space Agency!
Animal Cams At The National Zoo
Watch cheetahs, naked mole-rats, lions, pandas and elephants live from the National Zoo.
Why Your Yard Needs More Caterpillars
Learn about how caterpillars contribute to the biodiversity of your yard!
The Science of Spring!
Spring has sprung. Learn about the science behind it.
A-MAZE-ING Women of NASA
Learn about women at NASA making a mark in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
NASA's African American Women
Learn about these important women in NASA's history.
Fat Bear Coloring
Design your own fat bear!
Build Your Own Mars Helicopter
Build a replica of 'Ingenuity' (Ginny), the Mars helicopter!
Why Leaves Fall from Trees in Autumn
Check out this blog post and learn why leaves fall from trees and change color in Autumn!
Nest Building Challenge with Discovery Center Hawaii
Build a bird nest using falling twigs, leaves, and other natural findings from outside!
Webb Telescope Fun Pad
Learn all about the Webb telescope with this activity packet from NASA!
Butterfly Feeder DIY
Create your own butterfly feeder!
Live Animal Cams from the San Diego Zoo
Tune in to experience wildlife in your own home!
Eagle Nest Cams
Check out these live cams from the American Eagle Foundation!
Become a Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park Junior Ranger!
Earn an official Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Junior Ranger badge!
Anatomy of a Tulip
An at-home botany lesson from the Everett Children's Adventure Garden at the New York Botanical Garden.
Scavenger Hunt in Your Backyard
Discover what's in your own backyard.
Full Moon Walks
Learn more about each month's full moon with this outside activity.
Recycle and Play with Woodsy Owl
Check out these Woodsy Owl and Smokey Bear coloring pages and activities from the USDA Forest Service!
Real Time Science with Dr. Katie Murphy
Join Dr. Murphy as she takes you on virtual exploratory adventures from the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center in St. Louis, Missouri!
Code.org Activities
Learn computer science at home or in school with Code.org and practice your skills using activities from the Project Ideas page!
MoMath Online: Student Sessions
Expand your mathematics knowledge using these K-12 online sessions from MoMath, the National Museum of Mathematics!
Lemelson Center: Design a Spacecraft
Design your own spacecraft using virtual materials with the Smithsonian's Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation!
NASA: A to Z Coloring and Activity Booklet
Download and enjoy this awesome activity and coloring booklet from NASA!
Bubble Tray: Create Giant Bubbles!
Create giant bubbles and learn how and why they are unique!
American Prairie Reserve Coloring Book
Color these pages and learn about the various animals at the American Prairie Reserve in Montana!
Washington Youth Garden, National Arboretum
Grow a seed greenhouse at home with the Washington Youth Garden!
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden: Wild Plant Hunt
Take a virtual walk hosted by the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden!
Make a Seed Viewer
Observe seed germination, minus the dirt!
Wonders of Nature: Get Your Head Into the Clouds
Learn about clouds and then make them yourself.
Game: Follow a Bird's Migration Story
Follow a bird's migration and then create your own!
All About Seasons
Learn what causes seasons in this educational activity.
Explore Mars Game
Drive a rover on Mars and collect data for scientists to investigate.
NASA's Perseverance Rover Highlight Reel
Watch NASA land its latest rover after a seven month journey.
Everything Snowflakes!
They say that no two snowflakes are the same. Find out all about them and then make your own.
Edible Earth
Make a model of the Earth's layers that's good enough to eat!
Stuck at Home Science
Explore science activities for the whole family from the California Science Center.
National Cryptologic Museum
Do you know what cryptology is?
NASA at Home
Explore the cosmos from the comfort of your home.
Caddo Archeological Dig
Join an archeological dig to find how the Caddo Indian tribe lived.
Natural World, Wildlife and Conservation Activities at Home
Check out at home activities from the National Zoo.
Recycled Bird Feeder
Recycle a toilet paper roll and make a bird feeder!
Bread Goo
See what happens when you mix some basic household items.
Let's Go Outside
There’s lots to explore when you head outdoors!
Composting for Kids
Do you know what composting is?
Plant People
Homemade “Chia” pets are the perfect activity for a cold or rainy afternoon.
Bat Rockets
Create two spooky bat-shaped rockets!
Boo Bombs
Here's a classic science experiment with a spooky twist!
Living on Ice
Play this fun game about ice and the animals that live on it!
30 Freaky Facts About Weather
Dive into these wild facts about weather.
Climate Quiz
Test your climate knowledge with this fun quiz.
10 Facts about Hurricanes
Learn about hurricanes!
Weather Resources
Set up your own weather station and learn more about weather reporting.
Weather Wise
Learn about weather phenomena and create weather too!
Nature Scavenger Hunt
Take a look at your backyard or your neighborhood and find everything on this list.
Enjoy Wildlife and Nature on Your Computer
Check out zoo and wildlife webcams from around the world and see what the animals are up to when the humans aren't around.
Zoo Atlanta PandaCam
Watch the Giant Pandas romp around and explore their environment.
Paleontology Lessons
Explore the fascinating world of paleontology with guided activities.
Science & Nature Activities for Cooped Up Kids
Ease cabin fever with these bird-related hands-on activities designed to explore nature and science.
Fort Building with The Thinkery At Home
Take part in this fort building design challenge!
Playful Math Storytime
Join teacher Cassia, Victoria Giraffe and Puppy as they create their own fanciful story about nature, math, and science.
Milky Fireworks
Discover what happens when you combine milk, food coloring, and small objects like pebbles or marbles, in a small bowl or saucer!
Junior Ranger Online with the National Park Service
Find your park with online activities and virtual tours from the National Park Service!
Explore Yellowstone National Park
Experience a virtual tour of Yellowstone National Park!
Brooks Falls Brown Bears Live Cam
Watch salmon leaping up the falls, while brown bears compete with each other for the best fishing spots.
Tau Waterhole Live Cam
Watch and listen as animals come by this waterhole for a stroll or a drink of water.
Gorilla Forest Corridor Live Cam
Watch Grauer's gorillas as they come and go from the forest!
Tembe Elephant Park Live Cam
Watch elephants in their natural habitat in the Tembe Elephant Park, Amangusi, South Africa.
Hands-On Science with the Museum of Science and Industry
Learn at your own pace with science activities and topics you can access anytime.
Cooking with the Sun
Learn how to make s’mores using solar energy and everyday supplies in this video cooking lesson.
Stay-At-Home-Science
Science activities for kids of all ages from Discovery Place Science in Charlotte, NC.
On Your Mark, Get Set, Go!
Learn about cohesion by running an exciting race using only wax paper and water.
LSC in the House
At-home science experiments, planetarium shows, live feeds and much more.
Encounter with Earth from Miraikan
This animated video depicts the relationship between Earth and all living things.
Shedd Aquarium
This video series explores animals and adventures, designed by kids, for kids.
Slithering Snakes
A young animal expert from the Bronx Children’s Museum describes the characteristics of the Hognose snake.
Dinosaurs and More!
Engaging at-home activities from the Natural History Museum in London.
Explore the World with Virtual Field Trips
The Nature Conservancy offers virtual field trips to natural environments around the world.
Monterey Bay Aquarium LIVE
Watch sea otters, jellyfish, and sharks as ten live cameras document the wonders of the Pacific Ocean.
Tie-Dye Milk
Learn about surface tension with this fun and colorful activity.
Make Simple Machines
Here’s a fun activity from the Minnesota Children's Museum to try with common materials you already have around the house.
Science Kids
Take important concepts and put them into form with science experiments, cool facts, free games, videos, and more.
Audubon for Kids!
The Audubon Society has gathered child-friendly activities that can be done from home or in a yard or park.
Viral Packaging
To help explain COVID-19, the Exploratorium in San Francisco explains how viruses work.
OLogy
Explore all kinds of "ologies," from archaeology to zoology on this science site for kids from the American Museum of Natural History.
Franklin@Home
The Franklin Institute of Science invites you to explore, create, and learn together—from home!
National Geographic Kids
Discover Earth’s animals and geography on Nat Geo’s kid-friendly site..
National Aquarium LIVE
Underwater cameras feature Blue Blubber jellyfish and the Pacific Coral Reef.
Outside
Earth Day
Celebrate Earth Day every day.
Outside
NYSCI: Rockin Rockets
Let's explore Newton's Laws of Motion in this short video lesson from the New York Hall of Science!
Outside
Fat Bear Tuesday: Live!
Watch the finals of Fat Bear Week live!
Outside
Roots & Shoots: Build a Bee Hotel
Build your own Mason Bee Hotel with this awesome Roots & Shoots DIY activity!
Outside
Code.org Activities
Learn computer science at home or in school with Code.org and practice your skills using activities from the Project Ideas page!
Outside
Animal Cams At The National Zoo
Watch cheetahs, naked mole-rats, lions, pandas and elephants live from the National Zoo.
Outside
The Science of Spring!
Spring has sprung. Learn about the science behind it.
Outside
Nest Building Challenge with Discovery Center Hawaii
Build a bird nest using falling twigs, leaves, and other natural findings from outside!
Outside
Live Animal Cams from the San Diego Zoo
Tune in to experience wildlife in your own home!
Outside
Eagle Nest Cams
Check out these live cams from the American Eagle Foundation!
Outside
Anatomy of a Tulip
An at-home botany lesson from the Everett Children's Adventure Garden at the New York Botanical Garden.
Outside
Real Time Science with Dr. Katie Murphy
Join Dr. Murphy as she takes you on virtual exploratory adventures from the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center in St. Louis, Missouri!
Outside
Code.org Activities
Learn computer science at home or in school with Code.org and practice your skills using activities from the Project Ideas page!
Outside
MoMath Online: Student Sessions
Expand your mathematics knowledge using these K-12 online sessions from MoMath, the National Museum of Mathematics!
Outside
Wonders of Nature: Get Your Head Into the Clouds
Learn about clouds and then make them yourself.
Outside
NASA's Perseverance Rover Highlight Reel
Watch NASA land its latest rover after a seven month journey.
Outside
Caddo Archeological Dig
Join an archeological dig to find how the Caddo Indian tribe lived.
Outside
Let's Go Outside
There’s lots to explore when you head outdoors!
Outside
Enjoy Wildlife and Nature on Your Computer
Check out zoo and wildlife webcams from around the world and see what the animals are up to when the humans aren't around.
Outside
Zoo Atlanta PandaCam
Watch the Giant Pandas romp around and explore their environment.
Outside
Science & Nature Activities for Cooped Up Kids
Ease cabin fever with these bird-related hands-on activities designed to explore nature and science.
Outside
Playful Math Storytime
Join teacher Cassia, Victoria Giraffe and Puppy as they create their own fanciful story about nature, math, and science.
Outside
Junior Ranger Online with the National Park Service
Find your park with online activities and virtual tours from the National Park Service!
Outside
Explore Yellowstone National Park
Experience a virtual tour of Yellowstone National Park!
Outside
Brooks Falls Brown Bears Live Cam
Watch salmon leaping up the falls, while brown bears compete with each other for the best fishing spots.
Outside
Tau Waterhole Live Cam
Watch and listen as animals come by this waterhole for a stroll or a drink of water.
Outside
Gorilla Forest Corridor Live Cam
Watch Grauer's gorillas as they come and go from the forest!
Outside
Tembe Elephant Park Live Cam
Watch elephants in their natural habitat in the Tembe Elephant Park, Amangusi, South Africa.
Outside
Cooking with the Sun
Learn how to make s’mores using solar energy and everyday supplies in this video cooking lesson.
Outside
LSC in the House
At-home science experiments, planetarium shows, live feeds and much more.
Outside
Encounter with Earth from Miraikan
This animated video depicts the relationship between Earth and all living things.
Outside
Shedd Aquarium
This video series explores animals and adventures, designed by kids, for kids.
Outside
Slithering Snakes
A young animal expert from the Bronx Children’s Museum describes the characteristics of the Hognose snake.
Outside
Dinosaurs and More!
Engaging at-home activities from the Natural History Museum in London.
Outside
Explore the World with Virtual Field Trips
The Nature Conservancy offers virtual field trips to natural environments around the world.
Monterey Bay Aquarium LIVE
Watch sea otters, jellyfish, and sharks as ten live cameras document the wonders of the Pacific Ocean.
Outside
Viral Packaging
To help explain COVID-19, the Exploratorium in San Francisco explains how viruses work.
National Geographic Kids
Discover Earth’s animals and geography on Nat Geo’s kid-friendly site..
Outside
National Aquarium LIVE
Underwater cameras feature Blue Blubber jellyfish and the Pacific Coral Reef.
Outside
Make Gloop
STEAMwork of the National Children's Museum shows you how to make gloop with easy-to-find materials.
Outside
Make Fizzy Monster Balloon Heads
Science educators from the Children's Museum of Indianapolis explain how to make balloon monster heads.
Code.org Activities
Learn computer science at home or in school with Code.org and practice your skills using activities from the Project Ideas page!
Outside
Animal Cams At The National Zoo
Watch cheetahs, naked mole-rats, lions, pandas and elephants live from the National Zoo.
Outside
Real Time Science with Dr. Katie Murphy
Join Dr. Murphy as she takes you on virtual exploratory adventures from the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center in St. Louis, Missouri!
Outside
Code.org Activities
Learn computer science at home or in school with Code.org and practice your skills using activities from the Project Ideas page!
Outside
MoMath Online: Student Sessions
Expand your mathematics knowledge using these K-12 online sessions from MoMath, the National Museum of Mathematics!
Outside
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden: Wild Plant Hunt
Take a virtual walk hosted by the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden!
Outside
Explore Mars Game
Drive a rover on Mars and collect data for scientists to investigate.
Outside
Caddo Archeological Dig
Join an archeological dig to find how the Caddo Indian tribe lived.
Outside
Let's Go Outside
There’s lots to explore when you head outdoors!
Outside
Playful Math Storytime
Join teacher Cassia, Victoria Giraffe and Puppy as they create their own fanciful story about nature, math, and science.
Outside
Junior Ranger Online with the National Park Service
Find your park with online activities and virtual tours from the National Park Service!
Outside
Explore Yellowstone National Park
Experience a virtual tour of Yellowstone National Park!
Outside
Brooks Falls Brown Bears Live Cam
Watch salmon leaping up the falls, while brown bears compete with each other for the best fishing spots.
Outside
Tau Waterhole Live Cam
Watch and listen as animals come by this waterhole for a stroll or a drink of water.
Outside
Gorilla Forest Corridor Live Cam
Watch Grauer's gorillas as they come and go from the forest!
Outside
Tembe Elephant Park Live Cam
Watch elephants in their natural habitat in the Tembe Elephant Park, Amangusi, South Africa.
Outside
LSC in the House
At-home science experiments, planetarium shows, live feeds and much more.
Outside
Dinosaurs and More!
Engaging at-home activities from the Natural History Museum in London.
Outside
National Geographic Kids
Discover Earth’s animals and geography on Nat Geo’s kid-friendly site..
Outside
Climate Change Resources from AMNH
What is climate change? Check out these activities and resources from the American Museum of Natural History.
Outside
NYSCI: Rockin Rockets
Let's explore Newton's Laws of Motion in this short video lesson from the New York Hall of Science!
Outside
All About Conifers & Pinecones: Create a Critter
Learn about coniferous trees with this activity from Longwood Gardens!
Outside
Roots & Shoots: Build a Bee Hotel
Build your own Mason Bee Hotel with this awesome Roots & Shoots DIY activity!
Outside
Code.org Activities
Learn computer science at home or in school with Code.org and practice your skills using activities from the Project Ideas page!
Inside
Fat Bear Coloring
Design your own fat bear!
Outside
Nest Building Challenge with Discovery Center Hawaii
Build a bird nest using falling twigs, leaves, and other natural findings from outside!
Outside
Webb Telescope Fun Pad
Learn all about the Webb telescope with this activity packet from NASA!
Outside
Butterfly Feeder DIY
Create your own butterfly feeder!
Outside
Scavenger Hunt in Your Backyard
Discover what's in your own backyard.
Outside
Recycle and Play with Woodsy Owl
Check out these Woodsy Owl and Smokey Bear coloring pages and activities from the USDA Forest Service!
Outside
Real Time Science with Dr. Katie Murphy
Join Dr. Murphy as she takes you on virtual exploratory adventures from the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center in St. Louis, Missouri!
Outside
Code.org Activities
Learn computer science at home or in school with Code.org and practice your skills using activities from the Project Ideas page!
Outside
Lemelson Center: Design a Spacecraft
Design your own spacecraft using virtual materials with the Smithsonian's Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation!
Outside
NASA: A to Z Coloring and Activity Booklet
Download and enjoy this awesome activity and coloring booklet from NASA!
Outside
Bubble Tray: Create Giant Bubbles!
Create giant bubbles and learn how and why they are unique!
Outside
American Prairie Reserve Coloring Book
Color these pages and learn about the various animals at the American Prairie Reserve in Montana!
Outside
Washington Youth Garden, National Arboretum
Grow a seed greenhouse at home with the Washington Youth Garden!
Outside
Make a Seed Viewer
Observe seed germination, minus the dirt!
Outside
Wonders of Nature: Get Your Head Into the Clouds
Learn about clouds and then make them yourself.
Outside
Explore Mars Game
Drive a rover on Mars and collect data for scientists to investigate.
Outside
Everything Snowflakes!
They say that no two snowflakes are the same. Find out all about them and then make your own.
Outside
Edible Earth
Make a model of the Earth's layers that's good enough to eat!
Outside
Recycled Bird Feeder
Recycle a toilet paper roll and make a bird feeder!
Outside
Bread Goo
See what happens when you mix some basic household items.
Outside
Let's Go Outside
There’s lots to explore when you head outdoors!
Outside
Plant People
Homemade “Chia” pets are the perfect activity for a cold or rainy afternoon.
Outside
Bat Rockets
Create two spooky bat-shaped rockets!
Outside
Boo Bombs
Here's a classic science experiment with a spooky twist!
Outside
Nature Scavenger Hunt
Take a look at your backyard or your neighborhood and find everything on this list.
Outside
Paleontology Lessons
Explore the fascinating world of paleontology with guided activities.
Outside
Science & Nature Activities for Cooped Up Kids
Ease cabin fever with these bird-related hands-on activities designed to explore nature and science.
Outside
Fort Building with The Thinkery At Home
Take part in this fort building design challenge!
Outside
Milky Fireworks
Discover what happens when you combine milk, food coloring, and small objects like pebbles or marbles, in a small bowl or saucer!
Outside
Hands-On Science with the Museum of Science and Industry
Learn at your own pace with science activities and topics you can access anytime.
Outside
Cooking with the Sun
Learn how to make s’mores using solar energy and everyday supplies in this video cooking lesson.
Outside
Stay-At-Home-Science
Science activities for kids of all ages from Discovery Place Science in Charlotte, NC.
Outside
On Your Mark, Get Set, Go!
Learn about cohesion by running an exciting race using only wax paper and water.
Outside
LSC in the House
At-home science experiments, planetarium shows, live feeds and much more.
Outside
Dinosaurs and More!
Engaging at-home activities from the Natural History Museum in London.
Outside
Tie-Dye Milk
Learn about surface tension with this fun and colorful activity.
Outside
Make Simple Machines
Here’s a fun activity from the Minnesota Children's Museum to try with common materials you already have around the house.
Outside
Science Kids
Take important concepts and put them into form with science experiments, cool facts, free games, videos, and more.
Outside
Audubon for Kids!
The Audubon Society has gathered child-friendly activities that can be done from home or in a yard or park.
Outside
Viral Packaging
To help explain COVID-19, the Exploratorium in San Francisco explains how viruses work.
Outside
OLogy
Explore all kinds of "ologies," from archaeology to zoology on this science site for kids from the American Museum of Natural History.
Outside
Franklin@Home
The Franklin Institute of Science invites you to explore, create, and learn together—from home!
National Geographic Kids
Discover Earth’s animals and geography on Nat Geo’s kid-friendly site..
Outside
Experiments You Can Do at Home
Tons of experiments and activities for all ages brought to you by the NEMO Science Museum in Amsterdam.
Outside
Make Gloop
STEAMwork of the National Children's Museum shows you how to make gloop with easy-to-find materials.
Outside
Make Fizzy Monster Balloon Heads
Science educators from the Children's Museum of Indianapolis explain how to make balloon monster heads.
Outside
Easy as a Whistle
Making your own whistle is super simple!
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