✦Best science websites for kids
Curious minds deserve science resources that make discovery feel like play. This shortlist balances learning value with age fit, usability, and evidence confidence.
NASA Climate Kids
Kid-friendly climate science, experiments, games, and explainers from NASA.
Science · ages 7–13
National Geographic Kids
Fact-filled animal, science, and geography content for curious kids.
Science · ages 6–12
NASA Space Place
Games, crafts, stories, animations, and activities that make space and Earth science approachable for kids.
Science · ages 5–14
NASA Kids' Club
NASA games, astronaut stories, mission pictures, and STEM activities for younger learners.
Science · ages 3–10
Wonderopolis
Daily “wonder” questions with explanatory articles, videos, vocabulary, and activities for curious learners.
Science · ages 6–13
Exploratorium
Museum-backed science learning with hands-on activities, Science Snacks, tinkering projects, videos, and teaching tools.
Science · ages 4–18
DK Find Out!
Illustrated fact pages and videos covering science, animals, history, geography, and the world around us.
Science · ages 6–12
NASA STEM Engagement
NASA STEM activities, educator guides, challenges, and mission-linked learning resources.
Science · ages 5–18
ESA Kids
Space science stories, missions, games, and activities from the European Space Agency.
Science · ages 6–14
Science News Explores
Accessible science news and explainers written for middle-school and high-school readers.
Science · ages 9–18
Generation Genius
Standards-aligned science videos, lesson plans, activities, and assessments for elementary and middle school.
Science · ages 6–14
Crash Course Kids
Short, energetic science videos that explain Earth, life, physical science, and engineering topics.
Science · ages 7–13
Amoeba Sisters
Friendly biology videos, handouts, and study resources for learners exploring life science.
Science · ages 11–18
SciShow Kids
Science videos answering children’s questions about animals, nature, technology, and the world.
Science · ages 6–12
National Children’s Museum
Hands-on museum exhibits, maker activities, and family learning experiences in Washington, DC.
Science · ages 0–12
Kids Discover
Visual nonfiction articles and interactive lessons covering science, history, geography, and social studies.
Science · ages 6–14
Mystery Science
Hands-on elementary science lessons built around intriguing questions, videos, and investigations.
Science · ages 5–11
TeachEngineering
Standards-aligned engineering lessons, activities, and design challenges for K–12 learners.
Science · ages 5–18
TryEngineering
Engineering lesson plans, activities, games, and career stories from IEEE for young learners.
Science · ages 8–18
Engineering Is Elementary
Engineering design challenges and curriculum resources that connect science learning with real-world problems.
Science · ages 5–11
Scratch
A playful coding community where kids create stories, games, and animations.
Coding · ages 8–16
Storyline Online
Award-winning actors read children’s books aloud with activity guides.
Reading · ages 4–10
Khan Academy Kids
A free learning app with lessons in early literacy, math, and social-emotional skills.
Mathematics · ages 2–8
Code.org
Structured computer science courses and creative coding activities for schools and families.
Coding · ages 4–18
The Met Kids
A museum adventure with videos, timelines, and art-making prompts for kids.
Art & creativity · ages 7–12Context matters.
Scores combine subject relevance, age fit, educational usefulness, usability, accessibility, freshness, and trust evidence. This collection is not sponsored.
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