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STEAM Links
PBS LearningMedia – Science (K-5)
Explore recent science resources for grades K-2 and 3-5 on PBS LearningMedia.
Visit PageNOAA Ocean Service for Kids
Games, facts, and videos about the ocean and marine science for kids.
Visit PageNOAA Education – For Students
Student-focused ocean, weather, and climate resources from NOAA Education.
Visit PagePBS LearningMedia – Mathematics (K-5)
Engaging math content for K-2 and 3-5 students from PBS LearningMedia.
Visit PagePBS LearningMedia – Engineering & Technology (K-5)
Popular resources in engineering and technology for elementary grades.
Visit PagePhET Interactive Simulations
Free interactive math and science simulations from the University of Colorado Boulder.
Visit PageNASA Learning Resources (Grades K–4)
STEM resources and activities from NASA for students in grades K–4.
Visit PageNASA Learning Resources (Grades 5–8)
Engaging middle-grade educational content from NASA.
Visit PagePacific Science Center Resources
STEM resources and activities from the Pacific Science Center.
Visit PageSTEAM Games, CAD & Coding
Tinkercad
Easy-to-use web-based 3D design and modeling tool ideal for beginners and education.
Visit PageFreeCAD
Open-source parametric 3D CAD modeler suitable for a wide range of engineering applications.
Visit PageScratch (MIT)
Visual programming for kids to create interactive stories, games, and animations.
Visit PageMicrosoft MakeCode
Block and text-based programming for microcontrollers and STEM activities.
Visit PageGoogle Logo Coding Game
A fun coding challenge created by Google to celebrate 50 years of kids coding.
Visit PagePBS Kids Science Games
Explore science concepts through fun, educational games for young learners.
Visit PagePBS Kids Engineering Games
Hands-on engineering games that teach problem solving and design thinking.
Visit PageSmithsonian – Game Center
Educational games and simulations from the Smithsonian Science Education Center.
Visit PageNational Geographic Kids – Quizzes
Fun quizzes to test knowledge on animals, science, geography, and more.
Visit PageSTEAM Learning Activities
Stuck at Home Science
Fun hands-on activities from the California Science Center to do at home.
Visit PageDesign Squad Collection
STEM challenges and videos encouraging problem-solving and innovation.
Visit PageDiscover Your World with NOAA
NOAA’s educational guide to exploring earth science and oceanography.
Visit PageBe an Ocean Guardian Activity Book
Printable activity book teaching marine conservation and stewardship.
Visit PDFMarine Debris Discovery
Learn how marine debris affects oceans and how to help reduce it.
Visit PageDinosaur National Monument Jr. Ranger
Junior Ranger booklet with fun paleontology and nature activities.
Visit PDFVirtual Field Trips & Explorations
Google Arts & Culture – U.S. National Parks
Take immersive virtual tours through America’s national parks via Google’s interactive project.
Visit PageNASA ISS Tour with Suni Williams
Join astronaut Suni Williams for an in-depth tour of the International Space Station.
Visit PageAlaska SeaLife Center – Virtual Field Trips
Explore Alaska’s marine wildlife and habitats with guided virtual learning adventures.
Visit PageNASA Langley – Virtual Science Center
Visit NASA Langley’s virtual visitor center for STEM activities, exhibits, and tours.
Visit PageNatural History Museum (UK) – Virtual Museum
Tour exhibits from the NHM in London including dinosaurs, fossils, and gems.
Visit PageSmithsonian Natural History – Virtual Tour
Explore the Smithsonian’s Natural History Museum via a fully interactive 360° virtual walk-through.
Visit PageAccess Mars – 3D Mars Rover Tour
Walk along the Martian surface in this interactive 3D tour using data from NASA’s Curiosity rover.
Visit PageNASA Exoplanet Travel Bureau
Visit alien worlds in 3D, inspired by real NASA data, and imagine space tourism of the future.
Visit PageLive Animal & Nature Cams
Aquarion Water – Aquarium Cams
Watch sea life from Connecticut aquariums via live cameras.
Visit PageMonterey Bay Aquarium – Live Cams
Explore jellyfish, penguins, sharks, and more via live ocean cams.
Visit PageSan Diego Zoo – Live Cameras
Watch elephants, koalas, tigers, and more from the San Diego Zoo.
Visit PageNational Aquarium – Livestreams
View live underwater habitats and marine life at the National Aquarium.
Visit PageSmithsonian’s National Zoo Webcams
Watch pandas, lions, elephants, and more at the Smithsonian Zoo.
Visit PageCornell Lab FeederWatch Cams
Birdwatch via live feeders hosted by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
Visit PageEducational Apps & Tools
ScratchJr
A beginner-friendly coding app that lets young children create their own stories and games.
Visit PageKhan Academy Kids
Free educational app offering lessons in math, reading, and social-emotional learning for young children.
Visit PageOutdoor Family Fun with Plum
Explore nature with this PBS Kids app offering outdoor missions and family fun ideas.
Visit PagePlum’s Creaturizer
Create your own wild creatures and place them in real-world photos using this fun app from PBS Kids.
Visit PageMerlin Bird ID
Identify birds by sight or sound with this powerful tool from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
Visit PageStellarium Mobile Plus
A mobile planetarium that shows exactly what you see in the night sky, from stars to planets.
Visit PageHands-On STEAM Activities
Optics4Kids – Light & Vision Activities
Explore fun and simple science activities about light, lasers, and optics for ages 5 and up.
Visit PageNew England Aquarium – Educational Resources
Hands-on ocean science activities and lessons for students of all ages.
Visit PageFizzics Education – Science Experiments
A large library of experiments using common household items to learn scientific concepts.
Visit PageSteve Spangler – Science at Home
Popular and exciting home science demonstrations from Steve Spangler.
Visit PageMuseum of Science & Industry – Hands-On Science
Fun and easy science activities to try at home from the Museum of Science & Industry, Chicago.
Visit PageImagination Station Toledo – Science at Home
STEM challenges, videos, and experiments designed for kids to do at home.
Visit PageBill Nye – Home Demos
Classic Bill Nye science experiments you can do with everyday materials.
Visit PageScience Bob – Experiments
A collection of creative and kid-friendly science experiments from Science Bob.
Visit PageExploratorium – Science Snacks
Quick and easy science activities from the Exploratorium that are perfect for classrooms or homes.
Visit PageTalking Math with Kids – WODB
“Which One Doesn’t Belong?” math activities that encourage critical thinking and conversation.
Visit PageInvent.org – Paper Football STEM Challenge
Learn physics by crafting and testing your own paper football design.
Visit PageInvent.org – Mentos + Soda Geyser
Explore chemical reactions with this classic explosive experiment.
Visit PageInvent.org – Balloon Head Challenge
Learn about air pressure and static electricity with this funny science activity.
Visit PageInvent.org – Rocket Ship Project
Build and launch your own simple paper rocket while learning about propulsion.
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