The periodic table of elements is key to understanding and mastering chemistry concepts. These periodic table activities are fun and engaging, and you can use many of them … learn more
Read these stories with younger students for an easy way to celebrate 100 days of school. What’s more fun than celebrating the 100th day of school? Reading about … learn more
The cool thing about high school science fair projects is that kids are old enough to tackle some pretty amazing concepts. Some science experiments for high school are … learn more
Once upon a time, there was a man named Martin Luther King, Jr. He taught us that things won’t always be awesome, but your response can be. Kid … learn more
Puzzles are a great way to build important skills, and they have a place in every playroom and classroom, from preschool through high school. Here are our favorite … learn more
Welcome to SongZone, an age-specific resource for Songs, Nativities and Assembly packages for children aged between 5-11. The songs are topic based or seasonal, offering easily singable fun … learn more
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with these activities exploring Hispanic and Latino culture through art, music, and language — perfect for Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade. Help younger … learn more
This section includes U.S. History resources with content and activities geared towards middle school and younger learners. The following resources are organized chronologically by eras. Click on each title to expand … learn more
Illustrated children’s stories for kids of all ages. Storybooks are organized by age level (younger children, older children, young adult). It’s one of the few story sites out … learn more
Teaching Ideas contains thousands of free classroom activity ideas, downloadable resources, display photos and other educational content that teachers can use with their children. It is mainly intended … learn more
In today’s digitally focused world, coding has become an essential skill, not just for tech professionals, but for everyone. It’s the new literacy, a key that opens doors … learn more
These free lessons and activities provide a wide range of approaches to teaching about King. Martin Luther King Jr. Day commemorates the birth of one of the greatest … learn more
Check out our collection of printable Christmas worksheets for Kids. These Christmas worksheets are perfect for teaching kids in the classroom or homeschooling. Younger children will love the … learn more
Shape Collage is an application that takes pictures and organizes them into shapes of your choosing. It sounds simple but the applications are wide. How does this work … learn more
The elementary school years in the US cover a range of grade levels, typically from kindergarten through fifth grade, but often ranging from pre-kindergarten to sixth grade or … learn more
Here are a few tips Carly S. would have given her younger self regarding social media. Use this as a starting off point with talking with your child … learn more
Discover Engineering offers younger visitors motivating topics like a water slide to interest them in this field. Authentic and practical problems! DiscoverE works to provide every student with … learn more
Handling homework for younger kids is more than “did you get your homework done?”. Where they do homework, how to support them, and what to do when the … learn more
Designed for all ages (K-12), Morphi combines 3D object creation, animation, storytelling, and augmented reality into one low cost package. Morphi is available for Windows, Macs and iPads … learn more
Things to consider…* : Who will be using the printer? : Will the students be running the printer themselves, or will it be accessible only to staff? Younger … learn more
This collection of bubble wands can be printed and used for students of all ages. Younger students can have fun while learning about bubbles. Older students with access … learn more
The exhibits at these museums rotate between visiting and permanent collections. Encouraging your younger students to visit from time to time will help them learn about the role … learn more
Many new doors have opened for women in science and technology. Still, many younger women remain unaware of the possibilities. These sites can help inspire them. Naturally, this … learn more
Mathematics is all around us. It can be seen in every aspect of our daily lives, from technology to art, engineering, finance, and even sports. This series explains … learn more
The U.S. Forest Service has resources on everything from recycling to wildflowers, coloring activities and videos. A great resource to engage younger students.
Zoos are a popular topic for younger students. Think about how you can use your student’s interest in animals to motivate them in subject areas from geography to … learn more
While aimed at younger students, the quiz is fun and can be taken by students (and teachers) of any age. It covers topics like Internet shopping, data backups, … learn more
Google Maps includes satellite zooming in and out as part of its map service. Your younger students will get a kick out of finding their home and school. … learn more
This video introduces MIT App Inventor, which allows anyone to create Android apps using just your cell phone or tablet and a web browser using a variant of … learn more
Scratch is an educational programming language and multimedia authoring tool developed by MIT. It can be used by pupils, teachers, and parents for a wide range of educational … learn more
Here is a fun site for younger children from the BBC. Takes them from the home row thru more advanced skills. Includes worksheets you can print out (make … learn more
The Molecularium Project has created a number of ground breaking projects to encourage exploration and understanding of the molecular nature of the world around them. NanoSpace is a … learn more
The American Chemical Society provides a wide range of resources for educators and students, including Adventures in Chemistry for younger students, and a club, magazine & Olympiad for … learn more
An index of lesson plans, including many for younger students. Topics include: The Atoms Family (see the video on this page), the Christmas Cookie Mystery, Element Trading Cards, … learn more
The Atoms Family is a song about atoms based on the Adams Family theme song. It’s a fun way to focus younger student’s interest. You can find different … learn more
BrainPOP is a commercial site but an especially engaging one–movies, experiments, etc. about blood, cells, hair. It is suitable for ages 6-14 but it does include sensitive topics … learn more
James Miller has created a unique interactive 3D model of the solar system that runs directly on any modern web browser. Freely wander around the solar system or … learn more
Consumer math looks at how math is used daily life. Most of the activities we do, from budgeting to meal planning to student loans to insurance require some … learn more
NASA had fun, taking a number of children’s toys into space. Check out what they found. Things behave very differently in Zero-G. Younger students will enjoy their favorite … learn more
This book by Nic Penny offers a wealth of ideas for making satisfying musical instruments from everyday and junk materials. It is aimed at children aged eight and … learn more
Using recycled boxes from cereal boxes and other household items, maybe some construction paper, and paper fasteners your younger students can build their own “robots”. When the robots … learn more