Science Independent Learning and Homework Help

K - 12 Resources

The following contain Science resources for multiple grade level audiences.

NASA
NASA is taking bold steps at the K-12 grade levels to prepare the next generation of explorers. Building on previous accomplishments, NASA has established a series of innovative programs designed to stimulate student interest in order to motivate higher levels of study in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, subjects. These activities provide unique learning experiences for students, teachers, administrators and families.
 
NOAA Education Resources
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) website designed to help students, teachers, librarians and the general public access the many educational activities, publications, and booklets that have been produced.
 
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
Online habitat education, fact sheets, web cams, homework helper and more.
Grade Specific Resources

The following resources target specific grade level audiences.

Elementary

Brainy Kids
Games and activities, virtual lab and lesson plans from the Dana Foundation.
 
Discovery Kids
Games, puzzles, quizzes, and other learning materials for Kids from Discovery
 
Edheads Simple Machines Activity
Learn about simple and compound machines while you explore the House and Tool Shed!
 
National Geographic Kids
Games, videos, photos and more fun stuff from National Geographic!
 
Peep and the Big Wide World
The site contains interactive games, anywhere science activities, music & video, printables, and science resources.
 
The Magic School Bus
Cross curricular games and activities that are based on the book and TV series, The Magic School Bus.
 
USGS Kids
Coloring pages, connect-the-dots, stories, games, puzzlers, and fun projects from the U.S. Geological Survey

Middle School

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides direct access to important health and safety topics, scientific articles, data and statistics, tools and resources-and over 900 topics in the CDC.gov A-Z Index.
 
Edheads Simple Machines Activity
Learn about simple and compound machines while you explore the House and Tool Shed!
 
National Geographic Kids
Games, videos, photos and more fun stuff from National Geographic!
 
WISE
WISE is a simple yet powerful learning environment where students examine real world evidence and analyze current scientific controversies. Curriculum projects are designed to meet standards and complement your current science curriculum, and your grade 5-12 students will find them exciting and engaging.

High School

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides direct access to important health and safety topics, scientific articles, data and statistics, tools and resources-and over 900 topics in the CDC.gov A-Z Index.
 
Genetic Science Learning Center
Information and resources from the University of Utah.
 
Hippo Campus
HippoCampus is a project of the Monterey Institute for Technology and Education (MITE). The goal of HippoCampus is to provide high-quality, multimedia content on general education subjects to high school and college students free of charge.
 
WISE
WISE is a simple yet powerful learning environment where students examine real world evidence and analyze current scientific controversies. Curriculum projects are designed to meet standards and complement your current science curriculum, and your grade 5-12 students will find them exciting and engaging.