Find Free Science Education Resources

We curate the best online science simulations, visualizations, websites, and videos from around the world. Made for K-12 teachers and students, all resources are NGSS-aligned and free. You’re welcome to send us new learning tools that you find.

Interactive Games

Fun and engaging science games that students can learn by playing

Featured: Science Museum of London

Data Visualizations

Tools that turn big data sets into beautiful graphics to enrich students’ learning.

Featured: Earth Wind Map

Simulations

Lab activities on the computer that are creative, engaging, and conceptually clear

Featured: PhET

Citizen Science Projects

Help with real scientific research by joining teams working to solve large-scale problems, such as mapping the ocean floor or discovering new galaxies

Featured: Zooniverse.org

Amazing Websites

Insanely great websites are home to science articles, infographics, videos, and presentations.

Featured: Learn.Genetics

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ABOUT US

Our team from Temple University has developed this resource for all K-12 students and teachers of science. These vetted learning tools align to the NGSS. Find one we should include? Just fill out the form.

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