Science Explorations for Kids & Teens

As part of our Summer Reading Program for Kids & Teens, complete 10 science explorations to win the Alchemist badge.  You'll also receive an additional ticket to double your chances of winning a grand prize raffle!  

Looking for science exploration ideas?  Here's some of our favorite online options.

Kids:

Discovery.com has a great landing page full of ideas, inspiration and videos.

Learn at home with this new feature of YouTube Learning complete with age divisions.

Khan Academy  is both a website and an app with personalized learning courses for kids.  And Khan Academy Kids is a free app for learners ages 2-7.

Play around on the free coding website Scratch by creating stories, games and animation.

ZOOM from PBS Learning Media offers fun and engaging exploratory activities on a variety of topics such as chemistry, human biology, engineering, physical science and more.

Our LINCC Homework Help page offers a wide array of suggestions.

Teens & Tweens:

Science Bob 
“Science Bob” Pflugfelder is a science teacher, author, maker, and presenter that knows how to share the world of science like never before. He is a regular guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Live With Kelly and Ryan, The Dr. Oz Show, and Nickelodeon’s Nicky, Ricky, Dicky and Dawn. His television appearances also include The Today Show, Hack My Life, Good Morning America, Home & Family and others.

Science Buddies
Discover some great science projects designed for each grade level. Click here for middle school projects, and here for high school projects!

Scholastic - 5 Science Experiments Every Middle Schooler Should Try
Hands-on ideas for making difficult science topics fun.

The Water Project 
Experiments using water for middle schoolers and high schoolers!

We Are Teachers - 50 Easy Science Experiments Kids Can Do At Home With Stuff You Already Have
You don’t need special equipment or a PhD to get kids excited about science. These easy science experiments are a snap to pull together, using household items you already have on hand. Let the learning—and fun—begin! (As always, take proper safety precautions and provide adult supervision as needed.)