Science at Home

Parents and caregivers,

Looking for some reliable online resources to continue science learning at home? The links below offer some great ideas to engage your family’s curiosity in science around you.

At Home Learning Resources

• Exploratorium—Explore science, art, engineering, and human perception through online educational resources. Learn more about viruses and how they impact the world around us.
• Museum of Science & Industry Chicago—Tons of hands-on science activities covering engineering, gardening, music, chemistry, circuits, physics, biology, and more.
• NASA STEM @ Home—Build, solve, launch, play, and color with this wonderful selection of STEM-focused, printable activities.
• Denver Museum of Nature & Science—No need to go to the store! They've a great list of indoor and outdoor activities to do with resources you already have at home.
• California Science Center—More activities for families using ordinary household supplies, includes videos and printable activity guides in both English and Spanish. 
• Center of Science and Industry Columbus—At-home science and discovery offerings with daily videos, printable instructions, explanations, and opportunities for further exploration.
• New York Hall of Science—Check out their interactive graphic novels, online tutorials, Makerzine downloads, math apps, YouTube videos, and more! 
• Discovery Educator Network Daily DE—Parent toolkit of grade-band appropriate interactives, virtual field trips, science experiments, and more for homebound students.
• STEAM Hub of Northern NM—Investigate science, technology, engineering, art, and math learning opportunities at the STEAM Hub.
• National Informal STEM Education Network (NISE)—Hands-on science activities with resources already in your cupboard. 
• Genome: Unlocking Life’s Code—National DNA Day is April 25. Explore the structure and function of your DNA and learn about the Human Genome Project.