https://www.commonsense.org/education/top-picks/10-best-science-tools-for-elementary
NOVA
Compelling science videos have high-quality classroom applications
Bottom line: Stellar simulations, teacher guides, and other activities can stand on their own, and they’re enhanced with high-quality video content.
Grades: Pre-K–12 Price: Free
BrainPOP Jr.
Top-notch educational videos a boon for elementary school teachers
Bottom line: BrainPOP Jr. sets the bar for top-quality online learning supplements.
Grades: K–3 Price: Paid
Lawrence Hall of Science: 24/7 Science
First-class site for science games and investigations
Bottom line: These well-designed and highly educational activities challenge and engage kids in all the right ways.
Grades: K–5 Price: Free
Mystery Science
Big questions, kids’ curiosity drive impressive science curriculum
Bottom line: These powerful science units capitalize on elementary school students’ natural curiosity.
Grades: K–5 Price: Paid
National Geographic Kids
Stunning photos and in-depth stories of Earth’s peoples and wildlife
Bottom line: This amazing collection of multimedia resources teaches kids about animals, habitats, countries, and cultures.
Grades: 1–6 Price: Free, Paid
Journey North
Long-standing citizen science site continues to inspire learners
Bottom line: Extensive resources can help kids collect, share, and analyze evidence about seasonal change.
Grades: 1–8 Price: Free
Space by Tinybop
Zoom into our solar system, solve mysteries with open-ended play
Bottom line: Learn about the sun, moon, and planets through interactive open-ended play.
Grades: 1–8 Price: $2.99
Workbench
Find and assign STEAM tasks with dynamic project-based learning hub
Bottom line: Dynamic resource for finding, creating, and rating lessons that support STEAM and PBL.
Grades: 1–12 Price: Free
littleBits Invent
Top-notch tool empowers kids to invent, build, and control wirelessly
Bottom line: Easy-to-use, versatile electronic invention set that works wirelessly with your hand-held device.
Grades: 2–8 Price: Free, Paid
Climate Kids – NASA’s Eyes on the Earth
Kid-friendly, expert site explores key climate issues
Bottom line: A great launching point for engaging in accurate and timely climate change information.
Grades: 3–6 Price: Free