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.  TOP 10 KIDS SCIENCE WEB SITES »

    Top 10 best Kids' Science web sites rated by the LoveToKnow editors



Science for kids
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Science Club
Science fair project site offers ideas for study from beginner to advanced topics. Categories include simple projects about static electricity, magnets, and telescopes. Medium-difficulty projects include topics such as hovercraft, negative ion generators, and solar furnaces. There are advanced project ideas available as well.

Science Stuff
A wide variety of science products to help you set up your own science lab at home. Microscopes and accessories such as slides and culture dishes for use with the microscope. A large range of science fair products, including award ribbons for schools.

Yahoo! Kids: Science
Site offers science related topics, including science jokes and an "Ask Earl" section where kids can pose a question and get an answer. Information on Novas and Supernovas, NASA, the Solar System and the Space Station. Kids can also find sections on animals, dinosaurs, experiments and other science related topics.

Discovery Channel Shop
Look out Isaac Newton! There's a new generation of scientists and they get information and products from Discovery Channel. In addition to microscopes and basic science supplies, the Discovery Channel store stocks videos, and products like the Butterfly Canopy for a hands-on, up close look at the life cycle of the butterfly.

Backyard Nature
Information from Naturalist Jim Conrad. Details on which tools are best for a backyard naturalist, naming and classifying plants and creatures, and details on ecology, geology, gardening and ecology.  Be sure to sing up for the free newsletter to get even more tips and news.

Legacy Station Science Kits
Although creating your own experiments with household items can be fun, sometimes you just want a kit that does all the prep work for you.  Legacy Station carries a large number of science kits, such as the Soda Pop Kit, where you can create your own soda pop and/or experiment with it.  Also offers build a robot kits.

Hands-on Science Centers Worldwide
A list of science centers and museums around the globe that offer hands-on activities for kids. Includes a huge list of North American museums such as the famous Louisville Science Center and the St. Louis Science Center, which has free admission. Includes reviews of many of the sites, detailing the pros and cons of each.

Netflix: Science Movies
Netflix's service allows you to have movies shipped directly to your mailbox.  You keep them as long as you'd like and then mail them back.  You are then sent new movies.  They offer a wide variety of science movies, such as The Science of Lance Armstrong and the series Understanding Science. Get details on how Netflix works and get a free trial.

EcoKids!
An exciting way for kids to learn science through interactive games, and information on the EcoKids Challenge. Offers an educational resource section for teachers that ties into the interactive games and activities pages. Links to other sites and ideas for parents to reinforce science learning.

Apologia Creation Science Curriculum
Apologia's Exploring Creation series offer a Christian World View perspective of science. Complete lesson plans, ideas for experiments and details on how to keep a science notebook are included in this text. Offers a Young Explorers series for the younger grades and General Science, Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry and Physics for older students.

Ask Dr. Universe
Known as the world's most curious cat, Dr. Universe answers questions about everything from "Why is the grass green?" (Answer: Because it contains chlorophyll) to "How many stomachs do horses have?" Kids can ask science questions of their own or solve puzzles.

Praying Mantis Eggs
These amazing creatures are fun for kids to study and their eggs can be purchased at garden supply stores, online and even on Ebay. Site also offers articles about praying mantid rearing, Check out the FAQs for information on other types of bugs that are beneficial to gardens or that children might enjoy studying.

ZOOM: Kitchen Physics
Moms will love the virtual kitchen where kids can try out various experiments and only make a mess in cyber-space. Aimed at grades 4-6. Kids will try out experiments and get a reward for solving a puzzle. Also offers detailed information on how to perform experiments in a real kitchen.

Amazon.com: Science
One of the largest Internet retailers offers science books, kits, and videos. Some of the most popular science products include The Everything Kids Science Experiments Book, Scientific Explorer's Disgusting Science Kit, and Science in Seconds for Kids: Over 100 Experiments You Can Do in Ten Minutes or Less.

Gene Probe
DNA is made a little less complex, at least in terms of understanding what it's all about, through this site. Find out which organisms carry which genes by testing them online. Click and drag the dropper to add solution to a test tube. Results and reasoning are explained each step of the way.

Creation Museum
Open 7 days a week, the museum presents a creationist point of view of dinosaurs, and science enigmas.  The museum was created by a former exhibit director for Universal Studios and covers 60,000 square feet. Upcoming events page keeps parents posted on what is happening at the museum. Visit the hours and rates section to plan your trip or find out about group discounts.

Skateboard Science
Ever wonder how athletes doing skateboarding tricks manage to almost defy gravity? Site offers the science behind the tricks and presents detailed information on how skateboarders are able to jump such high and long distances. Also read about skateboard design and improvements and consult the skateboard terms glossary.

Pearson/Prentice Hall Science Texts
PH offers secular science text books.  These are the same books that many public schools utilize for students. Take an online virtual textbook tour of Science Explorer, Physical Science, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science, and Biology. Check out Planet Diary for weekly updates on environmental news and scientific developments.

Bill Nye the Science Guy
Famous for his television factoid clips about various topics related to science and nature, Bill Nye lays out more educational information with the Bill Nye Lab on this website. Offers an episodes guide, question of the week, and science products store with books, videos, and Nye-wear.

Compass Learning Program: Full Science Curriculum
For a low monthly fee of less than $20, this site gives users a full, interactive, online science curriculum for students in K-8th grade. Games and online lessons help the student understand basic science concepts. Sample science lessons for lower elementary, upper elementary, and middle school.