Teacher Resources
  • The Nature Conservancy’s Nature Lab - Nature Lab is the hub for youth curriculum that gives teachers, students, and families resources to explore and understand nature, including virtual field trips!

  • Wildlife Habitat Council - Here you’ll find a variety of wildlife and habitat information and activities, including materials provided in Kid-Friendly Webinars.

  • Khan Academy - A nonprofit with the mission to provide a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere. Free for teachers, students and parents.

  • Ted Ed - TED-Ed celebrates the ideas of teachers and students around the world. Discover hundreds of animated lessons, create customized lessons, and more.

  • American Museum of Natural History - Online resources for children from the American Museum of Natural History. Make today fun, exciting and let their minds wonder!

  • California Science Center - Every weekday at 10 a.m. P.D.T., the California Science Center is live-streaming “Stuck at Home Science,” a new video series of science activities.

  • Teachable Moments - NASA launched Teachable Moments, connecting classrooms — and homes — with resources for investigating the latest discoveries about our universe. There are a range of activities and lessons suitable for grades K-12.

  • Share My Lesson - Share My Lesson is a digital platform where educators can collaborate and share standards-aligned learning resources such as lesson plans, classroom strategies and professional development webinars—at no cost.

  • Climate Kids - This NASA initiative covers a wide range of topics including weather, climate, atmosphere, water, energy, plants, and animals. It also explains how connected different aspects of the earth’s climate are by showing the impact that one has on all the others. In addition to games, activities, and videos, your child can learn more about green careers, too.

  • FunBrain - A leader in free educational games for children for over two decades. Trusted by parents and teachers alike, Funbrain aims to expand your child’s math, reading, problem-solving, and literacy skills through games, books, comics, and videos.

  • Smithsonian Kids - No need to travel to one of the Smithsonian’s zoos or museums — this website brings your child everything from live video of the National Zoo to the Smithsonian Learning Lab right to their screen.

  • Find Your Blue - This educational website hosted by the Smithsonian Museum takes a deep dive into ocean life. Tweens can explore the ocean’s many creatures and ecosystems while learning more about how to get involved in conservation efforts.

  • National Geographic Kids - As kids start to learn about the world around them, it’s challenging for parents to keep up with their curiosity. Luckily, there’s National Geographic Kids. This site is great for parents and kids to sit together and watch videos, play games, and learn about their favorite animals.

  • Live Animal Cams - Live-streaming animal cams from around the world.