Home-Based Learning Resources
Click the descriptions to be taken to each online resource. This list of resources will be updated regularly and is compiled from multiple organizations.
Online Learing from Riverbend
Nature Lessons with Erin - Weekly Video Lessons with Erin McCool
Outdoor Learning Tips - Short Videos with Info, Ideas, and Tips
Outdoor Learning and Nature Hikes
Arbor Day Foundation - Carly's Kids Corner Activities Page
Beetles Project - Resources for Outdoor Science
Children & Nature Network - 10 Family Nature Activities
iNaturalist - Citizen Science Nature Observation App and Website
PBS Kids Plum Landing - Various Outdoor Activities
Project Learning Tree - Free Family Activity Guide
SciStarter - Citizen Science Projects from PBS
Science Podcasts and Audio Storybooks for Kids
Audible by Amazon - Free Audible Books for Kids
Brains On! - Award-winning Science Podcast for Kids and Curious Adults
Science Podcast List -19 Great Science Podcasts You Can Listen To With Kids
Resources for Educators and Parents
EdSurge Podcast - ‘Let Yourself Off the Hook’: Advice for Teachers and Parents During COVID-19
CommonSense Media - Resources for Educators and Resources for Families
Animals and Birds
All About Birds - Learn about Different Birds and Bird Calls
Audobon Society - Activities and DIY Projects
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens - Daily Home Safari Live at 3pm Eastern
Elmwood Park Zoo - Activites, Live Lessons, and Animal Cams
NatGeo Kids - Amazing Animals (PLUS Many More Topics on this site)
National Eagle Center - Lesson Plans and Activities (This site also has live cams)
Oakland Zoo - Live Web Cameras (Elephants, Bears, Condors)
Philadelphia Zoo - Philly Zoo at 2 Facebook Live Series
San Diego Zoo - Live Animal Cameras and Activities
Smithsonian's National Zoo - Live Web Cameras (Lions, Elephants, Panda, Mole-rat)
COVID-19 Resources for Parents
Nature Based Arts and Craft Projects
Little Pine Learners - Blog for over 100 Nature Play/Learning Activities
Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems - Daily Drawing Lesson Videos
FLUX Space STEAM Challenges - Follow FLUX Space on Twitter for Daily STEAM Challenges
Weather and Earth Science
Earth's Atmosphere Activity - Teach Your Kids About Earth's Atmosphere
WeatherSTEM - Interactive Weather Activities for All Ages - Free through April
Environmental Literacy / Conservation
National Wildlife Federation - Free Ranger Rick Digital Magazine until June
Scholastic Learn at Home - Learning Resources for Multiple Grade Levels
World Wild Life Foundation (WWF) - Wild Classroom Education Resources
Ask a Scientist
Skype a Scientist - Form to Request a Skype Chat with a Scientist
Ask Dr. Universe - Submit Questions to Dr. Universe from WSU
Oceanography and Aquariums
Texas State Aquarium - Aquavision Daily Live Broadcasts via ZOOM
Virtual Field Trips
American Museum of Natural History (NYC) - Highlights
Houston Museum of Natural Science - Virtual Tour
List of 40 Virtual Field Trips - Additional Field Trip Links
NASA - Explore NASA's Langley Research Center
Smithsonian Museums - Activites and Tours
Yellowstone National Park - Explore Yellowstone
Astronomy / Space
Astronomical Society of the Pacific - Educational Activities for K-12
NASA - STEM Activities for Families