Nearly 50 Free Science Resources for Homeschoolers or Anyone With Children
I think our favorite unit of study is science. But when dad's a rocket scientist and mom's a rocket mom, what do you expect. (Yes the "Rocket mom" comment was a play on words, but dad really is a rocket scientist!). We do remind ourselves that science is more than space.
Here you will find nearly 50 free science resources sorted into four main areas: Planet Earth and Beyond; Living World; Material World; and Physical World. I have been collecting these sites for almost 10 year. This page is interactive, so if you have a favorite that's not here, please add it.
I hope you find something useful here. It is part of a series on homeschool resources. If you are looking for resources in other areas check out Free Homeschool Resources - Fun and Educational!
Science Link of the Month
My pick for top science link for November 2009
Learn all about magnets and try out some of these wonderful experiments. This comprehensive lens even has a section on what not to do with magnets. Congratulations to lensmaster Divacratus on a job well done.-
Science Experiments With Magnets
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Magnets are used in so many ways that it seems almost impossible to carry on with our modern life without them. Power stations use magnets to produce large amounts of electricity. Magnets are also used in compasses, loudspeakers, electric motors, ref...
Planet Earth and Beyond
(astronomy, geology, meteorology, earth cycles)
Planet Earth and Beyond
(astronomy, geology, meteorology, earth cycles)
Our Solar System Poster
Click here for general information to buy at AllPosters.com
Probably our favorite academic unit. Whether you are looking for on-line materials or free printable worksheets, hopefully you can find what you're looking for here. The links are listed here based on the order selected by readers, so please click on the up arrow next to any link you like to "vote" for it.
Have an earth science website that's not here? If you are a Squidoo member, you can add it to the list. If not you can click here to join squidoo now or Email Me Now with the items you want to add.
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Daily Astronomy Quizzes at Sheppard Software
Online Games & More - Quiz yourself with our d more...0 points
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NASA Kids Club - games and more
Game Descriptions and National Standards for NASA more...0 points
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Let's Investigate Volcanoes!
This lens is meant to accompany my Chronological H more...0 points
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Ask an Astronomer FOR KIDS!
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Rain Forest Curriculum Site
Rain Bird's Rain Forest Curriculum Web Site! Learn more...0 points
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Earth and Space Science
CanTeach contains online resources for educators, more...0 points
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Earth and space science projects
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Knowledge House - Link Library - Space Science
An extensive library of links to support all of yo more...0 points
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Solar System Exploration: Planets: Pluto: Gallery
The Solar System Exploration Home Page is part of more...0 points
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Water Cycle - Cloud Craft and Online Story for Preschool
Water cycle lesson plan printable activities alpha more...0 points
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NWS JetStream - An Online School for Weather
Online resource for learning about the hows and wh more...0 points
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Global Climate Change: Research Explorer
Global Climate Change: Research Explorer allows vi more...0 points
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Where Does the Salt Go? - Science Experiment on Evaporation
If you were trapped in the middle of the sea on a more...0 points
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Froggy Lensography: All About Frogs
Children learn best when engaged in hands-on, crea more...0 points
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Woodchucks Under the Porch
Woodchucks chuck wood and Groundhogs determine the more...0 points
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It's Raining! It's Pouring!
As the Rain Pours Down the Learning Soars...Water, more...0 points
Decorate Your Child's Room With the Solar System
Here are a few of our favorite Items
Buzz Aldrin Walks On The Moon Photo Sets
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3-D Solar System
We forgot to take this when we shifted house and had to buy a new one. The kids loved the glow in the dark solar system. It also includes glow in the dark sticker stars. These have been up on our current ceiling for 6 years and they still glow the same as when we purchased them. Makes for a fun night at home.
Amazon Price: $14.68 (as of 12/26/2009) 
List Price: $19.99
Moon In My Room
This is so cool. It has a built-in light sensor illuminates moon when room gets dark. Also operates via remote control for the automatic or manual function of the 12 phases of the moon. Also comes with a 15 minute audio CD provides a guided tour to the moon. Too bad this wasn't around when my kids were little. It has great reviews on Amazon.
Amazon Price: $23.95 (as of 12/26/2009)
List Price: $29.99
Star Explosion Glow In The Dark
Over 700 stars and shapes. These are so fun. We put up my daughter's zodaic constellation as well as the southern cross, and lots of random stars. It helped get over being scared of the dark.
Amazon Price: $16.62 (as of 12/26/2009)
List Price: $19.99
Olive Kids Out of This World Wallies Big Mural
This set includes 53 vinyl coated and easy to apply (and remove) pieces including rocket 16" x 52" spaceship 17" x 12" sun 15" comet 15" x 5" 44 stars 3" to 3" 3 planets 7" to 21" 2 moons 2" to 5"
Amazon Price: $39.07 (as of 12/26/2009)
List Price: $39.99
Planets Wall Mural Set
Murals are a great way of decorating. These are made of pre-pasted, vinyl coated, strippable wallpaper. They are easy to apply and to remove to most smooth surfaces.
Amazon Price: $19.14 (as of 12/26/2009)
List Price: $19.99
Living World
(botony, biology, human biology, evolution)
Living World
(botony, biology, human biology, evolution)
Here is a collection of both on-line materials and free printable worksheets on our living world. They include botony, biology, human biology, and evolution. The links are listed here based on the order selected by readers, so please click on the up arrow next to any link you like to "vote" for it.
Do you use a living world science website that's not here? If you are a Squidoo member, you can add it to the list. If not you can click here to join squidoo now or Email Me Now with the items you want to add.
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CanTeach: Science: Life Science
CanTeach contains online resources for educators, more...0 points
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Home of CELLS alive!
A visual tour of cells, bacteria, viruses and thei more...0 points
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The Virtual Fetal Pig Dissection
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Welcome to Froguts! - Virtual Dissection and Labs
An e-learning company dedicated to providing engag more...0 points
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Thematic Units - Reptiles & Amphibians
Reptiles & Amphibians - Thematic Units, Lesson more...0 points
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Everything Fossils...Fossil Information for Education, Collecting and Fun!
An educational resource providing information on f more...0 points
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Biomes in a Box
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Dissection of a Great White Shark - Auckland Museum New Zealand
What's inside the stomach of a Great White? Find o more...0 points
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Water Matters Connection - World Vision
everyone, everywhere needs water to survive.0 points
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USDA Forest Service - Caring for the land and serving people.
USDA Forest Service national headquarters website; more...0 points
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BEARS: The 8 Wonders Of The World
This lens showcases the 8 species of bear world-wi more...0 points
A Microscope Is a Brilliant Science Tool
The Perfect Item for Anyone Studing the Living World
My First Lab Microscope
Amazon Price: $80.00 (as of 12/26/2009)
List Price: $100.00
This is not a toy but an actual scientific instrument similar to those use in the schools. It is designed for use by ages 11 & up. Features include real optical glass lenses (10X Widefield eyepiece with pointer), 3 Achromatic objective lenses (4X, 10X & 40X Power), Magnification from 40X to 400X, 90mm x 90mm Stage with clips, 6 Hole disc diaphragm, coarse focus, easy grip knob and built in 15W illumination.
Material World
(chemistry, materials/particles)
Material World
(chemistry, materials/particles)
Periodic Table of the Elements Poster
Click here for general information to buy at AllPosters.com
Here is a collection of both on-line materials and free printable worksheets on our material world. They include chemistry, materials, and particles. The links are listed here based on the order selected by readers, so please click on the up arrow next to any link you like to "vote" for it.
Do you use a material world science website that's not here? If you are a Squidoo member, you can add it to the list. If not you can click here to join squidoo now or Email Me Now with the items you want to add.
Rader's CHEM4KIDS.COM
Chem4Kids.com! The web site that teaches the basic more...0 points
The Science Behind Fireworks
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The Comic Book Periodic Table of the Elements
This site contains comic book images linked to the more...0 points
The Heart of Matter: A Nuclear Chemistry Module.
Teacher's Guide.0 points
Bouncing Eggs In Science
A chicken's egg is enclosed by a shell that has a more...0 points
Chemistry Education - Teaching Chemistry - Academic Info
A directory of Internet resources on Chemistry edu more...0 points
Dennis Kunkel Microscopy - Electron Microscopy Science Stock Photography
Scientific Stock Photography by Dennis Kunkel Micr more...0 points
Thematic Units - Chemistry
Earth Day - Thematic Units, Lesson Plans and Teach more...0 points
Delights of Chemistry - Chemistry Demonstrations performed in Leeds
Chemistry Demonstrations performed at the Universi more...0 points
Chemistry Teaching Resources
A comprehensive list of chemistry teaching resourc more...0 points
Every Kid Needs a Chemestry Set
This One Appears Quite Complete
CHEM C2000 Intermediate Chemistry Kit
Amazon Price: (as of 12/26/2009)
List Price: $159.95
CHEM C2000 offers a complete introduction to the most important topics in chemistry. It's includes more than 250 unique experiments, as well as a 96-page full-color experiment manual. Kids can follow along as cartoon Professor Probenius guides them through each experiment. Kit includes high quality materials, a lab manual and necessary chemicals for repeated experiments.
Do You Know What Happens When You Mix Mentos and Diet Coke?
Do Try This At Home
Physical World
(forces, energy, technology)
Physical World
(forces, energy, technology)
World and Technology Framed Photographic Print
Podgur Cuscuna,...
28.9375 in. x 20.9375 in.
Click here for general information to buy at AllPosters.com
Do you use a physical world science website that's not here? If you are a Squidoo member, you can add it to the list. If not you can click here to join squidoo now or Email Me Now with the items you want to add.
CanTeach: Science: Physical Science
CanTeach contains online resources for educators, more...0 points
HowStuffWorks - Learn How Everything Works!
HowStuffWorks explains hundreds of subjects, from more...0 points
Science of Cycling
The second in series of sport science resources de more...0 points
Physical Science Lessons
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Bottle Blast Off
Exploratorium AfterSchool Activities0 points
Leonardo Home Page
Leonardo da Vinci can inspire your<br />< more...0 points
Stripped Down Motor
Exploratorium AfterSchool Activities0 points
Thematic Units - Simple Machines
Simple Machines - Thematic Units, Lesson Plans and more...0 points
Electricity and Magnetism
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A Fun Way To Suppliment Physical World Science Learning
Plasma Balls Are Always Interesting
Plasma Ball- Amazing Lightning Globe!
Amazon Price: $34.00 (as of 12/26/2009)
List Price: $79.95
* Ultra Violet power and mystique, pulsing at your fingertips!
* Radiating plasma globe atop rugged polymer base.
* Includes power cord for use with 120V Outlets
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Some Past Science Links of the Month
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Where Does the Salt Go? - Science Experiment on Evaporation
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If you were trapped in the middle of the sea on a boat, with no water and plenty of food, what would you do? Wait until you died of dehydration? Probably. You might think it's hopeless. We're all going to die. But that's where you're wrong. And this...
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- LearningIsFun LearningIsFun Nov 18, 2009 @ 10:02 am
- We probably enjoy science and nature the most of all the things we do as a homeschool family. We know quite a lot of these resources already - I've had the coke from the Mentos rocket experiment all over me (much to the children's enjoyment) but I'll bring us back here when we've finished our latest Dinosaur Discovery project. Thanks for a great resource.
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- divacratus divacratus Nov 5, 2009 @ 8:22 am
- Hey! Thanks so much for featuring my lens on Magnet Experiments here! Really honoured. Keep up the good work. You have a lot of useful links here. Lensrolling to my Science experiments (part 1) lens. Once again, thanks! :)
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- anaturalphenomenon anaturalphenomenon Oct 26, 2009 @ 12:55 pm
- SUCH a great resource! Thanks so mcuh!
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- OhMe OhMe Sep 14, 2009 @ 7:59 am
- I am sure you enjoy being a part of Melissa and Sarah's learning. They are mighty lucky young ladies. Great job. My hat is off to all three of you!
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- missbat missbat Sep 8, 2009 @ 6:23 pm
- A wonderful set of resources for teaching science! Great job!
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- stargazer00 stargazer00 Sep 7, 2009 @ 5:20 pm
- You guys did a great job on this science lens. Especially got a kick out of the diet coke and mentos video!
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- AndyPo AndyPo Sep 2, 2009 @ 3:50 am
- Excellent lens. Very useful information. I loved learning about science as a child (and I still do)
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- Joan4 Joan4 Aug 28, 2009 @ 2:27 pm
- Another great resource lens! Squidoo is quickly becoming a chief resource for homeschoolers and the rest of us who want to help our children and grandchildren learn at home! Thank you!
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- Michey Michey Aug 27, 2009 @ 8:36 pm
- WOW! This is an incredible resource list, and actually I like that you divided the lenses by specific subjects. It is handy, useful, very well presented. This lens has all the qualities of a good resource lens. Fav. 5* and tweet.
Thanks Michey
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- Evelyn_Saenz Evelyn_Saenz Aug 27, 2009 @ 5:21 pm
- Thank you for the invite.
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