© 2025
The Science Seed LLCTM | Designed and Developed by Red Clay Creative
Draper Spark!Lab, the popular hands-on invention experience from the Smithsonian’s Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation in the National Museum of American History. Children between the ages of 6 and 12 will create, collaborate and explore.
The mission of the James E. Richmond Science Center is to inspire and stimulate an appreciation of science and its interrelationship with all other disciplines. Their planetarium is used not only for stargazing, but also for full dome movies for a variety of science topics.
Part of the Smithsonian’s Air & Space Museum located on the mall In DC. They have shows for all ages. Check out the website for current listings.
Located within the Nature Center. rangers lead you on a journey of exploration into our solar system, galaxy, and beyond. Free tickets to each planetarium show may be picked up at the Nature Center front desk.
All of these have great outdoor explore spaces, but don’t forget the indoor nature centers for bad weather days!
Children’s Science Center Lab provides fun, interactive exhibits, activities, and programs for children, families, and school groups to explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) hands-on.
A small, manageable zoo that makes it easy for kids to roam and see it all. Includes a drive through safari.
(formerly Reston Zoo and Roer’s)
A working farm with a large variety of animals to visit. Check their site for when the babies animals are born in the Spring.
This zoo may be farther and more expensive than the National Zoo, but a few animals can be seen only here, including rhinos, polar bears & chimps.
The Leesburg Animal Park is a great yet inexpensive way to have fun with the family. They have pony rides, giant tortoises, lemurs, wagon rides and much more on 21 acres of fun.
The nature centers are great for indoor fun, but don’t forget to explore the grounds of these nature centers.
The Smithsonian, National Museum of Natural History virtual tours allow visitors to take self-guided, room-by-room tours of select exhibits and areas within the museum from their desktop or mobile device. Visitors can also access select collections and research areas at our satellite support and research stations as well as past exhibits no longer on display.
135 short videos all about estuaries! Topics include Turtle Trails, American Aligators, Phytoplankton, Carnivorous Plants, Counting Crabs, Building a Salt Marsh and many more!
As NASA begins a new era of space exploration – returning to the Moon and eventually on to Mars – education in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) subjects is increasingly important to the future of our nation’s space program. Virtual field trips to take students along on a journey into the heart of CCP—visiting the NASA centers where the program first began.
Immerse yourself in Canadian farm and food tours. This Canadian site FarmFood 360 offers 11 Virtual Tours of farms from minks, pigs, and cows, to apples and eggs.
Ready to explore Yellowstone? You don’t have to wait for your trip out here. You can start exploring now by virtually touring some of the main attractions around the park
No permission slips required. These virtual events let educators take students to amazing places and give them remarkable experiences, without ever leaving the classroom.
Use your mouse to “walk” around the aquarium and explore. Look left, pan up, zoom in or out.
Explore the constellations overhead! Star Atlas maps your night sky. Scroll around the sky and explore!
Designed for ages 9-15 but customizable for all ages, virtual field trips allow students to travel the world and explore natural environments without leaving the classroom. Each virtual field trip contains a video, teacher guide and student activities.
Great Lakes Now brings along students on a virtual field trip to learn more about the importance of coastal wetlands, the danger of algal blooms and a deep dive into lake sturgeon. This experience is targeted for 6-8th grade, but is certainly not limited to this age group. Preview the videos to see if it’s right for your kids.
Explore 5 of our beautiful National Parks:
Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska, Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico, Dry Tortugas National Park, Florida, Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah
These are fun and wonderful websites that will show you different parts of the world, famous landmarks, beautiful works of art, historic marvels, science adventures and so much more!
Join the adventures of Chris and Martin Kratt as they encounter incredible wild animals, combining science education with fun and adventure, while traveling to animal habitats around the globe.
Dinosaur Train embraces and celebrates the fascination that preschoolers have with both dinosaurs and trains. The series encourages basic scientific thinking skills as the audience learns about life science, natural history and paleontology.
The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! is designed to spark a love of learning and an interest in science in preschool-aged children.
Sid the Science Kid is an educational animated television series using comedy to promote exploration, discovery and science readiness among preschoolers.
Based on the best-selling Scholastic book series, The Magic School Bus is the longest running children’s science television series ever.
This is a kid-friendly nature documentary series in which an animated elephant (Mama) answers the questions of the local animal youngsters by showing them her home movies from around the world. A perfect balance of cartoon storyline with real science and real animals.
Brothers Chris and Martin Kratt and the irresistibly playful lemur Zoboo explore the wondrous lives of creatures and the world in which we all live. A lively mix of formats – from live-action to claymation – create a fun and energetic learning environment where young viewers get their first introduction to animals.
Six-year-old Luna loves learning new things about the world she lives in. She helps to explain things that may seem like common sense to adults, such as how colors can mix to form new hues and where our planet is located in the solar system.
Eight-year-old A.J. and his monster truck, Blaze, go around the world while solving math and science problems, all the while battling Blaze’s archrival, the tractor-trailer Crusher. Any kid who likes “Thomas the Tank Engine” will love Blaze.
Doki & friends set off on far-flung expeditions to see the world and learn all about it, from seeing how gravity works (or doesn’t work) in space to wondering whether there’s such a thing as a modern dragon. They travel in a vehicle they made to explore distant places and learn about their people, animals, cultures, and natural significance.
A group of friends discovers a long-hidden laboratory created by the famed inventor Thomas Edison and left vacant after his death. Led by 12-year-old genius Angie, JD, Kent, and Nicky discover all kinds of high-tech scientific treasures inside, including a holographic version of Mr. Edison himself and a quirky robot named Von Bolt.
Host Bill Nye explores matters of science ranging from simple mechanics to the human digestive system. Each episode opens in his tricked-out laboratory, where Nye illustrates the show’s concept with various visual aids, then goes on location to observe the topic firsthand.
Each episode follows a new group of girls as they delve into a science-minded question, gathering data and exploring possible solutions for the problem they face. Whether it’s engineering a large-scale puppet with moving parts or giving favorite recipes a healthy boost, these girls prove that they’re up to any challenge.
The world is marvelous and weird, and SciShow is here to explain it. Whether it’s earthquakes in Italy, meteors in Russia, or why some people’s pee doesn’t smell like asparagus, SciShow explores the surprising and exciting realities of our universe.
This is a list of 161 of the best science documentaries and web series out there. All of these shows are available to watch right now without a membership. Just click the links and press play.
A list of experiments you can do at home with step-by-step instructions.
Steve Spangler’s site has an extensive list of science experiments you can do at home. They are conveniently organized by category to help find the perfect activity for the day!
Ideas and step by step instructions for attracting wildlife to your backyard.
Great resource for information on butterflies, how to attract butterflies to your garden and more…
This site explains all about the science of glass and has links to other sites with glass-based experiments.
Lots of fun science experiments you can do at home. Also art, letters, numbers and more.
With a new experiment posted each month, this site is an endless source of science fun! Jello Lenses, Milk Art, Ice Fishing, Storm in a glass….peruse the archives to see past experiments!
This site sells all the bottles you’d need to conduct fun science experiments with bottles, but also links to other science sites, highlighting bottle experiments!
Science experiments categorized by the room of your house! Pick a room: bathroom, living room, backyard, etc. and then pick and experiment!
Draper Spark!Lab, the popular hands-on invention experience from the Smithsonian’s Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation in the National Museum of American History. Children between the ages of 6 and 12 will create, collaborate and explore.
The mission of the James E. Richmond Science Center is to inspire and stimulate an appreciation of science and its interrelationship with all other disciplines. Their planetarium is used not only for stargazing, but also for full dome movies for a variety of science topics.
Part of the Smithsonian’s Air & Space Museum located on the mall In DC. They have shows for all ages. Check out the website for current listings.
Located within the Nature Center. rangers lead you on a journey of exploration into our solar system, galaxy, and beyond. Free tickets to each planetarium show may be picked up at the Nature Center front desk.
All of these have great outdoor explore spaces, but don’t forget the indoor nature centers for bad weather days!
Children’s Science Center Lab provides fun, interactive exhibits, activities, and programs for children, families, and school groups to explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) hands-on.
A small, manageable zoo that makes it easy for kids to roam and see it all. Includes a drive through safari.
(formerly Reston Zoo and Roer’s)
A working farm with a large variety of animals to visit. Check their site for when the babies animals are born in the Spring.
This zoo may be farther and more expensive than the National Zoo, but a few animals can be seen only here, including rhinos, polar bears & chimps.
The Leesburg Animal Park is a great yet inexpensive way to have fun with the family. They have pony rides, giant tortoises, lemurs, wagon rides and much more on 21 acres of fun.
The nature centers are great for indoor fun, but don’t forget to explore the grounds of these nature centers.
The Smithsonian, National Museum of Natural History virtual tours allow visitors to take self-guided, room-by-room tours of select exhibits and areas within the museum from their desktop or mobile device. Visitors can also access select collections and research areas at our satellite support and research stations as well as past exhibits no longer on display.
135 short videos all about estuaries! Topics include Turtle Trails, American Aligators, Phytoplankton, Carnivorous Plants, Counting Crabs, Building a Salt Marsh and many more!
As NASA begins a new era of space exploration – returning to the Moon and eventually on to Mars – education in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) subjects is increasingly important to the future of our nation’s space program. Virtual field trips to take students along on a journey into the heart of CCP—visiting the NASA centers where the program first began.
Immerse yourself in Canadian farm and food tours. This Canadian site FarmFood 360 offers 11 Virtual Tours of farms from minks, pigs, and cows, to apples and eggs.
Ready to explore Yellowstone? You don’t have to wait for your trip out here. You can start exploring now by virtually touring some of the main attractions around the park
No permission slips required. These virtual events let educators take students to amazing places and give them remarkable experiences, without ever leaving the classroom.
Use your mouse to “walk” around the aquarium and explore. Look left, pan up, zoom in or out.
Explore the constellations overhead! Star Atlas maps your night sky. Scroll around the sky and explore!
Designed for ages 9-15 but customizable for all ages, virtual field trips allow students to travel the world and explore natural environments without leaving the classroom. Each virtual field trip contains a video, teacher guide and student activities.
Great Lakes Now brings along students on a virtual field trip to learn more about the importance of coastal wetlands, the danger of algal blooms and a deep dive into lake sturgeon. This experience is targeted for 6-8th grade, but is certainly not limited to this age group. Preview the videos to see if it’s right for your kids.
Explore 5 of our beautiful National Parks:
Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska, Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico, Dry Tortugas National Park, Florida, Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah
These are fun and wonderful websites that will show you different parts of the world, famous landmarks, beautiful works of art, historic marvels, science adventures and so much more!
Join the adventures of Chris and Martin Kratt as they encounter incredible wild animals, combining science education with fun and adventure, while traveling to animal habitats around the globe.
Dinosaur Train embraces and celebrates the fascination that preschoolers have with both dinosaurs and trains. The series encourages basic scientific thinking skills as the audience learns about life science, natural history and paleontology.
The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! is designed to spark a love of learning and an interest in science in preschool-aged children.
Sid the Science Kid is an educational animated television series using comedy to promote exploration, discovery and science readiness among preschoolers.
Based on the best-selling Scholastic book series, The Magic School Bus is the longest running children’s science television series ever.
This is a kid-friendly nature documentary series in which an animated elephant (Mama) answers the questions of the local animal youngsters by showing them her home movies from around the world. A perfect balance of cartoon storyline with real science and real animals.
Brothers Chris and Martin Kratt and the irresistibly playful lemur Zoboo explore the wondrous lives of creatures and the world in which we all live. A lively mix of formats – from live-action to claymation – create a fun and energetic learning environment where young viewers get their first introduction to animals.
Six-year-old Luna loves learning new things about the world she lives in. She helps to explain things that may seem like common sense to adults, such as how colors can mix to form new hues and where our planet is located in the solar system.
Eight-year-old A.J. and his monster truck, Blaze, go around the world while solving math and science problems, all the while battling Blaze’s archrival, the tractor-trailer Crusher. Any kid who likes “Thomas the Tank Engine” will love Blaze.
Doki & friends set off on far-flung expeditions to see the world and learn all about it, from seeing how gravity works (or doesn’t work) in space to wondering whether there’s such a thing as a modern dragon. They travel in a vehicle they made to explore distant places and learn about their people, animals, cultures, and natural significance.
A group of friends discovers a long-hidden laboratory created by the famed inventor Thomas Edison and left vacant after his death. Led by 12-year-old genius Angie, JD, Kent, and Nicky discover all kinds of high-tech scientific treasures inside, including a holographic version of Mr. Edison himself and a quirky robot named Von Bolt.
Host Bill Nye explores matters of science ranging from simple mechanics to the human digestive system. Each episode opens in his tricked-out laboratory, where Nye illustrates the show’s concept with various visual aids, then goes on location to observe the topic firsthand.
Each episode follows a new group of girls as they delve into a science-minded question, gathering data and exploring possible solutions for the problem they face. Whether it’s engineering a large-scale puppet with moving parts or giving favorite recipes a healthy boost, these girls prove that they’re up to any challenge.
The world is marvelous and weird, and SciShow is here to explain it. Whether it’s earthquakes in Italy, meteors in Russia, or why some people’s pee doesn’t smell like asparagus, SciShow explores the surprising and exciting realities of our universe.
This is a list of 161 of the best science documentaries and web series out there. All of these shows are available to watch right now without a membership. Just click the links and press play.
A list of experiments you can do at home with step-by-step instructions.
Steve Spangler’s site has an extensive list of science experiments you can do at home. They are conveniently organized by category to help find the perfect activity for the day!
Ideas and step by step instructions for attracting wildlife to your backyard.
Great resource for information on butterflies, how to attract butterflies to your garden and more…
This site explains all about the science of glass and has links to other sites with glass-based experiments.
Lots of fun science experiments you can do at home. Also art, letters, numbers and more.
With a new experiment posted each month, this site is an endless source of science fun! Jello Lenses, Milk Art, Ice Fishing, Storm in a glass….peruse the archives to see past experiments!
This site sells all the bottles you’d need to conduct fun science experiments with bottles, but also links to other science sites, highlighting bottle experiments!
Science experiments categorized by the room of your house! Pick a room: bathroom, living room, backyard, etc. and then pick and experiment!
© 2025
The Science Seed LLCTM | Designed and Developed by Red Clay Creative