Science
This website page has been created for homeschoolers as an easy way to locate items for subject based inquiries of interest to home educators. The first link(s) of each category will send you to the Weatherford Public Library catalog and pull up a list of items related to that particular subject area. The remaining links are website pages of free and low-cost resources online to assist in your child’s education.
Click on the button to see items available for check out at Weatherford Public Library.
Click on the button to see items available for check out at Weatherford Public Library.
RESOURCE LINKS
Courses
GPB Chemistry and Physics
Enjoy two years of high school science for free from the state of Georgia’s public broadcasting network. The videos can be downloaded or streamed. The website also includes student materials in PDF format: note taking guides, worksheets, activities, quizzes and tests.
Middle School Chemistry (ACS)
The American Chemical Society offers this free middle school online course through guided, inquiry-based lesson plans.
Textbooks
Chegg
Ask a question or browse through topic related questions and answers for free. Sign up for a membership fee and you gain access to 22,000 textbooks with step by step solutions and 24/7 study help for math, science, engineering, business, and more.
Classic Science
Receive LabNotes for free in a monthly newsletter e-mail subscription. The Life science textbook is also free with options to purchase additional texts.
Free Kids Books
Free Kids Books has a growing library of resources for children, including textbooks, from several publishers. The link above sends you to the Science page, and you can also select by grade level to access all subjects.
Health Science
Kids Health
Free curriculum guides, videos, homework helps, quizzes and experiments are available for students and teachers. Materials include topics like stranger danger, fitness, and healthy recipes. Teens Health is for older students, and don’t miss out on the Special Health Needs for clear descriptions on various disabilities.
Kids Cook Real Food
As a membership fee online video course, your children learn to make their own snacks and assist in the kitchen. Fun memory phrases teach safe techniques and the step-by-step process provides your child a vital life skill.
STEAM
(Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics)
BU STEM Resources
Instruction on how to create an effective STEM lesson by Baylor University is provided on this webpage along with 9 quality online resources packed with activities for the classroom and home.
Exploratorium
A public learning laboratory in California shares free activities online. Select a video demonstration under the explore tab by science topic. Hungry for science? Try “science snacks,” low-cost options using cheap, available materials.
HowStuffWorks
The go-to site for answering any question on concepts of science (and more subjects) also provides fun quizzes and informational articles and videos, all at no cost.
Makey Makey
Starting out as a project of two MIT students, Makey Makey is a top-selling tech toy encouraging STEM/STEAM education. Once you’ve purchased a kit, this website offers free educator guides, lesson plans, videos and ideas.
Science Buddies
The creators of this award winning, non-profit website focus on building literacy in science and technology with free project ideas and resources.
The STEM Laboratory
Great STEM/STEAM activities for the younger crowd can be found on this website to purchase. Free items are available in the blog with access to VIP items via an e-mail newsletter.
Science Concepts & Fun
Answers in Genesis Kids
This science website offers questions and answers, mazes, word games, quizzes, coloring, crafts, videos, experiments and biographies from a Christian worldview.
Brainly
Ask a question or search through millions of questions on topics of science. Other subjects are available. Only registered members can access verified answers.
BrainPop
Animated movies explain difficult concepts, encouraging self-directed learning and further exploration in science and additional subjects. Look at the free stuff page or pay for a subscription to access all resources.
ChristianAnswers.net
Much of the information on this website relates to science. Check out the free Kid Explorers resources and lesson plans. More resource links are available from the mega-site.
Discovery Kids
Free videos, online games and related activities are available here. Some games require Adobe Flash Player.
Explore
A collection of videos highlight the selfless acts of others around the world dedicated to extraordinary causes and feature a range of topics. While great for cultural studies, the real treat for children will be the live cam videos of animals in their natural environment. Free lesson plans are also available that correspond with archived videos.
The Happy Scientist
Robert Krampf, a former museum educator, passes on his love of science to others. This links to his free resources page. Paid subscriptions are also available.
The Homeschool Scientist
This science blog has tons of ideas and resources created by a homeschool mom who enjoys science and nature. For free resources, try experiments and printables.
NASA Students
Lots of free earth and space science resources are available for students of all ages. Check out NASA Kid’s Club while you’re there.
Science4Us.com
For K-2 students, this digitally-delivered science curriculum has won multiple awards. The link above sends you to the free resources page. For full access, a monthly fee is required.
Science Kids
Free educational resources for teachers and parents make learning science fun.