Earth and Space
Investigate Earth's interacting systems, the history of our planet, and patterns in the solar system.
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Plate Tectonics Explained
How Earth's moving plates shape continents, trigger earthquakes, and build mountains.
Weather vs. Climate Lab
Investigate the difference between short-term weather and long-term climate patterns.
Solar System Navigator
Explore planets, moons, and asteroid belts in an interactive 3D model of our solar system.
Earth's Water Cycle
Follow a water molecule through evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and runoff.
Earth and Space Activities
Hands-on activities to engage students.
Rock and Mineral Identification
Use physical properties to classify rock samples and identify common minerals.
Weather Station Data Log
Record temperature, precipitation, and wind speed over time to find patterns.
Moon Phase Journal
Observe and sketch the Moon over a month and connect observations to orbit patterns.
Water Cycle in a Bag
Create a sealed water cycle model and observe evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.
Earth and Space Interactives
Interactive experiences to explore key concepts.
Tectonic Plate Simulator
Move plates to trigger earthquakes, build mountains, and create ocean trenches.
Solar System Scale Model
Explore the true scale of planets and distances in our solar system.
Layers of the Atmosphere
Zoom through each atmospheric layer and learn its composition and role.
Rock Cycle Explorer
Follow a rock through igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic transformations.
Earth and Space Videos
Engaging video content to bring concepts to life.
Earth's Four Spheres Explained
How the geosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and atmosphere interact as a system.
Plate Tectonics and Natural Hazards
The connection between moving plates and earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanoes.
Climate vs. Weather: What's the Difference?
Clear explanations of atmospheric patterns on short and long time scales.
The Life Cycle of Stars
From nebula to supernova — how stars form, evolve, and eventually die.
Popular Science Channels
Curated channel collections from Discovery Education.
Outrageous Acts of Science
Mind-blowing phenomena explained
Phenomenal Science
Hands-on experiments for every grade
Science News Today
Current events through a science lens
DEMystified
Everyday science uncovered
NASA Science Live
Space exploration and earth science
Nature at Work
Wildlife, ecosystems, and the natural world
The Lab Report
Student-centered lab investigations