Science & Experiments
How things work, and why "why?" deserves a good answer.
STEM explainers, simple experiments, and the content that turns a curious kid's questions into real understanding. Built for the "how does that work?" age.
Recommended ages 4–12
Science & Experiments — videos
Food expiration dates don’t mean what you think - Carolyn Beans
TED-Ed
This video helps kids understand that expiration dates reflect peak freshness rather than food safety, and shows how misinterpreting these labels contributes to significant waste globally.
Meat-Eating Plants | Botany for Kids | SciShow Kids
SciShow Kids
This video introduces young learners to carnivorous plants, explaining how certain plants trap and digest insects and small animals—a fascinating reversal of the typical predator-prey relationship kids learn about in nature.
What Makes Bridges So Strong? | Engineering for Kids | STEAM | SciShow Kids
SciShow Kids
This video explains how bridges withstand heavy loads through accessible demonstrations, making structural engineering concepts clear for young children.
Sink or Float?
SciShow Kids
This hands-on experiment teaches young learners the basic physics concept of density through simple, everyday objects they can test themselves.
Let's Make Oobleck!
SciShow Kids
This video teaches young children the science behind a non-Newtonian fluid by making and experimenting with oobleck, a hands-on activity that demonstrates how materials can behave as both solids and liquids.
How to Make a Paper Airplane
SciShow Kids
This video teaches young children the steps to fold a paper airplane while explaining the basic physics principles that keep it airborne.
Can You Guess the Cold-Weather Animal? | Winter Guessing Game | SciShow Kids Compilation
SciShow Kids
This guessing game helps young children learn how cold-weather animals adapt to winter conditions through engaging clues and interactive play.
How Recycling Works! | How to Help Our Earth | SciShow Kids
SciShow Kids
This video explains the recycling process to young children and shows them concrete ways they can contribute to reducing waste and protecting the environment.
The Biggest Flower in the World! | Corpse Flower | SciShow Kids
SciShow Kids
This video introduces young children to unusual plants through engaging storytelling, helping them develop curiosity about how nature's strangest organisms survive and adapt.
Real Life Giants! | SciShow Kids Compilation
SciShow Kids
This compilation explores real-world examples of giant organisms—from massive trees and oversized insects to prehistoric animals—helping young learners understand scale and diversity in nature.
The Volcano Science Fair Showdown 🌋 | Weird But True Full Episode | @natgeokids
Nat Geo Kids
This episode follows two young scientists exploring real volcanoes in Hawaii while building their science fair project, combining hands-on learning with entertaining facts about how volcanoes actually work.
Hungry Turtle or Earth Friendly Weed Control? BOTH!
Nat Geo Kids
Learn how terrapins naturally manage aquatic weeds while playing an important role in their ecosystem, ideal for children curious about how animals and nature solve problems together.
4 Types of Clouds & How to Spot Them☁️🔎 | The Wonder List | Earth Month 🌎 | @natgeokids
Nat Geo Kids
This video teaches young children to identify four common cloud types through observation, helping them develop weather literacy and scientific curiosity about the natural world.
It's a battle for the toughest! Water Bear vs. Giant Tube Worm!
Nat Geo Kids
This video explores how two extreme creatures survive in harsh environments, combining real science with engaging storytelling to spark curiosity about resilience in nature.
Four Spheres Part 2 (Hydro and Atmo): Crash Course Kids #6.2
Crash Course Kids
This video teaches elementary students about Earth's water and air systems, explaining how the hydrosphere and atmosphere work as interconnected parts of our planet.
Following the Sun: Crash Course Kids #8.2
Crash Course Kids
This video helps elementary students understand why shadows change length throughout the day by exploring how the sun's position affects light and shadow patterns on Earth.
Games to pair with this
A few science & experiments games, rounded out with popular picks while this shelf grows.
Ages 5–12 Anomaly Search
Anomaly Search is a casual spotting game where players find hidden differences and odd objects in images, perfect for quick brain-teasing sessions.
casual
Ages 5–12 Grow a Garden Obby
Kids navigate obstacle courses to grow virtual plants, combining action-game challenge with the calm satisfaction of watching a garden flourish.
arcade
Ages 7–12 Body Drop 3D
Your child drops ragdoll characters to watch them tumble and break apart in this slapstick physics game that rewards creative problem-solving.
simulation
Ages 5–12 Find the Intruder
This is a spot-the-difference puzzle game where players identify the one item that doesn't belong in a group, perfect for kids who enjoy visual challenges and logic puzzles.
brain
Ages 8–12 Soviet Codebreaker v1.0
A puzzle game where players write code to crack encrypted messages, ideal for kids interested in learning programming basics through espionage-themed challenges.
coding
Ages 7–12 Emergency Dispatcher 911
You manage emergency calls and dispatch responders to help people in crisis, ideal for kids interested in problem-solving and real-world responsibility.
simulation
Ages 7–12 Multi Surgery Hospital Games
This game lets kids perform virtual surgeries step-by-step at their own pace, teaching them about medical procedures through hands-on problem-solving challenges.
simulation
Ages 4–12 Donut Crash Saga
A match-3 puzzle game where players swap and match colorful donuts to earn points while managing a constantly depleting gauge, suited for casual gamers who enjoy timed challenges.
match 3
Ages 7–12 Spaceflight Simulator
Players design and launch rockets using real physics to explore planets and build bases, making it ideal for kids interested in engineering and space.
simulation
Ages 4–12 Prism Match 3D
A 3D puzzle game where players rotate colorful cubes to match patterns, blending brain exercise with calming gameplay for those seeking strategic challenges without stress.
match 3
Ages 7–12 Birdie Bounce
This arcade golf game challenges kids to bounce a ball across platforms to reach each hole, with simple controls and increasingly tricky puzzles that reward skillful play.
sports
Ages 7–12 Passenger Airplane: Flight 3D
This 3D flight simulator lets kids pilot realistic passenger planes across global routes with adjustable difficulty, multiple camera views, and various weather conditions.
adventure
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