Science & History Summer Resources
Summer is a great time to explore the world around you! The science and history resources below include fun videos, games, virtual tours, experiments, and activities that help students stay curious, discover new ideas, and continue learning in exciting ways all summer long.
Science
Code.org offers fun and interactive coding activities that help students build problem-solving and computer science skills through games and creative challenges. Students can explore coding at their own pace while creating animations, games, and more—click the link above to get started!
National Geographic Kids is filled with exciting articles, videos, games, and activities about animals, science, geography, and history. Students can explore fascinating topics, learn fun facts, and stay curious all summer long—click the link above to start exploring!
Mystery Science offers engaging science lessons, hands-on experiments, and fun videos that encourage students to explore the world around them through curiosity and discovery. Activities are easy to follow and designed to make science exciting for kids—click the link above to sign up for a free trial!
USDA Kids’ Corner offers fun games, activities, videos, and facts that help students learn about agriculture, nutrition, plants, animals, and healthy living. It’s a great way for kids to explore science and the world around them through interactive learning—click the link above to start exploring!
History
History for Kids helps students explore ancient civilizations, famous historical events, world cultures, and important people through easy-to-read articles, games, and activities. It’s a fun way to keep learning about history all summer long—click the link above check it out!
Ducksters History offers kid-friendly articles, timelines, biographies, maps, and games that make learning history fun and engaging. Students can explore topics like ancient civilizations, U.S. history, and world history while building their knowledge over the summer—click the link above!
American Battlefield Trust provides interactive articles, videos, maps, and virtual tours that help students learn about important events and people in American history as the United States prepares to celebrate America’s 250th birthday in 2026—click the link above to start traveling!
Pick from one of 12 virtual field trips to tour the country and learn about US history. Go on an adventure AND prepare for your 5th grade history course all at the same time! Click the link above to travel everywhere from colonial North Carolina and beyond!