Children's Science News

On this page, you'll find a list of publications and podcasts that specialize in science news for kids.

Brains On!

• About: "Brains On! is an award-winning audio show for kids and families. Each week, a different kid co-host joins Molly Bloom to find answers to fascinating questions about the world. Our mission is to encourage kids’ natural curiosity and wonder using science and history…but there’s no age limit on curiosity and episodes of Brains On can be enjoyed by anyone."
• https://www.brainson.org/

Dyna Math

• About: "A Complete Math Teaching Package for Grades 3–5"
• https://dynamath.scholastic.com/

Scholastic Math

• About: "Capture real-world math in action with this exciting student magazine. Each article applies math concepts to a high-interest topic and features motivating practice problems to build math confidence. Perfect for in-school and at-home learning, our print + online resources help you save time, integrate literacy and prepare students for testing. Grades 6-9."
• https://math.scholastic.com/

Scholastic: Let's Find Out

• About: "Let's Find Out Is Fun and Easy to Use. Every print and digital feature engages kindergarteners in any learning environment."
• https://letsfindout.scholastic.com/

Science News for Students

• About: "Founded in 2003, Science News for Students is an award-winning online publication dedicated to providing age-appropriate, topical science news to learners, parents and educators. Science News for Students is a publication of the Science News Media Group, which is a program of the Society for Science & the Public (SSP), a nonprofit 501(c)(3) membership organization dedicated to public engagement in scientific research and education. Science News for Students — which is free to use — helps to fulfill the Society’s mission by connecting the latest in scientific research to learning in and out of the classroom."
• https://www.sciencenewsforstudents.org/

Science Spin, grade 2

• About: "Science Spin provides a full year of engaging, on-level lessons featuring simple, fun nonfiction; digital-learning resources; and step-by-step lesson plans that correlate to NGSS."
• https://sciencespin2.scholastic.com/

Science Spin, grade 3-6

• About: "Introduce your students to the wonders of science and engineering with Science Spin. Every issue comes with powerful print + digital resources that save prep time and address key science skills. Grades 3-6"
• https://sciencespin36.scholastic.com/

Science Spin, grades K-1

• About: "Science Spin provides a full year of engaging, on-level lessons featuring simple, fun nonfiction; digital-learning resources; and step-by-step lesson plans that correlate to NGSS."
• https://sciencespink1.scholastic.com/

Science World

• About: "Science World captivates and empowers your students with thrilling science news and hands-on investigations that span the scientific disciplines: biology, physics, chemistry, earth science and engineering. Grades 6-10."
• Link: Science World

Super Science

• About: "Discover the Most Exciting Science Resource for Blended Learning. Engaging Topics • Easy to Teach • Just for Grades 3–6"
• https://superscience.scholastic.com/

Tumble Science Podcast for Kids

• About: "Tumble is a science podcast for kids, to be enjoyed by the entire family. We tell stories about science discoveries, with the help of scientists! Join Lindsay and Marshall as they ask questions, share mysteries, and share what science is all about."
• https://www.sciencepodcastforkids.com/

Wow in the World

• About: "Hosts Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz guide curious kids and their grown-ups on a journey into the wonders of the world around them. We'll go inside our brains, out into space and deep into the coolest new stories in science and technology."
• https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510321/wow-in-the-world