Science/Technology Links

Imagineering in a Box
Disney has partnered with Khan Academy to show how Disney does what they do! Different videos show all sorts of different skills - technical engineering, storytelling, math, physics, etc. Kids are also challenged to take what they're learning online and find items in their homes to help them complete their learning, but it's so fun, they'll never know they're learning!
 
Code.org
Code.org is an awesome way for kids to begin learning computer coding! Tons of free games with favorite characters for exploration and learning!
 
Virtual Dissections
Resources/photos and information on dissections for a variety of animals
 
Steve Spangler
Looking for awesomely fun videos of cool science experiments? This is the perfect Youtube channel! Steve Spangler Science videos are fun to watch and recreate at home!
 
Putnam Museum
The Putnam Museum has a variety of fun experiments to try at home with basic items you have around!
 
National Geographic for Kids
The Nat Geo website for kids is awesome - full of videos, games, and the ability explore by animal! Perfect for the animal lover at home!
 
Bird Watching
This link shows you pictures of various birds and the sounds they make - perfect for bird watching at home or on a hike!
 
Interactive Science Books
National Science Teaching Association has made their interactive science books available to all during school closures! There's something for all ages and material/content is identified with grade level appropriateness.

Cooking

Delish Instagram Cooking Classes
Information on Delish.com's cooking classes via Instagram, daily at noon CST.
 
Recipes for Kids
These great recipes help kids learn culinary basics as well as math and science skills!
 
Binging with Babish
Awesome basic cooking videos and re-creations of meals from your favorite movies and TV shows. Fun to watch, even if you're not cooking along!

The Arts

Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems
Mo Willems, current Artist in Residence at the Kennedy Center and author of the beloved "Elephant and Piggie" and Pigeon books hosts a live Facebook doodle along each day during the school closures due to COVID-19. Here is the link to all archived videos to watch and doodle along!
 
Center for Puppetry Arts
Free online learning and livestreams from the Center for Puppetry Arts
 
Artsy
Offers online collections of famous and newcomer artists at artsy.net; this link takes you to a list of 10 free online art courses!
 
Schoolhouse Rock
Schoolhouse Rock songs and episodes via YouTube!

Virtual Tours

Cincinnati Zoo
Daily, Cincinnati Zoo animal handlers highlight different animals during school closures due to COVID-19. Plus there are amazing other videos of their animals, Q&A with animal handlers, etc.
 
National Parks Virtual Tours
This link takes you to an blog article about the different National Parks to virtually visit!
 
National Aquarium Live Stream
The National Aquarium in Boston is live streaming some of their exhibits, including Blacktip Reef, Jellies Invasion, and Pacific Coral Reef. Follow this link to the landing page to choose which exhibit you'd like to live stream!
 
Explore.org
Explore.org offers multiple choices of live cams in nature - eagles, birds, marine animals, and more. Watch in real time and explore all the different options!
 
Panda Cam at the Smithsonian National Zoo
Want to watch the live cam on Tian Tian and Mei Xiang at the Smithsonian's National Zoo? This is the link for you! Other live streams available for other animals as well!