MAGAZINES

Faces magazine takes young readers to places as far as the other side of the world and as close as the next state to get an honest and unbiased view of how children in other places live.  Whether you are planning a trip or just want to learn about faraway places, FACES will give you the information you need to feel like a local. From common customs to rules of the road, unusual foods to animals found in the region, games to housing, FACES uses breathtaking photography and authentic local voices to bring the entire world right to your mailbox.

https://cricketmedia.com/childrens-magazines

 

Kazoo is a new kind of quarterly print magazine for girls, ages 5 to 12—one that celebrates them for being strong, smart, fierce and, above all, true to themselves.

https://www.kazoomagazine.com/about/

 

Muse (Brainy Fun for Curious Kids)

Muse magazine is the arts and science magazine for kids from 9 to 14 that’s spot on with the facts, but off-kilter with the jokes. Kids who want to know how to keep robots from taking over the world or whether animals can think will find the answers here, in articles written by award-winning authors and accompanied by high-quality illustration and photography. MUSE magazine makes a perfect gift for readers who are outgrowing ASK magazine or are interested in science, history, and the arts. Explore the world in a fun (and funny!) way with MUSE.

https://cricketmedia.com/childrens-magazines

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National Geographic Kids: https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/

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XYZA

Xyza: News for Kids can be accessed online and as a printed newspaper at home or at school.

https://www.xyzanews.com/junior-reporters/

 

 

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUMS:

A list compiled by UCMP Berkeley: https://ucmp.berkeley.edu/subway/nathistmus.html

 

Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University (Philadelphia)

Founded in 1812, the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University is a leading natural history museum dedicated to advancing research, education, and public engagement in biodiversity and environmental science. https://ansp.org/

 

Cleveland Museum of Natural History (Ohio)

The Museum is excited to bring back educational programs for families schooling from home for the 2020–21 school year. Join Museum educators each month as we explore a diverse range of natural history topics through engaging, inquiry-based learning. Instructors will help families navigate the virtual world of education and offer supplemental learning opportunities covering science, history, and more! 

https://www.cmnh.org/

 

Natural History Museum (London)

Can't get out far to explore nature? On this page you'll find activities and ideas to occupy yourself and family at home, in your garden or local outdoor space. https://www.nhm.ac.uk/take-part/try-this-at-home.html

 

Natural History Museum Los Angeles County 

Online exhibits and videos:

Spiky, Hairy, Shiny: Insects of L.A. ~ https://nhm.org/experience-nhm/exhibitions-natural-history-museum

Watch artist Michael Alvarez share his lesson on Posters of Positivity and create your own poster. https://nhm.org/learning-resource/posters-positivity

Paleontology at NHM: Ever wondered how the bones of extinct animals make their way into our exhibit halls? https://nhm.org/learning-resource/paleontology-nhm

https://nhm.org/

 

OLogy

The science website for kids from the American Museum of Natural History.

https://www.amnh.org/explore/ology

 

 

VIDEOS (short):

The Freaky World of Never Ending Fractuals

What is a fractal, and how can they help us understand the universe? Written by Brandon Pestano. Consultant: Professor Christopher Budd. https://www.bbc.co.uk/ideas/videos/the-freaky-world-of-never-ending-fractals/p07vddcn

 

The Girl Who Helped Discover Dinosaurs

The story of the young fossil hunter Mary Anning - told in a beautiful animation made using sand from the beach where she lived and worked. https://www.bbc.co.uk/ideas/videos/the-girl-who-helped-discover-dinosaurs/p06bfr1s

 

National Geographic Kids:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXVCgDuD_QCkI7gTKU7-tpg

 

The quiet power of introverts

Are you an introvert? If so, that's great! Sofja Umarik (who is an introvert) looks at how it can be a real strength. https://www.bbc.co.uk/ideas/videos/the-quiet-power-of-introverts/p080fdnp?playlist=amazing-animations

 

Sustainable thinking

From BBC, a playlist featuring new, challenging and even visionary thinking around climate change and sustainability. https://www.bbc.co.uk/ideas/playlists/sustainable-thinking

 

Why do some people have wanderlust - and not others?

What makes some of us want to travel far and wide - while others are happier staying at home? Is there such a thing as a "wanderlust gene”? https://www.bbc.co.uk/ideas/videos/why-do-some-people-have-wanderlust---and-not-other/p07wg5kn?playlist=amazing-animations

 

Why is water one of the weirdest things in the universe?

Science journalist Alok Jha on why water is so incredibly strange. Prepare to have your mind blown… https://www.bbc.co.uk/ideas/videos/why-water-is-one-of-the-weirdest-things-in-the-uni/p06y2c9k?playlist=amazing-animations

 

The women who changed the way we see the universe

Henrietta Swan Leavitt, Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin and Vera Rubin changed the way we view the universe. So why don't we hear more about them? https://www.bbc.co.uk/ideas/videos/the-women-who-changed-the-way-we-see-the-universe/p072n3vj?playlist=amazing-animations

 

The woman who tamed lightning: Hertha Marks Ayrton

Naomi Alderman tells the inspiring story of Hertha Marks Ayrton whose work helped shape how we use electricity today. https://www.bbc.co.uk/ideas/videos/the-woman-who-tamed-lightning/p05ww2dh?playlist=amazing-animations