Youth Education Resources

Khan Academy — Physics
Free, self-paced video lessons and practice exercises covering physics from basic forces through quantum mechanics. Clear, well-organized, and suitable for middle school through early college.
CK-12
Free, standards-aligned science textbooks, adaptive practice, and interactive lessons covering physics, chemistry, earth science, and more. Students can learn at their own pace.
HowStuffWorks — Science
Engaging, easy-to-understand articles and videos explaining how the physical world works, from electricity and magnetism to space and beyond. Great for curious young minds.

NASA Space Place
NASA's dedicated site for kids, featuring games, activities, and articles about planets, stars, space missions, and Earth science. Regularly updated with the latest discoveries.
StarChild
A NASA learning center for young astronomers, with kid-friendly lessons on the solar system, the universe, space exploration, and the scientists behind it all.
MinutePhysics
Short, clever whiteboard-animation videos explaining real physics concepts — from Newton's laws to special relativity — in just a few minutes each. Ideal for sparking curiosity.
Physics Girl
Dianna Cowern explores the physical world through experiments, demonstrations, and discoveries. Covers optics, quantum mechanics, astronomy, and more with infectious enthusiasm.

PhET Interactive Simulations
Free, research-based physics and science simulations from the University of Colorado Boulder. Students can explore electricity, motion, waves, optics, and quantum phenomena hands-on in their browser.
The Exploratorium
The San Francisco science museum's online home, packed with interactive exhibits, hands-on activities, and videos covering physics, astronomy, biology, and human perception.
Science Hobbyist (amasci.com)
A long-running amateur science resource by Bill Beaty, with DIY experiments, electricity and magnetism projects, science fair ideas, physics demonstrations, and much more.
Science Bob
Fun science fair project ideas, experiments, and research guides with clear instructions and printable materials. A friendly starting point for young students doing their first experiments.

Science News Explores
Award-winning science journalism written specifically for students. Covers the latest discoveries in physics, astronomy, biology, and technology in clear, engaging language.
National Geographic Kids — Science
Beautifully illustrated articles, videos, and interactive features on space, animals, the environment, and natural phenomena from one of the world's most trusted science publishers.

Science Olympiad
One of the premier science competitions for middle and high school students in the US. Teams compete in events spanning physics, astronomy, chemistry, and engineering design.
FIRST Robotics
FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) runs robotics competitions for students of all ages, from elementary school through high school, fostering hands-on STEM skills and teamwork.
Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF)
The world's largest international pre-college science competition. A great resource for ambitious young scientists looking for project inspiration and to understand what top-level student science looks like.