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Best Science Videos for Kids and YouTube Channels

August 14, 2014

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Although our DIY summer science camp has been primarily hands on, and we are a mostly screen-free home, I thought I’d let you in on a little secret. Sometimes we watch a few educational science videos for kids on  YouTube!

8 Science youtube channels for kids. Learn at home or school.

Obviously I am a great advocate of books, and we simply adore the monthly do it yourself science box full of goodies from Tinker Crate (affiliate link) but there are a lot of terrific science videos for kids out there on YouTube to supplement your child’s STEM education. Plus, sometimes — when your kids are with you 24/7 during the hottest months of the year, you need a little breather!


Science YouTube Videos

Sick Science. Science giant Steve Spangler has a ton of science videos across several YouTube channels and they are all worth checking out. Sick Science! specializes in simple but awesome at home science experiments.

MinutePhysics covers a ton of topics and my kids especially like the ones related to space. However, they also enjoyed this video answering the very important question, “is it better to walk or run in the rain?”

MinuteEarth is also a hit, the topics are slightly more, ahem, grounded than MinutePhysics.

Brusspup has crazy science videos that focus on illusions. The videos vary in quality, with the more recent ones being the best. My kids were fascinated by this circle illusion!

Bill Nye the Science Guy. You may be watching YouTube, but you can still go retro with old Bill Nye the Science Guy episodes and clips. Bill Nye appears in many recent science videos, too, but it’s fun to watch these again with my kids. A list of clips is here,

Veritasium. For kids who like avariety of  topics, Veritasium is a fun channel to explore. The videos are varied, there are interviews, test your knowledge challenges and science explanations. Got a dare devil? Encourage him to watch this video about rocket science.

Periodic Videos. There was a time when my oldest son was obsessed with the periodic table. This science YouTube channel has a video for each element, plus loads of extras. We particularly like their slo mo videos. Also: check out the hair.

I cannot end without sharing my son’s absolute favorite biology YouTube channel: Cornell Lab of Ornithology. He is a bird nut and could watch these videos for hours if I would let him.

Of course there are many other science videos and channels for kids on YouTube, but in the interest of keeping this post manageable, I’ll stop here.

This wraps up our DIY Summer Science Camp collaboration with Coffee Cups and Crayons. I hope Megan and I have inspired you to give science learning at home a try. Science learning doesn’t have to be complicated. After all, if this theater major mom can manage science with her kids, anyone can!
See all our DIY Science Camp ideas!

On this blog: Ice cube on a string,  Solar oven, Homemade compass, Balloon rocket race, Leak proof bag, Simple science lab, Simple machine play with a pulley

At Coffee Cups and Crayons: Mentos geyser, Dancing raisins, Liquid layers, Homemade silly putty, Magic milk, Exploding baggie, Walking water, Rock candy

Simple summer science projects for kids

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by: Erica posted in: Science 27 Comments

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  1. Ann says

    August 14, 2014 at 11:57 pm

    I watched these with my kids and it was a nice change from the Minecraft videos they usually watch. My daughter loved the whiteboard guy and my son’s favorite was the optical illusion. Hopefully this will inspire them to watch more science videos!

    Reply
  2. Natalie PlanetSmartyPants says

    August 17, 2014 at 10:42 am

    This is a great post. We discovered periodic videos recently, and they rock. Thanks for writing about others!

    Reply
  3. Gwen says

    August 28, 2014 at 10:13 pm

    Excellent list. We are big fans of Bill Nye but can’t wait t check out more of these. Thanks so much!

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    • Erica MomandKiddo says

      August 29, 2014 at 6:55 am

      Enjoy!

      Reply
  4. birute efe says

    September 13, 2014 at 9:30 am

    thank you so much. This will be a GREAT help for me when doing science with my kids!

    Reply
  5. rdcamy says

    September 23, 2014 at 2:21 pm

    Crash course , smarter every day, pds channel,

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    • Erica MomandKiddo says

      September 24, 2014 at 8:22 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  6. Sarah W says

    November 2, 2014 at 9:27 am

    May I add in addition to Crash Course, one of their other channels SidEshow? It’s great for answering simple questions and getting kids (and possibly yourself) up to date with the latest science news.

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    • Sarah W says

      November 2, 2014 at 9:28 am

      Oh dear, silly phone. I meant SciShow. Ignore the E.

      Reply
    • Erica MomandKiddo says

      November 2, 2014 at 9:31 am

      Thanks for the suggestion!

      Reply
  7. Laura says

    November 8, 2014 at 6:55 pm

    This is a cute kid who lives here in Jacksonville, Florida

    Reply
  8. Laura says

    November 8, 2014 at 6:55 pm

    oops sorry forgot the link https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwSsAlIjmPDVnPtMCseirDg

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    • Erica MomandKiddo says

      November 9, 2014 at 6:58 am

      Thanks for the suggestion!

      Reply
  9. dawn says

    January 22, 2015 at 9:56 am

    The first Bill Nye link you have listed is no longer good, but the second one works

    thank you for a great list

    Reply
    • Erica MomandKiddo says

      January 22, 2015 at 12:35 pm

      Thanks for letting me know. I’ve fixed it.

      Reply
  10. John Wilkerson says

    January 22, 2015 at 12:11 pm

    Great list! I have a similar list on my blog.

    Reply
  11. Ruth says

    January 25, 2015 at 5:40 am

    I would also suggest checking out “The Curiosity Show”. A brilliant show that my son loves.

    Reply
    • Erica MomandKiddo says

      January 25, 2015 at 7:09 am

      Thanks for the suggestion, Ruth!

      Reply
  12. Sarah says

    January 30, 2015 at 9:08 pm

    We love Smarter Every Day! My kids love it!

    Reply
  13. Alisa says

    February 21, 2015 at 7:07 pm

    I need to put a plug in for Untamed Science! Rob & his crew are excellent and educational. My two (8&6) LOVE watching them!!! (P.S. Check out “The Cell Song” for a rapping mitochondrion.)

    Reply
    • Erica MomandKiddo says

      February 22, 2015 at 9:09 am

      Thanks for the suggestion!

      Reply
  14. K McGuire says

    March 17, 2015 at 10:58 am

    I like “Smarter Every Day” – https://www.youtube.com/SmarterEveryDay

    Reply
    • Erica MomandKiddo says

      March 19, 2015 at 8:23 am

      Thanks for the suggestion!

      Reply
  15. Sara says

    April 29, 2015 at 2:18 am

    We love Smarter Every Day! They have recently begun doing Scishowkids and CrashCoursekids too!
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRFIPG2u1DxKLNuE3y2SjHA

    https://www.youtube.com/user/crashcoursekids

    Reply
    • Erica MomandKiddo says

      April 29, 2015 at 12:48 pm

      Thank you for the suggestion!

      Reply
  16. Lori says

    February 27, 2016 at 10:33 pm

    Great list! We’ll have to check out a couple of them, some we already know and love. My kids also like Smarter Every Day, ASAP science, and Vsauce.

    Reply
  17. Stefanie says

    August 22, 2017 at 7:17 pm

    That jetpack one is REALLY cool.

    Reply

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