Learn Science

A basic understanding of science is important for everyday life and science-related careers. These resources will help you build and expand your understanding of science.

Khan Academy – NASA
Khan Academy – NASA
 Learn about space through a series of lessons.

Khan Academy; National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Share America – Science and Technology
Share America – Science & Technology
 Explore science topics through short lessons. Also in Spanish; multiple languages.

U.S. Department of State

Aeronautics E-Books
screen capture: NASA science e-books web page
 Explore e-books on aeronautics, space history, and science. Also in Spanish.

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Science Education
screen capture: National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering website
 Use games, videos, and podcast to learn about medical imaging and bioengineering technologies. Also in Spanish.

National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering

National Conservation Training Center Online Training
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 National Conservation Training Center Online Training includes resources for learning about both conservation and gaining job skills to work in conservation. Resources include online courses, webinars, tutorials (including geospatial tutorials), and videos.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

National Park Fossils and Paleontology
national parks fossils and paleontology page
 Learn about the National Park Service’s work to study, protect and share our rich fossil heritage. Also Park Paleontology News, a biannual publication about those efforts.

National Park Service

Solar System Exploration
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 Interactive tools to support learning about the solar system; includes interactive planetary exploration, topical summaries, and videos

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Explore Nature
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 Collection of publications and multimedia resources about nature; includes articles, videos, blogs, and information about parks

U.S. Department of Interior, National Park Service

National Park Geology
national park service geology page
 Learn about the science of geology to better understand the scenery of our National Parks and Earth systems.

National Park Service

National Park Science
national parks science page
 A research and resource management journal that reports the implications of recent and ongoing natural and social science and related cultural research for park planning, management, and policy.

National Park Service

Energy Literacy Videos
Energy Literacy Videos
 Watch short videos about the seven principles of energy. Also in Spanish.

U.S. Department of Energy/Center for Geoscience and Society; American Geosciences Institute; National Center for Science Education

Healthcare.gov
Healthcare.gov
 Find the right health care coverage for you. Also in Spanish; multiple languages.

U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Choose My Plate
Choose My Plate Website for Healthy Eating Tips
 Learn more about exercising and eating healthy. Also in Spanish; multiple languages.

U.S. Department of Agriculture

MedlinePlus
MedlinePlus
 Learn more about your health. Also in Spanish.

U.S. Library of Medicine

Energy Saver
Energy Saver
 Read about tips for saving energy and money.

U.S. Department of Energy

Weather and Atmosphere
Weather and Atmosphere
 Explore weather systems and patterns.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Climate
Climate
 Find out how our choices can impact the climate.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Women @ Energy
Women at Energy
 Meet women working in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

U.S. Department of Energy

Clean Energy Jobs and Career Planning
Clean Energy Jobs and Career Planning
 Explore the skills needed to enter a career in clean energy.

U.S. Department of Energy

NASA for Students
NASA for Students
 Explore space through interactive activities.

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Freshwater
Freshwater
 Understand the water cycle and how to protect freshwater resources.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Energy.gov Multimedia
Understand the energy lifecycle through videos and games.

U.S. Department of Energy

TV411 Science
TV411 Science
 Learn science through video lessons about cooking.

Education Development Center, Inc.

Marine Life
Marine Life
 Explore life under the sea and how to protect it.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Oceans and Coasts
Oceans and Coasts
 Learn about oceans and how to protect them.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration