Earth Science for Kids

Explore the diverse geography, climate, and balance of Earth with these engaging classroom resources for kids.
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International Mountain Day
Ready for a peak experience? Our Mountains Unit will help your students find out everything they ever wanted to know about these majestic formations to celebrate International Mountain Day. Explore now ⛰️
Video: Life of a Raindrop
The raindrop never gets to take a break. It’s always changing, always moving through evaporation, condensation, or precipitation—the three stages of its life. Learn all about the Life of a Raindrop here 🌧️
Mountain Animals and Plants
The Bald Eagle is one of the conservation movement’s success stories. It was almost extinct, but now there are many bald eagles. In danger of extinction, the Giant Panda lives on the lower slopes of mountain ranges in China. Learn more about these Mountain Animals here 🦅 🐼
How a Hurricane Develops
Why do Hurricanes, like Hurricane Helene, always start in the tropics? It’s because an area of the tropics that lies between five degrees north and five degrees south latitude of the equator has ocean waters of at least 80°F over a large area. Watch now to learn how this extreme weather phenomena happens 🌊
Birth of a Salt Marsh
Did You Know a new marsh rises higher over time? Plants that don’t like salt can grow higher up on the banks. A thriving salt marsh is born! In one lifetime, a marsh can become solid land, or it can disappear back into the bay. Read on to learn more!
Rain Forests | Kids Discover Online
Happy World Rainforest Day! A three foot, twenty pound, flower may sound like something out of science fiction, but the giant rafflesia plant exists in many rainforests. Learn about the many other oddities and curious creatures in our rainforests Unit! https://online.kidsdiscover.com/unit/rain-forests
Hurricanes | Kids Discover Online
Today is the beginning of a new Hurricane Season. Families and towns across the country start to prepare and hope for favorable weather. For kids fascinated by these turbulent and terrifying storms, read our Hurricanes Unit here! https://online.kidsdiscover.com/unit/hurricanes
Volcanoes | Kids Discover Online
Mount Saint Helens lies in between the cities of Portland, Oregon, and Seattle, Washington. It’s also one of the most famous volcanoes in the United States. An earthquake that hit the area, On This Day in 1980, led to its catastrophic eruption. Learn more! https://online.kidsdiscover.com/unit/volcanoes
How Earthquakes Work
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake shook the coast of the northeastern United States on Friday morning. It was felt from Boston to Baltimore, originating in New Jersey. Learn more about Earthquakes here.
Mountain Animals and Plants
Mountains are not easy places for plants and animals to thrive. Thin soil, thin air, freezing temperatures, and strong winds make for a harsh environment. The higher up an animal lives, the less there is for it to feed on. Watch the full video here!
Lightning: Fire in the Sky | Kids Discover Online
Lightning can flash within a cloud or between several clouds. But the kind we see most often is called cloud-to-ground lightning. Lightning is a flow of electrons, or negative charges, that zigzags quickly downward in a fork-shaped pattern. That pattern is called a step leader. Read more here ⚡
Kids Discover x The Everglades Foundation
We are thrilled to announce our partnership with the Everglades Foundation to celebrate National Public Lands Day on Saturday, September 23rd. As we embark on this journey with the Everglades Foundation, we invite you to join us. Share our thoroughly updated Everglades Topic, with your young readers to help them feel passionate about the Everglades and the different ecosystems that make our world so beautiful. Together, we can make a positive impact on our world, one young mind at a time.
The Namib Desert | Kids Discover Online
Did You Know there are some elephants in the desert? Found only in the Namib and on the western edges of the Sahara, these elephants only need to drink water every three to four days and find water holes by digging with their trunks. Read more here 🐘 🏜️
Rocks and Minerals | Kids Discover Online
Mount Everest is the world’s highest mountain. Astonishingly, the rock at its peak—29,000 feet up—was once on the bottom of an ancient ocean! The movement of Earth’s plates pushed the old seabed onto the roof of the world. Read more here!
The Everglades | Kids Discover Online
The Everglades contain 1.5 million acres of wetlands, and are home to hundreds of animal species. Marjory Stoneman Douglas was a journalist and conservationist who understood its importance. In honor of her birthday today, we celebrate Everglades Day.