PBS LearningMedia Science Collection

The PBS LearningMedia Science Collection is one of the most comprehensive free science resource libraries available for K-12 educators and homeschool families. Developed in partnership with GBH, NASA, and other leading educational organizations, this collection offers thousands of standards-aligned videos, interactive simulations, lesson plans, and hands-on activities covering every major science discipline.

The collection spans earth science, life science, physical science, and engineering across all grade levels from kindergarten through 12th grade. Elementary resources use engaging PBS characters and age-appropriate experiments to introduce scientific concepts, while middle and high school materials dive deeper into biology, chemistry, physics, and environmental science with real-world applications and primary source content from NASA missions and research labs.

Every resource in the collection is aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and can be filtered by grade level, topic, and resource type. Teachers and parents can search for specific concepts, save favorites to personal collections, and share resources directly through Google Classroom, Schoology, and other learning management systems.

What makes the PBS science collection stand out is its production quality. Many of the videos feature footage from acclaimed PBS series like NOVA, Nature, and SciGirls, making complex scientific concepts accessible and visually compelling. Interactive simulations let students explore phenomena like plate tectonics, chemical reactions, and ecosystem dynamics at their own pace.

The collection also includes ready-to-use lesson plans with teacher guides, student handouts, and assessment materials, making it easy to build complete science units around the free content. For homeschool families looking to supplement their science curriculum without additional cost, this is an essential resource.