Science Resources

Science is a broad topic with so many different nuances and subtopics. Some students may find some areas of science more interesting than others, and that's why we've compiled a resource guide for students to get their footing in different science fields by learning at home. Once they get comfortable and confident in their understanding, they'll be more apt to participate in discussions at school and here at Clover Tutors.

Plants, Animals & Humans

Plant Reproduction: This page offers a detailed overview of how plants reproduce to make more plants to keep them from becoming endangered.
The Great Plant Escape: This fun interactive challenge requires students to follow the facts to help Detective LePlant solve the mystery of plant life.
All About the Immune System: This resource goes over the human immune system, why it's important, and all the different parts of the body that work together to keep from getting sick.
Meet the Lungs: This video from Khan Academy explains a part of the human body called the lungs and how they work to keep humans breathing.
Creature Features: In this interactive activity students can explore the science of animal biology by documenting features of different animals that appear in the game.

Weather, Space, and the Earth

Weather Words: This glossary from Weather Wizkids gives kids of all ages easy-to-read descriptions of the common weather-related words they may have heard.
The Science of Weather for Kids: This article gives kids a brief overview of weather fronts, winds, and clouds.
The Solar System: This page gives you an overview of what the solar system is and all the planets in the solar system.
How did the Planets get Their Names?: Once you've learned about the planets, it can be fun to dive into how each of the planets got their names and why that's important!
Earth Facts: Space Facts offers a detailed overview of the planet we live on: Earth!

Biology, Chemistry and Physics

Chemistry is Everywhere: It may be easy to write off chemistry as unimportant, but it's all around us in ways you might not realize.
The Periodic Table: This interactive page has the entire periodic table shown with pages for every single element that students can read to learn the facts and figures associated with every element.
Physics Experiments for Kids: Simple physics experiments can be a fun way for students to have fun while they learn about science.
Physics Mechanics and Motion: Motion is a key topic in physics because everything in the universe moves so this article goes over the details of the physics of motion.
All About Cells: This page goes over the cells that make up every single living organism on Earth.

Nutrition and Food

Dietary Fat: Know Which to Choose: Not all fat is bad fat, in fact, it's an essential part of health and diet, but some fat is healthier than others. This page can help explain the difference between the different types of fat.
Learning About Carbohydrates: KidsHealth explains what carbohydrates are and how the body uses them because kids and adults alike need carbohydrates as a source of energy from the body.
Protein: The Nutrition Source: This page explains how protein is important for fueling the body and how to keep from getting a protein deficiency.
Oxygen Required for Metabolism: This resource offers a plethora of information about how much energy foods produce to help with the metabolic process.
Nutrition and Supplement Use: This article discusses whether or not supplements can be used for young athletes to improve performance.

Famous Men and Women in Science

Famous Scientists: This page includes a list of people from all the different branches of science with a collection of biographies, their professional and personal lives, timelines, and trivia.
Famous Scientists A-Z: This includes a huge list of scientists listed in alphabetical order by last name with a short description about who they were and what they discovered.
People Known for Physics: Encyclopedia Britannica has a list of almost 500 biographies for the men and women who have dedicated their lives to physics throughout time.
Famous Scientist Facts and Quotes: This page includes facts and quotes from inventors, chemists, biologists, physicists, and other researchers where you can learn more about each of the scientists listed.
Famous Scientists for Kids: This page has fun facts about some of the most famous scientists that have ever lived.