The Best Science YouTube Channels for Kids and Teens

YouTube is one of the best ways to make most topics fun, accessible, and engaging for learners of all ages. And science for kids is no exception.

 

From gravity-defying physics to mind-blowing biology, the right science channels on YouTube can turn screen time into serious learning time. Here are the best and most informative science YouTube channels for kids & teens.

Highlights of useful science channels for children

Selection is based on a combination of qualitative and quantitative factors, prioritizing educational value, age-appropriateness, engagement, and reach.

Educational focus

All channels are evaluated for accuracy and depth of scientific content. These are creators who not only explain concepts clearly but also promote critical thinking, curiosity, and scientific reasoning.

Age appropriateness

Channels are categorized by age group – kids, tweens and teens – to ensure they are developmentally appropriate. Content tone, complexity, visuals and pacing are all considered.

 

Interactive style

Channels that make learning fun and engaging through animation, experiments, storytelling or humor – without compromising the quality of education – are popular.

Reliability and popularity

Subscriber counts, views, and community feedback are all signals of trust and positive impact. While popularity isn't the only determining factor, it helps identify channels with wide reach and proven value.

Variety of topics

To give learners a well-rounded science experience, diversity in STEM topics is helpful, including physics and biology, psychology, astronomy, and earth science.

List of best science channels for kids and teens

Channel Name	Subscriber	Target group	Focus on	Link to watch
SciShow Kids	1.34M	Children	Fun, colorful science questions and answers	See
Crash Course Kids	865K	Children	Earth science, biology and basic engineering	See
Nat Geo Kids	1.43M	Kids & Tweens	Animals, nature and world exploration	See
TheDadLab	5.18M	Children	Simple Science Experiments for Young Learners	See
Steve Spangler Science	202K	Children	Amazing science demonstrations	See
Be Smart	5.34M	Teens & Young Adults	Explaining interesting scientific questions	See
MinutePhysics	5.85M	Teenagers	Physics concepts broken down quickly	See
Veritasium	17.6M	Teenagers	Scientific phenomena explored through real-world examples	See
TED-Ed	21.3M	Teenagers	Animation lessons from expert educators	See
NASA STEM	93.4K	Children	Explore the universe and astronomy for kids	See
Mark Robert	27.5M	Teens & Young Adults	Construction engineering and science shows go viral	See
Journey to the Microcosmos	1.23M	Teenagers	Microscience and Biology	See
FreeSchool	1.23M	Children	Educational science and history videos	See

Science helps kids learn to ask better questions and find meaningful answers. And YouTube—when used consciously—can help accelerate that process. It's a chance to watch chemical reactions happen in real time, explore the galaxy from your bedroom, or finally understand how gravity really works.