Earth science for kids: grades 3–5 videos
Quick answer
Earth science for grades 3–5 (ages 8–11): Crash Course Kids on Earth's spheres, weathering and erosion and the water cycle, FreeSchool on volcanoes, glaciers and caves, and Learn Bright on plate tectonics, rocks and fossils. Play all on repeat for a unit, or use Repeat one when a child wants a volcano video again.
Videos in this playlist
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Resources: Welcome to the Neighborhood - Crash Course Kids #2.1Crash Course KidsPlay from here Loop - 2
How to Get Resources - Picky Pineapples: Crash Course Kids #2.2Crash Course KidsPlay from here Loop - 3
Four Spheres Part 2 (Hydro and Atmo): Crash Course Kids #6.2Crash Course KidsPlay from here Loop - 4
What On Earth: Crash Course Kids #10.1Crash Course KidsPlay from here Loop - 5
Weathering and Erosion: Crash Course Kids #10.2Crash Course KidsPlay from here Loop - 6
Landforms, Hey!: Crash Course Kids #17.1Crash Course KidsPlay from here Loop - 7
A Change of Scenery: Crash Course Kids #17.2Crash Course KidsPlay from here Loop - 8
The Great Aqua Adventure: Crash Course Kids #24.1Crash Course KidsPlay from here Loop - 9
The Life Hydrologic: Crash Course Kids #30.2Crash Course KidsPlay from here Loop - 10
Weather vs. Climate: Crash Course Kids #28.1Crash Course KidsPlay from here Loop - 11
Severe Weather: Crash Course Kids #28.2Crash Course KidsPlay from here Loop - 12
H2O-NO! - Fresh Water Problems: Crash Course Kids #33.1Crash Course KidsPlay from here Loop - 13
Current Events: Crash Course Kids #34.1Crash Course KidsPlay from here Loop - 14
Layers of the Earth for Kids | Learn facts about the different layers of EarthLearn BrightPlay from here Loop - 15
Plate Tectonics for Kids | Tectonic plates explainedLearn BrightPlay from here Loop - 16
Pangea for Kids | Learn all about the supercontinent of long ago!Learn BrightPlay from here Loop - 17
Earthquakes for Kids STEM | Learn why earthquakes happen and how to measure themLearn BrightPlay from here Loop - 18
Earthquakes and Tsunamis for Kids | A fun engaging introduction to Earthquakes and Tsunamis for KidsLearn BrightPlay from here Loop - 19
Volcanoes for Kids | A fun and engaging introduction to volcanoes for childrenLearn BrightPlay from here Loop - 20
All About Volcanoes for Children: Introduction to Volcanoes for Kids - FreeSchoolFree SchoolPlay from here Loop - 21
Rocks for Kids | Learn all about geology and rocksLearn BrightPlay from here Loop - 22
Fossils for Kids | Learn all about how fossils are formed, the types of fossils and more!Learn BrightPlay from here Loop - 23
Weathering and Erosion | What Is the Difference between Weathering and Erosion?Learn BrightPlay from here Loop - 24
The Power of Water for Kids: How Erosion by Water Shapes Landforms for Children - FreeSchoolFree SchoolPlay from here Loop - 25
All About Glaciers for Kids: How Glaciers Form and Erode to Create Landforms - FreeSchoolFree SchoolPlay from here Loop - 26
Types of Caves for Kids - How Caves are Formed for Children - FreeSchoolFree SchoolPlay from here Loop - 27
Exploring the Grand Canyon for Children: Learn How the Grand Canyon was Formed for Kids - FreeSchoolFree SchoolPlay from here Loop - 28
Exploring Landforms and Bodies of Water for Kids - FreeSchoolFree SchoolPlay from here Loop - 29
Types of Landforms | Learn about many different natural features of the earthLearn BrightPlay from here Loop - 30
The Water Cycle for Kids | Learn all about the water cycleLearn BrightPlay from here Loop - 31
All About the Water Cycle for Kids: Introduction to the Water Cycle for Children - FreeSchoolFree SchoolPlay from here Loop - 32
All About Clouds for Kids: Types and Names of Clouds - FreeSchoolFree SchoolPlay from here Loop - 33
Natural Resources for Kids | Teach your kids and students about Earths Natural ResourcesLearn BrightPlay from here Loop
How do we review one process, like erosion?
Drag A and B around the explanation and it loops on its own. Slow to 0.75x to follow each stage of a diagram, then pause and ask your child to describe it in their own words.
What topics does this cover?
Earth’s spheres and natural resources, layers of the Earth and plate tectonics, earthquakes and volcanoes, rocks and fossils, weathering, erosion and landforms, glaciers and caves, the water cycle, and weather versus climate.
Frequently asked questions
Are natural disaster videos scary?
These are calm, explanatory lessons for children about how earthquakes and volcanoes happen, not news footage. If a child is worried, watch together and talk about how scientists study and prepare for them.
How do I set a time limit?
Use the sleep timer to stop after a set time, or stop after a chosen number of plays. Videos play in YouTube's player, so YouTube may show ads.