Best Science Learning Software 2026

Tappity Science is aimed at families seeking science activities and coursework for children in grades K–5, including home and homeschool learners.

MEL Science is aimed at children ages 5–14+, families introducing science, homeschooling parents, educators, and schools.

It suits science teachers and students in grades 6–12 or higher education who want video-based investigations and teacher-managed assignments.

It suits educators and K–12 students using customizable textbooks, lessons, interactive materials, and adaptive practice.

Inq-ITS suits science teachers and schools seeking virtual investigations, student assessment and classroom progress reports.

PhET suits preschool, K–12, and college students, as well as educators looking for interactive science and math material.

BrainPOP suits students and families seeking animated learning content, as well as teachers and schools using classroom or school subscriptions.

Labster suits instructors, faculty, and administrators at educational institutions seeking interactive science assignments and assessment tools.

The platform suits elementary and middle school educators seeking standards-aligned games, assignments, and progress tracking.

LabXchange suits science learners and educators who want to combine lessons, assessments, and simulations.

The resources suit teachers and students exploring STEM topics, particularly learners in grades 5–14 who want to work with data.

Gizmos suits K–12 science learners and educators looking for interactive simulations, virtual experiments, guided lessons, and assessment tools.