Educational videos
8 resources. Free options are listed first.
- FreeAges 5–18
ABC Education
The ABC's free collection of videos, games, interactives and digibooks for primary and secondary students across most learning areas, tagged by year level and linked to the Australian Curriculum.
Visit abc.net.au ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 9–16
Behind the News (BTN)
The ABC's current affairs program for upper primary and lower secondary students, released as weekly episodes of short reports during school terms, with a separate BTN High for older students.
Visit abc.net.au ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 2–6
ABC Kids Early Education
ABC Kids clips, audio and screen-free extension ideas for preschool-aged children, grouped into areas such as language and literacy, STEM, and sustainability and nature. Written mainly for early childhood educators but usable at home.
Visit abc.net.au ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 11+
TED-Ed
Short animated lessons on science, history, literature, maths and other topics, each paired with quiz questions, further reading and discussion prompts.
Visit ed.ted.com ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 10+
Crash Course
Free video series on subjects including biology, chemistry, physics, world history, literature and computer science, aimed mainly at secondary students. Crash Course Kids covers science for younger learners.
Visit thecrashcourse.com ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 6–12
National Geographic Kids
Videos, articles, quizzes and games about animals, science, geography and history from National Geographic's children's brand. The website is free; the magazine is sold separately.
Visit kids.nationalgeographic.com ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAges 12+
Curious (Australian Academy of Science)
The Australian Academy of Science's public science website, with explainer articles and videos reviewed by scientists. Better suited to older students and parents preparing lessons.
Visit curious.science.org.au ↗ (opens in a new tab) - Free + paid optionsAges 4–18
Khan Academy
A non-profit site of video lessons and practice exercises in maths, science, computing and humanities from early primary to university level. Core learning is free; an AI tutor is offered as a separate paid option. Khan Academy Kids is a separate free app for ages 2–8.
Visit khanacademy.org ↗ (opens in a new tab)