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Educational YouTube channels for kids, compared by age

Compare science, history, explanation, and educational YouTube channels using age-specific scores, sampled videos, and parent guidance. Scores below default to ages 8–10; use the filters to compare another age group.

How to use this guide

Educational value starts the search, evidence finishes it

  • A channel can teach useful ideas and still include intensity, mature topics, sponsorships, or language a parent wants to understand.
  • The directory identifies science and education channels, then shows the same age-specific concern scores used across every creator assessment.
  • Use the full guide to review the sample rather than assuming that an educational label makes every upload a fit.
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Science & education for ages 8–10

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79/100Tasting History with Max Miller@tastinghistoryScience & education

Tasting History with Max Miller scores 79 out of 100 for ages 8-10. The sampled videos produced a generally strong score using the ages 8-10 rubric, with some observed cautions. The most notable observed areas were substances & risky behavior and mature & sensitive topics. A positive pattern was educational or thought-provoking material appears in multiple sampled videos.

12 videos reviewed79/100Answer in Progress@answerinprogressScience & education

Answer in Progress scores 79 out of 100 for ages 8-10. The sampled videos produced a generally strong score using the ages 8-10 rubric, with some observed cautions. The most notable observed areas were mature & sensitive topics and commercial pressure. A positive pattern was educational or thought-provoking material appears in multiple sampled videos.

6 videos reviewed79/100Code Bullet@codebulletScience & education

Code Bullet scores 79 out of 100 for ages 8-10. The sampled videos produced a generally strong score using the ages 8-10 rubric, with some observed cautions. The most notable observed areas were language and violence & intensity. A positive pattern was educational or thought-provoking material appears in multiple sampled videos.

6 videos reviewed79/100PBS@pbsScience & education

PBS scores 79 out of 100 for ages 8-10. The sampled videos produced a generally strong score using the ages 8-10 rubric, with some observed cautions. The most notable observed areas were mature & sensitive topics and fear & disturbing themes. A positive pattern was educational or thought-provoking material appears in multiple sampled videos.

12 videos reviewed79/100Renaissance Periodization@renaissanceperiodizationScience & education

Renaissance Periodization scores 79 out of 100 for ages 8-10. The sampled videos produced a generally strong score using the ages 8-10 rubric, with some observed cautions. The most notable observed areas were mature & sensitive topics and substances & risky behavior. A positive pattern was educational or thought-provoking material appears in multiple sampled videos.

6 videos reviewed78/100Defunctland@defunctlandScience & education

Defunctland scores 78 out of 100 for ages 8-10. The sampled videos produced a generally strong score using the ages 8-10 rubric, with some observed cautions. The most notable observed areas were mature & sensitive topics and commercial pressure. A positive pattern was educational or thought-provoking material appears in multiple sampled videos.

12 videos reviewed78/100The Style Theorists@styletheoristsArt & makingScience & education

The Style Theorists scores 78 out of 100 for ages 8-10. The sampled videos produced a generally strong score using the ages 8-10 rubric, with some observed cautions. The most notable observed areas were mature & sensitive topics and commercial pressure. A positive pattern was educational or thought-provoking material appears in multiple sampled videos.

12 videos reviewed78/100Karolina Żebrowska@karolinazebrowskaxScience & education

Karolina Żebrowska scores 78 out of 100 for ages 8-10. The sampled videos produced a generally strong score using the ages 8-10 rubric, with some observed cautions. The most notable observed areas were mature & sensitive topics.

6 videos reviewed77/100Wickens Wicked Reptiles@wickenswickedreptilesScience & education

Wickens Wicked Reptiles scores 77 out of 100 for ages 8-10. The sampled videos produced a generally strong score using the ages 8-10 rubric, with some observed cautions. The most notable observed areas were commercial pressure. A positive pattern was kindness, empathy, or supportive relationships appear in multiple sampled videos.

6 videos reviewed76/1003x3Custom - Tamar@3x3customtamarScience & education

3x3Custom - Tamar scores 76 out of 100 for ages 8-10. The sampled videos produced a generally strong score using the ages 8-10 rubric, with some observed cautions. The most notable observed areas were commercial pressure. A positive pattern was creativity, imagination, or constructive problem-solving appears in multiple sampled videos.

6 videos reviewed75/100Smithsonian Channel@smithsonianchannelScience & education

Smithsonian Channel scores 75 out of 100 for ages 8-10. The sampled videos produced a generally strong score using the ages 8-10 rubric, with some observed cautions. The most notable observed areas were violence & intensity and fear & disturbing themes. A positive pattern was educational or thought-provoking material appears in multiple sampled videos.

12 videos reviewed74/100the library ladder@thelibraryladderScience & education

the library ladder scores 74 out of 100 for ages 8-10. The sampled videos produced a generally strong score using the ages 8-10 rubric, with some observed cautions. The most notable observed areas were mature & sensitive topics. A positive pattern was educational or thought-provoking material appears in multiple sampled videos.

12 videos reviewed73/100NightHawkInLight@nighthawkinlightScience & education

NightHawkInLight scores 73 out of 100 for ages 8-10. The sampled videos produced a generally strong score using the ages 8-10 rubric, with some observed cautions. The most notable observed areas were substances & risky behavior. A positive pattern was educational or thought-provoking material appears in multiple sampled videos.

6 videos reviewed71/100Hacksmith Industries@hacksmithGamingScience & education

Hacksmith Industries scores 71 out of 100 for ages 8-10. The sampled videos produced a generally strong score using the ages 8-10 rubric, with some observed cautions. The most notable observed areas were violence & intensity and commercial pressure. A positive pattern was educational or thought-provoking material appears in multiple sampled videos.

12 videos reviewed70/100Simple History@simplehistoryAnimation & comedyArt & making

Simple History scores 70 out of 100 for ages 8-10. The sampled videos produced a generally strong score using the ages 8-10 rubric, with some observed cautions. The most notable observed areas were mature & sensitive topics and violence & intensity. A positive pattern was educational or thought-provoking material appears in multiple sampled videos.

6 videos reviewed68/100Colin and Samir@colinandsamirScience & education

Colin and Samir scores 68 out of 100 for ages 8-10. The sampled videos produced a mixed score using the ages 8-10 rubric, with findings a parent may want to examine. The most notable observed areas were mature & sensitive topics. A positive pattern was creativity, imagination, or constructive problem-solving appears in multiple sampled videos.

12 videos reviewed68/100MIT OpenCourseWare@mitocwScience & education

MIT OpenCourseWare scores 68 out of 100 for ages 8-10. The sampled videos produced a mixed score using the ages 8-10 rubric, with findings a parent may want to examine. The most notable observed areas were mature & sensitive topics. A positive pattern was educational or thought-provoking material appears in multiple sampled videos.

6 videos reviewed66/100AsapSCIENCE@asapscienceScience & education

AsapSCIENCE scores 66 out of 100 for ages 8-10. The sampled videos produced a mixed score using the ages 8-10 rubric, with findings a parent may want to examine. The most notable observed areas were mature & sensitive topics and substances & risky behavior. A positive pattern was educational or thought-provoking material appears in multiple sampled videos.

12 videos reviewed66/100Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell@kurzgesagtScience & education

Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell scores 66 out of 100 for ages 8-10. The sampled videos produced a mixed score using the ages 8-10 rubric, with findings a parent may want to examine. The most notable observed areas were mature & sensitive topics and substances & risky behavior. A positive pattern was educational or thought-provoking material appears in multiple sampled videos.

12 videos reviewed66/100Noel Deyzel@noeldeyzelScience & education

Noel Deyzel scores 66 out of 100 for ages 8-10. The sampled videos produced a mixed score using the ages 8-10 rubric, with findings a parent may want to examine. The most notable observed areas were substances & risky behavior and mature & sensitive topics. A positive pattern was educational or thought-provoking material appears in multiple sampled videos.

12 videos reviewed66/100Geography Now@geographynowScience & education

Geography Now scores 66 out of 100 for ages 8-10. The sampled videos produced a mixed score using the ages 8-10 rubric, with findings a parent may want to examine. The most notable observed areas were mature & sensitive topics. A positive pattern was educational or thought-provoking material appears in multiple sampled videos.

6 videos reviewed64/100HistoryMarche@historymarcheAnimation & comedyArt & making

HistoryMarche scores 64 out of 100 for ages 8-10. The sampled videos produced a mixed score using the ages 8-10 rubric, with findings a parent may want to examine. The most notable observed areas were violence & intensity and mature & sensitive topics. A positive pattern was educational or thought-provoking material appears in multiple sampled videos.

6 videos reviewed63/100Harald Baldr@haraldbaldrScience & education

Harald Baldr scores 63 out of 100 for ages 8-10. The sampled videos produced a mixed score using the ages 8-10 rubric, with findings a parent may want to examine. The most notable observed areas were substances & risky behavior and mature & sensitive topics. A positive pattern was educational or thought-provoking material appears in multiple sampled videos.

12 videos reviewed62/100Big Think@bigthinkScience & education

Big Think scores 62 out of 100 for ages 8-10. The sampled videos produced a mixed score using the ages 8-10 rubric, with findings a parent may want to examine. The most notable observed areas were mature & sensitive topics. A positive pattern was kindness, empathy, or supportive relationships appear in multiple sampled videos.

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