Secular · NGSS-aligned · 1 Semester Course
Earth Science
4th/5th-grade science taught live Spring 2027
41 lessons with comic-style notes, quiz shows, and hands-on projects
What is included?
One purchase covers every child in your home, with long-term access.
40+ video lessons
30 minute lessons with a suggested pace of 3 lessons per week
Comic-style fill-in notes
Printable fill-in notes that make concepts stick with answer keys included
Interactive quiz shows
Students check what they know and attempt to defeat Math Dad
Hands-on projects
Create models that demonstrate the formation of fossils and rocks, the function of volcanoes, and the variety of climate zones
Live or self-paced
Join live sessions or catch the replays with access that doesn't expire
One price, whole family
Buy once, then rewatch or re-use the course with younger siblings
How the course works
The course runs live each week from Jan 20 – May 10, 2027. After it wraps up, it becomes a free, self-paced course.
Mon/Wed
Tune into either the 10am EST or 12pm EDT session to attend.
Complete the fill-in Notes
Comic-style, guided notes that make ideas stick
Check understanding
Poll questions and Quiz Shows, with answer keys to review
Get hands-on
Complete a weekly project or deep dive
The course will be free after the live course.
Old Earth Science course closes to new enrollment
(current students keep access)
New live Earth Science course
(4th/5th grade)
Course becomes free
(self-paced)
Live Class Schedule
Two live times each class day — join whichever works for you
Attend one — not both
Attend one — not both
Independent project day — work at your own pace
A closer look at the notes
- Beautifully designed notes for every lesson
- Informative comics and engaging illustrations
- 100% human-made, no generative AI
- Space for students to write and interact with the material
- Full answer key included
- PDF can be printed and bound
What you'll learn
Four units take students from the Earth's interior to the top of the atmosphere as we learn how ecosystems and humans interact.
40+ lessons · 4 units · 10 hands-on projects · one-semester
Geology
Lessons 1–10How are rocks formed, and what we can learn from them? Build a volcano and a demonstrate the rock cycle using candy.
Meteorology
Lessons 11–25Whatis the atmosphere and how does the water cycle work? Make your own clouds and weather measuring tools.
Ecology
Lessons 26–34How do living creatures depend on and interact with their surroundings? Make a climate diorama.
Human Systems
Lessons 35–43Where does energy comes from and how is the climate affected by power generation? Create maps and make a water wheel.
Is Earth Science right for your family?
A great fit if…
- ✓You want secular science that welcomes families from all backgrounds
- ✓You're teaching one child or several; one price covers your whole family
- ✓Your student is about 8–12 (younger, curious learners do great too)
- ✓You'd rather press play on an open-and-go course than build lessons yourself
- ✓You want NGSS Earth and Space Science standards covered
Probably not for you if…
- ✕You're looking for a faith-based curriculum
- ✕You want a text-only course with no videos or projects
- ✕You need middle-school-level depth; the course is targeted at the 4th/5th-grade standards
- ✕You want one-on-one tutoring.
- ✕You need a letter grade; no grades are assigned
My 5th grader scored in the 98th percentile nationally in science on the Stanford 10 — thanks to Science Mom. As a homeschooler, he took chemistry, earth science, and Biology 1 & 2, with no additional formal science instruction.
One price for your whole family
- 40+ video lessons across 4 units
- Printable Fill-in notes + answer keys for every lesson
- Weekly hands-on projects or deep dives
- A quiz show to review every unit
- Long-term access that doesn't expire
- Every child in your family included — no per-student fees
One-time — or 4 monthly payments of $18.75
Patrons receive an additional $25 off registration
See purchasing options →Backed by our full-refund guarantee if it's not the right fit.
Meet your teachers
Science Mom & Math Dad
Science Mom has an M.S. in Plant Science from Utah State University. Math Dad has a Ph.D. in Mathematics from the Pennsylvania State University.
We are proud parents of three kids and two affectionate dogs, Kaladin and Lopen. Together, we run the Science Mom YouTube channel. We're passionate about teaching science and math, and we're thrilled to have you learning with us.
What families say
"I appreciated that the courses were completely secular, and accurately handled the material. The doodle notes were excellent. We would 100% recommend these courses."
"I loved that the price was per family, not per student. My son works independently with his class and hasn't complained once! My #1 top homeschool recommendation."
"This was my 13-year-old's favorite class, and mine too. The guided notes were fun and engaging, and I was amazed at how much he learned and retained."
"We're secular homeschoolers, and finding secular science is a challenge, so I was thankful to find this. My kids learned a ton, and it was one thing off my plate."
"Even though I'm a science educator myself, I don't have time to develop sophisticated courses like this from scratch. It was well thought out and used the latest research."
"Your courses aren't just about knowledge, they're something my son and I bond over. The passion you have for your subjects is evident and contagious."
Frequently asked questions
Give your kids science they'll look forward to
$75 for your whole family — or 4 payments of $18.75. Long-term access.
See purchasing options →Course Bundles
Get our courses at a discount by purchasing them in a multi-course bundle. Whether you are looking to cover the standards for middle school Life Science, Earth and Space Science, or Physical Science, we have a bundle for you.
