Mystery Science
Mystery Science: A focused K–5 curriculum for teacher-led science instruction and homeschool learning. Ranked #18 of 25 in Science Learning Software by our editors (7.5/10); pricing: Paid; best for K–5 teachers leading science units.
At a glance
- Editor score7.5 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forK–5 teachers leading science units
- Free planNo
- Paid from$199 one-time
- Science scopeMulti-subject
- Founded2014
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- NGSS-aligned units span life, physical, Earth, and space science
- Short and extended lessons include narrated videos and practical activities
- Assessments, worksheets, Google Classroom, and Google Forms support instruction
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- School pricing requires submitting school information
- The service is primarily browser-based
Our verdict on Mystery Science
Mystery Science is an online science curriculum for kindergarten through fifth-grade teachers and homeschool educators. Its materials support teacher-led instruction across life, physical, Earth, and space science. The curriculum combines five-minute mini-lessons with hour-long lessons, narrated videos, activity guides, classroom timers, worksheets, assessments, suggested extensions, projects, readings, and online resources. Activities use common classroom or household materials, making the product suited to educators planning structured, standards-aligned science units.
Pricing is divided between school access and homeschool access. The Science Only plan costs $2,199 as a flat price and provides access to the Mystery Science curriculum. The Homeschool Membership costs $199 as a one-time annual purchase and includes full access to lessons and resources. School pricing may vary by school size or district and requires submitting school information. There is no free plan, so organizations and educators should evaluate the paid access model against the breadth of instruction and resources they need.
Mystery Science is primarily browser-based, with access through Mac or PC browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Microsoft Edge; mobile viewing is also supported. Google Classroom and Google Forms integrations help teachers distribute student links, digital assignments, and assessments within a familiar workflow. The product is a strong fit for K–5 educators who want guided, multi-subject science lessons with supporting materials and digital assessment options. Educators seeking a narrowly focused lesson library, or a non-browser product, may prefer a different approach.
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Mystery Science fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $199 one-time |
| Science scope | Multi-subject |
| Interactive simulations | Not verified |
| Virtual experiments | Not verified |
| Guided lessons | Yes |
| Assessment tools | Yes |
| Included learners | Not verified |
| Supported platforms | Web browser on Mac or PC; Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Microsoft Edge; mobile viewing supported |
| Deployment | Cloud, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 2 integrations: Google Classroom, Google Forms |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | mysteryscience.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Mystery Science integrations
Mystery Science lists 2 integrations on its own site.
- Google Classroom
- Google Forms
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- ExploreLearning GizmosA broad virtual lab platform for schools that need simulations, lessons, assessment, and reporting.9.4
- CK-12 FlexBook 2.0A broad, free science platform for schools that want customizable content and classroom tools.9.3
- Inq-ITSA structured virtual lab platform for assessed, NGSS-aligned science investigations.9.2
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