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Science Mom

Freemium#24 of 25 in Science Learning Software

Science Mom: A flexible web-based science curriculum with household access and a free Earth Science course. Ranked #24 of 25 in Science Learning Software by our editors (6.7/10); pricing: Free plan; best for homeschool families seeking self-paced science courses.

6.7/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
6.7 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Homeschool families seeking self-paced science courses
Free plan
Yes
Science scope
K-12 science
Founded
2013 · Southeast Alaska
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Self-paced video lessons with printable follow-along notes
- Household access avoids per-student fees
- Free Earth Science course with 46 self-paced lessons
Where it doesn't
- Web access is the listed platform
- The core course range centers on grades 4 through 8
- The catalog emphasizes curriculum over integrations and simulations

Our verdict on Science Mom

Science Mom is a web-based science curriculum and course catalog for homeschool families, especially those teaching upper elementary and middle school learners. Its courses cover topics such as Earth science, chemistry, biology, astronomy, geoscience, and physics, with the core offering spanning grades 4 through 8. Lessons combine recorded video, follow-along notes, comprehension checks, quizzes, embedded polls, and science or art projects. The curriculum is secular, designed for independent study, and provides household access rather than charging per student.

Pricing is structured around free and paid course options. The Earth Science course includes 46 self-paced lessons at no cost. A Science course costs $150 as a one-time payment and includes self-paced video lessons, printable notes, comprehension checks, household access, and lessons that do not expire. An installment option costs $37.50 per month across four monthly payments. Additional offerings include a Biology Bundle with Microbiology and Genetics, a Middle School Science Bundle covering Life Science, Earth and Space Science, and Physical Science, and a resource titled The Science Fair is Tomorrow. Help! with 18 science demonstrations. This mix suits families that want to buy individual subjects or broader curriculum bundles.

Science Mom’s main strength is its structured, self-paced learning format, supported by assessments and printable materials that can fit independent homeschool routines. Household access is also practical for families with more than one learner. The tradeoff is a narrower software profile: the product is presented primarily as curriculum and recorded coursework rather than as a broader platform with integrations or simulation-led learning. Families seeking guided video instruction, reusable notes, and a focused science sequence should consider it; those wanting a wider digital learning ecosystem or science coverage beyond its stated course range may prefer another option.

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Science Mom pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.

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Science Mom fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Not verified
Science scope	K-12 science
Interactive simulations	Not verified
Virtual experiments	Not verified
Guided lessons	Yes
Assessment tools	Yes
Included learners	Not verified
Supported platforms	web
Deployment	Cloud
Platforms	Web
Support	Email
Built for	Small business (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	science.mom
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

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