Science Mom Physics 2: Electromagnetism

After enrollment, families receive lifetime access to all 39 lessons and downloadable materials: guided notes, vocabulary lists, answer keys, and activity guides. The suggested pace is three lessons a week over a semester, but learners can progress at their own speed. Videos include interactive polls, and printable resources allow flexibility in how lessons are completed—whether watching, pausing for notes, doing activities, or using answer keys to self-assess.

This course is perfect for grades 5–8 kids who enjoy learning through video, visuals, and occasional hands-on activities. It’s great for visual and auditory learners, homeschool students, and co-op groups seeking a flexible, secular physics curriculum. Students who appreciate humor, interactive elements and real-world demonstrations will find it especially compelling. Those preparing for high school physics and wanting a solid conceptual foundation with minimal prep will thrive here.

Physics 2 may not suit students who dislike screen-based lessons or struggle to stay focused during longer videos. Families seeking textbook-heavy, formal lab experiences or daily experimental work might find it too light on traditional labs. It’s less suited for younger learners below grade 5 without strong math skills, or for those who prefer highly structured, drill-based instruction. Students who are overwhelmed by multi-step video sessions may benefit from shorter, more tactile science formats.

Physics 2 works well for learners who benefit from visual and auditory teaching—ideal for students on the autism spectrum and those with dyslexia who thrive on clear video instruction rather than heavy reading. The structured notes and comprehension polls help reinforce understanding. However, the roughly 30–45-minute lessons may challenge students with ADHD; breaking them into shorter sessions, pairing with movement breaks, or adding outdoor experiments can help maintain engagement.

Science Mom and Math Dad very well for gifted and 2e learners, offering engaging, rigorous science exploration with flexibility to differentiate. For profoundly gifted kids, it’s a strong starter—pair with deeper extracurricular projects or independent research to meet their advanced needs.

Gifted learners appreciate the in-depth explanations and real-world science, which are great for skill-building like note-taking even when content isn’t fully new.

Twice-exceptional (2e) or accelerated students can still benefit, especially when pairing familiar topics with scaffolded academic techniques.

Profoundly gifted students seeking autonomy and depth will find the self-paced, inquiry-driven structure supportive; however, they may need more complexity or opportunities for independent extension beyond the provided material.