Science Mom

Science Mom Chemistry

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Science Mom’s Chemistry course is a self-paced, open-and-go semester course designed for upper elementary to middle school learners (roughly grades 4–7). It features 45 video lessons—each about 30 to 45 minutes long—that cover foundational topics like atoms, molecules, chemical reactions, states of matter, acids and bases, and the chemistry of living systems. Each lesson includes printable guided notes, interactive polls, quizzes, and optional science or art project extensions, offering a rich, well-rounded learning experience.

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Designed for ages 10-13 (Also works for younger students)

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Science Mom’s chemistry course combines clear teaching with active learning and scaffolded support. Concepts are introduced through visual storytelling, hands-on demonstrations, and analogies that bring chemistry to life. Rather than relying on rote memorization, the course encourages learners to observe, question, predict, and explain—mimicking the habits of real scientists. Students are guided through the scientific process with note-taking pages, polls, and comprehension checks that promote engagement and retention. Optional projects and creative extensions, such as songs and art, give students a chance to deepen their learning in fun and personalized ways. The emphasis on layered understanding and flexible pacing makes this a powerful choice for both reluctant and enthusiastic science learners.

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Regular price $150.00 USD
Science Mom Chemistry
$150.00 USD

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What kids will learn

Our mission

The mission of Science Mom is to make science and math learning engaging, accessible, and inspiring for families everywhere. Through self-paced, secular, and visually rich video courses paired with interactive doodle notes, polls, quizzes, and hands-on projects, they aim to empower learners to explore core concepts with confidence and curiosity. By keeping prep minimal and content lively, their goal is to support diverse learning styles and bring joyful, real-world education into homes and classrooms, fostering a lifelong love of discovery.

Our story

Science Mom (Jenny Ballif) and Math Dad (Serge Ballif) began their journey when Jenny, a plant science expert, started bringing weekly science demos to her son’s second-grade class in 2013, where she earned the nickname “Science Mom.” Wanting to make science fun and accessible for more families, she teamed up with Serge, a math Ph.D. and former college instructor, to create engaging, educational YouTube videos. Their channel grew quickly, especially during the pandemic, leading to the development of full self-paced, secular courses in biology, chemistry, and math. These courses blend entertaining video lessons with doodle notes, quizzes, polls, and hands-on projects, all designed to require minimal prep while deeply engaging learners. What started as classroom demos evolved into a global resource for joyful, real-world science and math learning at home.

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FAQ: Additional Details about Science Mom Chemistry

In a typical lesson like “Modeling Clay Orbitals,” students watch a video where Science Mom explains electron orbitals using colorful visuals and hands-on demonstrations. Kids follow along with fill-in-the-blank guided notes and participate in polls to check comprehension in real time. After the video, they might draw or build their own orbital models, complete a few review questions, or listen to a fun educational song that reinforces the topic. It’s interactive, engaging, and built to make abstract chemistry ideas accessible.

Once enrolled, families gain immediate access to all 45 lessons and downloadable materials, including guided notes, vocabulary lists, answer keys, and optional music files. The suggested pace is three science lessons per week to finish within one semester, but students can work at their own speed. Each lesson is designed to be self-contained, and learners can pause, rewatch, or extend the experience with optional activities. All materials are digital and printable, making it flexible for different learning settings and needs.

This course is a great fit for students in grades 4–7 who enjoy learning through video, visual aids, and hands-on activities. It’s ideal for learners who like to work independently but still benefit from structure and guided notes. Kids who are curious about how the world works and enjoy interactive lessons will likely find Science Mom’s style entertaining and educational. The course works especially well for homeschoolers, science-loving families, and students who appreciate clear, accessible explanations of complex ideas.

This course may not be a good fit for younger children who are not yet strong readers or writers, or for students who struggle to stay engaged with longer video content. Families looking for a highly rigorous high school-level chemistry course with traditional labs may find it too introductory. It may also not work for those who prefer textbook-based instruction or need a curriculum that is heavily experiment-focused with daily hands-on activities. Learners who dislike screen-based lessons may also prefer a different format.

This course can be a strong match for students with special needs who respond well to multimodal instruction. The combination of visual explanations, auditory narration, guided worksheet notes, and interactive polls supports diverse learning and attention profiles. Lessons can also be broken into smaller segments to prevent overload. Because it provides clear structure and repetition, it’s especially helpful for learners with ADHD, dyslexia, or executive function challenges.

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.

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Meet Jenny and Serge

Science Mom has an M.S. in Plant Science from Utah State University. Math Dad has a Ph.D. from the Pennsylvania State University. We run the Science Mom YouTube channel where we create educational content for kids.

Science Mom and Math Dad teach self-paced courses using a secular curriculum. Each course uses an open-and-go design that requires minimal preparation and supervision. In our science courses, each lesson has follow-along notes, interactive comprehension questions, and quizzes. Students can participate in polls while watching the recorded lessons. There are science and art projects for deeper dives. Our math courses use the interactive Desmos curriculum. Each video lesson has an exploratory activity and practice material to complete after the lesson.

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ManishaCEO and Founder

Science Mom and Math Dad is hands-down the most beloved STEM program for middle schoolers. Jenny and Serge are highly engaging teachers that share concepts in a compelling and engaging way.

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