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The Math Dad Physics Bundle is a hands-on, two-semester middle school physics curriculum featuring Mechanics and Electromagnetism, taught through lively videos, interactive demos, guided labs, and printable doodle notes and quizzes. Families rave about the energy and clarity Math & Science Mom inject into complex topics, making physics feel like a fun experiment instead of a dry lesson. Everything is open-and-go with no live sessions, and the lab guides ensure practical, inquiry-based learning that students remember. It’s a rare full-year physics course built for homeschoolers who want experiential science without heavy prep.

Recommended Ages

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

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The Math Dad Physics Bundle emphasizes inquiry-based, experiential learning, designed to make abstract physics principles tangible and exciting. Unlike traditional curricula that rely on formulas and lectures, this bundle encourages kids to discover concepts through experimentation, observation, and play. Lessons focus on real-world phenomena (e.g., why seatbelts work or how sound travels) to ground theory in practical understanding. Math is introduced gradually and contextually, ensuring students grasp the "why" before tackling equations. The approach aligns with NGSS standards but prioritizes curiosity over rote memorization. Videos are concise and lively, with pauses for reflection, while hands-on activities cater to kinesthetic and visual learners. Open-ended challenges (e.g., "Design a parachute to slow a falling object") foster creativity and critical thinking. By framing mistakes as part of the scientific process, the bundle builds confidence in reluctant learners and reinforces a growth mindset.

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Regular price $270.00 USD
Math Dad Physics Bundle
$270.00 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 Math Dad Physics Bundle

A typical lesson might start with a short, engaging video where Math Dad demonstrates a concept like inertia by showing how a rolling ball behaves on different surfaces. Students then try a hands-on activity—such as stacking coins on a moving index card to observe Newton’s First Law—followed by a printable worksheet or discussion questions to solidify understanding. The mix of dynamic visuals, physical interaction, and minimal text keeps lessons accessible and memorable.

After purchase, you gain instant access to all video lessons, printable activity guides, and supply lists. The course is self-paced, with lessons organized into thematic units (e.g., forces, energy, waves). Families can follow the sequence or jump to topics of interest. Each lesson stands alone but builds on prior knowledge, making it easy to adapt for different schedules or learning needs. Minimal prep is required, with most experiments using household items like marbles, string, or paper clips.

This bundle is perfect for kids ages 10–15 who love tinkering, asking "how things work," or solving real-world problems. It suits hands-on and visual learners, homeschoolers seeking a lab-rich physics foundation, and students who thrive with minimal textbooks. Those with math anxiety will appreciate how concepts are introduced concretely before transitioning to calculations.

Less ideal for students who prefer highly structured, textbook-driven instruction or need rigorous math-heavy physics prep (e.g., advanced high school courses). Those with severe attention challenges may struggle with independent video lessons unless an adult facilitates pacing.

The Math Dad Physics Bundle can be an excellent fit for neurodivergent learners, including those with autism, dyslexia, or dyscalculia, due to its multisensory and flexible approach. For autistic learners, the clear, structured video lessons with predictable formats and visual demonstrations help reduce anxiety while allowing for self-paced learning. Dyslexic students benefit from the heavy emphasis on hands-on experiments and visual models rather than text-heavy instruction, minimizing reading barriers. Those with dyscalculia will appreciate how physics concepts are taught through concrete, real-world applications (like motion experiments with toys) rather than abstract math problems alone. However, students who struggle with open-ended exploration or need highly individualized modifications may require additional support beyond the bundle's framework.

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.

Basic arithmetic (addition, multiplication) is helpful but not mandatory—math is introduced as needed. No prior physics knowledge is expected. Comfort with simple measurements (using rulers, scales) is a plus but can be learned alongside the course.

While older students can work independently, adults may need to assist with experiment setup or discussions, especially for kids under 12. No physics background is required—the bundle includes tips for guiding conversations and troubleshooting activities. Great for family science nights!

Dedicate a "physics lab" space where materials stay organized between lessons. Before watching a video, gather supplies so kids can immediately test ideas. Extend learning by linking activities to everyday phenomena (e.g., discussing momentum after a car ride). Encourage kids to film or journal their experiments to reinforce concepts.

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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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