Science Mom Biology 1: Microbiology

Science Mom Biology 1 is a self-paced digital course designed for middle schoolers that blends engaging video lessons with printable notes, hands-on projects, and interactive review. Students begin each lesson by watching a fun, animated video taught by Science Mom and Math Dad, which introduces key biology concepts using visuals, humor, and real-world examples. While watching, they follow along using fill-in-the-blank style doodle notes that reinforce retention. After the video, they can check their answers with a key and complete optional comprehension questions, polls, or creative science/art projects. The curriculum follows a structured progression through units like cells, biomolecules, and microbiology, but students can move at their own pace and revisit lessons anytime. Everything is included with one purchase, making it easy for both independent learners and homeschool parents to implement with minimal prep.

Science Mom Biology 1 is an ideal fit for curious, middle school–aged learners (typically ages 11–13) who enjoy a creative, visual, and hands-on approach to science. It works especially well for homeschool families looking for a secular, self-paced life science curriculum that meets NGSS standards. The course is great for independent learners who like working through videos and printable materials on their own, as well as for families who want to learn together. It’s also a strong match for visual and auditory learners, neurodivergent kids who benefit from humor and structure, and parents seeking minimal prep with high engagement. Younger students with strong interest in science have also done well with it.

Science Mom Biology 1 may not be a good fit for students who need a highly rigorous or traditional textbook-based science curriculum with formal lab reports and assessments. It might not suit learners who struggle to focus during video lessons or who need a lot of one-on-one guidance, since the course is designed for self-paced, mostly independent work. Families seeking a religious or faith-based science program may also find it misaligned, as the curriculum is explicitly secular. Additionally, students looking for high school–level depth or advanced biology content (like molecular biology or detailed anatomy) may find the material too basic.

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.