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Short, polished NGSS science videos for K–8 with lesson plans, quizzes and DIY activities.
Updated September 2026 · 9 sources
| Grades | K–8th |
|---|---|
| Creation/faith | No religious content; teaches evolution |
| Approach | Video lessons with discussion questions, worksheets and DIY activities |
| Who teaches | The program does the teaching |
| Parent prep | Low (press play; some activities need gathered supplies) |
| Screen time | Online |
| Video lessons | Included: each lesson centers on a teaching video |
| Cost | $325: Homeschool plan, one year (science + math + ELA bundle; only homeschool plan listed) (source) |
| Placement | Videos are grouped K–2, 3–5 and 6–8; choose by grade |
Is it right for your child? Answer a few questions to see how Generation Genius ranks against 6 other supplements.
See my matchFamilies say kids look forward to the professionally made videos and that it works well for siblings watching together. Most reviewers call it a strong supplement rather than a complete science curriculum, especially past the early grades. The common criticisms are shallow depth, a flashy style some kids find overstimulating, and a steep price increase.
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No. We list Generation Genius as a supplement: it's enrichment to use alongside a core program, not a full science curriculum on its own.
Generation Genius is described as video lessons with discussion questions, worksheets and diy activities. Parent prep: low (press play; some activities need gathered supplies).
Generation Genius covers grades K–8th.
$325: Homeschool plan, one year (science + math + ELA bundle; only homeschool plan listed). Prices were checked on publisher or retailer pages in September 2026; check current prices before buying.
No religious content; teaches evolution.
Online. The program does the teaching.
No. Videos are grouped K–2, 3–5 and 6–8; choose by grade
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