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Supercharged Science (e-Science)

Online video science by engineer Aurora Lipper, packed with hands-on experiments.

Updated September 2026 · 8 sources

GradesK–12th
Creation/faithWorldview-neutral: leaves origins to parents
ApproachVideo lessons with hands-on experiments, readings and quizzes
Who teachesThe program does the teaching
Parent prepLow to moderate (videos teach; parent gathers household supplies and prints)
Screen timeA mix of screen and paper
Video lessonsIncluded: video lessons are the core teaching
Cost$470: K–8 full-year family enrollment (grades 9–12 tier is $670/yr) (source)
PlacementGrade-level and topic tracks
Choose a grade-level course or a single topic unit
ESA vendorPublisher is on the approved vendor list in Arkansas (Direct Pay), West Virginia, New Hampshire. Checked September 2026; each state's list can change and applies to the publisher, not every product.

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What parents say

Kids enjoy Aurora's energy and the steady stream of experiments made from household items, and parents like choosing by topic or by grade. Common complaints: she talks fast, the huge site is hard to navigate, families must gather supplies and print pages themselves, and the subscription is pricey, with some grumbling about marketing emails and support.

Parents love

  • Enthusiastic engineer teaches on video
  • Lots of experiments with household items
  • One enrollment covers the whole family

Common complaints

  • Subscription cost adds up
  • Big site can feel overwhelming
  • Fast-paced videos; some aren't age-targeted

Who it fits

Best for

  • No religious content. Creation-neutral; no religious content
  • Video-led. Aurora Lipper teaches on video
  • Hands-on unit studies. Study by topic with many experiments
  • Some screen time. A mix of screen and paper
  • Video lessons a big plus. Video lessons are the core teaching
  • Video lessons nice to have. Video lessons are the core teaching
  • Minimal: solo work. Older kids can work fairly independently
  • Some: 20–30 min daily. Parent supervises experiments and checks quizzes
  • Rusty. Lessons teach the concepts for you
  • I'd rather a video or script teach. Video or the program does the teaching
  • Eclectic. Mix topics and grade levels freely

Less suited for

  • No strong drawbacks for any answer

These come straight from the scoring rules the quiz uses.

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Questions parents ask

How does Supercharged Science (e-Science) teach science?

Supercharged Science (e-Science) is described as video lessons with hands-on experiments, readings and quizzes. Parent prep: low to moderate (videos teach; parent gathers household supplies and prints).

What grades does Supercharged Science (e-Science) cover?

Supercharged Science (e-Science) covers grades K–12th.

How much does Supercharged Science (e-Science) cost?

$470: K–8 full-year family enrollment (grades 9–12 tier is $670/yr). Prices were checked on publisher or retailer pages in September 2026; check current prices before buying.

Is Supercharged Science (e-Science) creationist or secular?

Worldview-neutral: leaves origins to parents.

Is Supercharged Science (e-Science) online?

A mix of screen and paper. The program does the teaching.

Does Supercharged Science (e-Science) have a placement test?

Yes, it's built in. Grade-level and topic tracks. Choose a grade-level course or a single topic unit

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