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Generation Genius

By Newsela (Generation Genius). Visit Generation Genius

Desk research from the maker's own pages. Not yet tried by us. Checked 2026-10-24.

Short, upbeat science and math videos for grades K-8, made with the National Science Teaching Association and aligned to state standards. Each video comes with lesson plans, teacher guides, simple DIY activities, vocabulary and a quiz game that classes play live or kids play alone at home. Newsela bought the company. It is sold mainly to schools and teachers, with home and homeschool plans.

Our take: Useful for teachers and homeschool parents who want ready science videos with activities; families wanting hands-on exploration or proof of learning gains may look elsewhere.

The facts
Ages it suitsabout 5-14 (grades K-8)
What its terms say about ageAccount holders must be at least 13. Students must use an account created by a parent, guardian or school; free trial holders must be 13+. (terms)
PricePaid. Science only $250 a year; science plus math $325 a year for a teacher or family; school plan $2,395 a year (Oct 2026). Free trial available.
Works onWeb
AccountA parent's account
AdsNone
In-app purchasesNone
The AI in itNo AI in the videos; Newsela's terms cover separate AI tools for teachers.

What's good

  • Engaging videos with full lesson support
  • Covers K-8 science standards
  • No ads
  • Home plans available

Watch for

  • Yearly subscription, no monthly option shown
  • Mostly video, so screen-based
  • Only evidence is a one-lesson student survey
  • Now part of a larger company (Newsela)

Data and privacy

Newsela says it does not show ads, does not sell student data and does not use it for targeted ads; school student data falls under FERPA and school contracts. Adult visitors may be tracked for Newsela's own marketing on other sites. Read the privacy policy.

Does it work?

A WestEd evaluation surveyed 439 fourth graders after one lesson: 92% said the videos helped them learn. This measures student opinion, not test gains.

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