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Mystery Science
By Discovery Education. Visit Mystery Science
Desk research from the maker's own pages. Not yet tried by us. Checked 2026-10-24.
A ready-made, standards-aligned science curriculum for elementary grades, owned by Discovery Education. Each lesson opens with a real-world question, like why our skeletons have so many bones, then uses short videos, discussion prompts and a hands-on activity with simple supplies. Teachers lead it in class; students can watch lessons at home through an anonymous link. Some lessons are free; full access comes through school, district or homeschool memberships.
Our take: A good fit for elementary teachers and homeschool parents who want ready science lessons; kids looking for something to explore alone will find it teacher-centered.
| Ages it suits | about 5-11 (grades K-5) |
|---|---|
| What its terms say about age | Meant for teachers and parents. Anyone under 18 may not access it directly; students can use it only through an anonymous student link from an educator, with parent or guardian consent or involvement. Account holders must be of legal age. (terms) |
| Price | Through schools. School list prices about $2,199 a year for Science, or $2,999 for Science plus Writing; homeschool $199 for Science through June 30, 2027 (Oct 2026). Free trials and teacher scholarships offered. |
| Works on | Web |
| Account | A school account |
| Ads | None |
| In-app purchases | None |
| The AI in it | No AI. |
What's good
- Complete, phenomenon-based K-5 science lessons
- Hands-on activities with cheap supplies
- No student accounts or student data
- Homeschool option
Watch for
- Full access needs a school or homeschool purchase
- Built for teacher-led use, not solo play
- Video-driven lessons mean screen time
- Owned by a large company that markets to teachers
Data and privacy
Students do not create accounts, and Discovery says it collects no personal information from students using a student link, only usage counts. Discovery uses ad pixels to market its products to adult visitors on other sites. Read the privacy policy.
Does it work?
No independent study found; the maker's own claims only (standards alignment for every state).
In the Big Index
- Mystery Science
- The maker in the who's who: Discovery Education
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Where these facts come from
- https://mysteryscience.com/
- https://mysteryscience.com/pricing
- https://mysteryscience.com/terms
- https://www.discoveryeducation.com/legal/privacy/privacy-policy/
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