Exploration Education

What Reviewers Say

Reviewers consistently praise Exploration Education for its hands-on, project-based approach to physical science. Cathy Duffy Reviews notes the convenience of the all-inclusive kits. BioLogos Forum observes that the materials effectively teach the scientific method and lab reporting skills. Despite these strengths, reviewers mention certain trade-offs. Cathy Duffy Reviews points out that the curriculum relies heavily on interactive online text. Furthermore, Well-Trained Mind Forums community members caution that major projects are time-intensive and can take several days to complete.

How It Works

A typical week involves the student logging into the online lessons: one 35- to 40-minute lesson in the Elementary course, three 45- to 50-minute lessons in the Standard course, or five 45- to 50-minute lessons in the Advanced course. After watching an interactive presentation that explains a scientific concept, the child uses the included physical manual and 'everything-in-the-box' kit to build or test parts of a major project, like a motorized racer or a balance scale. The parent's role is minimal, often limited to checking the student’s logbook or providing an extra set of hands for complex assembly steps. Because every wire, motor, and screw is provided, the kitchen table remains a workspace for construction and experimentation rather than a site for reading long chapters.

Switching to This?

Exploration Education does not offer a formal placement test, as the curriculum is divided into three clear tiers based on grade level: Elementary (K-3), Standard (4-6), and Advanced (7-10). Most families simply choose the level corresponding to their child’s grade, though parents of 7th or 8th graders should almost always opt for the Advanced version to ensure enough academic depth. Families can easily start mid-year because the kits are self-contained and do not require prior knowledge of specific scientific sequences. If switching from a textbook-heavy program, parents should prepare for a transition where the student spends significantly more time using tools and building models than reading or writing.

Curriculum Details

Price

$69.95 - $148.95

Each year-long physical science course is a one-time purchase that includes all project materials, books and online access: Elementary (K-3) $69.95, Standard (4-6) $128.95 and Advanced (7-10) $148.95. The eight-week STEAM units (Aeronautics, Engineering) are $108.95 each. A second student can share the materials with an extra logbook: $9.95 Elementary, $19.95 Standard, $24.95 Advanced. Supplies-only versions were discontinued on January 1, 2025, except for families who bought a complete course before 2025.

Grades

K - 10

Available As

Digital Print Workbook Video Hands On Kit Internet required

Coverage

Single subject

Subjects

Science

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Pacing

Self-paced

Parent Time

5-15 min/day

Student Independence

Fully independent

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Academic Level

Grade level

Worldview

Neutral

Engaging for Reluctant Learners

Yes

Videos

Reviews We Consulted

Updated: June 2026

How This Compares

Compared to Supercharged Science, which is a video-heavy subscription service where parents must often source their own experiment materials, Exploration Education provides a physical kit with every single part included for a more 'grab-and-go' experience. When weighed against Real Science-4-Kids, Exploration Education focuses more on engineering and the physical application of science through long-term builds rather than focusing on high-level academic terminology. Unlike Apologia’s science courses, which are reading-intensive and textbook-centered, this curriculum is designed for kinesthetic learners who want to learn by doing with very little parent supervision. Against Noeo Science, which uses 'living books' and a Charlotte Mason approach to guide learning, Exploration Education uses a digital interface and a singular project-based focus. Finally, parents often find that while the Advanced level covers the same topics as a program like DIVE Science, it is much lighter on the math and formal lab reports, making it a better fit for a middle schooler or a non-STEM focused high schooler.

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