Is Homeschool Science Lab Even Possible? Yes!

Disclaimer: I was compensated for my time for this post. My opinions are honest and true to my personal experience with this product.

Science lab might be one of the most intimidating subjects to teach for a homeschool mom. Unless you were homeschooled yourself, your experience with science labs is the classroom model. How are you supposed to replicate that at home? The thought of all the equipment alone is enough to make you throw up your hands in defeat. And oh, the mess! I am not the “let’s get messy all over the kitchen” type of mom (and that is okay!).

Have no fear, friend. I am thrilled to introduce you to College Prep Science by Greg Landry. Greg is a former college professor and homeschool dad who has a deep love for science. He created College Prep Science to meet homeschool learners where they’re at and instill a love for science. A key feature of this platform is its virtual homeschool science lab. Also, stay tuned because I have a list full of freebies for you to take advantage of.

Middle and High School Science Labs

Even though my kids are still in elementary school, I get asked quite often how will I teach the upper grades. Some times I wonder myself! However, I am so glad that I now have this resource in my back pocket. College Prep Science offers a virtual homeschool science lab for biology/anatomy and physiology, chemistry, and physics. I really like how all of your middle and high schooler’s science labs can be done on one platform. Once your student learns how the virtual lab operates, they can then concentrate on the material at hand. Greg Landry also teaches note taking skills, which is very important if your student has higher education goals.

How the Homeschool Science Lab Works

There are two ways to participate in this homeschool science lab. The first option is to enroll in a one week intensive taught by Greg Landry. This is a live 20-30 minute class where your student will complete a total of ten experiments. I love that the courses include so many experiments! Some state have requirements on what counts as a science lab class, and this intensive exceeds the typical requirement of six experiments. There are no prerequisites either, so you have flexibility as to when you want to complete the course based on your own homeschool calendar.

If the live intensive isn’t for you, your student has the option to enroll in a self-paced nine month family subscription. As a parent of two neurodivergent children, I love this option. If you know, you know. Our neurodivergent kids work at their own pace. So, it is a huge plus for me that there is this type of variability.

You, of course, have access to all the same subjects as if you were in the live intensive. However, instead of live classes, students will watch a video by Greg Landry, then head to the homeschool science lab and complete each experiment. Parents do not need to purchase any equipment. None, as in no mess! Just print the provided notes and you’re all set to begin the course. Furthermore, both of these options include information for transcripts.

My Final Thoughts

I think one of the hardest things about being a new(ish) homeschooling family is the overwhelm of all the resources available. It is maddening to sort through. Using tools created by people who are passionate about their products is really important to me. I think College Prep Science is a great option if you are looking for a no mess, user friendly, and highly educational homeschool science lab. And, Greg Landry is so passionate about equipping homeschooling families with great science education, that he has provided these freebies for you to take advantage of. I hope you enjoy them!