Science Courses
Hypatia STEM Academy offers structured online science courses for middle school and high school homeschool students.
Courses emphasize conceptual understanding, discussion, and collaborative problem solving so students develop confidence in scientific reasoning.
Classes meet live once each week and include assignments and quizzes that reinforce learning outside of class.
Middle School Science
Middle school courses introduce core scientific concepts and help students develop the analytical skills needed for high school science.
Students may begin with either course. No specific order is required.
Physical Science Foundations
Physical Science Foundations introduces the principles that govern physical systems, including motion, energy, matter, and basic chemical reactions.
Students develop an understanding of how physical systems behave while building the scientific reasoning skills needed for future chemistry and physics courses.
Topics may include:
• motion and forces
• energy and energy transfer
• structure of matter
• atoms and molecules
• basic chemical reactions
• waves and electricity
Life Science Foundations
Life Science Foundations explores the structure and function of living systems and the relationships between organisms and their environments.
Students learn to analyze biological systems while developing a strong foundation for high school biology.
Topics may include:
• cells and biological organization
• genetics and inheritance
• ecosystems and environmental systems
• evolution and adaptation
• classification of organisms
High School Science
High school courses are designed to provide a strong conceptual understanding of core scientific disciplines while preparing students for advanced study.
Courses may be taken in any order depending on student interests and preparation.
Students should have completed Algebra I or be enrolled in Algebra I concurrently.
Chemistry
Chemistry introduces the principles that govern chemical systems and reactions.
Students learn to analyze chemical processes, apply quantitative reasoning, and develop problem-solving skills used throughout modern science.
Topics may include:
• atomic structure and periodic trends
• chemical bonding
• stoichiometry and chemical reactions
• thermodynamics
• chemical equilibrium
• acid-base chemistry
Biology
Biology examines the structure and function of living systems, from cells to ecosystems.
Students explore how organisms grow, reproduce, evolve, and interact with their environments.
Topics may include:
• cell structure and function
• genetics and inheritance
• evolution and natural selection
• ecology and environmental systems
• biological processes in living organisms
Physics (Coming Soon)
Physics explores the fundamental principles that describe motion, forces, energy, and interactions between physical systems.
Students will learn to apply mathematical reasoning and scientific analysis to understand the behavior of the physical world.
Electives
Forensic Science (Coming Soon)
Forensic Science applies principles from chemistry and biology to the analysis of evidence and investigative techniques.
Students examine how scientific methods are used to analyze materials, interpret data, and support forensic investigations.
Enrollment
All semester courses are $325.
Enrollment and payment are completed through the Outschool platform.
Browse individual course pages for schedules and registration links.