Science Curriculum That Supports You

You entered education to inspire students—not to spend your evenings hunting for lab supplies or creating activities from scratch.  

But here's the reality you're facing: 

  • Time is your scarcest resource.
  • Your team has varying experience levels. 
  • Budgets are tight and scrutinized. 
  • Students still deserve authentic science.



The Right Materials, Thoughtfully Selected and Easy to Manage

NGSS aligned, hands-on science kits designed for teachers, facilitators, and program coordinators who need a reliable, engaging supplemental curriculum that does the heavy lifting so you can focus on what you do best: high-quality science programs in all learning environments.

The Essential Materials for Hands-on Science

Every kit arrives with multiple activities, all essential experiment materials, comprehensive teacher guides, student workbooks, and safety equipment. No missing pieces. No last-minute supply runs. No guesswork about what comes next. 

Your educators get: 

  • Clear, step-by-step guidance that works whether they're veteran teachers or brand-new facilitators 
  • NGSS-aligned content that connects to standards you're already teaching 
  • Multiple engaging hands-on investigations that students actually want to do 
  • Experiment essentials in one box so prep time is measured in minutes, not hours 


This is science education built by experts for all educators, based on what learning environments actually look like. 

How Can We Help?

Choose the option that describes you, and we’ll take you right where you need to go.

 

I’m a Classroom Teacher

I need hands-on kits for my students.

I’m a Program Coordinator

I need after-school, summer, or OST-ready science kits.

I’m a District Leader

I need scalable, customized implementation options.

Simple to Implement, Powerful Impact

Three-Step Process: 

1. Select Your Kits 
Choose based on grade level, subject area, and your program needs. Not sure where to start? Our team can help. 

2. Prep In Minutes 
Open the box. Review the teacher guide (it's actually user-friendly). You're ready to teach. 

3. Watch Students Discover 
Jump right in to hands-on investigations. Your students engage with real science while you facilitate with confidence. 

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     Grades K - 2

Spark curiosity in young learners with age-appropriate investigations.

     Grades 3 - 7

Deepen understanding with

more complex scientific inquiry.

     Grades 8 - 12

Prepare students for advanced STEM with rigorous, career-connected science.

Science Instruction Built to be Engaging, Accessible, and Sustainable

One Solution, Multiple Applications

Science Unlocked adapts to your specific program needs—because no two schools or programs are exactly alike.

Learning In the Classroom 

Ideal for: Classroom teachers, charter schools, blended learning environments 


Perfect for supplemental curriculum, new teacher support, or enriching existing programs. Individual Science Unlocked kits work alongside your current science instruction or stand alone as complete units. Each kit provides multiple activities of standards-based, hands-on learning that integrates seamlessly into your existing schedule. While designed for 1:1 learning, single kits are also available for district and classroom purchases, offering flexibility across programs and settings. 

New teachers appreciate the comprehensive lesson planning built into every kit—from day-by-day pacing guides to focus questions that scaffold inquiry. Experienced educators value the flexibility to adapt activities, extend investigations, or compress timelines based on their students' needs. The teacher guides include common student misconceptions to address, scaffolding suggestions, and assessment tools that support differentiated instruction without requiring hours of prep work. 

Whether you're supporting a new course or filling gaps in hands-on experiences, Science Unlocked kits give you the freedom to teach the way that works best for your classroom. All materials are NGSS-aligned and designed to spark the kind of engaged learning that makes students say, "Why aren't we doing this in every class?" 

After-School & Summer Programs  

Ideal for:  After-school coordinators, summer program directors, extended learning initiatives 

Helpful support for facilitators who aren't certified teachers. Clear guides and turnkey materials mean your OST staff can confidently deliver quality science education—even when their level of comfort with science instruction is low. 

As Patricia Sasson, a professional development trainer for after-school programs, explains: "They don't all have the training as a teacher. So the structure helps them plan that activity from start to finish." Science Unlocked kits provide the scaffolding that young activity leaders need: focus questions for each activity, clear procedures with visual support, and materials that arrive ready to use. 

Built for real after-school conditions: Activities designed to work when kids arrive after a full school day. Flexible activities that work for your population. Extensions that keep engaged learners exploring when they ask, “what if”. Everything your staff needs to create the kind of hands-on science experience that makes kids excited to stay after school. 

Programs using Science Unlocked kits report that students look forward to after-school time, regular-day teachers want the same magic in their classrooms and parents develop positive relationships with staff who are creating real learning experiences for their children. 

Distance & Blended Learning 

Ideal for: Online programs, hybrid models, individualized instruction 

Designed for flexibility, whether students are in person, remote, or switching between the two. Science Unlocked kits solve the biggest challenge in remote science education: getting meaningful hands-on experiences into students' homes without overwhelming families or requiring constant troubleshooting. While designed for 1:1 learning, single kits are also available for district and classroom purchases, offering flexibility across programs and settings.

Compact, shipping-friendly design means students receive everything they need in a manageable box. Felicia Chen, IB Science Lead at Dwight Global online school, has been using Home Science Tools kits for physics for two years because the combination of student workbooks, teacher guides, and well-packaged materials works in their fully online, global environment. Students receive what they need, not an overwhelming package of mystery materials. 

Student and teacher workbooks provide the structure families need when facilitating learning at home. Day-by-day planning takes the guesswork out of implementation. Clear visuals and instructions help students work independently while parents provide support without needing science expertise. Every Science Unlocked kit is developed based on robust and pedagogically sound principles accepted and celebrated by leaders in science curriculum development.  

Every Science Unlocked kit is developed based on industry-standard frameworks that science teachers value for building scientific thinking. 

Whether your students are learning synchronously, working through asynchronous lessons, or meeting occasionally for hands-on lab days, Science Unlocked adapts to your model. Materials support your pacing, work for different group sizes (from individual learners to small lab groups), and include enough depth for rigorous learning without needing a fully-equipped lab space. 

How To Get Started
Teachers

What to do: Browse our complete collection of 80+ hands-on kits spanning biology, chemistry, physics, and general science across three grade bands. Single kits are also available for district and classroom purchases.

Program Coordinators

What to do: Science Unlocked kits are designed for educators and afterschool staff alike.
Get complete programs with everything your team needs to deliver engaging science—prep guides, materials, and ongoing support.

District Leaders

What to do: Let's talk about your specific goals. Whether you're serving 50 students or 7,000, our team will help you design the right solution—including kit selection, implementation planning, and professional development. 

Educator-Approved

    • Jennifer Santillan: Director of Extended Learning, Bakersfield City School District, CA

      “What stood out is the hands-on simplicity. It was accessible, it wasn't overly complicated. It was something that the kids are really going to enjoy and our staff is going to be able to teach. A great presentation of materials and lessons. We've loved every bit of it, and the kids have too.”

      Jennifer Santillan: Director of Extended Learning, Bakersfield City School District, CA

    • Patricia Sasson: Professional Development Trainer, Primetime Palm Beach County

      “[The afterschool facilitators] don't all have the training as a teacher. The structure helps them plan that activity from start to finish. When we walk them through it, it's like, 'We get it now!”

      Patricia Sasson: Professional Development Trainer, Primetime Palm Beach County
    Know Before You Buy

    Clear answers to help you choose the right science solutions for your school or program.

    Science Unlocked® is a turnkey hands-on science program—an all-in-one curriculum that makes quality science education accessible and engaging, with everything you need in the box. Science Unlocked offers complete, standards-aligned science learning experiences perfect for:  

    After-school programs 
    Summer school 
    Extended learning opportunities 
    Charter schools 
    Supplemental enrichment 

    Each kit is a complete science solution—all experiment supplies, detailed teacher guides, student workbooks, and safety materials arrive in one box, ready to go. 

    Science Unlocked is easily adaptable to your program structure.
    The curriculum works equally well whether students attend three days a week, full-time, or in intensive summer sessions. Materials support in-person activities during program time, with student workbook sections that can be completed one-on-one. Perfect for charter schools, after-school programs, summer school, and remote learning environments. Pacing can be adjusted to fit your schedule and your students' needs.

    Every kit is fully equipped with all the materials needed for every experiment, providing a seamless solution to delivering high-quality science education. Here’s what you’ll get: 

    • Complete experiment supplies for all hands-on activities
    • Comprehensive, NGSS-aligned student workbook with engaging activities and assessments
    • Robust teacher guide with clear instructions, lesson plans, answer keys, and implementation tips
    • Safety materials for one student (additional materials available as needed)
    • Suggested schedules and differentiation strategies  
       
      Simple, straightforward, and uncomplicated—say goodbye to prep stress and hello to hands-on learning. 


    Yes! With over 30 years of science education experience, Home Science Tools serves students and facilitators by aligning to your district's learning goals and provides customized implementation support. Science Unlocked® brings stimulating activities grounded in real-world applications that encourage students to explore scientific concepts deeply. From small programs to supporting seven thousand students, HST experts have adapted to the needs of our partners and supported their facilitators in delivering authentic hands-on science to students across the US.  

    Many states require Next Generation Science Standards, or science standards with similar objectives.
    Science Unlocked aligns with Next Generation Science Standards, with each kit meeting 2 - 4 different NGSS. The Student Workbooks are a great option for sharing your students’ progress and keeping track of their learning.   

    With 80 hands-on kits spanning four subject areas across three grade bands, Science Unlocked® is built to serve your students and their academic needs. Spark young minds at every learning stage with 3 levels: 

    Wonder (Grades K-2) 
    Accelerate (Grades 3-7) 
    Launch (Grades 8-12) 

    Each kit includes a comprehensive Teacher Guide that supports the Student Workbook. This guide can be used as much or as little as you would like. There are numbered tabs in the margins of the Student Workbook and Teacher Guide. Use the numbered tabs to identify where the Student Workbook and Teacher Guide align. The Teacher Guide provides opportunities for you to adapt the content to meet your students' academic needs. Refer to the Teacher Guide for solutions to assessment questions and experiments, helpful tips on including multiple students or taking the learning further, and additional information for your own enjoyment. The Teacher Guide also provides a suggested schedule outlining what sections to complete each day and how long each one is expected to take. Each assessment exercise has full answers provided, including sample responses for written, diagram, or other more complex assessments. 

    Yes, Science Unlocked® has a full scope and sequence. Check it out here! 

    Science Unlocked® is designed for flexible implementation in any setting and can be adapted to your program. Standard kits are appropriate for groups of 1-4 students and can be scaled with additional materials. 

    Our Wonder level (Grades K-2) kits are appropriate and safe for students as young as kindergarten. Each kit includes opportunities for students to complete experiments or activities in a way that is appropriate for their development level and abilities.

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