8-month live science discovery course
The Story of the Universe: From the Big Bang to the Biology of Life on Earth is a comprehensive, integrated science course designed to show students how all areas of science work together. Using the timeline of the Universe as the structural backbone of the course, students work their way from the Big Bang to the most recent human advances in medicine and neuroscience.
Admissions open · Grades 7–8
Only 10 seats.That's the entire class.
About the course
Along the way, students are introduced to science concepts from over 20 different areas of science, including the core concepts of biology, chemistry, and physics. While exploring fascinating areas of science such as quantum physics, oceanography, astronomy, and genetics, students get to see how all areas of science work together to tell the story of the Universe and the humans who live in it.
Each part of the course is 8 two-hour sessions (16 hours), taught live.
Curriculum
Part I · 16 hours
Part I is on all Sundays from Oct 4, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026
Beginning with the Big Bang and moving through universal history until the creation of the Earth, Part I introduces students to the basic concepts of physical science, physics, chemistry, nuclear physics, astronomy and cosmology.
Part II · 16 hours
Part II is on all Sundays from Jan 10, 2027 – Feb 28, 2027
Students do deep space exploration and study exotic celestial phenomena such as black holes and quasars. While expanding their understanding of the science and math concepts from Part I, students also learn about the engineering, technology and computer science we use to explore the Universe.
Part III · 16 hours
Part III is on all Sundays from Mar 7, 2027 – Apr 25, 2027
Part I ended with the creation of the planet Earth. Here we explore the structure of Earth and the life forms living on it — from plate tectonics to the biology of plants and animals.
Part IV · 16 hours
Part IV is on all Sundays from May 2, 2027 – Jun 20, 2027
We focus on the human body and how humans interact with the world, ending with an exploration of the most recent advances in bioscience such as neural chip implants and the use of AI in medicine.
Questions parents ask
Yes, you can absolutely join for just one part.
Each part of the course operates as a standalone module, though you will need a foundation in basic science to fully understand the material regardless of which part you join.
If you choose to book a single part, it includes:
Payment Options
You can choose the payment structure that works best for you:
Every live session is recorded and shared with enrolled students, so a missed class is never a missed lesson.
None beyond grade-level reading, science and math. Concepts are introduced from first principles and extended for older students.
At 64 instructional hours across 8 months the full course maps to a high-school science and no credit. A completion certificate is provided.
Read the Refund & Cancellation Policy for The Story of the Universe. It covers cancellations before and after a part begins, monthly enrollment, missed classes, and how to request a refund.
Refund policy
Because this class is limited to 10 seats, cancellations follow a written policy. Read the Refund & Cancellation Policy before you register.
Get in touch
Admissions are open. Tell us your student's grade and whether you want the full 8-month course or a single part, and we'll send the schedule and enrollment link.
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