Lessons for this week from Mystery Science

Rather than release a new video this week, with schools closing, we’ve unlocked all 100+ mini-lessons for everyone to explore.

Here's a mini-lesson that you can choose, with a question from Ellie in Washington.

How does hand sanitizer kill germs?
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School closure support
Access all lessons, for free. We’ve unlocked all mini-lessons and made all of our lessons available for free through June, for all parents and teachers. You can invite others to sign up for free by sharing this URL: https://mysteryscience.com

Share student links with parents. Students don’t need accounts or logins; they just click on the links to access videos and student materials.

Use easy-access school closure resources. Copy and paste 10-12 student links per grade; these are the easiest lessons to do at home. This page is also available in Spanish.
More questions on learning at home? This FAQ has answers.

Coming soon: Mystery.org app for children at home!
We’re working on an app that children can use independently at home. Our full lessons (Mystery Science) work best on computers and with adult support. But with so many parents now facing the challenge of juggling childcare on top of work, we’re working on a new tablet/mobile app that children can use on their own. The app will include daily videos and fun activities that don’t require constant parent involvement. We’ll send a link as soon as it’s ready!

As we’re temporarily shifting our own efforts to support parents in this time of need, we’re going to take a brief hiatus from releasing new weekly mini-lessons. Please enjoy the archives. And know that we’re still here to support you!

Questions? We're here for you. Visit our FAQ.