Explore our Live Online Science Programs

A culturally grounded science program designed to develop confident, scientifically literate students through rigorous, identity-affirming education.

Find the Right Science Experience

Whether your student is preparing for college-level biology, building a strong middle school science foundation, or exploring a focused melanin science topic, Purpose Academics offers engaging live instruction designed to develop scientific knowledge, critical thinking, cultural confidence, and curiosity.

Programs At a Glance

AP Power Biology

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. ET

Full Year Live Online

Middle School Melanin Matters

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30–10:00 a.m. ET

Full Year Live Online

Melanin Science Mini Courses

Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. ET

6-weeks Live Online

Melanin Lab Mini Workshop

Two Hour Hands on Lap

Individual rate or

Consult for group rates

Science Kids Science Club

1st and 3rd Mondays

Time 6:30pm ET

Melanin Matters

Flagship Program

Melanin Matters is our signature middle school science course exploring life science, biology, chemistry, and human anatomy through the lens of melanin.

Students discover the chemical and biological functions of melanin, where and what it does in life on earth, how it is used in modern technology and medicine, and where melanin exists in the body; from skin and eyes to the brain and nervous system.

Students practice research methods, presentation skills, participate in labs, and build scientific literacy.

This course strengthens identity, deepens understanding science, and develops confident STEM thinkers.

Best For:

  • Advanced 5th graders

  • Grades 6-8

  • 9th graders that need a foundation for high school science

AP Power Biology

This College Board-authorized AP Biology course provides preparation in biological concepts, laboratory investigation, data analysis, scientific argumentation, and AP exam skills.

Students also examine biology through African-centered historical, ethical, medical, environmental, and cultural perspectives.

These applications deepen the required AP Biology curriculum without replacing College Board content or laboratory requirements, providing a premium specialized AP Biology experience.

Best For:

  • Grade 10-12

  • Motivated students ready for a college level science course

  • Have taken high school biology and chemistry (strongly recommended)

  • Have not completed both recommended courses but are willing to demonstrate readiness

  • Can read challenging material, study independently, meet deadlines, conduct supervised at-home labs, analyze data, and can learn to explain scientific ideas using evidence.

Subjects Through Our Partner School

Purpose Academics is a partner of Yeye's Culture Academy, an online education marketplace that offers classes for individuals, microschools, learning pods, community education programs, and cultural organizations.

Offering classes from elementary through high school, including a robust array of approved AP courses, Yeye's Culture Academy is an ideal choice for an African Centered Education.

Best For:

  • Grades K-9

  • A collaborative, community-centered environment

  • Homeschools and Co-ops

  • Those who need to strengthen literacy and writing

  • Building presentation and oratory skills

  • Increasing math and science skills

Melanin Science Mini-Courses

These six-week live online courses give students an opportunity to explore important questions about melanin through biology, health, history, and scientific research. Each quarter features a new topic, including:

Melanin the Myth, the Legend

The Vitamin D Mystery

More Than Skin Deep

Mind Your Own Melanin's Business

where we will uncover melanin facts and myths, the question of melanin and vitamin D, where melanin is found throughout the body, and evidence-based ways to care for melanin and our health.

Mini-courses may be taken individually and are ideal for students who want a focused, culturally grounded science experience without committing to a full-year course.

Best For:

  • Middle Schoolers

  • Are curious about melanin and the human body

  • Enjoy culturally grounded science and discussion

  • Want a focused science experience without a full-year commitment

Science Kids Science Club

Science Kids Science Club is a supportive STEM community where students explore scientific questions, prepare for science fairs, and connect with other curious minds.

Each month the student will take on a science project.

Students learn how to design experiments, analyze data, and confidently present their discoveries.

Students will be guided in preparing for events like the National Organization of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE) Virtual Science Fair.

Best For:

  • Grade K-12

  • Students who love asking questions

  • Add Science Fair to Portfolio

  • Curious about African American Scientists

  • Enjoy hands on Science Projects

Melanin Lab

Mini-Workshop

The Melanin Science Lab is a One to two Hour hands on science lab where students get to learn some of the main roles melanin plays in our bodies and get to demonstrate those properties in hands on experiments.

This program turns biology into a creative, empowering learning journey.

Best For:

  • Grades K-9

  • Visual Hands-On Learners

  • Homeschools and Co-ops

  • Schools

  • Online or In-Person (certain cities)

An Integrated Learning Ecosystem

Many students participate in both an academic course and the Science Club. Together, they create a powerful ecosystem of structured instruction and applied scientific practice.

How Admission Works

1.

Schedule a Discovery call

2.

Discuss your student's goals readiness and class options

3.

Receive enrollment invitation

4.

Begin your journey

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