Do you want your child to learn science with less hassle and expense?
If you possess outstanding learning and teaching skills and you have a passion for homeschooling your child that really shines... but you need help with the science side of things, then you are in the right place. Do any of the following fit your situation?
You are very frustrated with current quality (or lack thereof) of science education available, but you don't know where or how to start improving it (and don't really want to be the one to do it)
You are new to science and don't have much experience with science experiments, and need directions and ongoing support to help you along the way
You don't have time or energy to teach science, but really want them to have the opportunity to learn
You really don't have the budget to keep buying "science activities" or science kits, but you want to support your child's growing thirst for science knowledge
You have a science background, but find that most science kits and books do not accurately represent what it is really like to be a scientist or engineer
If one or more of these apply to you, please read on because you are in the right place and there's help for you here.
My clients typically possess expertise in a wide variety of trades and industry, from computer programmers and doctors to grocery store managers and hair dressers.
The expertise they do NOT possess is how to teach science in a meaningful and lasting way.
"I love it that I don't have to do a thing! I set my kids in front of the program, and later find them excited and working on something new they created themselves. This program is exactly what we needed!" ~Ursula & family
Who is most likely to succeed using our approach to learning science?
The people we help typically share many of these following traits and characteristics. If these fit you as well, you are probably someone we can help learn and do science.
You hold a high standard for excellence for learning.
You do not see failures but rather opportunities for learning.
You are very interested in making a contribution.
You are committed to your success and work hard for your results, and don't give up easily.
You are humble enough to realize you can't know everything.
You have shown that you are willing to invest in your child's education.
You have shown your child that you are not afraid to make mistakes, and are willing to let them make their own.
If any of these resonate with you, you are someone we may be able to help. The first place to start is with the right information. That's why we've put together the Science Mastery Program.
No matter what type of science experience you have, it is possible to:
Expand your science curriculum without buying expensive equipment or textbooks.
Teach your kid science without having to do it yourself.
Create learning opportunities that ignite your child's curiosity and excitement.
Create a place for your child to be free to discover and explore, bringing your child closer to your vision of what you know they could become.
We will focus on the areas of science that are often most neglected, namely the physical science arena, and help to make your science learning a lot less scary and intimidating.
How can you be so sure?
Because I have had my share of struggling with both learning and teaching physics, chemistry, and engineering to grades K-12 and through university level... until I figured out what I needed to do to be successful.
My name is Aurora Lipper and I'm a mechanical engineer, pilot, astronomer, university instructor, scientist, homeschool teacher to large groups of kids, and mother of two in California.
Several years ago, I found myself frustrated with teaching my mechanical engineering students at the university after giving them my absolute best. I simply could not get through to them how to learn some of the most important concepts in science. I decided I needed help.
I found the best mentors and teachers to help me find out what worked and get rid of what didn't. The result was a booming science series of lessons I could teach to any age... from five year olds through twenty five! My classes were overfull. I had more students than I could ever imagine.
Having discovered a proven science program for learning physical science, I knew I needed to share these classes with others. Today, I have helped over 25,000 kids learn the science learning skills they need to do real physical science that challenges them enough to make them grow.
I have watched families expand into a fuller potential and even watched their child's lives change course. I have witnessed many families go from feeling overwhelmed and hopeless toward learning anything science-related to the highly energized state of creation of exploration often in just one class.
And now I offer my best science projects to you...
The Science Mastery Program
Creating the Ultimate Science Experience for Homeschool Families
Listen to a live audio clip by Aurora on the most important areas of homeschool science.
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I am so excited about this program! The Science Mastery Program is the perfect way to discover the techniques you need to learn and do real physical science and get the support necessary to make it happen for you.
How does it work?
What is so special about this program?
Here's how this Science Mastery Program works: When you order this program at the link below, you get a box shipped to your door with everything you need inside. (It will take you only two minutes to place the order that will keep your kids busy for weeks!)
When you're ready to do an experiment, you flip through the science manual, pick out the lesson you want, and dig through your box for the corresponding packet of materials. For example, if you want to build the water rocket, you'd find it in Chapter 3, Section 2. Digging through your box will reveal a packet with a label on it: Rocketry 3.2: Water Rocket.
Now here's the hard part: HAND IT OVER TO YOUR KIDS! It includes everything they will need, including the science lecture on audio CD, instructional science video DVD, and all the parts to do the science experiments! (The DVD includes a trouble-shooting guide and guidance as to where things usually go wrong.)
They will learn all the things that aren't taught in school, such as how to build exploding toilet paper cannons, how to zoom roller coasters around the living room, how to build a DC motor, how to blast rockets from the palm of your hand... using your natural gifts and talents to make these project your own.
You'll also have the support and wisdom of other science-minded teachers and homeschool families as well as myself. Together, we will help you stay motivated and keep you on track. And our support is here for you for as long as you need it.
What's Included with the Science Mastery Program?
Benefit #1: Parts & Materials
Each lesson packet contains all the hard-to-find materials, from rocket valves and batteries to lasers and funnels - it's all in there. We do offer classroom kits if you need a year's worth of science materials and supplies, especially for larger groups.
Benefit #2: CD Audio Library
You will have all live audio recordings of Aurora teaching these science classes to a group of homeschool students. Some families find this the most valuable part of the program. If you feel at a loss as to how to excite your child about a subject in science, all you need to do is play the CD recording and have your child be a part of the class!
Benefit #3: Science Experiment Manual
You will have the book that covers over a hundred different science experiments you can do right at home with the things from around your house. Click here to view the table of contents. You will get a spiral-bound hardcopy of the Science Experiment Manual when you order the Science Mastery Program.
Benefit #4: DVD Video Library
You will have the video recordings demonstrating how to do the science experiments. For some families, this is the most valuable part of the program, as they get to see exactly where to put what to make it all work together.
Benefit #5: Access to Resources
You will have access to a variety of resources to get you on your way to learning and doing real physical science. Some resources are informational websites, others are where to find parts, and still others are sources of inspirations and ideas.
Benefit #6: Continual Access to the Newest Science Experiment Additions
Every month, you'll have immediate online access to the latest projects and experiments as they are published. You'll find new science activities being constantly added to our Members Library, and you'll get complete access to it as they arrive. Click here to see upcoming classes.
Benefit #7: Unconditional Happiness Guarantee
There is no risk on your part when you order. If you sincerely feel that the information in the Science Mastery Program is not worth the money, just send me an email within the first 90 days of purchase. I'll issue an instant refund.
All I ask is that you give the Science Mastery Program a fair try. If you've worked through it, used the strategies and projects outlined in the manual and media files, and still feel it's not as you had expected, you'll get a refund.
Overall, my goal is for you to be happier, more successful, and more fulfilled in your science education.
Through the forums, audio CDs and DVD video demonstrations, you will be provided with an experience-rich community that you can use to springboard your practice into a thriving venture. Take control of your child's science education and start enjoying physical science as it was always meant to be - exciting, energizing, and full of potential!
Projects Included in our Science Mastery Program
Over 100 science projects, activities, and experiments are included.
Shock Science
Spark together DC electric motors, build homemade burglar alarms, wire up parallel and series circuits, build conductivity testers, zap together relays into shocking devices, make a telegraph, whiz electrons through nerve testers, and create remote controls with things you have around the house.
Lasers
Play with photons as you use beam splitters, diffractions, filters, mirrors, and motors to play with light particles in a completely new way.
Create a laser maze, deflect photons, shatter beams, and build a laser light show!
Light Waves
Play with the electromagnetic spectrum using optics to lean about polarization, diffraction, and more.
Learn how to mix and un-mix colors, make yellow light from green and red, and why your shadows come in rainbow colors.
Slime Science
Ooze, bubble, and mix up the elements we call home.
Cross-link polymers to create blobs of green mucus, a very disturbing mixture that acts like both a liquid and a solid, create your own bouncy putty, and build long chains of stretchy molecules.
Aeronautics and Air Pressure
Soar, zoom, fly, twirl, and gyrate your way through hands-on science discovery in the world of flight.
Learn why air takes space, how to use changes in air pressure to move objects and suspend water, squirt water molecules, burp bottles, squish balloons by eating air, and much more!
Simple Machines
Lift ten friends with one hand, create your own block-and-tackle from shower curtains, learn how to always win at tug-of-war, build a simple catapult, discover inclined planes, make simple bearings, and balance your parents off their feet.
This lesson emphasizes mechanical advantage so you can roll, move, lift, and hoist just about anyone around using pulleys, levers, wedges, and a few items from around town.
Rocketry
Blast yourself into hyper-orbit with this amazing class in rocketry. Kids will create chemical reactions and air pressure rocketry propulsion.
Create rocket designs such as: mini seltzer, blow-gun, slingshot, micro paper, wet water rockets you can launch from the palm of your hand (see right photo) - and more!
Swamp Muck Science
Learn what it takes to change murky swamp water into clear water!
Play with the five steps of filtration as you learn how to transform your dad's morning coffee back into clear, drinkable water. You can even add in the coffee grinds.
Kite Dynamics
Create homemade kites with things you already have around the house in less time than it takes to burn toast.
Build a five-minute-no-wind-required-just-run kite, a classic diamond kite (I myself built a larger model measuring over 9 feet tall), an intense pyramid kite, a very versatile sled kite, a 25' long dragon kite, and more!
Sonic Vibes
Shake, rattle, and roll your way through learning about why sounds travels fastest through rock and slowest through the air!
Build several different instruments as you explore the physics behind sound and vibrational energy.
Bonus Projects!
Included with Science Mastery are over 40 bonus projects.
Zoom and race along roller coaster track that you design! Create loops, spins, corkscrews, camelbacks, jumps, twists, and more. You'll also make rotorcraft, fit kids inside bubbles, grow your own crystals, play with thermodynamics, and much more!
The audio lessons are live recordings of each lesson taught in a homeschool environment. These recordings answer the "how" and "why" stuff happens, and you'll get to hear how I use different teaching techniques to draw out the best in the kids. You'll get to be with the kids as we discover many areas of science that excite and spark interest - and you can hear their energy on these recordings.
The video lessons are for instructional purposes for those activities that need more than just a write-up or someone talking to you about it. In these videos, I take you step by step through the hardest projects to show you exactly how it's done.
Ever get stuck halfway through a project and need help? The Science Mastery Program also includes unlimited support for as long as you need it through our Science Support Forum.
The Science Mastery Home Study Program
Creating the Ultimate Science Experience for Homeschool Families
There is no filler material in our science manual. You will not find any busy worksheets, plot-your-own charts, or draw-your-own diagrams. What you WILL find is 100% solid content of what and how to do the activities!
The manual includes over 100 experiments. It's in both hardcopy and e-book format, meaning that when you purchase it, you will immediately be mailed a link to a download page where you can get access to it right away. You can print the PDF file on your printer or save it to your computer for easy viewing.
I don't have time to teach science! Why should I get this program over a science workbook?
While workbooks have their place, we find that kids often get frustrated (or worse, turned off from science altogether) because they can't ask a book a question. And books can't inspire each reader in their own unique way.
We offer a book, audio lectures, video demonstrations, unlimited support, and a stream of new classes in our Science Mastery Program. All you need to do is add the kids, give them the packet, and let them drive own their education.
Here's how this Science Mastery Program works: When you order this program at the link below, you get a box shipped to your door with everything you need inside. (It will take you only two minutes to place the order that will keep your kids busy for long time!)
When you're ready to do an experiment, you flip through the science manual, pick out the lesson you want, and dig through your box for the corresponding packet of materials. For example, if you want to build the water rocket, you'd find it in Chapter 3, Section 2. Digging through your box will reveal a packet with a label on it: Rocketry 3.2: Water Rocket.
Now here's the hard part: HAND IT OVER TO YOUR KIDS! It includes everything they will need, including the science lecture on audio CD, instructional science video DVD, and all the parts to do the science experiments!
How many science projects are included?
The Science Manual covers over 150 science projects. About half of those projects require special materials (lasers, pulleys, etc.), and we provide you with everything you need. The other half of the experiments use things that are simple to get from around the house (sugar, soap, toilet paper tubes, etc.).
The materials box includes enough stuff for over 60 experiments. We include all the hard-to-find items like wires, LEDs, lasers, crystals, pulleys, chemicals, and more!
The online article archives, included with the Lifetime Membership, has a new science experiment added every three to four days. There's enough just in the article archives to keep you going for awhile!
You can stretch this program out to last an entire school year if you do about one science project each week for an hour or two. And don't forget - some projects will spark your child and divert their attention to expanding with new ideas in a new direction, so there may be another month's worth of science right there!
What if I don't have time to go get the stuff needed for these projects?
We now offer a COMPLETE package, including all the hard-to-find equipment you need to make ALL the projects in the Science Mastery Program. You will get a box of supplies delivered right to your door, from lasers to motors to rocketry valves - it's all in there!
What if I need help with a science experiment?
Ever get stuck halfway through a project? You'll also get unlimited support for as long as you need it through our online Science Support Forum. It's a community of families like yourself who are working through the Science Mastery Program, and can help you out when you get stuck.
Is this a complete curriculum?
Yes and no. It really depends on you! If you already have a curriculum, many parents report our programs are just what they needed to round out their lessons with more hands-on projects. If you're still searching for a curriculum, many other parents tell us this program is exactly what they needed for their style of learning.
Think of us as the 'idea people'. We give you hundreds of science experiments and projects that you try out for yourself. If one experiment really ignites your child, then take it and run with it - expand it into a science fair project, make it a theme, turn it into a report using the scientific method. It's our job to completely immerse you in hands-on activities and projects, and let YOU decide where to go from there.
What age group is the Science Mastery Program appropriate for?
This program was originally intended for 6-14 years old... but when I teach at the univeristy (students are 18-22), we do many of the projects in the book, just on a different level.
For example, we'll add data sheets and analyze the velocity and acceleration of the marbles in the roller coaster track, build accelerometers and attach them to the water rockets, build height gages and see how high the and far the slingshot rockets go, build simple electric circuits and combine them together with Ohm's Law and determine voltage potential and resistor values, etc...
You can apply these same experiments to pre-K kids or high schoool students, just depending on how you deliver it. (We even had one student utilize the laser light show with his calculus class.)
I don't have time to sit and listen to all these programs and then figure out what to do. What do you suggest?
At Supercharged Science, we don't believe it's your job as a parent to have all the answers. So hand over this program to your kids and let them have at it. When they run to you with questions, you can honestly say, "Gosh - I'm not sure. It looks like you glued the balloon to the wall - is that how you got it to stick?" and wait for their answer on static electricity and how they rubbed the balloon on their head to charge it up.
Part of being a quality scientist involves taking responsibility for your own learning. This means that although you might want your project to happen a certain way (for example, your paper airplane to fly), but after working at it you find your results are not as you expected (after folding the airplane, it consistently nose-dives).
Most people stop here and give up, but this is where the greatest opportunity for learning starts. Stop to take a closer look and really start to ask quality questions about why the laws of physics gave you something different than you were expecting, that's when you really learn how to fly. Does it matter what type of paper we use? Does the plane have to be symmetrical? Does it matter if we add a paper clip to the nose? How do real airplanes keep from nose-diving?
Do you really include EVERYTHING we need, or do I still need to get more stuff?
We provide you with MOST of the stuff you will need, but there are two additional things you should know about:
Tools: scissors, tape, low-temperature hot glue gun, etc. (These things are probably lurking around your house somewhere.)
Junk: toilet paper tubes, paper towel tubes, empty soda bottles, old film canisters, milk jug caps, bottle caps, clean water bottles, etc. (You essentially will need to start saving the stuff you would normally throw away! Keep a box somewhere within reach.)
Most science projects we do don't work. How is yours different?
How long would you give your average baby to learn how to walk? Before you shut him off and tell him not to bother anymore because "he will just never get it right". You should be saying to yourself, "Whaddya mean? Are you crazy?! My kid's gonna walk!!" And amazingly enough, 95% of the people on the planet walk.
It's the same with any new endeavor you take on. With learning science, the physical laws of the universe are still working exactly as they should (gravity didn't suddenly increase, for example, when your marble flew off the track). It's just a matter of perspective. You just need to stop, take a closer look, and really try to figure out what's going on.
While we're not suggesting that we've never had times when we're ready to pull our hair out over something not working quite right (ask Aurora about the time she imploded the lab), but we are suggesting that you do whatever it takes to turn that frustration around to fuel your determination to get it right and understand the science behind the scenes. (If you need some science tips, we have many available free on this web site in the Free Stuff section.)
With this in mind, we've put together the most comprehensive, complete science learning package we could imagine, and backed it all with a money-back guarantee. We have done our absolute best in presenting what we know and how to teach it to our future generations, and we stand behind everything we offer 100%.
When can I expect my order? How do I order?
Immediately! When you purchase the Science Mastery Program, you will be immediately be sent a download link and password, where you will be able to watch, listen, and learn right from your own computer. If you're ordering the complete package, you'll receive it shortly afterwards at your front door.
The Science Mastery Program
Creating the Ultimate Science Experience for Homeschool Families
Click here to order the Complete Program $599
(Includes everything: science materials, DVDs, CDs, printed spiral-bound Science Experiment Manual, unlimited support, lifetime access to new projects, and money-back guarantee.)
Click here to order the Media Pack Format Only $129.95
(Includes only the DVDs, CDs, Science Experiment manual and money-back guarantee. NO science materials, online access to current and new projects, or unlimited support.)
"I love it that I don't have to do a thing! I set my kids in front of the program, and I always find them excited and working on something new they created themselves. This program is exactly what we needed!"
~Ursula, Long Beach, California
This science program has been developed and presented to you by a real mechanical engineer, university instructor, astronomer, airplane pilot and rocket scientist - Aurora Lipper!
Stress-Free Science for Homeschool Families
All you have to do is open the box and select a packet - we've done the rest of the work!
Just add kids - we'll take care of the rest. Includes materials, instructional video DVDs, audio lectures CDs, and a printed science manual!
Free Science Activity Ideas!
Start doing science right now with our FREE Science Experiment Guide which includes tons of science activities you can do with everyday things!
Testimonials
"I wish I had known about you years ago! I got the Science Mastery program, and my husband (who is an engineer and works on fighter planes), has been working with my kids since.
"He usually doesn't help homeschool my kids, but after watching the DVD, he went to the internet to look something up, then returned to us as said, 'Nope - I tried, but I like the way Aurora explains it best.'
"My kids haven't turned on the TV once this whole weekend - we're just doing experiments together and it's great!"
~Merilyn, Richmond, Virginia
"I am homeschooling my 5y. old daughter and want to send you a big THANK YOU for all you do. Science was a subject I was a bit afraid to have to venture into. But with all your help it has been NO problem.
Thanks again!"
~Dee
"Thank you for truly inspiring my kids. They're so excited to learn more. We downloaded the book and are pouring over its contents. Yeah!!!!"
~Donna, Long Beach, California
"Thank you so much for the science lessons! I had such a great time and it is very fun to learn from someone so knowledgeable."
~Sean, age 12
"You are doing an awesome thing. From talking with many homeschooling moms over the years, science is where we tend to lack in experience, and know how. Even though we find the experiments so much fun to do, we are intimidated by them. Thank you for all that you do."
~Allison A., Homeschool Co-op
"The kids are enjoying the electricity projects, and my 12 year old has concluded that you know what you are talking about!"
~Tracey S.,
Orlando, Florida
"As a Chemical Engineer I started reading this manual and boy what a joy. You have simplified so much so well. The explanations are great too as they are put in very simple terms. I can't wait to share these with my students. Keep me in mind if you put another of these manuals together."
"My son KJ is having SO much fun!! As soon as we got home he watched the Robots & Electricity Kit video, and has been watching it since. He loves all of the gadgets! Thank you for letting him work with you. He will never forget it."
~Sally, Long Beach, California, CHEA participant
"My son is LOVING the Electricity & Robotics Kit we bought from you, and we've already hit Radio Shack a couple of times to add some new things to try. Thank you!!!"
~Candi
"I have an 8 year old daughter. The one area we are weak in is science experiments. I am glad to see you are providing an outlet for homeschoolers interested in science. Keep up the good work."
~Keith
"Wow Aurora, Your stuff is AWESOME! I am so impressed by your vast education, skills and wonderful creativity. YOU ROCK!!!"
~Judes, Santa Margarita, California
"Thank you for making science so fun and exciting! We have started watching the DVD about electricity and making robots and are working along. It's really great! My daughter has been into the life sciences -- gardening and animals and bugs. Now her interest is widening. As a home school mom I always appreciate someone, like you, who can broaden her horizons."
"I am going to love doing these experiments myself. I like the little creatures you made with cell phone parts. I love taking things apart and I look forward to knowing more about how to re-arrange the parts."
~Claudia
"Here it is summer vacation and my daughter WANTS to do one science experiment after another after seeing YOUR stuff!"
~Paul
"I told my son he had to do his science lesson for just fifteen minutes each day, which was such a chore for him.
"One day I gave him this program. Three hours later, he made us late for an appointment because he couldn't tear himself away! He watched the videos over and over and built things I've never seen before. Thank you so much!!!"
~Barbara & Matt
Valencia, California
"Aurora spoke at a Cub Scout Pack 6 meeting a few months ago and totally "wowed" the boys who attended the meeting. It was amazing to hear them talk about her and their sudden interest in science. My husband, David Church, was equally impressed with her skills and presentations."
"First thing they said when they got home that night was, "Sign me up for all her camps, I love that teacher! My son and his buddies raved about you for days."
~Connie Hanretty Church, San Luis Obispo, California
"Thanks for coming to our school and doing a bang-up job on your rocketry presentation! The students really loved it, had a ton of fun, and learned a lot."
~Jodi, Valley Oaks Charter School, Bakersfield, California
"We just wanted to say THANK YOU for supercharging us at Valley Oaks Charter School.
"You were awesome and did an outstanding job with the experiments, presentations and putting it in kid friendly terms so they could understand. My kids now want to be rocket scientists!"
~Cynnde Lewis, Bakersfield, California
"We really enjoy your demonstrations. They are wonderful and we really loved the hovercraft you did today. Thank you for all that you are doing."
~Angela and her two youngest sons, Joseph and Kyle
"Jeremy is having SO much fun with everything - thank you all for the work & thought that has gone into the box & program!"
~Tracey Miller
"Thank you so much for coming out to do our science day. It was awesome! I have had parents contacting me all week to thank me for putting both presentations together. Actually you did all the work - thanks for making me look good!
You brought so much energy into our science program. Your presentation is inspiring, not to mention fun! You truly did inspire the young minds to think creatively about science.
Personally, my son Ryan has been doing some pretty creative thinking about his science project for our upcoming science fair. I am sure we will see many 'Aurora-inspired' entries this year!
Thank you again. My appreciation and just plain "awe" for how and what you do just can not be put into words.
Thanks again and again!"
~Lorraine Solomon, Homeschool Coordinator
"My 13-year old son has not been interested in anything educational for a long time. This was the first time I saw a real spark of interest in his eyes. Thank you so much for your help in inspiring my son!"
~Ruth Ann,
Bakersfield, California
"Alex had a great time this summer in camp. Thanks for the great experience!"
~Carol
"Thank you so much, I can't wait to begin using the Science Experiment Manual with my kids. They immediately did the rocket and began the robot.
"My youngest (10 years old) played with the robot all night and was explaining it to guests at dinner. Thanks for making science fun!"
~Mrs. Lopez
"I love it that I don't have to do a thing! I set my kids in front of the program, and later find them excited and working on something new they created themselves. This program is exactly what we needed!"
~Ursula, Santa Barbara, California
"You have been such a fun inspiration for our son Sam, and totally got him fired up to build, connect, explode, invent, test, create, discover, question...
and in a nutshell, get wildly excited about how our physical world behaves through experimentation. Thank you! Thank you! Thank joy!
"You're a blessing and huge contributor to the positive development of our kids' minds and passions. Thanks for all you do and all you are!"