Enrollment opens June 22, and the course officially kicks off on August 1.
DIVE INTO MARINE BIOLOGY
The engaging 16-week homeschool curriculum that teaches your middle schooler real science & study skills — and doesn’t require you to teach a thing
Don’t miss out—join the waitlist!
Maybe in first grade, watching cool jellyfish videos on YouTube was all you needed to cover science, but now…they’re in middle school.
You know you need to get them ready for more rigorous coursework in high school — and beyond.
But how?!
You have other kids to teach…and you shouldn’t have to prod your tweenager into reading some “life science” textbook that’s about as inspiring as a grocery receipt.
…or re-teach the material when they inevitably “don’t get it.”
…or plan elaborate lessons and experiments on your own.
It’s time for more in-depth science, but also…
You want a curriculum that…
- Feels fresh and exciting
- Requires little (to no!) prep time
- Teaches note-taking + study skills they’ll need for the future
…and that gently shuttles your tween or teen toward becoming that rare and priceless unicorn: an independent learner.
Nope, it’s not just a dream!
Introducing
The in-depth, semester elective that teaches serious middle school science — and feels like a field trip!
What’s Inside the Open-and-Go Science Elective Your Middle Schooler Will Love?
14 ENGAGING VIDEO-LESSONS
No boring lectures here! Just meaningful science instruction your student can’t wait to watch — on everything from microscopic phytoplankton to mysterious creatures of the deep.
WEEKLY HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES & VIDEO GUIDES
Yes, your student will get to explore incredible marine life — from sponge structures to microscopic plankton. And no, you don’t need a microscope (unless you want to). We’ve got detailed images ready to go — no setup required.
EXPLORER’S HANDBOOK
It’s note-taking meets nature journaling, and your student will use it to build study skills while sketching discoveries, answering discussion questions, and reflecting on what they’ve learned (so they’ll actually remember it).
WEEKLY QUIZZES AND TWO EXAMS
These graded-for-you assessments make tracking your student’s progress easy as they build test-taking confidence for the future.
AT-A-GLANCE PARENT GUIDE
This simple course roadmap keeps you in the loop, minus the micromanaging. You’ll know exactly what your student’s learning — without having to do every lesson yourself.
Our middle schooler was ready for a more formal and challenging science — Journey Homeschool Academy delivered on all counts!
My daughter was eager to do science every day and ended nearly every lesson and activity with, “that was really cool!” I couldn’t be happier that we have invited Luke and Trisha into our school days.
Enroll Now and Dive Right In!
Dive into Marine Biology
(Level B)- 16 weeks (≈one semester) of engaging video lessons
- Exploration Handbook with weekly activities, fill-in-the-blank outlines, and study guides*
- Weekly comprehension quizzes
- 2 Graded-for-you exams
- At-a-Glance Parent Guide
- Start anytime and get 6 months of access
- Payment plans now available!
- Generous multi-student discounts available! (for families with level B students taking the same course in the same year)
*The Exploration Handbook is provided as a PDF download with the purchase of the course.
Don’t miss out—join the waitlist!
During busy weeks here on our homestead, I can ask the children to ‘go do science.’
With Journey Homeschool, the children can be self-directed and working independently. And I can fully trust Luke and Trisha to present the information in the method and belief system in which I would present it to them myself. On less busy weeks, I can sit and watch the videos with them.
They know more than I do now, and I’ve been through college science! 😅 I love the depth of knowledge they are gaining from the information. That is exactly what we want for our children!
Still have questions? Here’s everything you need to know…
What’s covered in the course?
From coral reefs to hydrothermal vents, marine mammals to microscopic marvels — your student will explore the amazing world of marine biology through a biblical worldview. You can find the full Scope & Sequence of the course right here.
What’s included with my purchase? What supplies do I need to buy?
When you enroll, you’ll get access to all the lesson and activity videos along with PDF downloads of the Explorer’s Handbook, curriculum guide, and answer keys — almost everything you need for one amazing semester of Marine Biology.
Your student will need some supplies to complete the hands-on activities. You can find the supply list here.
When does the course start? How long will we have access?
This brand new course will be available in August 2025, and your child can continue to work through the lessons for up to six months from the date you start.
The lessons are self-paced, but please note it takes one to two hours from the time your student completes one lesson for the next lesson to unlock.
Your family should have plenty of flexibility to work ahead for vacations and time off and still finish within the semester. Now that’s freedom to learn when it fits!
Do we need to be online on a specific day and time for lessons?
No way! Lessons are pre-recorded and self-paced, so your student can log in whenever it works best for your family.
How long should I plan for each week’s lesson?
We recommend that students aim to complete one lesson per week to finish this elective within a typical semester. Most students need about 30 minutes per day, three to four days per week to watch the video lessons, take notes, do the activities, and review. Some families breeze through in less time; others move at a slower pace. The beauty of our courses is that they can flex to fit into the context of your unique family.
Can I enroll more than one child?
Each child will need their own login to track their progress and complete the quizzes and exams, so they need to register separately. However, we do have sibling discounts…
Do you offer multi-student discounts?
Absolutely! When you register siblings from the same immediate family for the same course, you get:
- 50% off the second student
- 75% off the third and fourth students
Discounts are automatically applied when you check out.
Can I use this course outside the U.S.?
Marine life transcends borders, and so does Journey Homeschool Academy! As long as you have internet access, your student can dive into this curriculum from anywhere in the world.
Can I pay with an ESA (Educational Savings Account)?
Yes! We’re an approved vendor with several ESA programs, and we’re adding more all the time. You can find the current list here. Reach out to us if you need invoices or any supporting information to submit to your ESA. We’re happy to help! If we’re not on your state’s list yet, just let us know in the ESA request form at the bottom of this page.
What ages and grade levels is this for?
Dive into Marine Biology is perfect for middle schoolers (grades 6-8), but younger advanced learners or older science-lovers who can’t wait to learn about ocean organisms could enjoy it, too.
What if it’s not a good fit?
No problem. We offer a 100% happiness guarantee within 30 days of your course start date or 12 months from purchase (whichever is sooner). If it’s not working for your family, just reach out to us via email, and we’ll refund you.
Just a Few Surprises Waiting Beneath the Waves
How itty-bitty phytoplankton make life on Earth possible (and why half of the oxygen you breathe comes from ocean organisms you’ll never see without a microscope)
Why some marine mammals breathe air but never leave the ocean (and explore how God equipped dolphins, whales, and manatees to thrive in a world where they don’t fully belong)
Mysterious ways marine life adapts to extreme environments (like hydrothermal vents that boil — or abyssal zones with crushing pressure and no light)
How jellyfish, coral, and even glowing deep-sea creatures reveal God’s incredible creativity (Hint: stinging cells, symbiosis, and bioluminescence are just the beginning)
and so much more!
Our Fabulous Fit Promise to You
We want Dive into Marine Biology to be a fabulous fit for your family, and based on the feedback we hear from parents and students every day, we believe it will be.
However, we also want you to have total peace of mind when you register. That’s why we offer a 100% money-back, happiness guarantee within 30 days of the course start date or 12 months from your purchase date (whichever is less).
With eight kids to homeschool, I needed to delegate some of the teaching to someone else…
Journey Homeschool is the perfect setup: quality educational content presented clearly and enthusiastically by excellent teachers in an independent format.
My student can click through the lesson’s different parts, and it’s all there for him; the best part is the online quizzes and exams that are automatically checked and recorded for me!
Keep dragging your tween through brittle old textbook pages…
Or give them the tools to own their learning, build unstoppable academic confidence, and actually look forward to learning — every. single. day.
