Getting Started
Requires Grades 9-12th Level Membership
Taught from a college-level, secular perspective, this course prepares students to engage with real science the way professional astronomers do.
Students will explore planets, stars, black holes, galaxies, and more through interactive labs, stargazing, real science projects, and weekly assignments that spark curiosity and build confidence.
Whether your student dreams of becoming a scientist or just loves looking at the night sky, this course is designed to ignite their passion for space and help them think like a real astronomer.
Each week, students will have a lesson with a teacher (watch live or recorded), build hands-on projects, and complete homework assignments. It's important that students complete each set of projects and assignments, as weeks will build on each other in complexity and content.
Near the end of the term, students will complete their capstone project. Students will have the opportunity to participate in scientific research that contributes to the real astronomical community—by measuring stars and submitting their findings for publication in a scientific journal.
How to Succeed in this Course
This is a true college-level astronomy course. That means we’ll be moving at the same pace, covering the same topics, and holding you to the same standards of work as you’d find in a university class. The material will challenge you, and success will require focus, persistence, and consistent effort.
But don’t worry—you won’t be left to figure it out on your own. We’ll walk you through the lessons step by step, provide guidance on assignments, and give you the support you need to succeed. What we can’t do, however, is do the work for you. To get the most out of this course, you’ll need to show up prepared, participate fully, and commit to completing each assignment and project on time.
If you put in the effort, you’ll not only build a strong foundation in astronomy, but you’ll also experience the excitement of doing real science—discovering, questioning, and thinking like a professional astronomer.
Special Concern: How Can Faith-Based Homeschool Students Succeed in Secular College Science Courses?
How to Help Students Transition to Mainstream Science Without Undermining Their Beliefs
If your student is from a faith-based family, you might feel hesitant about their participation in this course. We completely understand, and wanted to share our perspective to help address your concerns.
Students who are taught how to think, rather than what to think—by learning to observe, reason logically, and evaluate evidence—tend to transition more easily into college-level science, even if their earlier learning was faith-based.
By gradually introducing mainstream scientific models in high school and focusing on real-world skills like data analysis and problem-solving, students gain the tools to engage thoughtfully with new material. Helping them decode the vocabulary and explore multiple viewpoints respectfully prepares them to enter any science course with both confidence and clarity.
While the rest of the Supercharged Science program is creation- and evolution-neutral (focusing on observable science), this astronomy course is taught from a secular perspective based on current scientific models and evidence, the same content you'd find in a college course. Click for details.
Whether you’re still deciding if this course is the right fit or you’re ready to dive in, we’ve created resources to make the process easy to understand. Let's jump into the first lesson and see how your student does with the program!