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Generation Genius
What Generation Genius is
Generation Genius is a learning service with science, math, and ELA lessons for K–8 learners. Lessons pair videos with printable worksheets, DIY activities, lesson plans, teacher guides, vocabulary, and quizzes or assessments. The maker says its science videos are produced with the National Science Teaching Association and that its science and math content aligns with standards in all 50 states. Teachers can run quizzes through Kahoot! or Quizizz, either live in class or self-paced at home. Lessons stream in modern browsers on desktop computers, tablets, and phones, with no software installation. A free plan and free trial are available. Paid plans start at $21/mo (annual); listed annual options include subject-specific homeschool or classroom plans for $250 a year, plans covering science, math, and ELA for $325 a year, and a school and district plan for $2,395 a year. Student links that open lessons without signup are available only with school plans. The privacy policy says subscription students need not provide personally identifiable information and discovered student PII is deleted within 24 hours. The service joined the Newsela family.
Who it suits
It suits K–8 teachers, schools, and homeschoolers looking for video lessons with related activities and assessments. School plans are the option for student links that do not require student accounts.
What it does well
- Lessons cover science, math, and ELA.
- Includes printable worksheets and DIY activities.
- Quizzes can run through Kahoot! or Quizizz.
- Streams in browsers without software installation.
- Offers a free plan and free trial.
What to know first
- Student links are available only with school plans.
- Paid plans start at $21/mo (annual).
Limits
Homeschool and classroom plans do not include student links. Their listed annual prices are $250 a year for one subject and $325 a year for science, math, and ELA; the school and district plan is $2,395 a year.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| School & District — Science + Math + ELA | Billed annually ($2395/yr); page also shows $200 /mo · Unlimited teachers · Unlimited Science, Math & ELA · Unlimited student links | $2,395 a year |
| Classroom — Math Only | Billed annually ($250/yr); page also shows $21 /mo · Single login · No student links · 100+ Math video lessons · Printable worksheets · Quiz games | $250 a year |
| Homeschool — Science Only | Billed annually ($250/yr); page also shows $21 /mo · ESA approved · No student links · 100+ Science video lessons · Printable worksheets · Hands-on DIY activities | $250 a year |
| Classroom — Science Only | Billed annually ($250/yr); page also shows $21 /mo · Single login · No student links · 100+ Science video lessons · Printable worksheets · Hands-on DIY activities | $250 a year |
| Homeschool — Math Only | Billed annually ($250/yr); page also shows $21 /mo · ESA approved · No student links · 100+ Math video lessons · Printable worksheets · Quiz games | $250 a year |
| Homeschool — Science + Math + ELA | Billed annually ($325/yr); page also shows $28 /mo · ESA approved · No student links · 100+ Science video lessons · 100+ Math video lessons · ELA videos | $325 a year |
| Classroom — Science + Math + ELA | Billed annually ($325/yr); page also shows $28 /mo · Single login · No student links · 100+ Science video lessons · 100+ Math video lessons · ELA videos | $325 a year |
As generationgenius.com lists them, read 9 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit https://www.generationgenius.com/.
- Open the service in a modern browser on a desktop computer, tablet, or phone.
- Choose a free plan, free trial, or paid plan for homeschool, classroom, or school and district use.
- For student links that open lessons without an account, choose a school plan.
Verdict
Generation Genius combines lessons with teacher resources, activities, and quizzes across three subjects. Compare the plan scope and student-link availability with the needs of your classroom or homeschool.
Questions
Does Generation Genius have a free plan or trial?
Yes. The service offers both a free plan and a free trial.
How much do paid plans cost?
Homeschool and classroom plans cost $250 a year for one subject or $325 a year for science, math, and ELA. The school and district plan costs $2,395 a year.
Which devices can I use?
Lessons stream in modern browsers on desktop computers, tablets, and phones. No software installation is needed.
Can students open lessons without creating accounts?
Yes, through student links included with school plans. Homeschool and classroom plans do not include those links.
Who makes Generation Genius?
The business is Generation Genius, Inc., and the site says it joined the Newsela family.
Facts from Generation Genius's own pages
- Company
- The site says Generation Genius joined the Newsela family and identifies the business as Generation Genius, Inc. · generationgenius.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Compatibility
- No software installation is needed; lessons stream in modern internet browsers on desktop computers, tablets, and phones. · generationgenius.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2018 · generationgenius.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Hollywood, California · generationgenius.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Privacy
- The privacy policy says subscription students do not need to provide personally identifiable information and that discovered student PII is deleted within 24 hours. · generationgenius.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Product
- Generation Genius provides engaging science, math, and ELA lessons for K–8 learners. · generationgenius.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Quiz integrations
- Teachers can play quizzes through Kahoot! or Quizizz, live in class or self-paced at home. · generationgenius.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Refunds
- The maker offers new subscriptions a 30-day money-back guarantee and says it does not accept refund requests after 30 days from the initial subscription date. · generationgenius.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Research
- The pricing page reports that 92% of 439 fourth-grade students surveyed after using a lesson said it helped them learn. · generationgenius.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Security
- The privacy policy describes industry-standard encryption and other technical security measures, while stating that internet transmissions cannot be guaranteed 100% secure. · generationgenius.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Standards alignment
- The maker says its science videos are produced in partnership with the National Science Teaching Association and aligned to science and math standards in all 50 states. · generationgenius.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Student access
- School plans offer student links that open a lesson without students signing up or creating an account; the links are available only with school plans. · generationgenius.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- Support is available by contact form, phone at 866-936-5564, or email at [email protected]. · generationgenius.com, 9 Oct 2026
- Teaching resources
- Lessons include videos, printable worksheets, hands-on DIY activities, lesson plans, teacher guides, vocabulary, and quiz games or assessments. · generationgenius.com, 9 Oct 2026
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