Middle School Afterschool Biology Fundamentals

  • Biology
TPI STEM Lab: 89 South St, Boston, MA 02111, USA
Zoom
Oct 27 2025
May 30 2026

Schedules

BLOCK 1: MON & SAT - FOUNDATIONS OF LIFE WITH LAB SESSION (10/27/2025-11/21/2025) Registration closed

$560 per block (MON & SAT $560.00 USD)
$560.00 USD
  • Mon4:30 - 5:30 pm
  • Sat9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Description

Monday, 4.30pm-5.30pm Virtual class + Saturday, 9am-12pm Hands-on Lab.

  • Week 1 (10/27/2025-10/31/2025): Introduction to Biology & Lab Safety
  • Week 2 (11/03/2025-11/07/2025): Cells - The Building Blocks of Life
  • Week 3 (11/10/2025-11/14/2025): DNA - The Code of Life
  • Week 4 (11/17/2025-11/21/2025): Scientific Method & Investigation Skills

 

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 09/11/2025 and ends on 10/27/2025

Restrictions

Participants must currently be in grades 6 to 8.

BLOCK 1: MON & SUN - FOUNDATIONS OF LIFE WITH LAB SESSION (10/27/2025-11/21/2025) Registration closed

$560 per block
$560.00 USD
  • Mon4:30 - 5:30 pm
  • Sun9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Description

Monday, 4.30pm-5.30pm Virtual class with Sunday, 9am-12pm Hands-on Lab.

  • Week 1 (10/27/2025-10/31/2025): Introduction to Biology & Lab Safety
  • Week 2 (11/03/2025-11/07/2025): Cells - The Building Blocks of Life
  • Week 3 (11/10/2025-11/14/2025): DNA - The Code of Life
  • Week 4 (11/17/2025-11/21/2025): Scientific Method & Investigation Skills

 

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 09/11/2025 and ends on 10/27/2025

Restrictions

Participants must currently be in grades 6 to 8.

BLOCK 1: WED & SUN - FOUNDATIONS OF LIFE WITH LAB SESSION (10/27/2025-11/21/2025) Registration closed

$560 per block
$560.00 USD
  • Wed4:30 - 5:30 pm
  • Sun9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Description

Wednesday, 4.30pm-5.30pm Virtual class with Sunday, 9am-12pm Hands-on Lab.

  • Week 1 (10/27/2025-10/31/2025): Introduction to Biology & Lab Safety
  • Week 2 (11/03/2025-11/07/2025): Cells - The Building Blocks of Life
  • Week 3 (11/10/2025-11/14/2025): DNA - The Code of Life
  • Week 4 (11/17/2025-11/21/2025): Scientific Method & Investigation Skills

 

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 09/11/2025 and ends on 10/27/2025

Restrictions

Participants must currently be in grades 6 to 8.

BLOCK 1: WED & SAT - FOUNDATIONS OF LIFE WITH LAB SESSION (10/27/2025-11/21/2025) Registration closed

$560 per block
$560.00 USD
  • Wed4:30 - 5:30 pm
  • Sat9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Description

Wednesday, 4.30pm-5.30pm Virtual class with Saturday, 9am-12pm Hands-on Lab.

  • Week 1 (10/27/2025-10/31/2025): Introduction to Biology & Lab Safety
  • Week 2 (11/03/2025-11/07/2025): Cells - The Building Blocks of Life
  • Week 3 (11/10/2025-11/14/2025): DNA - The Code of Life
  • Week 4 (11/17/2025-11/21/2025): Scientific Method & Investigation Skills

 

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 09/11/2025 and ends on 10/27/2025

Restrictions

Participants must currently be in grades 6 to 8.

BLOCK 2: WED & SAT - HEREDITY & CLASSIFICATION (12/01/2025-12/26/2025) Registration closed

$560 per block
$560.00 USD
  • Wed4:30 - 5:30 pm
  • Sat9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Description

Wednesday, 4.30pm-5.30pm Virtual class with Saturday, 9am-12pm Hands-on Lab.

  • Week 5 (12/01/2025-12/05/2025): How Traits are Passed Down
  • Week 6 (12/08/2025-12/12/2025): Classification - Organizing Life
  • Week 7 (12/15/2025-12/19/2025): Plants - Producers of Life
  • Week 8 (12/22/2025-12/26/2025): Plant Reproduction & Growth

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 09/11/2025 and ends on 10/27/2025

Restrictions

Participants must currently be in grades 6 to 8.

BLOCK 2: WED & SUN - HEREDITY & CLASSIFICATION (12/01/2025-12/26/2025)

$560 per block
$560.00 USD
  • Wed4:30 - 5:30 pm
  • Sun9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Description

Wednesday, 4.30pm-5.30pm Virtual class with Sunday, 9am-12pm Hands-on Lab.

  • Week 5 (12/01/2025-12/05/2025): How Traits are Passed Down
  • Week 6 (12/08/2025-12/12/2025): Classification - Organizing Life
  • Week 7 (12/15/2025-12/19/2025): Plants - Producers of Life
  • Week 8 (12/22/2025-12/26/2025): Plant Reproduction & Growth

 

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 09/09/2025 and ends on 11/17/2025

Restrictions

Participants must currently be in grades 6 to 8.

BLOCK 2: MON & SUN - HEREDITY & CLASSIFICATION (12/01/2025-12/26/2025)

$560 per block
$560.00 USD
  • Mon4:30 - 5:30 pm
  • Sun9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Description

Wednesday, 4.30pm-5.30pm Virtual class with Sunday, 9am-12pm Hands-on Lab.

  • Week 5 (12/01/2025-12/05/2025): How Traits are Passed Down
  • Week 6 (12/08/2025-12/12/2025): Classification - Organizing Life
  • Week 7 (12/15/2025-12/19/2025): Plants - Producers of Life
  • Week 8 (12/22/2025-12/26/2025): Plant Reproduction & Growth

 

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 09/09/2025 and ends on 11/17/2025

Restrictions

Participants must currently be in grades 6 to 8.

BLOCK 2: MON & SAT - HEREDITY & CLASSIFICATION (12/01/2025-12/26/2025)

$560 per block
$560.00 USD
  • Mon4:30 - 5:30 pm
  • Sat9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Description

Wednesday, 4.30pm-5.30pm Virtual class with Saturday, 9am-12pm Hands-on Lab.

  • Week 5 (12/01/2025-12/05/2025): How Traits are Passed Down
  • Week 6 (12/08/2025-12/12/2025): Classification - Organizing Life
  • Week 7 (12/15/2025-12/19/2025): Plants - Producers of Life
  • Week 8 (12/22/2025-12/26/2025): Plant Reproduction & Growth

 

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 09/09/2025 and ends on 11/17/2025

Restrictions

Participants must currently be in grades 6 to 8.

BLOCK 3: MON & SAT - ORGANISMS & MICROLIFE (01/13/2026-02/07/2026)

$560 per block
$560.00 USD
  • Mon4:30 - 5:30 pm
  • Sat9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Description

Wednesday, 4.30pm-5.30pm Virtual class with Saturday, 9am-12pm Hands-on Lab.

  • Week 9 (01/13/2026-01/17/2026): Animals - Consumers in Nature
  • Week 10 (01/20/2026-01/24/2026): Microorganisms - The Invisible World
  • Week 11 (01/27/2026-01/31/2026): Ecosystems - Living Together
  • Week 12 (02/03/2026-02/07/2026): Symbiosis & Population Dynamics

 

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 09/09/2025 and ends on 01/12/2026

Restrictions

Participants must currently be in grades 6 to 8.

BLOCK 3: MON & SUN - ORGANISMS & MICROLIFE (01/13/2026-02/07/2026)

$560 per block
$560.00 USD
  • Mon4:30 - 5:30 pm
  • Sun9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Description

Wednesday, 4.30pm-5.30pm Virtual class with Sunday, 9am-12pm Hands-on Lab.

  • Week 9 (01/13/2026-01/17/2026): Animals - Consumers in Nature
  • Week 10 (01/20/2026-01/24/2026): Microorganisms - The Invisible World
  • Week 11 (01/27/2026-01/31/2026): Ecosystems - Living Together
  • Week 12 (02/03/2026-02/07/2026): Symbiosis & Population Dynamics

 

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 09/09/2025 and ends on 01/12/2026

Restrictions

Participants must currently be in grades 6 to 8.

BLOCK 3: WED & SAT - ORGANISMS & MICROLIFE (01/13/2026-02/07/2026)

$560 per block
$560.00 USD
  • Wed4:30 - 5:30 pm
  • Sat9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Description

Wednesday, 4.30pm-5.30pm Virtual class with Saturday, 9am-12pm Hands-on Lab.

  • Week 9 (01/13/2026-01/17/2026): Animals - Consumers in Nature
  • Week 10 (01/20/2026-01/24/2026): Microorganisms - The Invisible World
  • Week 11 (01/27/2026-01/31/2026): Ecosystems - Living Together
  • Week 12 (02/03/2026-02/07/2026): Symbiosis & Population Dynamics

 

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 09/09/2025 and ends on 01/12/2026

Restrictions

Participants must currently be in grades 6 to 8.

BLOCK 3: WED & SUN - ORGANISMS & MICROLIFE (01/13/2026-02/07/2026)

$560 per block
$560.00 USD
  • Wed4:30 - 5:30 pm
  • Sun9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Description

Wednesday, 4.30pm-5.30pm Virtual class with Sunday, 9am-12pm Hands-on Lab.

  • Week 9 (01/13/2026-01/17/2026): Animals - Consumers in Nature
  • Week 10 (01/20/2026-01/24/2026): Microorganisms - The Invisible World
  • Week 11 (01/27/2026-01/31/2026): Ecosystems - Living Together
  • Week 12 (02/03/2026-02/07/2026): Symbiosis & Population Dynamics

 

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 09/09/2025 and ends on 01/12/2026

Restrictions

Participants must currently be in grades 6 to 8.

BLOCK 4: WED & SUN - ENERGY & ADAPTATIONS (02/10/2026-03/07/2026)

$560 per block
$560.00 USD
  • Wed4:30 - 5:30 pm
  • Sun9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Description

Wednesday, 4.30pm-5.30pm Virtual class with Sunday, 9am-12pm Hands-on Lab.

  • Week 13 (02/10/2026-02/14/2026): Energy Flow in Nature
  • Week 14 (02/17/2026-02/21/2026): Adaptations - Surviving in Nature
  • Week 15 (02/24/2026-02/28/2026): Human Body Systems - How We Work
  • Week 16 (03/03/2026-03/07/2026): Nutrition and Digestion

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 09/09/2025 and ends on 02/02/2026

Restrictions

Participants must currently be in grades 6 to 8.

BLOCK 4: WED & SUN - ENERGY & ADAPTATIONS (02/10/2026-03/07/2026)

$560 per block
$560.00 USD
  • Wed4:30 - 5:30 pm
  • Sun9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Description

Wednesday, 4.30pm-5.30pm Virtual class with Sunday, 9am-12pm Hands-on Lab.

  • Week 13 (02/10/2026-02/14/2026): Energy Flow in Nature
  • Week 14 (02/17/2026-02/21/2026): Adaptations - Surviving in Nature
  • Week 15 (02/24/2026-02/28/2026): Human Body Systems - How We Work
  • Week 16 (03/03/2026-03/07/2026): Nutrition and Digestion

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 09/09/2025 and ends on 02/02/2026

Restrictions

Participants must currently be in grades 6 to 8.

BLOCK 4: WED & SAT - ENERGY & ADAPTATIONS (02/10/2026-03/07/2026)

$560 per block
$560.00 USD
  • Wed4:30 - 5:30 pm
  • Sat9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Description

Wednesday, 4.30pm-5.30pm Virtual class with Saturday, 9am-12pm Hands-on Lab.

  • Week 13 (02/10/2026-02/14/2026): Energy Flow in Nature
  • Week 14 (02/17/2026-02/21/2026): Adaptations - Surviving in Nature
  • Week 15 (02/24/2026-02/28/2026): Human Body Systems - How We Work
  • Week 16 (03/03/2026-03/07/2026): Nutrition and Digestion

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 09/09/2025 and ends on 02/02/2026

Restrictions

Participants must currently be in grades 6 to 8.

BLOCK 4: MON & SAT - ENERGY & ADAPTATIONS (02/10/2026-03/07/2026)

$560 per block
$560.00 USD
  • Mon4:30 - 5:30 pm
  • Sat9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Description

Monday, 4.30pm-5.30pm Virtual class with Saturday, 9am-12pm Hands-on Lab.

  • Week 13 (02/10/2026-02/14/2026): Energy Flow in Nature
  • Week 14 (02/17/2026-02/21/2026): Adaptations - Surviving in Nature
  • Week 15 (02/24/2026-02/28/2026): Human Body Systems - How We Work
  • Week 16 (03/03/2026-03/07/2026): Nutrition and Digestion

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 09/09/2025 and ends on 02/02/2026

Restrictions

Participants must currently be in grades 6 to 8.

BLOCK 4: MON & SUN - ENERGY & ADAPTATIONS (02/10/2026-03/07/2026)

$560 per block
$560.00 USD
  • Mon4:30 - 5:30 pm
  • Sun9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Description

Monday, 4.30pm-5.30pm Virtual class with Sunday, 9am-12pm Hands-on Lab.

  • Week 13 (02/10/2026-02/14/2026): Energy Flow in Nature
  • Week 14 (02/17/2026-02/21/2026): Adaptations - Surviving in Nature
  • Week 15 (02/24/2026-02/28/2026): Human Body Systems - How We Work
  • Week 16 (03/03/2026-03/07/2026): Nutrition and Digestion

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 09/09/2025 and ends on 02/02/2026

Restrictions

Participants must currently be in grades 6 to 8.

BLOCK 5: MON & SUN - REPRODUCTION & LIFE CYCLES (03/10/2026-04/04/2026)

$560 per block
$560.00 USD
  • Mon4:30 - 5:30 pm
  • Sun9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Description

Monday, 4.30pm-5.30pm Virtual class with Sunday, 9am-12pm Hands-on Lab.

  • Week 17 (03/10/2026-03/14/2026): Reproduction and Life Cycles
  • Week 18 (03/17/2026-03/21/2026): Environmental Changes and Responses
  • Week 19 (03/24/2026-03/28/2026): Biodiversity - The Variety of Life
  • Week 20 (03/31/2026-04/04/2026): Evolution - Life Changes Over Time

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 09/11/2025 and ends on 02/24/2026

Restrictions

Participants must currently be in grades 6 to 8.

BLOCK 5: MON & SAT - REPRODUCTION & LIFE CYCLES (03/10/2026-04/04/2026)

$560 per block
$560.00 USD
  • Mon4:30 - 5:30 pm
  • Sat9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Description

Monday, 4.30pm-5.30pm Virtual class with Saturday, 9am-12pm Hands-on Lab.

  • Week 17 (03/10/2026-03/14/2026): Reproduction and Life Cycles
  • Week 18 (03/17/2026-03/21/2026): Environmental Changes and Responses
  • Week 19 (03/24/2026-03/28/2026): Biodiversity - The Variety of Life
  • Week 20 (03/31/2026-04/04/2026): Evolution - Life Changes Over Time

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 09/11/2025 and ends on 02/24/2026

Restrictions

Participants must currently be in grades 6 to 8.

BLOCK 5: WED & SAT - REPRODUCTION & LIFE CYCLES (03/10/2026-04/04/2026)

$560 per block
$560.00 USD
  • Wed4:30 - 5:30 pm
  • Sat9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Description

Wednesday, 4.30pm-5.30pm Virtual class with Saturday, 9am-12pm Hands-on Lab.

  • Week 17 (03/10/2026-03/14/2026): Reproduction and Life Cycles
  • Week 18 (03/17/2026-03/21/2026): Environmental Changes and Responses
  • Week 19 (03/24/2026-03/28/2026): Biodiversity - The Variety of Life
  • Week 20 (03/31/2026-04/04/2026): Evolution - Life Changes Over Time

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 09/11/2025 and ends on 02/24/2026

Restrictions

Participants must currently be in grades 6 to 8.

BLOCK 5: WED & SUN - REPRODUCTION & LIFE CYCLES (03/10/2026-04/04/2026)

$560 per block
$560.00 USD
  • Wed4:30 - 5:30 pm
  • Sun9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Description

Wednesday, 4.30pm-5.30pm Virtual class with Sunday, 9am-12pm Hands-on Lab.

  • Week 17 (03/10/2026-03/14/2026): Reproduction and Life Cycles
  • Week 18 (03/17/2026-03/21/2026): Environmental Changes and Responses
  • Week 19 (03/24/2026-03/28/2026): Biodiversity - The Variety of Life
  • Week 20 (03/31/2026-04/04/2026): Evolution - Life Changes Over Time

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 09/11/2025 and ends on 02/24/2026

Restrictions

Participants must currently be in grades 6 to 8.

BLOCK 6: WED & SUN - BIOTECHNOLOGY & HEALTH (04/07/2026-05/02/2026)

$560 per block
$560.00 USD
  • Wed4:30 - 5:30 pm
  • Sun9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Description

Wednesday, 4.30pm-5.30pm Virtual class with Sunday, 9am-12pm Hands-on Lab.

  • Week 21 (04/07/2026-04/11/2026): Biotechnology - Using Biology to Help Humans
  • Week 22 (04/14/2026-04/18/2026): Human Health and Disease
  • Week 23 (04/21/2026-04/25/2026): Data Collection and Analysis
  • Week 24 (04/28/2026-05/02/2026): Environmental Science & Conservation

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 09/11/2025 and ends on 03/16/2026

Restrictions

Participants must currently be in grades 6 to 8.

BLOCK 6: WED & SAT - BIOTECHNOLOGY & HEALTH (04/07/2026-05/02/2026)

$560 per block
$560.00 USD
  • Wed4:30 - 5:30 pm
  • Sat9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Description

Wednesday, 4.30pm-5.30pm Virtual class with Saturday, 9am-12pm Hands-on Lab.

  • Week 21 (04/07/2026-04/11/2026): Biotechnology - Using Biology to Help Humans
  • Week 22 (04/14/2026-04/18/2026): Human Health and Disease
  • Week 23 (04/21/2026-04/25/2026): Data Collection and Analysis
  • Week 24 (04/28/2026-05/02/2026): Environmental Science & Conservation

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 09/11/2025 and ends on 03/16/2026

Restrictions

Participants must currently be in grades 6 to 8.

BLOCK 6: MON & SAT - BIOTECHNOLOGY & HEALTH (04/07/2026-05/02/2026)

$560 per block
$560.00 USD
  • Mon4:30 - 5:30 pm
  • Sat9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Description

Monday, 4.30pm-5.30pm Virtual class with Saturday, 9am-12pm Hands-on Lab.

  • Week 21 (04/07/2026-04/11/2026): Biotechnology - Using Biology to Help Humans
  • Week 22 (04/14/2026-04/18/2026): Human Health and Disease
  • Week 23 (04/21/2026-04/25/2026): Data Collection and Analysis
  • Week 24 (04/28/2026-05/02/2026): Environmental Science & Conservation

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 09/11/2025 and ends on 03/16/2026

Restrictions

Participants must currently be in grades 6 to 8.

BLOCK 6: MON & SUN - BIOTECHNOLOGY & HEALTH (04/07/2026-05/02/2026)

$560 per block
$560.00 USD
  • Mon4:30 - 5:30 pm
  • Sun9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Description

Monday, 4.30pm-5.30pm Virtual class with Sunday, 9am-12pm Hands-on Lab.

  • Week 21 (04/07/2026-04/11/2026): Biotechnology - Using Biology to Help Humans
  • Week 22 (04/14/2026-04/18/2026): Human Health and Disease
  • Week 23 (04/21/2026-04/25/2026): Data Collection and Analysis
  • Week 24 (04/28/2026-05/02/2026): Environmental Science & Conservation

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 09/11/2025 and ends on 03/16/2026

Restrictions

Participants must currently be in grades 6 to 8.

BLOCK 7: MON & SUN - FINAL PROJECTS & PRESENTATIONS (05/05/2026-05/30/2026)

$560 per block
$560.00 USD
  • Mon4:30 - 5:30 pm
  • Sun9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Description

Monday, 4.30pm-5.30pm Virtual class with Sunday, 9am-12pm Hands-on Lab.

  • Week 25 (05/05/2026-05/09/2026): Final Project Planning
  • Week 26 (05/12/2026-05/16/2026): Final Project Implementation Phase 1
  • Week 27 (05/19/2026-05/23/2026): Final Project Implementation Phase 2
  • Week 28 (05/26/2026-05/30/2026): Presentations and Course Reflection

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 09/11/2025 and ends on 04/20/2026

Restrictions

Participants must currently be in grades 6 to 8.

BLOCK 7: MON & SAT - FINAL PROJECTS & PRESENTATIONS (05/05/2026-05/30/2026)

$560 per block
$560.00 USD
  • Mon4:30 - 5:30 pm
  • Sat9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Description

Monday, 4.30pm-5.30pm Virtual class with Saturday, 9am-12pm Hands-on Lab.

  • Week 25 (05/05/2026-05/09/2026): Final Project Planning
  • Week 26 (05/12/2026-05/16/2026): Final Project Implementation Phase 1
  • Week 27 (05/19/2026-05/23/2026): Final Project Implementation Phase 2
  • Week 28 (05/26/2026-05/30/2026): Presentations and Course Reflection

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 09/11/2025 and ends on 04/20/2026

Restrictions

Participants must currently be in grades 6 to 8.

BLOCK 7: WED & SAT - FINAL PROJECTS & PRESENTATIONS (05/05/2026-05/30/2026)

$560 per block
$560.00 USD
  • Wed4:30 - 5:30 pm
  • Sat9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Description

Wednesday, 4.30pm-5.30pm Virtual class with Saturday, 9am-12pm Hands-on Lab.

  • Week 25 (05/05/2026-05/09/2026): Final Project Planning
  • Week 26 (05/12/2026-05/16/2026): Final Project Implementation Phase 1
  • Week 27 (05/19/2026-05/23/2026): Final Project Implementation Phase 2
  • Week 28 (05/26/2026-05/30/2026): Presentations and Course Reflection

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 09/11/2025 and ends on 04/20/2026

Restrictions

Participants must currently be in grades 6 to 8.

BLOCK 7: WED & SUN - FINAL PROJECTS & PRESENTATIONS (05/05/2026-05/30/2026)

$560 per block
$560.00 USD
  • Wed4:30 - 5:30 pm
  • Sun9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Description

Wednesday, 4.30pm-5.30pm Virtual class with Sunday, 9am-12pm Hands-on Lab.

  • Week 25 (05/05/2026-05/09/2026): Final Project Planning
  • Week 26 (05/12/2026-05/16/2026): Final Project Implementation Phase 1
  • Week 27 (05/19/2026-05/23/2026): Final Project Implementation Phase 2
  • Week 28 (05/26/2026-05/30/2026): Presentations and Course Reflection

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 09/11/2025 and ends on 04/20/2026

Restrictions

Participants must currently be in grades 6 to 8.

In-person location

TPI STEM Lab: 89 South St, Boston, MA 02111, USA

Online location

Zoom

Description

The school-year program is divided into two semesters: September through March and April through May. This program is hybrid, with a one hour Zoom session afterschool each week and a hands-on Saturday session at The Pathway Initiative’s STEM Innovation Lab in Downtown Boston. Students will develop strong STEM content understanding through sessions on health and medicine, technology, engineering, robotics, coding, 3D modeling, design, and more.

Fall Semester: October - April

BLOCK 1: FOUNDATIONS OF LIFE
Week 1 (10/27/2025-10/31/2025): Introduction to Biology & Lab Safety
Week 2 (11/03/2025-11/07/2025): Cells - The Building Blocks of Life
Week 3 (11/10/2025-11/14/2025): DNA - The Code of Life
Week 4 (11/17/2025-11/21/2025): Scientific Method & Investigation Skills
BLOCK 2: HEREDITY & CLASSIFICATION
Week 5 (12/01/2025-12/05/2025): How Traits are Passed Down
Week 6 (12/08/2025-12/12/2025): Classification - Organizing Life
Week 7 (12/15/2025-12/19/2025): Plants - Producers of Life
Week 8 (12/22/2025-12/26/2025): Plant Reproduction & Growth
BLOCK 3: ORGANISMS & MICROLIFE
Week 9 (01/13/2026-01/17/2026): Animals - Consumers in Nature
Week 10 (01/20/2026-01/24/2026): Microorganisms - The Invisible World
Week 11 (01/27/2026-01/31/2026): Ecosystems - Living Together
Week 12 (02/03/2026-02/07/2026): Symbiosis & Population Dynamics
BLOCK 4: ENERGY & ADAPTATIONS
Week 13 (02/10/2026-02/14/2026): Energy Flow in Nature
Week 14 (02/17/2026-02/21/2026): Adaptations - Surviving in Nature
Week 15 (02/24/2026-02/28/2026): Human Body Systems - How We Work
Week 16 (03/03/2026-03/07/2026): Nutrition and Digestion
BLOCK 5: HUMAN BIOLOGY & HEALTH
Week 17 (03/10/2026-03/14/2026): Reproduction and Life Cycles
Week 18 (03/17/2026-03/21/2026): Environmental Changes and Responses
Week 19 (03/24/2026-03/28/2026): Biodiversity - The Variety of Life
Week 20 (03/31/2026-04/04/2026): Evolution - Life Changes Over Time

Spring Semester: March - May

BLOCK 6: BIOTECHNOLOGY & HEALTH
Week 21 (04/07/2026-04/11/2026): Biotechnology - Using Biology to Help Humans
Week 22 (04/14/2026-04/18/2026): Human Health and Disease
Week 23 (04/21/2026-04/25/2026): Data Collection and Analysis
Week 24 (04/28/2026-05/02/2026): Environmental Science & Conservation
BLOCK 7: FINAL PROJECTS & PRESENTATIONS
Week 25 (05/05/2026-05/09/2026): Final Project Planning
Week 26 (05/12/2026-05/16/2026): Final Project Implementation Phase 1
Week 27 (05/19/2026-05/23/2026): Final Project Implementation Phase 2
Week 28 (05/26/2026-05/30/2026): Presentations and Course Reflection

Weekly Schedule:

Virtual, Mondays or Wednesday
Two 1 hour sessions per weekday on each day
Time,  4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Hands-on Bio Lab: Saturdays or Sundays   : 9.00 AM-12.00 PM

(Students can opt for their session to be on either Saturday or Sunday, but not on both days)
Location : 89 South St. Suite LL00,  Boston, MA 02111