Information & Pricing for Charter Schools and orders with grant funding
Ordering for charter schools
Click here to see if MEL Science is already approved at your school. If yes — choose the product(s) that suits you best and contact your school coordinator to place an order. If not — please email your teacher requesting to add MEL Science as an approved vendor.
Please ask your school coordinator to send all subscription or bundle purchase orders to homeschool@melscience.com.
After your purchase order has been received and processed (please allow 7 days), you will receive the first package within 7–14 days. All other packages will be shipped monthly. You’ll receive one kit by the end of each month. Bundles will be delivered within 2–3 weeks of processing.
When submitting a purchase order, please clarify if you are a first-time customer or are renewing a subscription.
Shipping costs are included in all listed prices and can be omitted from purchase orders. Please include any sales tax if applicable.
Please click here to see the educational materials for some of the kits.
Available products
Subscription — Kits shipped throughout the school year
Prepaid 12-kit subscription (chemistry, physics, STEM or a mix) — $449.90
($358.80 + $72 shipping + $19.1 processing fee)
MEL Science offers educational subscription boxes with breathtaking hands-on experiments powered by immersive augmented reality/virtual reality lessons and pre-recorded video lessons.
Options
MEL Chemistry – ages 10–16+
2–4 experiments per kit, VR lessons, and pre-recorded video lessons. VR headset included.
MEL Physics – ages 8–14+
Hands-on experiments, VR lessons, and pre-recorded video lessons. Subscriptions do not renew automatically. VR headset is not included.
MEL STEM – ages 5–9+
STEM projects accompanied by an augmented reality mobile app. Subscriptions do not renew automatically. VR headset is not included.
Each of the options above is limited to 12 kits. If you have previously received our products, please note this on your purchase order. Subscriptions do not renew automatically.
Price — $449.90 with $6/kit shipping fee included in price. The first shipment will include 6 kits with the remaining 6 kits shipped monthly, all delivered within the school year.
Consolidated Bundles — All kits shipped in one package
Please be aware that bundle contents are fixed. If you have previously subscribed to a MEL Science product, you may receive duplicate kits. Bundles are best suited for new customers. Subscriptions started after receiving a bundle will account for the bundle’s contents and avoid duplicates.
MEL Med Bundle — $149.90
Ages 14+. This pack includes 13 experiments, each of which can be repeated twice. All kits are accompanied by mobile app guidelines and virtual patients, allowing for an immersive and interactive learning experience. Bundle contents may vary depending on available stock.
- Pharmacy (seven experiments)
- Laboratory Diagnostics (six experiments)
MEL Physics & Math bundle — $299.90
Ages 8–14+. This pack includes 6 kits (4 physics and 2 maths). VR headset is not included.
Bundle contents may vary depending on available stock. Some kits include additional educational materials .
MEL Chemistry bundle — $299.90
Ages 10–16+. This pack includes 6 kits with 15 experiments and reusable glassware. VR headset included.
NGSS-aligned. Please click here to see the educational materials.
- Starter Kit (reusable glassware)
- Chemistry of Materials
- But Will it Burn?
- Pure water
- Colorful Chemistry
- Corrosion
- Tin
MEL STEM bundle — $299.90
Ages 5–9+. This pack includes 6 kits. VR headset is not included.
Bundle contents may vary depending on available stock. Some kits include additional educational materials .
Mixed bundle — $299.90
A perfect option to try a bit of everything. NGSS-aligned. Starter kit with reusable glassware included in the pack. Please click here to see the educational materials. VR headset included.
- Starter Kit (reusable glassware)
- But Will it Burn? (chemistry)
- Colorful Chemistry (chemistry)
- Pure Water (chemistry)
- Sound Waves (STEM)
- Spectrum (physics)
MEL Mixed bundle – $149.90
Ages 7–13+. This pack includes 3 kits. VR headset included.
This bundle includes 3 sets, two from MEL Physics and one from MEL STEM — a great opportunity to try both courses and find the perfect one! You’ll also get access to our educational app, which combines the latest tech and curated storytelling to supercharge science education.
6-kit RENEWAL (chemistry, physics or STEM) — $299.90
A 6 months subscription for returning students who already received a STEM, Physics or Chemistry bundle and would like to complete their MEL Science course. When placing an order, please use the same email you provided in the past. If you purchased several bundles, please mention the course you would like to renew. Renewals are limited to 1 per course and can only be applied for the STEM, Physics, and Chemistry courses.
How to buy MEL Science using your grant
Here you can find detailed instructions on how to buy MEL Science using your grant.
Use the following section to find instructions for your state.
Ohio. Afterschool Child Enrichment
I Direct purchase
- You can purchase MEL Science using your own funds directly on our website melscience.com and get your MEL Science kit within 3–8 business days.
- Submit your claim following the instructions here: https://help.aceohio.org/how-to-submit-a-claim
II Invoice purchase
- Use this website to place an order. No payment is required at this stage.
- After you place the order, you'll receive an email with a pdf invoice download link and instructions on how to proceed.
Indiana. Education Scholarship Account
- Use this website to place an order. No payment is required at this stage.
- After you place the order, you’ll receive an email with a pdf invoice download link and instructions on how to proceed.
West Virginia. Hope Scholarship
Buy MEL Science products on MyScholarShop.
- Use your login credentials to access MyScholarShop here https://www.stepupforstudents.org/
- Search for «MEL Science» with the search bar and submit the purchase order.
- Once approved, you’ll receive your first MEL Science kit within 2–10 business days!
Florida. StepUpForStudents
Buy MEL Science products on MyScholarShop.
- Use your login credentials to access MyScholarShop here https://www.stepupforstudents.org/
- Search for «MEL Science» with the search bar and submit the purchase order.
- Once approved, you’ll receive your first MEL Science kit within 2–10 business days!
Idaho. Empowering parents grant
Buy MEL Science on Odyssey marketplace
- Log into the Odyssey marketplace with your credentials via the link: https://app.withodyssey.com/en/parents/
- Search for «MEL Science» with the search bar and send the enrollment request.
- Once approved, you’ll receive a transaction request from MEL Science.
- Approve the transaction and receive your first MEL Science kit within 2–10 business days!
Kansas. Kansas Educational Enrichment Program
- Visit the MEL Science Marketplace: https://keep-with-mel-science.myshopify.com/
- Select the item you would like to purchase.
- Enter your student’s Award Number in the KEEP award number field. How do I find my student’s award number?
- Enter your student’s First and Last Name in the next field.
- Select Add to cart or Buy it now. Please note: each student must have separate orders placed.
- Upon checkout, enter your email and shipping address.
- Confirm your order and then download your order confirmation as a PDF file or screenshot.
- Visit app.keep.ks.gov or open the KEEP Claims app and submit a claim by attaching your purchase order in place of a receipt.
North Carolina. ClassWallet
- Log in to the North Carolina ClassWallet marketplace, search for “MEL Science” and purchase your desired product.
- Once our purchase is approved by the program admin — you’ll get your order within 3-8 business days.
New Hampshire. ClassWallet
- Log in to the New Hampshire ClassWallet marketplace, search for “MEL Science” and purchase your desired product.
- Once our purchase is approved by the program admin — you’ll get your order within 3-8 business days.
Arizona. ClassWallet
- Log in to the Arizona ClassWallet marketplace, search for “MEL Science” and purchase your desired product.
- Once our purchase is approved by the program admin — you’ll get your order within 3-8 business days.
Texas. ClassWallet
- Log in to the Texas ClassWallet marketplace, search for “MEL Science” and purchase your desired product.
- Once our purchase is approved by the program admin — you’ll get your order within 3-8 business days.
Oklahoma. Epic Charter Schools
To use your Learning Fund to purchase MEL Science products, follow these steps:
- Refer to the Learning Fund Parent Portal Guide for instructions on purchasing MEL Science products.
- Choose your desired MEL Science product here and copy the product URL to use in the form above.