Nature Investigators:
An Intro to Biology
Biology Is The Study of Life
at Big Kids Academy
The Big Kids Academy Standard:
Ages: 4–8 year olds
Duration: 4 Classes, 40 minutes each
Format: Live Interactive Zoom Sessions
Exploring Life Through Observation & Discovery
Interactive Biology Course for Kids
In Nature Investigators, kids explore what makes something alive. They learn that living things need food, water, and air, and that they can grow, move, and reproduce. Through simple, concrete examples, children discover why a flower is alive and a rock is not.
Kids investigate plants, animals, and their own bodies through hands-on activities, movement, discussion, and observation. Each class encourages children to slow down, notice details, ask questions, and build meaningful connections with the living world around them.
Biology becomes a way for children to understand themselves, other living things, and the natural world they are part of building curiosity, respect, and awareness of life in all its forms.
The 4-Class Biology Adventure:
Class 1: What Is Alive?
Kids explore the difference between living and non-living things and learn what all living things have in common.
Class 2: Plants
Children discover how plants grow, what they need to survive, and how they help the world around them.
Class 3: Animals
We learn how animals move, eat, and live and how different animals adapt to their environments.
Class 4: The Human Body
Kids explore their own bodies through bones, muscles, and movement, connecting biology to their everyday lives.
Course Total
$160.00
Course Start Dates
Big Kids Academy: Nature Investigators FAQ
No prior experience is needed.
All concepts are introduced in an age-appropriate, accessible way, using familiar examples children already recognize.
Nature Investigators is an exploratory, curiosity-based introduction to biology, focused on understanding life through observation, movement, and discovery rather than memorization.
Understand what makes something alive.
Learn about plants, animals, and the human body.
Strengthen observation and questioning skills.
Build curiosity and respect for living things.
Develop early scientific thinking through exploration.
The course consists of 4 weekly sessions, each lasting exactly 40 minutes. We have found this to be the perfect "Active Engagement" window long enough to dive deep into nutrition, but short enough to keep every child focused and energized.
To keep our classroom a safe, private, and high-energy space for all children, we do not provide recordings. However, you can log in to our live Zoom sessions from any device, anywhere—so you never have to miss the fun!
We suggest the age range as a guide, but we know that parents know their children best! Our classes are designed so that each age group takes away different levels of understanding. No matter their age, they will learn at their own pace and find something fascinating. If you feel your child is ready to join the course, they are more than welcome.
We want you to feel confident joining the club! We offer a full refund if you cancel at least 14 days before the start date. If after the first session you feel it isn't the right fit, we offer a partial refund of $80. After that point, refunds are no longer available as your child's seat is reserved