What Science Bits does

Science Bits develops and operates a digital middle school science curriculum platform built on the BSCS 5E Instructional Model (Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate). The platform delivers 3,500+ interactive activities, 1,500+ videos and animations, and 600+ lab simulations, available simultaneously in English and Spanish, and is accessed via web browser. The offering includes the core Science Bits curriculum, the SmartNGSS variant aligned to U.S. Next Generation Science Standards, and an adjacent Math Bits product, complemented by Professional Development and Curriculum Alignment services. The company is operated by Learning Bits, S.L., headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, with wholly-owned regional entities in the United States (Learning Bits INC) and Mexico (Learning Bits S. de R.L. de C.V.).

The business model is built on multi-year subscription licenses sold to schools and school districts, supplemented by family-purchased activation codes that extend license validity through the end of the school year and by professional development services. The go-to-market motion is sales-led enterprise field sales combined with regional partner networks in Spain, Mexico, Peru, Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador, Chile, and Basque/Catalan regions, alongside direct U.S. sales supported by state-specific landing pages for 25 states. Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly disclosed. Customer segments include K-12 schools and districts (primary), individual science teachers, NGSS-adopting U.S. districts, Spanish and Latin American schools, and families of enrolled students.

The company is privately held and bootstrapped or revenue-funded for most of its history, with one disclosed venture funding round of approximately $2.9M in June 2018 led by Athos Capital and Capitana Venture Partners. Its competitive positioning rests on peer-reviewed effectiveness research (showing a +20% increase in student understanding and +60% post-test learning gains compared to traditional methods), more than 20 international awards for innovation and educational excellence, and methodological endorsement by Dr. Rodger Bybee, creator of the BSCS 5E model.

Name

Science Bits

Legal name

Learning Bits, S.L.

Website

https://science-bits.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Science Bits operates a digital middle school science curriculum platform built on the BSCS 5E Instructional Model, serving K-12 schools and districts in 8+ countries including Spain, Latin America, and 25 U.S. states through multi-year subscriptions, professional development, and family activation codes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Science Curriculum Software

NAICS

All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

akta.pro primary industry

Subject-Specific Courseware (Math, Science, ELA, Social Studies, etc.) (EDAFACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Interactive Multimedia Learning Content (Video, Audio, Interactive Lessons) (EDAFACAG), Lab & Science Virtual Labs (Chemistry, Biology, Physics) (EDAFAJAE)

Keywords

• Digital science curriculum
• Middle school education
• NGSS-aligned instruction
• Interactive learning platform
• Science teaching software

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklyn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. School/District License Subscriptions: Schools and districts purchase licenses that grant students and teachers access to the Science Bits platform for a defined period (coinciding with the current school year). Student licenses are linked to a teacher license at the school. Teacher licenses grant access to curriculum content for official educational levels in the teacher's country. Schools adopt the curriculum and receive licenses, with free curriculum alignment services provided upon adoption.
2. Activation Code Sales to Families: Families of students at schools using Science Bits can purchase activation codes through the company's website to extend license validity through the end of the school year. Codes are sold individually per student through a secure payment platform. Sold and managed by Learning Bits S.L. in Spain and Learning Bits S. de R.L. de C.V. in Mexico.
3. Professional Development Services: Science Bits provides customized professional development programs for districts and schools, including pedagogical, practical, and technical dimensions. Programs are designed collaboratively with the school, taking into account technological infrastructure, classroom resources, and professional learning needs. Post-training, a personal Science Bits advisor is assigned to each school.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Science Bits provides a complete digital science curriculum platform for middle school students built on the 5E Instructional Model. The platform delivers interactive multimedia content including 3,500+ interactive activities, 1,500+ videos and animations, and 600+ lab simulations, along with a teacher intranet for managing student groups, assignments, and progress tracking. Schools and districts subscribe via annual or multi-year licenses, with free curriculum alignment services provided upon adoption.

Product overview

Science Bits is a comprehensive digital science curriculum platform for middle school students, built on the 5E instructional model and constructivist learning theory. The portfolio includes the core Science Bits curriculum (featuring 3,500+ interactive activities, 1,500+ videos and animations, and 600+ lab simulations), SmartNGSS (an NGSS-aligned variant for U.S. schools), and Math Bits (a mathematics extension). The platform is complemented by Professional Development services and Curriculum Alignment services, providing a complete ecosystem for science education from planning through assessment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SmartNGSS: A research-based interactive curriculum designed to help implement Three-Dimensional instruction fully aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for US schools.

Products and services

• Science Bits A complete digital science curriculum for middle school students built on the 5E constructivist instructional model, featuring 3,500+ interactive activities, 1,500+ videos and animations, and 600+ lab simulations, with a teacher intranet for managing student groups, assignments, and progress tracking. Sold via school/district subscription licenses.
• SmartNGSS A research-based interactive curriculum specifically designed to facilitate implementation of Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) through three-dimensional instruction aligned with disciplinary core ideas, science practices, and crosscutting concepts. Features Discipline Specific and Integrated NGSS alignments, available in English and Spanish, with a paper companion for students without computers.
• Math Bits Learning units in mathematics based on how people learn, extending the Science Bits constructivist methodology to mathematics education.
• Professional Development Customized professional development services for teachers and schools implementing the 5E model of instruction, including pedagogical immersion, best practices training, technical features guidance, and continuous personal advisor support after adoption.
• Curriculum Alignment Free curriculum alignment services provided when adopting Science Bits, configuring content repertories aligned with school curriculum or lesson plans, with customization options for different student groups and pacing.

Quantifiable outcome

• +20% increase in student understanding compared to traditional teaching methods, based on peer-reviewed studies
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and moderate.

• International Science Teaching Foundation (ISTF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScience Bits collaborates closely with the International Science Teaching Foundation (ISTF) to evaluate how their educational materials work and the impact they have on student learning. Research studies are conducted in partnership with ISTF and published in peer-reviewed journals including the International Journal of Science Education and International Journal of STEM Education.
• University of BarcelonacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearchers from the University of Barcelona collaborated on a study published in the International Journal of Science Education analyzing short and long-term conceptual learning of students using Science Bits throughout secondary education compared to schools using other methods.
• University Rovira i VirgilicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearchers from the University Rovira i Virgili co-authored a peer-reviewed study with University of Barcelona analyzing Science Bits effectiveness in secondary education.
• NewSchools Venture FundmoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerScience Bits was selected as a NewSchools Ignite Science Learning Challenge winner, supporting innovative initiatives to transform public education especially for underserved communities.
• BSCS (Biological Sciences Curriculum Study)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScience Bits is built on the BSCS 5E Instructional Model, developed by BSCS. The company references BSCS publications and Dr. Rodger Bybee's work as foundational to its pedagogical approach. Science Bits follows the 5E model with great fidelity.
• NSTA Press (National Science Teaching Association)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerNSTA Press published 'El modelo de enseñanza 5E del BSCS' (The BSCS 5E Instructional Model) co-authored by the International Science Teaching Foundation, the foundational reference for Science Bits' methodology.
• Regional Local Partners (Spain, Mexico, Peru, Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador, Chile)moderateChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal partners in each country provide curriculum adaptations of Science Bits to local schools, aligned with national/local standards. Regions include Spain, Mexico, Peru, Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador, Chile, Basque-speaking regions, and Catalan-speaking regions.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Amplify Science (Amplify Education): Direct competitor providing NGSS-aligned K-8 digital science curriculum. Both companies target the same US state-level adoption decisions for science instructional materials, with comparable digital, interactive lesson design.
• BrainPOP: Direct competitor offering K-8 digital science content with videos, animations, and interactive activities delivered to schools via subscription. Closely overlapping product format, target customer (science teachers), and B2B licensing model.
• Twig Science (Twig Education): Direct competitor with NGSS-aligned multimedia science curriculum for K-8, including 3D models, video, and interactive elements. Targets the same middle school science replacement cycle as Science Bits with similar outcome-evidence marketing.
• Mystery Science: Direct competitor with K-8 digital science lessons featuring video and hands-on activities for whole-class instruction. Closely comparable hands-on, multimedia lesson structure for elementary/middle school science teachers.
• STEMscopes (Accelerate Learning): Direct competitor providing K-12 science curriculum with hands-on kits, digital lessons, and NGSS alignment. Competes head-to-head for district-level science adoption and offers integrated print/digital formats.
• Activate Learning: Direct competitor producing NGSS-aligned 3D science curriculum for middle and high schools with hands-on kits and digital lessons. Comparable three-dimensional instruction methodology and US public school customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Discovery Education: Larger incumbent offering digital science content as part of a broader K-12 content portfolio. Competes with Science Bits at the district level but does not focus specifically on science or the 5E constructivist model.
• McGraw-Hill Education: Major incumbent publisher offering iScience and broader K-12 science solutions with significant state-level adoption footprint. Competes at the district procurement level rather than classroom subscription tier.
• Pearson Education: Major incumbent with comprehensive K-12 science curriculum offerings (e.g., Elevate Science). Science Bits competes with Pearson's content via differentiated evidence-based, constructivist positioning rather than scale.
• IXL Learning: Larger EdTech incumbent offering K-12 instructional content across subjects with school-based subscription model. Partially overlaps via broader STEM learning, but Science Bits offers deeper specialized science vs. IXL's multi-subject breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/sciencebits
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/science-bits
• Instagraminstagram.com/sciencebits

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors4 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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