Most science education is memorization. phageQuest puts real microbiology — bacteriophages, ecosystems, the scientific method — into grade school classrooms. Students don't just learn science. They do it.
From Winogradsky columns to bread mold experiments — grade school students discovering microbiology the way scientists actually do it.
The Problem
Most grade school students are taught to memorize science — not understand it. But modern exams and future careers demand something different:
The result? Students struggle later — when it matters most.
The Solution
phageQuest helps grade school students shift from passive memorization to genuine comprehension. Our hands-on curriculum doesn't just teach science facts — it builds the thinking skills every student needs in real life: how to question, evaluate evidence, and make informed decisions.
Most students won't become scientists. But every student navigates a world shaped by science — from health choices to environmental decisions. That's why we teach them to understand and apply science, not just recite it.Get Started
From the Classroom
Teacher testimonials
The students were completely engaged. They were asking questions I have never heard in a science class before. One student asked why bacteria would "want" to be resistant to antibiotics — that is exactly the kind of thinking this curriculum builds.
I have no microbiology background and I was nervous. But the training is thorough and the materials are incredibly clear. By lesson three I felt confident. By lesson five, the students were teaching each other.
How It Works
No lab infrastructure. No specialist hire. No disruption to your existing timetable.
Guided onboarding. No microbiology background needed. Three-level certification means professional growth is built in from day one.
112 self-contained lessons per grade. Fits any schedule — block, trimester, or traditional. Each lesson stands alone; together they build genuine scientific thinking.
2Students grow bacteria, observe phages at work, and design their own hypotheses. They leave with transferable skills: critical thinking, evidence evaluation, scientific literacy.
3Who We Are
phageQuest was built by researchers who saw the gap between how science is actually done and how it is taught — and decided to close it.
Founder & CEO
PhD • Microbiology
A scientist who decided to fix how science is taught. Andres holds a PhD in microbiology — exceptionally rare for an edtech founder. Most education company CEOs come from business or teaching. Andres comes from the lab, which is why the curriculum is scientifically authentic at every grade level.
Curriculum Creator & Lab Technician • Lessons
Academic Creator & Tester Representatives
Aarthi and Priya are the hands behind the curriculum — designing, testing, and refining every lesson at the lab and classroom level. Their work ensures that each phageQuest module is scientifically rigorous, practically deliverable, and genuinely engaging for grade school students.
Customer Success & Operations
PhD • Molecular Biology • MBA • 20yr Business
Jon bridges scientific rigour and institutional decision-making. With a doctorate in molecular biology and two decades of business leadership, he ensures every partner school gets the support they need from day one through to renewal.
Lead Educator • Nanritam
Nanritam Educational Institute
Ankita brings phageQuest into the classroom every day at Nanritam. Her hands-on experience delivering the curriculum across multiple cohorts is the ground truth that drives how the program evolves.
Partner Educators • Nanritam
Strategic & Academic Representatives
Ranjana and Sarada are our strategic and academic partners at Nanritam. Their deep institutional knowledge and commitment to evidence-based education make them essential to phageQuest's growth in India.
Pricing
phageQuest is priced per student. Additional regulatory GST charges may apply. Not sure if it's right for your school? Submit an inquiry — we'll follow up within one business day with a tailored proposal.
Standard Program
per student • standard pricing
First 4 Schools
per student • limited availability
Tell us about your school. We'll follow up within one business day with a tailored proposal.
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Download our sample Grade 7 lesson — the Winogradsky Column experiment. Materials list, teacher guide, and a full 45-minute class plan included. No signup required.
A full preview of Grade 7 Module 2 — everything a teacher needs to run the class.