Benjamin corey
Science Educator and Artist
I began my journey as a public high school biology teacher, eventually discovering the power of art as a teaching tool. In 2018, while traveling in Latin America, I transitioned to teaching science classes online through Outschool, combining art and biology to spark curiosity in young learners. This creative educational approach evolved into Biosomnium—“dream of life”—an artistic education philosophy inspired by the natural world. My courses, including Visual Paleontology, Visual Zoology, and Creatures of Biosomnium, fall under this umbrella, allowing students to explore science through artistic expression.
In 2022, I launched the Creative Curriculum Cooperative, a community of educators dedicated to integrating creative approaches into academic subjects. Together, we create inclusive, safe spaces for neurodiverse learners worldwide, fostering curiosity and respect for all identities and backgrounds. I also design educational merchandise featuring my artwork, bringing these “dreams of life” into everyday inspiration.
I have over 4000+ 5-star reviews on Outschool! Read some of them here:
“My daughter found this class fun and helpful. She enjoyed Mr. Corey’s printout and references to help remember what each part of the cell is responsible for. Overall a great class. Thank you!
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“Fantastic class. Great clear relatable explanations, superb interactive handout, what a wonderful learning experience for a pretty intricate and ‘sciency’ subject! My daughter thoroughly enjoyed the class from start to finish!”
“I wasn’t sure what exactly to expect from this class, except that it was a “dinosaur” class for older kids. This class was full of very specific and technical information about a wide range of “ancient monsters,” really digging in detail into how these creatures evolved and what the fossil records show about them. If you have a teen who is obsessed with dinosaur stuff, who cannot get enough of learning about them, this class is probably a good choice. The instructor, Ben Corey, was positive, patient, and informative, encouraging and supporting my child throughout, and giving great, specific weekly feedback on my son’s work. My son loved the class, and even I was fascinated by what I overheard. We would definitely take a class with this instructor again without hesitation. Highly recommended.”
“Mr. Corey is the best! His classes are interesting and organized with great study guides that the students fill out as they learn. My twelve year old twin daughters are challenged and learn a great amount. I appreciate the homework assignments that add to the content for the week. ”
“Excellent class. My learner at first thought the amount of information was overwhelming, but he quickly grew to like the challenge, and said that the information presented was very helpful.”
“My kid really enjoyed the class. It was totally appropriate as well given we are talking about the COVID vaccine and how it’s mRNA.”
“Really good class and a great teacher. My son learnt a lot about Molluscs, which he already knows tons about so it was nice to find a class that still taught him new information.”
“Another great class with Mr. Corey. Transversing Biology this year has been made easy with these month long classes.”
“Very well structured course, well explained and the homework given is helpful to cement the knowledge acquired. There is also a record if you have missed a session or want to revisit the material. Very helpful”
“Our 10 year old has enjoyed many of Mr. Benjamin’s excellent classes. The classes tie together well and build on one another though they do not need to be taken in a specific order. Great experiences, organized information, nice handouts to take notes, and lots of optional articles and sites to reinforce the concepts!”
“Another excellent class by Mr. Corey!! My 13 year old son learned so much!! He enjoys anything taught by Mr. Corey. His teaching style is fantastic and I know we will be signing up for more classes!!”
“If you’re looking for a class to introduce your child into Biology, this is the one. My daughter was totally engaged and excited to learn something new every week. We’re signing up for more of Mr. Corey’s classes.”
“I was reluctant to try a flex schedule class for my learner because he enjoys the real-time connection of live classes, however I enrolled him in this class because 1) he already had a few positive experiences the teacher and really enjoys his teaching style and 2) we needed something flexible for the month of December and this class fit in standards we needed to address. I was so glad to see how this class was structured and the weekly video feedback from Mr. Corey was something we both really appreciated. I highly recommend this flexible schedule class as my son got a lot out of it and truly enjoyed learning the content.”
“My learner knew nothing about viruses before completing this class. She was able to give a great explanation of viruses & how they work after completing the class. She’s definitely interested in taking more classes from this teacher.”
“My daughters thought this class was great - they learned a LOT in less than an hour and learned all about asexual and sexual fungal reproduction, food sources for fungi, and diseases fungi cause.”
“Excellent, as always. My child always gets a lot out of Mr. Corey’s classes, flexible or in class. Highly recommend! ”
“The content is super engaging and delivered in an effective format that facilitates learning as well as boosts learner confidence. This was a high interest class that has inspired my daughter to learn more about the organisms that inhabit tide pools and California’s coastlines as a whole.”
“My daughter loved it, even though she was grossed out by some of the creatures introduced. She always enjoys learning about the animal world!”
“This class was a great overview of different pathogens and my daughter really enjoyed it. Ben does an excellent job at presenting the material in a way that’s easily understandable and encourages positive participation. ”
“Another AWESOME class with Ben! My daughter had a blast and learned a lot of new information in this project-based class! Ben is a master of the online classroom. His passion and enthusiasm for Science and teaching shine through in each lesson. I was going to write that Ben is my daughter’s favorite Outschool Science teacher but she asked that I change it to “favorite teacher”. Period. Thanks for another great class, Ben! ”
“Another great class from Teacher Ben! My daughter loved the game development and cooperative nature of the class. The class also offered opportunities to draw and be creative, which my daughter really enjoyed, but she said students don’t have to do any drawing if they don’t want to because Teacher Ben provides a template for the game. My daughter recommends the class to anyone who wants to have fun studying the immune system and pathogens.
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“So great to have found Ben! Fantastic for my 12 yo 6th grader. He makes the class interesting and hands on. DNA with licorice and gummies...brilliant! so relatable. My son has enjoyed all of his classes and curriculum. We will be signing up for more of his science classes!”
“Another great class by Benjamin. My son learns a lot by doing as many other students. Benjamin is a great teacher, very knowledgeable and patient, he has a real love for Biology, the students are really engaged by his biology teachings. Unfortunately, the time to do the DNA model was not sufficient, and just two students could show the little they did. My son showed what he did by the end of the class and finished the rest afterwards. I recommend this class to any parent who is looking for a productive, clear and fun class regarding DNA. (The material needed is inexpensive, you can also use celery stick, grapes, or any berries) A+ class!!!”
“My daughter is in 5th grade and found the class very interesting . She asked me to take more classes from the teacher.
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“My son really enjoyed this class, as he has enjoyed every class he has taken with this teacher. If you’re new to Outschool classes you can not go wrong taking a class with Mr. Corey - he is engaging, organized, and efficient in his methods so kids learn a lot and have fun doing it. After closing his laptop, my 12 year old boy said to me, “That was fun!” I can’t post a better review than that!”
“My daughter loved this class. She thought that it was very interesting to learn about different viruses, how they look, what they act like and learn about what symptoms they create.”
“My bird-nerd daughter really enjoyed it! She had a big smile on her face and took lots of notes, and told me various facts about birds later. I didn’t watch the class but the little I heard impressed me. Thanks!”
“110% positivity in this class. Love that With Benjamin there’s no wrong answer and conveys a real passion for learning & the subject. ”
“This was my first class with Benjamin Corey. I learned a lot, and the teacher makes it fun and entertaining. I highly recommend you take this class. If you do, you will learn about how dinosaurs slowly evolved into birds. A few hours after this class, I saw some geese. For the first time, I looked at them differently. How could the ancient kings of the earth, (the dinosaurs), turn into such animals? You have the chance to find out.”
“Benjamin Corey’s classes are always so informative and interesting. He packs in a lot of information in a short amount of time while keeping everyone engaged and interested. His enthusiasm for the topics is infectious. He is also very supportive and respectful of every learner in the class. Definitely will be taking more of his classes!”
“My daughter has taken nearly 20 classes with Ben. He is an outstanding teacher who is extremely organized, enthusiastic and engaging. We look forward to every session with him!”
“My 7th grade daughter loved how he made it interactive, hands on, was familiar with Zoom so had control of the class lol. He got her excited about science and we signed up for lots more classes with him! I think we found our new science teacher! Lol. Yay! ”
“FANTASTIC class! This covered a lot and the instructor is engaging and able to adapt the material for all levels. Highly recommend!”
“We had just completed a homeschool unit on cells when I saw this offering. I thought it would be a great way to help my 11 yo daughter remember the parts of the cell and their functions. She loved it! It was a very creative way to learn important concepts. Ben does a great job presenting materials in an engaging way, and involving all of the participating students in the discussion. My daughter described him as, “kind,” and said the class was very, “fun and educational.” She is already signed up to take more of his classes, and can’t wait!”
“Asked my son how he liked this class. “I like ALL of Benjamin Corey’s classes!” Yup. Enough said. ”
“Our daughter really enjoyed being able to dive a little deeper into a particular genetic disorder for her project. It was great for her to have practice presenting on the topic as well. Benjamin is a great teacher. Highly recommend the course! ”
“My 9 year old adored this class! Teacher Ben is really great with kids and makes learning SO fun! She learned about the Jurassic period, expressed her artistic side, and had fun. We were sad to see it end! ”
“This was my daughter’s first class with Ben....but it defintely won’t her her last! She was drawn to his style of teaching—he engaged each and every student in the discussion, offered a multi sensory way of sharing info about tides, gravity, and the amazing tidepools. The worksheet that he provided kept her involved and helped to reinforce the info that was being shared.Thanks for a fun field trip!”
“My daughter really enjoyed this class. She appreciated that Benjamin Corey was very prepared and knowledgeable on the subject. She liked this class because it gave her information that was new to her about this topic. My daughter has enjoyed the other classes that she has enrolled in with this teacher. ”
“This was a great class to support our homeschool Human Anatomy class. This allowed my learner to study the cell in more depth from a knowledgable teacher who was engaging and inspiring. My learner left class excited to learn more and asked for more classes from this teacher.”
“This teacher has taught me so many topics in different classes and I always understand them! He is very good at teaching online and making sure everyone has a fun and great time during class.”
“My 12 year old loved this class. She loves Ben’s teaching style and was engaged by the lessons in Nearpod. Ben is a great motivator and had my daughter working hard to do research and put in effort of her own will. We look forward to many more classes with Ben”
“Son enjoyed learning more about this era especially the plant life that would have been found alongside some of his favorite dinosaurs. The teacher offered helpful encouragement as the students created landscapes.”
“Lots of vital info, on human anatomy, teacher kept my son (10yo) engaged for the whole hour. He is thoroughly impressed by the lesson.”
“Ben is a highly engaging teacher. My son has taken multiple classes with him and has learned so much and has grown as a participant. ”
“My 14 year old daughter really enjoyed this class. Teacher was informative, interactive, and did a great job of including all students. She learned a lot of new information. ”
“My 15 year old daughter absolutely loved this class. She has taken other classes from Benjamin and always learns so much”
“This camp was phenomenal! The children worked collaboratively, with Teacher Ben facilitating in a very supportive and encouraging way, to come up with an immune system board game. His teaching expands beyond the subject matter. Teacher Ben shared his depth of knowledge for biology and enabled the children to apply that knowledge in a fun way! Morgan hasn’t stopped talking about how they brought the learning to life and is excited to play the game again!!! Thank you, Teacher Ben, for once again sharing your passion for Science and for encouraging Morgan’s!”
“My 10 year old son with ADHD loves all of Benjamin Corey’s classes. He doesn’t care what they are about, he just loves Mr. Corey’s teaching style. My daughter, who is 13, always enjoys his classes as well, but she enjoyed this class in particular. She has said she might even like to take the same class again.”
“It was a great class. My son learned a tremendous amount and told me everything he learned. I didn’t know some of the things he told me he learned.”
“My 15 year old daughter has taken most of Ben’s classes in his Biology series. All have been excellent. I was initially concerned about my daughter being one of the older students in his classes but that quickly dissipated when I saw how he makes his courses accesible to younger students and challenging to older ones. He is thorough and engaging, and also provides great extensions that can be done outside of class. I highly recommend all of his courses. ”
“Benjamin is very enthusiastic about teaching science. He is a gifted educator and takes plenty of time to be sure students understand everything he is sharing. For example, he encouraged the students to ask questions at any time during the class. His class had great visuals to keep the students engaged and a helpful handout so they could follow along and remember key points. It’s obvious why he is such a highly rated instructor on Outschool and both my daughters look forward to taking more of his biology classes. I also appreciate the fact that he has cheaper introductory courses we can try out before we sign up for a more expensive, longer, more in-depth course. My daughters were 12 and 14 years old. This was a great class topic for them, as a review for the older child, and a little more information than the 12-year-old had covered on cells before. I highly recommend this class and instructor.
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“My son loved this class and the instructor was incredibly attentive and communicative. This was our first Outschool class and we loved it”
“Wow! He is a top top teacher! Highly recommended. ”
“My son - who wants to be an entomologist - came bouncing out of this class to tell me that there was some discussion of hymenoptera. He very much enjoyed this one-time class and would like to take another class with this instructor”
“Quote from my 11 yr old
”That was sooooo good!! I loved it! If it was just a little more complicated I might not have understood it but I understood Everything! Such good info, mom - can I take all his classes?”
Highly recommend that you sign up for anything Ben teaches!!!!”
“I appreciate being able to print handouts for class, links to resources to help explain the concept and homework assigned to extend the learning opportunity. My homeschooler really likes Mr. Ben’s classes.
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“My son has taken a dozen classes from Mr. Corey, at least, and he loves them all. Mr. Corey is a skilled teacher and my son learns so much from him! My only wish is that he taught classes in every subject. He does a great job keeping kids excited and engaged with the material. ”
“Interactive, engaging, and amazing. Mr Corey is prepared and my daughter takes amazing notes. Highly recommend these classes.”
“This was a good and challenging class for my seventh graders. The teacher is clear, interesting, and engaging. We look forward to our next class!”
“My daughter really enjoyed the presentation on whales & dolphin. The instructor took them from the origin to modern day and went into details of how their bodies changed to adapt. His drawings of these marine mammals was good; she is going to try and learn to draw them now. The class was very interactive and he had them engaged. I love how he allowed each person to give their thoughts. The videos were a hit especially for my whale & dolphin loving 10yr old. She came away with new information she intends to use for future book reports. ”
“I love hearing my daughter exclaim, “Whoa!” and “Cool!” when she attends Teacher Ben’s Tree of Life classes. She knows a lot about animals, but always learns something new and interesting from him. Today, she even got to introduce her pet frog to the class.”
“My daughters thought this was one of the best classes in Benjamin’s 12-class biology series so far! They thought the material was fascinating and could explain complex topics like anaerobic and aerobic metabolism and how the body makes ATP by the end of the series. They think Benjamin is a great teacher and have absolutely loved each of his courses. ”
“Fantastic class by Ben. We’ve taken lots of his classes and they are all excellent, but this one really grabbed both of my kids interest (mine too....I was listening from the kitchen, completely fascinated). Highly highly recommend.”
“Ben is great at not only teaching your students about dinosaurs but also incorporating them into something that tons of kids enjoy Art!”
“Benjamin is such a fantastic teacher. Top Notch in my books! My son has taken live classes with this instructor and he can say this is one of his favourite instructor. This is the first flex class we have taken with Benjamin and he did not dissappoint. My son is looking forward to more flex classes with Benjamin.”
“ic class! My 10 and 11yo kids had a blast and enjoyed their candy helices at the end! ”