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    The Fundamentals of Chemistry & Fundamentals of Physics homeschool science middle school curriculum bundle from Science Shepherd provides two years of high school preparatory physical science with a biblical worldview. Both classes are authored by Science Shepherd's Dr. Scott Hardin and are written to be parent-friendly and allow for independent study.

    Fundamentals of Chemistry is a comprehensive middle school curriculum that prepares homeschool students for higher level chemistry in the areas of data collection and standardization, atoms, bonding, organic chemistry and more. Students also learn how the observations of chemistry support biblical creation.

    Fundamentals of Physics is a homeschool curriculum that will prepare middle school students for high school physics in the areas of scientific measurement, the three states of matter, Newton’s Laws, radioactive physics and more. A critical discussion of physics within a biblical framework is also included.

    It is recommended that students take Fundamentals of Chemistry prior to completing Fundamentals of Physics.

    Chemistry: Physical and Chemical Changes in Matter and Interactive Notebook: Physical Science available as the optional recommended lab manuals (softcover only).

    Save 15% on the Fundamentals of Chemistry & Physics Video Courses when you add them to the bundle!


    Key Features

    • Provides two full years of middle school chemistry and physics.
    • As high school preparatory courses, each text equips students with the necessities for higher level science.
    • Topics discussed in Fundamentals of Chemistry include data collection and standardization, atoms, bonding, organic chemistry and more.
    • Topics discussed in Fundamentals of Physics include scientific measurement, the three states of matter, Newton’s Laws, radioactive physics, and more.
    • Written for independent study.
    • Fully developed by homeschoolers.
    • Choice of book format: print or digital.

    Bundle Contents

    • Fundamentals of Chemistry 3-Book Set
      • Textbook: 280+ pages, includes end of chapter study questions; hardcover or eBook.
      • Answer Key & Parent Companion: Includes all study question and test answers, chapter summaries, additional topic questions and 34-week schedule; softcover or PDF.
      • Test Booklet: Contains 5 tests; paperback/consumable or PDF.
    • Fundamentals of Physics 3-Book Set
      • Textbook: 300+ pages, includes end of chapter study questions; softcover or eBook.
      • Answer Key & Parent Companion: Includes all study question and test answers, chapter summaries, additional topic questions and 35-week schedule; softcover or PDF.
      • Test Booklet: Contains 5 tests; paperback/consumable or PDF.

    Age/Grade Recommendations

    • Fundamentals of Chemistry: recommended for 7th-8th grade, ages 12-14.
    • Fundamentals of Physics: recommended for 8th grade, ages 13-14.
    • Either course may also be used as an introductory high school credit, as high school credit for a "non-science" student, or in a single year as a combined 9th grade physical science.

    Details

    • 1st Edition
    • ISBNs vary
    • All physical material printed in the USA.
    • Internet/data connection required for digital content, charges may apply.

    Digital Books

    The Digital Book Format includes a PDF download of each Test Booklet and Answer Key & Parent Companion, and a 15-month subscription to each Textbook eBook. The course lab manuals are available only in softcover.

    Please allow 2 business days for digital orders to be processed. 15‑month access period for the Fundamentals of Chemistry Textbook eBook begins once order is processed. The Fundamentals of Physics Textbook eBook will be activated 12 months after the date of purchase. eBooks are accessed via the RedShelf app and cannot be printed. Find the right version of the app for your device(s) below, or learn more about eBook features and our partnership with EdTech Solutions on our blog.

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    Chemistry & Physics Video Courses

    • One family, one subscription: one subscription for each video course can be used with your entire family, year after year. See a preview lesson.
    • Optional, comprehensive video lessons guide students through each Textbook section-by-section.
    • Fundamentals of Chemistry Video Course: 80+ video lessons, over 9 hours of teaching (~6:30 average lesson time).
    • Fundamentals of Physics Video Course: 95+ video lessons, over 10 hours of teaching (~6:00 average lesson time).
    • Each video follows the daily reading schedules outlined in the Answer Key & Parent Companions.
    • Includes the Online Chapter Review Quizzes for each course.
    • Taught by Science Shepherd author Dr. Scott Hardin.
    • Streaming access begins from day of purchase; families previously enrolled in a 15-month subscription (discontinued) can contact us to upgrade to a Lifetime subscription.
    • Science Shepherd video courses are intended for individual/family use only; please see our co-op information for using our homeschool science for middle school in a co-op or classroom.

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    Science Shepherd homeschool science for middle school is one of Cathy Duffy's 103 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum, is a 2022 and 2023 Homeschool.com Educational Website Awards Winner, and receives rave reviews from homeschool families. You can be confident that our Fundamentals of Chemistry and Physics will provide an excellent educational experience to your student.

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    Free Preview

    Watch a sample Fundamentals of Chemistry lesson video below, or access a free preview of our homeschool science middle school curriculum through our student learning portal. The preview includes 4 complete lessons, a corresponding section of the Fundamentals of Chemistry Textbook and Workbook, and a full chapter of online review questions.