Science Shepherd Homeschool Biology Curriculum for High School

Key Features

College-prep homeschool biology curriculum for high school
Encourages independent study
In-depth video lessons available
Full-color Textbook with chapter study questions
Answer Key & Parent Companion with chapter summaries and key teaching points
Test Booklet with 15 tests
Available Lab Videos, including dissections
Lab Manual with critical thinking questions
Recommended 36-week schedule provided
Available for homeschool co-ops and traditional schools
Fully developed by a homeschool family

Curriculum Overview

Science Shepherd Biology is a comprehensive college-prep homeschool biology curriculum for high school, incorporating textbook, optional video lessons, labs, supplementary parent/teacher guide book, and tests. Written by physician and homeschool dad Scott Hardin, MD, Science Shepherd Biology was designed for independent study with an easy-to-learn presentation of advanced concepts.

In the Biology Textbook, scientific concepts are presented in a clear, straightforward manner without distracting sidebars. Key areas discussed include the structure and function of cells, genetics and inheritance, animal classification, human anatomy & physiology and more. Special attention is also given to creation and evolution. The Biology Answer Key & Parent Companion helps parents support their student's learning without needing a background in science themselves.

The available Biology Video Course (streaming or DVD) offers over 42 hours of comprehensive teaching. In each lesson, Dr. Hardin presents an in-depth section-by-section review of the Biology Textbook, 3rd Edition, with additional supportive material to help students fully understand the subject.

Plus, the Biology Lab Videos walk students through the process and expected results of 19 experiments, so they can be confident they are accurately performing each lab. The Biology Lab Videos are inlcuded with the full video course or are available as a separate purchase. They can be used alongside the Biology Textbook and Lab Manual, or as a standalone lab credit without using the full Biology curriculum.

Recommended for high school, grades 9-12.

The free course preview and Textbook sample can help you determine if Biologyis right for your students (see below).

Free Preview

Watch a Biology Video Course lesson below or access a free preview of the course through our student learning portal.

Award-Winning Homeschool Biology Curriculum

Science Shepherd Biology was awarded the 2015 Practical Homeschooling Science Reader Award. You can be confident that our homeschool Biology curriculum will provide an excellent educational experience to your student.

Additional Information

Lab Material

Biology Lab Kits are available from Rainbow Resource Center at the links below, or you can use the Biology Lab supply list to create your own kit. Lab Kits do not include a Lab Manual, Lab Videos or microscope.

Complete Biology Lab Kit: Includes all of the lab supplies and dissection specimens. Ideal for those who are using our Biology labs for the first time and want to do all of the labs.

Biology Lab Kit: Includes all of the lab supplies EXCEPT for the dissection specimens. Ideal for those who are using our Biology labs for the first time and want to do the microscopy labs, but NOT the dissection labs.

Biology Di s section Specimens: Includes the five dissection specimens used in the lab portion of the Science Shepherd Biology course: freshwater clam, earthworm, grasshopper, perch and a double-injected fetal pig. Ideal for those who have previously used our Biology labs and still have the other supplies but need new dissection specimen.

We recommend the Model 3000F-LED Microscope.

What Comes Next?

At this time, Biology is the highest grade-level curriculum available from Science Shepherd. But that doesn't mean the learning needs to end! Courses like Astronomy: God's Universe and Unearthing the Bible make for great electives. You can also read our "Recommended Course Progression" blog post for a broad overview of utilizing Science Shepherd curriculum in your homeschool.