Biology Textbook, 2nd Edition

3rd Edition, Revised Biology Textbook available.

The 2nd Edition Textbook for Science Shepherd’s high school Biology homeschool curriculum. Topics include the chemistry of life, cells, classification, creation and evolution, human anatomy and physiology, and more.

Science Shepherd Biology is a comprehensive and integrated high school biology homeschool curriculum, incorporating textbook, optional daily video-based lessons, lab manual, supplementary parent/teacher informational guide book, enhanced study question DVD, and test materials. Written by physician and homeschool dad Scott Hardin, MD, Science Shepherd Biology was designed for independent study with advanced concepts presented in an easy-to-learn format. With the supplementary teacher information, parents can be involved in their student's learning without needing to be an expert in the material.

Save up to 10% on an updated Biology 3-Book Set!

• Presented in a reader-friendly layout.
• Includes study questions at the end of each chapter.
• High-quality, full-color pictures and graphics.
• Fully developed by homeschoolers.

• High school grades 9+ (ages 14+).

• 2nd Edition
• ISBN-13: 9780982856840
• 730+ pages
• Hardcover
• Printed in the USA.

• One family, one subscription: one Biology Video Course subscription can be used with your entire family, year after year. See a preview lesson.
• Includes the Biology Online Chapter Review Quizzes and Biology Lab Videos (Lab Manual and material available separately).
• Optional, comprehensive video lessons guide students through the Textbook section-by-section.
• 133 total video lessons, over 42 hours of material (~18 minute average lesson time).
• Each video follows the daily reading schedule outlined in the Answer Key & Parent Companion.
• Taught by Science Shepherd author Dr. Scott Hardin.
• Choose from lifetime online streaming access that does not expire or a 10-Disc DVD set that is yours to keep.
• Science Shepherd video courses are intended for individual/family use only; please see our co-op information for using our high school biology homeschool curriculum in a co-op or classroom.

The Science Shepherd Biology Video Course offers over 42 hours of comprehensive teaching. Dr. Hardin presents an in-depth review of each section of the Biology Textbook, with additional supplemental material, to help students fully understand the subject. Plus, each lab video walks students through the process and expected results of 19 experiments, so they can be confident they are accurately performing each lab. To see how Science Shepherd's high school Biology homeschool curriculum compares to other similar courses, visit our blog post for a side-by-side comparison.

Science Shepherd Biology was awarded the 2015 Practical Homeschooling Science Reader Award, is one of Cathy Duffy's 103 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum, and receives rave reviews from families. You can be confident that our high school biology homeschool curriculum will provide an excellent educational experience to your student.

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
• Biology Lab Supplies: Includes all of the lab supplies EXCEPT for the dissection specimens
• Biology Dissection Specimens: Includes five dissection specimens; freshwater clam, earthworm, grasshopper, perch and a double-injected fetal pig
• We recommend the Model 3000F-LED Microscope

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