Life Science Homeschool Curriculum
Key Features
- Complete middle school science curriculum for homeschool.
- Encourages independent study.
- In-depth video lessons available.
- Workbook to guide students through each video lesson.
- Full-color Textbook with chapter study questions.
- Answer Key & Parent Companion with chapter summaries and key teaching points.
- Test Booklet with 9 tests.
- Hands-on activity/lab book available.
- Recommended 36-week schedule provided.
- Ready for homeschool co-ops and traditional schools.
- Fully developed by homeschoolers.
Life Science Curriculum Overview
Science Shepherd's Life Science is a complete middle school life science curriculum for homeschool. Written by physician and homeschool dad Scott Hardin, MD, Life Science incorporates the class textbook, lesson videos and activities/labs to foster and advance critical thinking skills and teach students how to integrate scientific facts into practice for a wide range of scientific topics.
The Life Science Textbook presents concepts in a conversational, straightforward manner. Students begin by learning the basic characteristics and chemistry of life, including light energy, and then examine cell function and genetic principals. A critical discussion of evolution and creation is introduced, followed by studies in classification, human anatomy and physiology, and earth studies. The Life Science Test Booklet contains 9 tests for thorough review of course concepts, and the Answer Key & Parent Companion equips homeschool parents to support their student's learning without needing a background in science themselves.
The available Life Science Video Course is an optional supplement to the textbook with over 100 video lessons and 21 hours of content. It is designed to further aid students in understanding the course material. In each lesson video, Dr. Hardin presents a comprehensive, section-by-section teaching from the Life Science Textbook, 2nd Edition. The companion Life Science Workbook is available to further guide students through each lesson, and Life Science Quest is available as the course activity/lab book for students who would like additional hands-on learning.
Successful completion of this course will prepare students for our homeschool Biology curriculum.
- Life Science Video Course: 110+ lessons, 20+ hours, ~10.5 minute average lesson time.
- Recommended for middle school grades 6-8 (ages 11-14) or for 9th grade as an introductory high school course (ages 14+).
- May also be used as a "non-college prep" high school course.
Grade/age recommendations are flexible and meant only as guidelines. The free course preview and curriculum samples can help you determine if Life Science is right for your students (see below).
Award-Winning Middle School Science Curriculum
Science Shepherd for middle school is one of Cathy Duffy's 103 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum, a Teach Them Diligently 2019 Homeschool Family Favorite, and receives rave reviews from families. You can be confident that our middle school Life Science curriculum for homeschool will provide an excellent educational experience to your student.
Life Science Free Preview
Watch a sample lesson video below, or enroll in a free preview of our middle school Life Science curriculum for homeschool through our student learning portal. The preview includes 3 complete lessons, a corresponding section of the Life Science Textbook and Workbook, and a full chapter of online review questions.
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Additional Information
What Comes Next?
Looking to plan a few years in advance and have your next topic selected? Fundamentals of Chemistry is the course we recommend to follow Life Science. You can also read our "Recommended Course Progression" blog post for a broad overview of utilizing Science Shepherd curriculum in your homeschool.
