Homeschool Physics Curriculum
Key Features
- High school preparatory physics homeschool curriculum for middle school and 9th-10th grade.
- Allows for independent study.
- On-demand video lessons available.
- Workbook to guide students through each video lesson.
- Full-color Textbook with chapter review questions.
- Answer Key & Parent Companion with chapter summaries and key teaching points.
- Test Booklet with 5 tests.
- Hands-on activity/lab book available.
- Recommended 35-week schedule provided.
- Ready for homeschool co-ops and traditional schools.
- Fully developed by a homeschool family.
Curriculum Overview
Science Shepherd's Fundamentals of Physics is a high school preparatory curriculum with a straightforward, easy-to-understand presentation. Written by Science Shepherd author and physician Scott Hardin, MD, the comprehensive physics homeschool curriculum integrates the class textbook, lesson videos and activities/labs to prepare students for more advanced study. Fundamentals of Physics is parent-friendly and encourages independent study.
The Fundamentals of Physics Textbook presents concepts in a concise, conversational manner and includes chapter review questions. Areas of study include 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. The Fundamentals of Physics Test Booklet contains 5 tests for thorough review of course concepts, and the Answer Key & Parent Companion helps parents support their students without needing a background in physics themselves.
The available Fundamentals of Physics Video Course is an optional supplement with over 90 video lessons and 10+ hours of content. In each lesson video, Dr. Hardin presents a comprehensive, section-by-section teaching from the Fundamentals of Physics Textbook to aid students in understanding the course material. A corresponding student Workbook is available as an additional aid to guide students through the Video Course, and Interactive Notebook: Physical Science is available for students who would like additional hands-on learning.
- Fundamentals of Physics Video Course: 90+ lessons, 10+ hours, 6:10 average lesson time.
- Recommended for middle school grade 8 (ages 13-14) 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 Fundamentals of Physics is right for your students (see below).
Award-Winning Homeschool Curriculum
Science Shepherd for middle school is one of Cathy Duffy's 103 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum, is a 2022-2025 Homeschool.com Educational Website Awards Winner, and receives rave reviews from families. You can be confident that our Fundamentals of Physics homeschool curriculum will provide an excellent educational experience to your student.
Free Preview
Watch a sample lesson video below, or enroll in a free preview of our Fundamentals of Physics homeschool curriculum through our student learning portal. The preview includes 3 complete lessons, a corresponding section of the Textbook and Workbook, and a full chapter of online review questions.
Additional Information
What Comes Next?
Looking to plan a few years in advance and have your next topic selected? Students who have completed our middle school line-up should be ready to move to Biology. You can also read our "Recommended Course Progression" blog post for a broad overview of utilizing Science Shepherd curriculum in your homeschool.
