Science Shepherd Middle School Physics Homeschool Curriculum

Key Features

High school preparatory physics homeschool curriculum for middle school and 9th-10th grade
Allows for independent study
Full-color Textbook with chapter review questions
PDF Answer Key with chapter review and test question answers
PDF Test Booklet with 5 tests
Hands-on activity/lab book available
Recommended 35-week schedule provided
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 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. An activity/lab book is available for students who would like additional hands-on learning.

Recommended for middle school grades 6-8 or for 9th-10th grade as an introductory high school course.

Grade/age recommendations are flexible and meant only as guidelines. The Textbook sample can help you determine if Fundamentals of Physics is right for your students (see below).

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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.