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  • Biology Answer Key & Parent Companion, 3rd Edition


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    About

    More than just providing test answers, the Answer Key & Parent Companion to our high school Biology curriculum for homeschool guides parents through the material with key chapter points.

    Science Shepherd Biology is a comprehensive and integrated college-prep high school biology curriculum for homeschool, 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 provided in the Answer Key & Parent Companion, parents can be involved in their student's learning without needing to be an expert in the material.

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    Key Features

    • Written to guide parents through each chapter of the Biology Textbook without requiring an in-depth knowledge of the subject matter.
    • Includes all answers to the chapter study questions and tests.
    • Provides chapter summaries with key teaching points and additional topic questions to review with your student(s).
    • Includes a 36-week reading/video, study, test and lab schedule.
    • Reviews material from the 3rd Edition Textbook and Test Booklet.
    • Fully developed by homeschoolers.
    • Choice of format: paperback or PDF.

    Age/Grade Recommendations

    • High school grades 9+ (ages 14+).

    Details

    • 3rd Edition
    • ISBN-13: 9780991636921
    • 220+ pages
    • Softcover printed in the USA.
    • Internet/data connection required for digital content, charges may apply.

    Biology Video Course

    • One family, one subscription: one Biology Video Course subscription can be used with your entire family, year after year. See a preview lesson.
    • 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.
    • Includes the Biology Lab Videos (Lab Manual and material available separately) and Biology Online Chapter Review Quizzes.
    • 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 curriculum in a homeschool co-op or classroom.

    Why Science Shepherd?

    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 curriculum for homeschool compares to other similar courses, visit our blog post for a side-by-side comparison.


    Award-Winning High School Biology

    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 curriculum for homeschool will provide an excellent educational experience to your student.

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    Lab Kit

    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.



    Free Preview

    Watch a sample lesson video below, or access a free preview of our high school biology curriculum for homeschool 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.