Homeschool Biology Curriculum
Key Features
- College-prep homeschool biology curriculum for high school.
- Encourages independent study.
- In-depth video lessons available.
- Full-color Textbook with chapter study questions.
- Answer Key & Parent Companion with chapter summaries and key teaching points.
- Test Booklet with 15 tests.
- Available Lab Videos, including dissections.
- Lab Manual with critical thinking questions.
- Recommended 36-week schedule provided.
- Available for homeschool co-ops and traditional schools.
- Fully developed by a homeschool family.
Biology Curriculum Overview
Science Shepherd Biology is a comprehensive college-prep homeschool biology curriculum for high school, incorporating textbook, optional video lessons, labs, supplementary parent/teacher guidebook, and tests. Written by physician and homeschool dad Scott Hardin, MD, Science Shepherd Biology was designed for independent study with an easy-to-learn presentation of advanced concepts.
In the Biology Textbook, scientific concepts are presented in a clear, straightforward manner without distracting sidebars. Key areas discussed include the structure and function of cells, genetics and inheritance, animal classification, human anatomy & physiology and more. Special attention is also given to creation and evolution. The Biology Test Booklet contains 15 tests for thorough review of course concepts, and the Answer Key & Parent Companion helps homeschool parents support their student's learning without needing a background in science themselves.
The available Biology Video Course (streaming or DVD) offers over 42 hours of comprehensive teaching. In each lesson, Dr. Hardin presents an in-depth section-by-section review of the Biology Textbook, 3rd Edition (also compatible with the 3rd Edition, Revised Textbook), with additional supportive material to help students fully understand the subject.
- Biology Video Course: 133 lessons plus labs, 42+ hours, ~18 minute average lesson time.
Plus, the Biology Lab Videos walk students through the process and expected results of 19 experiments, so they can be confident they are accurately performing each lab. The Biology Lab Videos are included with the full video course or are available as a separate purchase. They can be used alongside the Biology Textbook and Biology Lab Manual, or as a standalone homeschool lab credit without using the full Biology curriculum.
- Biology is recommended for high school grades 9-12, ages 14+.
Grade/age recommendations are flexible and meant only as guidelines. The free course preview and curriculum samples can help you determine if Biology is right for your students (see below).
Award-Winning Homeschool 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 homeschool Biology curriculum will provide an excellent educational experience to your student.
Biology Free Preview
Watch a sample lesson video below, or access a free preview of our homeschool Biology curriculum 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.
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Sample Lab Video: Fetal Pig Dissection
The fetal pig dissection sample does show a portion of the actual dissection. If you would like to continue, click here to watch the dissection sample.
Additional Information
Lab Material
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. Ideal for those who are using our Biology labs for the first time and want to do all of the labs.
Biology Lab Kit: Includes all of the lab supplies EXCEPT for the dissection specimens. Ideal for those who are using our Biology labs for the first time and want to do the microscopy labs, but NOT the dissection labs.
Biology Dissection Specimens: Includes the five dissection specimens used in the lab portion of the Science Shepherd Biology course: freshwater clam, earthworm, grasshopper, perch and a double-injected fetal pig. Ideal for those who have previously used our Biology labs and still have the other supplies but need new dissection specimen.
We recommend the Model 3000F-LED Microscope.
What Comes Next?
At this time, Biology is the highest grade-level curriculum available from Science Shepherd. But that doesn't mean the learning needs to end! Courses like Astronomy: God's Universe and Unearthing the Bible make for great electives. You can also read our recommended homeschool science progression blog post for a broad overview of utilizing Science Shepherd curriculum in your homeschool.
