Biology Video Course

Online or DVD video lessons for our college-prep high school Biology homeschool curriculum. Each video features a comprehensive, section-by-section teaching from the Biology Textbook, 3rd Edition, with a total of 42+ hours of content. The Biology Video Course includes the Online Chapter Review Quizzes to help promote subject mastery and the Biology Lab Videos with 19 experiments.

Science Shepherd Biology is a comprehensive and integrated college-prep biology homeschool curriculum, 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, parents can be involved in their student's learning without needing to be an expert in the material.

Save 10% when you bundle the Biology Video Course with a 3-Book Set or Lab Manual!

Lab material sold separately (see Lab Kit, below).

• 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.
• On-demand streaming available so you can watch each lesson on your schedule.
• 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.
• Presents an in-depth review of the creation and evolution origins models.
• The included Biology Lab Videos feature microscopy, dissections and more (Lab Manual and material available separately).
• The Biology Online Chapter Review Quizzes are included to help reinforce key concepts and promote subject mastery.
• Designed for independent study.
• 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.

• High school grades 9+ (ages 14+).

• Textbook: 730+ pages, includes end-of-chapter review questions, 3rd Edition, Revised; softcover or eBook.
• Test Booklet: contains 15 tests, 3rd Edition; paperback/consumable or downloadable PDF.
• Answer Key & Parent Companion: includes all study question and test answers, chapter summaries with key teaching points and a 36-week schedule; paperback or PDF.

The Digital 3-Book Set includes a PDF download of the Test Booklet and Answer Key & Parent Companion, and an 18-month subscription to the Textbook eBook.

Please allow 2 business days for eBook orders to be processed. 18‑month access period begins once order is processed. eBooks are accessed via the RedShelf app and cannot be printed. Find the right version of the app for your device(s) below, or learn more about eBook features and our partnership with EdTech Solutions on our blog.

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• 3rd Edition
• ISBN-13: 9780991636976 (DVD), 9798985835823 (3-Book Set), 9780981458717 (Lab Manual)
• All physical material printed in the USA.
• Internet/data connection required for digital content, charges may apply.
• Streaming access begins from day of purchase; families previously enrolled in an 18-month subscription (discontinued) can contact us to upgrade to a Lifetime subscription.
• Science Shepherd video courses are intended for individual/family use only; please see our co-op information for using our biology homeschool curriculum in a co-op or classroom.

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

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

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
• Biology Lab Supplies: Includes all of the lab supplies EXCEPT for the dissection specimens
• Biology Dissection Specimens: Includes five dissection specimens; freshwater clam, earthworm, grasshopper, perch and a double-injected fetal pig
• We recommend the Model 3000F-LED Microscope

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