Free Preview: Introductory Science

Wondering if Science Shepherd's Introductory Science is right for your family? Check out our free preview! It provides access to multiple video lessons and corresponding workbook page PDFs.

Science Shepherd's homeschool elementary science curriculum is a video-based program featuring 171 daily lessons, available on DVD or online, with integrated, age-appropriate workbooks (Level A or B) and practical activities. Introductory Science covers creation week, geology, biology, meteorology, oceanography, astronomy and more. Science Shepherd curriculum was written by physician and homeschool dad Scott Hardin, MD.

• Level A: Elementary grades 1-3 (ages 6-9).
• Level B: Elementary grades 3-5 (ages 8-11).
• Older students who have never formally studied science may benefit from taking the class as an introduction to a variety of concepts.

Science Shepherd was awarded the 2023 and 2024 Practical Homeschooling Elementary Science Reader Award, is a Homeschool.com 2023 Educational Website Awards Winner, and receives rave reviews from families. You can be confident that our Introductory Science curriculum for homeschool will provide an excellent educational experience to your student.

How are Level A and Level B different?

The Video Course for Introductory Science is the exact same for Level A and Level B. Only the Workbooks differ for the two Levels, with Level B being slightly more challenging (more questions, and questions worded differently).

Are there tests/quizzes for Introductory Science?

No, Introductory Science does not have any tests or quizzes.

How are creation and evolution handled?

Since these are science courses that were written by a Christian, probably the most common question I am asked is, “What about evolution and creation?” The answer really starts and ends with the Bible. It is the unerring Word of God and, as such, provides the framework upon which everything is understandable, including science. As such, all Science Shepherd material is presented from a literal understanding of Genesis, teaching that God created the universe and everything in it in 6 literal, 24-hour days, about 6,000 years ago. Now, why evolution in Christian-based courses? It is important to cover evolution and some basic principles because our children will be constantly bombarded with it throughout their lives.

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