{"product_id":"free-homeschool-introductory-science-preview","title":"Free Preview: Introductory Science","description":"\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row cc-two-columns\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"four columns alpha\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"prod_desc\"\u003eGive it a try!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" class=\"twelve columns omega\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWondering if Science Shepherd's \u003cem\u003eIntroductory Science\u003c\/em\u003e is right for your family? Check out our free preview! It provides access to multiple video lessons and corresponding workbook page PDFs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row cc-two-columns\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"four columns alpha\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"prod_desc\"\u003eAbout Introductory Science\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" class=\"twelve columns omega\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScience Shepherd's \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/homeschool-introductory-science-curriculum\" title=\"Science Shepherd Introductory Science Homeschool Elementary Science Curriculum\"\u003ehomeschool elementary science curriculum\u003c\/a\u003e 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. \u003cem\u003eIntroductory Science\u003c\/em\u003e covers creation week, geology, biology, meteorology, oceanography, astronomy and more. Science Shepherd curriculum was written by physician and homeschool dad Scott Hardin, MD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"divider divider--false\" style=\"margin: 25px 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row cc-two-columns\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"four columns alpha\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"prod_desc\"\u003eAge\/Grade Recommendations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" class=\"twelve columns omega\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLevel A:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elementary grades 1-3 (ages 6-9).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLevel B:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elementary grades 3-5 (ages 8-11).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOlder students who have never formally studied science may benefit from taking the class as an introduction to a variety of concepts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 25px 0px;\" class=\"divider divider--false\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row cc-two-columns\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"four columns alpha\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"prod_desc\" style=\"margin-top: 0px;\"\u003eAward-Winning Homeschool Science\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" class=\"twelve columns omega\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScience Shepherd was awarded the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.home-school.com\/2024-reader-awards\/\" title=\"Learn more about the Practical Homeschooling Reader Awards\"\u003e2023 and 2024 Practical Homeschooling Elementary Science Reader Award\u003c\/a\u003e, is a \u003ca title=\"Homeschool.com Educational Website Awards\" href=\"https:\/\/www.homeschool.com\/articles\/educational-website-homeschool-awards\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHomeschool.com 2023 Educational Website Awards Winner\u003c\/a\u003e, and receives \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/reviews\" title=\"Science homeschool curriculum reviews for Science Shepherd\"\u003erave reviews from families\u003c\/a\u003e. You can be confident that our \u003cem\u003eIntroductory Science\u003c\/em\u003e curriculum for homeschool will provide an excellent educational experience to your student.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/0319\/files\/Practical-Homeschooling-Reader-Award-2024-Science-Shepherd-min_160x160.jpg?v=1727238245\" alt=\"Practical Homeschooling 2023 Reader Award for Elementary Science award seal\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"Homeschool.com Educational Websites Awards Winner 2023 seal for online science\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/0319\/files\/Homeschool.com-Educational-Website-Award-2023-Science-Shepherd-min_160x160.jpg?v=1701977514\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"How to Homeschool Best Homeschool Products \u0026amp; Curriculum of 2023-24 Award Winner badge\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/0319\/files\/How-to-Homeschool-Best-Products-and-Curriculum-2023-2024-Science-Shepherd-min_160x160.jpg?v=1701977396\" class=\"is-hidden-mobile-only\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/0319\/files\/Teach-Them-Diligently-Homeschool-Family-Favorites-Seal-2019-Science-Shepherd-min_160x160.jpg?v=1701977429\" alt=\"Teach Them Diligently Homeschool Family Favorites Guide Best of 2019 badge\" class=\"is-hidden-mobile-only\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 25px 0px;\" class=\"divider divider--false\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row cc-four-columns\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"four columns alpha\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"prod_desc\" style=\"margin-top: 0px;\"\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"four columns\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/0319\/files\/intro-science-scope-sequence.pdf\" title=\"Science Shepherd Homeschool Introductory Science Curriculum Scope and Sequence\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eScope and Sequence\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/0319\/files\/Introductory_Science_Schedule.pdf\" title=\"Science Shepherd Homeschool Introductory Science Curriculum schedule\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e35-Week Schedule\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"four columns\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/0319\/files\/intro-science-level-a-sample.pdf\" title=\"Science Shepherd Homeschool Introductory Science Curriculum Workbook Level A Sample\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSample Workbook, Level A\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Science Shepherd Homeschool Curriculum Introductory Science Workbook Level B Sample\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/0319\/files\/intro-science-level-b-sample.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSample Workbook, Level B\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"four columns omega\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/0319\/files\/IntroScienceVideoActSupplies.pdf\" title=\"Download a list of activity supplies for Science Shepherd Introductory Science Curriculum\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eActivity Supply List\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 25px 0px;\" class=\"divider divider--false\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row cc-two-columns\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"four columns alpha\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"prod_desc\" style=\"margin-top: 0px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twelve columns omega\"\u003e\n\u003cdl class=\"faqAccordion\" style=\"margin-top: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\n\u003cbutton type=\"button\" aria-controls=\"panel-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e\nHow are Level A and Level B different?\n\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd id=\"panel-01\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Video Course for \u003cem\u003eIntroductory Science\u003c\/em\u003e 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).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\n\u003cbutton type=\"button\" aria-controls=\"panel-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e\nAre there tests\/quizzes for Introductory Science?\n\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd id=\"panel-01\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, \u003cem\u003eIntroductory Science\u003c\/em\u003e does not have any tests or quizzes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\n\u003cbutton type=\"button\" aria-controls=\"panel-01\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\u003e\nHow are creation and evolution handled?\n\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd id=\"panel-01\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 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? 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