{"product_id":"free-homeschool-physics-preview","title":"Free Preview: Fundamentals of Physics","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\u003eFundamentals of Physics\u003c\/em\u003e is right for your family? Check out our free preview! It provides access to multiple video lessons and corresponding workbook pages, a chapter review quiz, and additional 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 Fundamentals of Physics\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-physics-curriculum\" title=\"Middle school homeschool physics curriculum\"\u003eFundamentals of Physics curriculum\u003c\/a\u003e is a homeschool program for middle school and introductory high school. Written by Dr. Scott Hardin, the comprehensive course integrates textbook, lesson videos and labs to prepare students for high school science in the areas of scientific measurement, the three states of matter, Newton’s Laws, radioactive physics and more. A critical discussion of physics within a biblical framework is also included. \u003cem\u003eFundamentals of Physics\u003c\/em\u003e encourages independent study, and the supplementary teacher information provided in the Answer Key \u0026amp; Parent Companion equips parents to be involved in their student's learning without needing to be a physics expert.\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\u003eMiddle school grade 8 (ages 13-14).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroductory high school chemistry (ages 14+).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh school chemistry for a \"non-science\" student (ages 14+).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\" style=\"margin-top: 0px;\"\u003eAward-Winning Homeschool Curriculum\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"twelve columns omega\" style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScience Shepherd for middle school is one of Cathy Duffy's \u003ca title=\"Cathy Duffy's 103 Top Picks - Science Shepherd middle school through high school curriculum\" href=\"https:\/\/cathyduffyreviews.com\/homeschool-reviews-core-curricula\/science\/topical-areas\/biology-and-life-science\/science-shepherd-courses-for-middle-school-through-high-school\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e103 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum\u003c\/a\u003e, is a 2022-2025 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.homeschool.com\/articles\/educational-website-homeschool-awards\/\" title=\"Homeschool.com Educational Website Awards\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHomeschool.com 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\u003eFundamentals of Physics\u003c\/em\u003e will provide an excellent educational experience to your student.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"Cathy Duffy's 103 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum 2022 badge for science\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/0319\/files\/Cathy-Duffy-103-Top-Picks-for-Homeschool-2022-Seal-Science-Shepherd-min_160x160.jpg?v=1701976864\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/0319\/files\/Homeschool.com-Educational-Website-Award-2025-Science-Shepherd-min_160x160.jpg.jpg?v=1739896756\" alt=\"Homeschool.com Educational Websites for Kids Awards Winner 2025 seal\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/0319\/files\/Homeschool.com-Educational-Website-Award-2024-Science-Shepherd-min_160x160.jpg?v=1707928301\" alt=\"Homeschool.com Educational Websites Awards Winner 2024 seal\" class=\"is-hidden-mobile-only\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"is-hidden-mobile-only\" alt=\"How to Homeschool Best Products and Curriculum for 2023-24 award seal\" 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\"\u003e\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-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\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/0319\/files\/science_shepherd_homeschool_physics_curriculum_scope_sequence.pdf\" title=\"Download the detailed Science Shepherd Physics Homeschool Curriculum Scope \u0026amp; Sequence\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDetailed Scope \u0026amp; Sequence\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/0319\/files\/Fundamentals_of_Physics_Schedule.pdf\" title=\"Science Shepherd Fundamentals of Physics homeschool schedule\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e35-Week Schedule\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Science Shepherd Homeschool Physics Curriculum Textbook Sample\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/0319\/files\/science_shepherd_homeschool_physics_curriculum_sample_textbook_pages.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSample Textbook\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\/Fundamentals_of_Physics_Workbook_Sample.pdf\" title=\"Science Shepherd Fundamentals of Physics Workbook sample\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSample Workbook\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Science Shepherd Homeschool Physics Curriculum Answer Key \u0026amp; Parent Companion Sample\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/0319\/files\/Fundamentals_of_Physics_Answer_Key_and_Parent_Companion_sample_pages.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSample Parent Companion\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Science Shepherd Homeschool Physics Curriculum Test Booklet Sample\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/0319\/files\/Fundamentals_of_Physics_Test_Booklet_sample.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSample Test Booklet\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 title=\"Fundamentals of Physics Lab Manual sample\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/0319\/files\/Fundamentals_of_Physics_Lab_11_Sample.pdf\"\u003eSample Lab Manual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/0319\/files\/Fundamentals_of_Physics_Homeschool_Curriculum_Lab_Supply_List_-_Science_Shepherd.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Science Shepherd Fundamentals of Physics lab supply list\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLab Material 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\nCan I just use the Fundamentals of Physics Video Course alone; do I really need the textbook?\n\u003c\/button\u003e\n\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd id=\"panel-01\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe short answer is that the materials included with the video series can stand alone (especially when using the optional Workbook), \u003cstrong\u003ebut\u003c\/strong\u003e the optimal learning experience will not be attained without the textbook; however, there are nuances to that answer that deserve explaining. I have no doubt that if the video alone is utilized, your student will receive a most excellent learning experience, equal to\/better than that of the other video-only based middle school physics programs out there. The nuance in the answer is that it depends upon what you and your student’s goal is for learning physics. If the goal is to ensure a solid experience for someone who struggles with science and isn’t going to pursue too much further learning in the biological or physical sciences, then the video only approach will absolutely achieve that goal. On the other hand, if the student is highly interested in biological\/physical science and\/or wants to pursue it further after this class, then, while the video itself is “complete” in that all of the material in the text is presented in the video, the video alone will not provide adequate ability for the student or teacher to assess the completeness of understanding of the material. I think the ideal way to learn this material is to both read and hear it (students who are challenged with text-based learning often do quite well with the text after watching the information first presented visually), with the text ultimately serving as a ready reference should a question arise (in which case trying to find the relevant material on one of more than 80 video clips amassed over more than 7 hours of video will be quite challenging). In addition, the end of chapter questions in the book are designed to test complete mastery of the subject matter (and they are ideally set up for both text-based learners and auditory learners) since they are true-false and short answer questions. This is, by far, the most thorough way to assess your student’s understanding of the material (as opposed to multiple choice or fill in the blank). If the video series is used alone, this valuable knowledge testing resource will be lost. Now, it is true that I have developed multiple choice questions that are integrated into the video series and learning platform but, again, they are really designed as a supplement for, rather than a substitute of, the questions in the text itself.\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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