Science Shepherd Homeschool Chemistry Curriculum for Middle School

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Key Features

High school preparatory homeschool chemistry curriculum for middle school and 9th-10th grade.
Encourages independent study.
On-demand video lessons available.
Full-color Textbook with chapter review questions.
Answer Key & Parent Companion with chapter summaries and key teaching points.
Test Booklet with 5 tests.
Hands-on activity/lab book available.
Recommended 34-week schedule provided.
Ready for homeschool co-ops and traditional schools.
Fully developed by a homeschool family.

Curriculum Overview

Science Shepherd's Fundamentals of Chemistry is a high school preparatory curriculum designed to be straightforward and easy to understand. Written by Science Shepherd author Dr. Scott Hardin, the comprehensive homeschool chemistry curriculum integrates the class textbook, lesson videos and activities/labs to prepare students for more advanced study. Fundamentals of Chemistry is parent-friendly and allows for independent study.

The Fundamentals of Chemistry Textbook presents concepts in a clear and concise manner. Focus is given to key tenets in the areas of data collection and standardization, atoms, bonding, organic chemistry and more, as well clearly defining how the observations of chemistry support biblical creation. The Fundamentals of Chemistry Answer Key & Parent Companion helps homeschool parents support their student's learning without needing a background in chemistry themselves.

The available Fundamentals of Chemistry Video Course is an optional supplement with over 80 lessons and 9 hours of content. In each video lesson, Dr. Hardin presents a comprehensive, section-by-section teaching from the Fundamentals of Chemistry Textbook to further aid students in understanding the course material. An activity/lab book is available for students who would like additional hands-on learning.

Recommended for middle school grades 7-8 (ages 12-14) or for 9th grade as an introductory high school course (ages 14+).
Video Course: 80+ lessons, 9+ hours, 6:30 average lesson time.
May also be used as a "non-college prep" high school course.

Grade/age recommendations are flexible and meant only as guidelines. The free course preview and Textbook sample can help you determine if Fundamentals of Chemistry is right for your students (see below).

Award-Winning Homeschool Curriculum

Science Shepherd for middle school is one of Cathy Duffy's 103 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum, is a 2022 and 2023 Homeschool.com Educational Website Awards Winner, and receives rave reviews from families. You can be confident that our homeschool chemistry curriculum will provide an excellent educational experience to your student.

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Free Preview

Watch a sample lesson video below, or enroll in a free preview of our homeschool chemistry curriculum through our student learning portal. The preview includes 4 complete lessons, a corresponding section of the Fundamentals of Chemistry Textbook and Workbook, and a full chapter of online review questions.

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What Comes Next?

Looking to plan a few years in advance and have your next topic selected? Fundamentals of Physics is a natural follow-up to Fundamentals of Chemistry. You can also read our "Recommended Course Progression" blog post for a broad overview of utilizing Science Shepherd curriculum in your homeschool.