Fundamentals of Chemistry Textbook

Science Shepherd’s homeschool chemistry Textbook teaches students the necessities of middle school chemistry while preparing them with the principles for higher-level science. Written to be student and parent friendly.

Fundamentals of Chemistry from Science Shepherd is a homeschool chemistry curriculum written by Dr. Scott Hardin. The comprehensive middle school course integrates textbook, video lessons and labs to prepare students for higher level chemistry in the areas of data collection and standardization, atoms, bonding, organic chemistry and more. Students also learn how the observations of chemistry support biblical creation. Fundamentals of Chemistry encourages independent study, and with the supplementary teacher information provided in the Answer Key & Parent Companion, parents can be involved in their student's learning without needing to be a chemistry expert.

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• Made-for-homeschool chemistry textbook reviews atoms, elements, bonding, reactions and more.
• Written as a high school preparatory text for middle school.
• Presents key chemistry concepts in a straightforward, student-friendly layout.
• Includes chapter study questions to foster subject mastery.
• High-quality, full-color pictures and graphics.
• Written for independent study.
• Fully developed by homeschoolers.
• Choice of format: hardcover or eBook.

• Middle school grades 7-8 (ages 12-14).
• Introductory high school chemistry (ages 14+).
• High school chemistry for a "non-science" student (ages 14+).

• 1st Edition
• ISBN-13: 9780991636990
• 280+ pages
• Hardcover textbook printed in the USA.
• Internet/data connection required for digital content, charges may apply.

eBook format provides a 15-month subscription to the Textbook eBook. Please allow 2 business days for eBook orders to be processed. 15‑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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• One family, one subscription: one Fundamentals of Chemistry 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.
• Over 80 video lessons and 9 hours of teaching (~6:30 average lesson time).
• Each video follows the daily reading schedule outlined in the Answer Key & Parent Companion.
• Includes the Fundamentals of Chemistry Online Chapter Review Quizzes.
• Taught by Science Shepherd author Dr. Scott Hardin.
• Lifetime online streaming access that does not expire.
• Streaming access begins from day of purchase; families previously enrolled in a 15-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 homeschool chemistry in a co-op or classroom.

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 will provide an excellent educational experience to your student.

Watch a sample lesson video below, or enroll in a free preview of our homeschool chemistry 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.