Fundamentals of Physics Lab Manual

The homeschool physics lab manual to accompany Fundamentals of Physics. 19 activities investigate key principles learned in the course textbook.

Science Shepherd's Fundamentals of Physics homeschool curriculum, written by Dr. Scott Hardin, is a comprehensive middle school program that integrates textbook, video lessons and labs. The curriculum prepares 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. Fundamentals of Physics is parent-friendly and allows for independent study.

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• Contains 19 labs and activities to reinforce key physics concepts learned in the Fundamentals of Physics Textbook.
• Includes answers in the back of the manual.
• Choice of format: spiral-bound paperback/consumable or printable PDF.

• Middle school grade 8 (ages 13-14).
• Introductory high school physics (ages 14+).
• High school physics for a "non-science" student (ages 14+).

The labs and activities included in the Fundamentals of Physics Lab Manual require mostly household items, but a few specialty items are needed, which can be easily acquired from a local science/educational supply store or an online retailer. A full list of needed supplies is available here.

• 1st Edition
• ISBN-13: 9798992106060
• 70+ pages
• Softcover printed in the USA.
• Internet/data connection required for digital content, charges may apply.
• Science Shepherd PDFs are intended for family/household use only; please see our co-op information for using our homeschool physics lab manual 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 2022‑2025 Homeschool.com Educational Website Awards Winner, and receives rave reviews from families. You can be confident that our homeschool physics workbook and videos will provide an excellent educational experience to your student.

• One family, one subscription: one Fundamentals of Physics Video Course subscription can be used with your entire family, year after year.
• Optional, comprehensive video lessons guide students through the Textbook section-by-section.
• Over 80 video lessons and 8 hours of teaching.
• Each video follows the daily reading schedule outlined in the Answer Key & Parent Companion.
• Includes the Fundamentals of Physics Online Chapter Review Quizzes.

Watch a sample lesson video below, or enroll in a free preview of our homeschool physics through our student learning portal. The preview includes 3 complete lessons, a corresponding section of the Fundamentals of Physics Textbook and Workbook, and a full chapter of online review questions.