'Less Than Perfect' Biology Lab Manual

The Lab Manual for Science Shepherd’s high school Biology guides students through 20 homeschool science labs, including microscopy and dissections. Features worksheets, critical thinking questions, and expected results.

Science Shepherd Biology is a comprehensive and integrated homeschool science curriculum, incorporating textbook, optional daily video-based lessons, labs, supplementary parent/teacher informational guide book, enhanced study question DVD, and test materials. Written by physician and homeschool dad Scott Hardin, MD, Science Shepherd Biology was designed for independent study with advanced concepts presented in a student-friendly format. With the supplementary teacher information, parents can be involved in their student's learning, if they choose.

Lab material sold separately; see Lab Kit information below.

• Contains 20 homeschool science labs, with critical thinking questions and student data sheets.
• Expected results/answers explained.
• Along with the Biology Lab Videos, may be used to fulfill a lab requirement independent of the Biology Textbook and/or Video Course.

• High school grades 9+ (ages 14+).

• ISBN-13: 9780981458717
• 85+ pages
• Spiral-bound paperback, consumable.
• Printed in the USA.

Biology Lab Kits are available from Rainbow Resource Center at the links below, or you can use the Biology Lab supply list to create your own kit. Lab Kits do not include a Lab Manual, Lab Videos or microscope.

• Complete Biology Lab Kit: Includes all of the lab supplies and dissection specimens
• Biology Lab Supplies: Includes all of the lab supplies EXCEPT for the dissection specimens
• Biology Dissection Specimens: Includes five dissection specimens; freshwater clam, earthworm, grasshopper, perch and a double-injected fetal pig
• We recommend the Model 3000F-LED Microscope

• One family, one subscription: one Biology Video Course subscription can be used with your entire family, year after year. See a preview lesson.
• Includes the Biology Lab Videos (Lab Manual and material available separately) and Biology Online Chapter Review Quizzes.
• Optional, comprehensive video lessons guide students through the Textbook section-by-section.
• 133 total video lessons, over 42 hours of material (~18 minute average lesson time).
• Each video follows the daily reading schedule outlined in the Answer Key & Parent Companion.
• Science Shepherd video courses are intended for individual/family use only; please see our co-op information for using our biology and homeschool science labs in a co-op or classroom.

Science Shepherd Biology was awarded the 2015 Practical Homeschooling Science Reader Award, is one of Cathy Duffy's 103 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum, and receives rave reviews from families. You can be confident that our Biology and homeschool science labs will provide an excellent educational experience to your student.

Watch a sample lesson video below, or access a free preview of the Biology Video Course through our student learning portal. The preview includes 4 complete lessons, a corresponding section of the Biology Textbook, a full lab video, and a full chapter of online review questions.