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    About

    Life Science Quest for Middle Grades is the recommended lab manual for Science Shepherd’s Life Science homeschool curriculum. 20+ activities investigate key principles learned in the course textbook.

    Developed by physician and homeschool dad Scott Hardin, MD, Science Shepherd Life Science is a robust yet easy-to-learn life science-based homeschool program for middle school / junior high. Life Science can also be used as an introductory science course for high school students who have not received a lot of science exposure. The curriculum integrates with optional Life Science Quest for Middle Grades lab manual to provide practical, hands-on activities. With the supplementary teacher information, parents can be involved in their student's learning without needing to be a science expert.

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    Key Features

    • Contains over 20 labs and activities, including microscopy, to reinforce key concepts learned in the Life Science Textbook.
    • Includes parent/teacher guide with directions and answers.
    • Perforated pages can be easily removed.
    • See inside the activity book.

    Age/Grade Recommendations

    • Middle school grades 6-8 (ages 11-14).
    • Introductory high school biology (ages 14+).
    • High school biology for a "non-science" student (ages 14+).

    Details

    • ISBN-13: 9781580374507
    • 90+ pages
    • Paperback, consumable
    • Published by Mark Twain Media / Carson-Dellosa Publishing.
    • Printed in the USA.

    Life Science Video Course

    • One family, one subscription: one Life Science 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 110 video lessons and 21 hours of teaching.
    • Each video follows the daily reading schedule outlined in the Answer Key & Parent Companion.
    • Includes the Life Science Online Chapter Review Quizzes.
    • Taught by Science Shepherd author Dr. Scott Hardin.
    • Choose from lifetime online streaming access that does not expire or a 10-Disc DVD set that is yours to keep.
    • Science Shepherd video courses are intended for individual/family use only; please see our co-op information for using our middle school homeschool science in a co-op or classroom.

    Award-Winning Homeschool Curriculum

    Science Shepherd for middle school is one of Cathy Duffy's 103 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum, a 2019 Teach Them Diligently Homeschool Family Favorite, and receives rave reviews from homeschool families. You can be confident that our Life Science will provide an excellent educational experience to your student.

    Cathy Duffy's 103 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum 2022 badge for 9th grade biologyTeach Them Diligently Homeschool Family Favorites Guide Best of 2019 seal for middle school scienceHomeschool.com Education Websites Awards Winner 2023 sealHow to Homeschool Best Products and Curriculum for 2023-24 award seal



    Free Preview

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