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  • Life Science Video Course

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    About

    Online or DVD homeschool video curriculum for our middle school Life Science. With over 20 hours of content, each video lesson features a comprehensive teaching from the 2nd Edition Life Science Textbook to help your student better understand God’s creation. The Life Science Video Course also includes the Online Chapter Review Quizzes to help promote subject mastery.

    Developed by physician and homeschool dad Scott Hardin, MD, the Science Shepherd Life Science homeschool video curriculum is a robust yet easy-to-learn life science-based 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 lab material, available from Science Shepherd. 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 science expert.

    Save 10% when you purchase the Life Science Video Course bundled with the 3-Book Set or Lab Manual or get the Complete Bundle.


    Key Features

    • One family, one subscription: one Life Science Video Course subscription can be used with your entire family, year after year. See a preview lesson.
    • On-demand streaming available so you can watch each lesson on your schedule.
    • Over 110 video lessons and 21 hours of content (~10.5 minute average lesson time).
    • Includes the Life Science Online Chapter Review Quizzes that are automatically scored and can be repeated to aid with subject mastery.
    • Follows the 36-week reading schedule outlined in the Answer Key & Parent Companion.
    • Taught by Science Shepherd author Dr. Scott Hardin.
    • Designed to promote independent study.
    • Choose from lifetime online streaming access, or a 10-disc DVD set that is yours to keep.

    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+).

    3-Book Set Contents

    • Textbook: 300+ pages, includes end of chapter study questions; hardcover or eBook.
    • Test Booklet: contains 9 tests; paperback/consumable or PDF.
    • Answer Key & Parent Companion: includes all study question and test answers, chapter summaries, additional topic questions and 36-week schedule; paperback or PDF.

    Digital Books

    The Digital 3-Book Set includes a PDF download of the Test Booklet and Answer Key & Parent Companion, and a 15-month subscription to the Textbook eBook. The class lab/activity book is available only in softcover.

    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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    Details

    • 2nd Edition
    • ISBN-13: 9781735524528 (DVD)
    • All physical material printed in the USA.
    • Internet/data connection required for digital content, charges may apply.
    • Streaming access begins from day of purchase; families previously enrolled in a 15-month subscription (discontinued) can contact us today 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 video curriculum 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 families. You can be confident that our Life Science homeschool video 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 Life Science homeschool video curriculum through our student learning portal. The preview includes 3 complete lessons, a corresponding section of the Life Science Textbook and Workbook, and a full chapter of online review questions.