Self Paced Homeschool Science
Are you looking for a comprehensive, flexible online science for your homeschool? A Self Paced Homeschool Science program may just be what you are looking for!
Self Paced Homeschool Science
College Prep Science offers Christ-Centered Live & Self-Paced Online Classes for 3rd – 12th Grade Homeschooled Students.
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A Look Inside A College Prep Science Self Paced Course
About Greg Landry
Greg Landry teaches these courses himself. Greg is a homeschool dad and former college professor. Greg has spent the past 20+ years teaching science.
He taught at a university, taught thousands of homeschooled students, has mentored students planning to pursue science / pre-med degrees, has designed and directed a university anatomy and physiology / biology / cadaver lab, has published and presented scientific research, has academically counseled hundreds of college pre-professional (pre-med, pre-dental, pre-physical therapy, etc.) sophomores and juniors, has designed science labs for homeschooled students, and has written science lab manuals.
Young Scientist Anatomy & Physiology covers scientific method, overview of human anatomy and physiology and these systems: skeletal, muscular, circulatory – heart, blood, veins, arteries, digestive, and respiratory. Reproductive system is not covered.
Can I just say that I LOVE what is done in the beginning of this course?
Chapter 1 has a whole section on Note-Taking & Test Preparation!
Greg Landry developed a method for note taking and learning information called NSSR.
NSSR refers to:
Notes – Writing down important details while listening to the teacher.
Sketches – Done after class with colored pencils, helping you remember words, concepts, structures, etc.
Summary – A synopsis of your notes done and reviewed after class ends.
Retrieval – This can happen various ways such as: having someone ask you questions, create and use flashcards, teach someone about the subject, and sketching details from memory.
The Course Itself
As you can see in the screenshot below, you can not only see/hear Greg, but he has interactive images on the left where he draws on the diagrams as he talks, as well as a chat box to the right where he types key points.
As part of his NSSR Method he provides note taking sheets you can print out for each class. This makes it easy for students to learn and use his method and apply it to each class they attend.
The other components are the black and white diagrams to fill out (also included are highly colorful diagrams to use as a reference) and the worksheets to accompany each chapter. I recommend getting a 3 ring binder to keep all their course material in!
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NOTE: It is important to note that these are Christ-Centered classes. Greg prays at the beginning of each class and the Christian faith and principles are at the forefront.
Self-Paced Online Classes with College Prep Science
8th -12th Grade Two Semester (Full School Year) Classes
These are 1 credit high school science classes that include 26 recorded class sessions (average 20-30 minutes each), and a PDF study guide. While lab activities are not required, it is suggested that families also subscribe to the virtual online laboratory. The cost is $480.
- Standard High School Biology
- Standard High School Chemistry
- Standard High School Conceptual Physics (only basic math)
- Standard High School Anatomy & Physiology
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7th -12th Grade Half Semester Classes
These are .5 credit high school science courses that include 7 recorded class sessions (average 20-30 minutes each), and a PDF study guide. The cost is $120.
- Exercise & Sports Physiology
- Biochemistry / Microbiology
- Embryology / Endocrinology / Genetics
- Earth & Space Science
- Study Skills / Measurement / Lab Reports / Graphing
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4th – 7th Grade One Semester Classes
These are one semester science classes for grades 4-7 and include 13 recorded class sessions (average 20-30 minutes each), and a PDF study guide. The cost is $240.
- Young Scientist Anatomy & Physiology
- Young Scientist Biology
- Young Scientist Chemistry
- Young Scientist Physics
- Young Scientist Earth & Space Science
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College Prep Science Lab Intensives
College Prep Science also offers two day Biology and Chemistry Lab Intensives nationwide! While parents may issue school credit for these as they deem appropriate – each two day intensive is the equivalent of a full school year of labs!
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Science Freebies for Homeschool Moms
College Prep Science offers some cool science freebies like:
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“Muscles” student science infographic lesson and printable worksheet with audio, and.. your palmaris longus? (immediate access)
- Earth Science student science infographic lesson and printable worksheet with audio (immediate access).
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A cool ancestry wheel for your children to fill-in. Students love this and it leads to lots of educational activity that they love – with accompanying audio (immediate access).
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COVID-19 / viruses student science infographic lesson and printable worksheet with accompanying audio (immediate access).
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