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Science Shepherd

Short video lessons plus workbooks and texts from a creationist physician, 1–12.

Updated September 2026 · 10 sources

Grades1st–12th
Creation/faithChristian, young-earth creation
ApproachVideo lessons with workbooks; textbooks and tests at upper levels
Who teachesThe program does the teaching
Parent prepLow (press play; parent checks answers and supervises labs)
Screen timeA mix of screen and paper
Video lessonsIncluded: video lessons are the core teaching in every course
Cost$66.50: Introductory Science bundle starting price (lifetime video + workbook + answer key), grades 1–5 (source)
PlacementScience Shepherd course progression
Grade ranges and order for every course

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What parents say

Parents like that kids can work on their own with the short, packed videos, and that the upper courses are notably rigorous, with Biology often called more demanding than other Christian options. The main criticisms are dense, small-print textbooks that suit strong readers and focused students best, and, for elementary, no built-in progress tracking.

Parents love

  • Kids can work independently with video
  • Very short elementary videos (about 2–5 minutes)
  • Rigorous upper-level courses

Common complaints

  • Upper-level texts are dense with small print
  • Strong young-earth creation framing
  • Labs are optional in most courses, so fewer hands-on

Who it fits

Best for

  • Christian, young-earth creation. Teaches from a young-earth creation view
  • Textbook + labs. Middle and high school add dense textbooks and tests
  • Video-led. Short video lessons do the teaching
  • Independent workbooks. A workbook pairs with every video lesson
  • Some screen time. A mix of screen and paper
  • Video lessons a big plus. Video lessons are the core teaching in every course
  • Video lessons nice to have. Video lessons are the core teaching in every course
  • Minimal: solo work. Built for independent study with video
  • Some: 20–30 min daily. Parent grades and supervises labs
  • Rusty. Lessons teach the concepts for you
  • I'd rather a video or script teach. Video or the program does the teaching
  • Traditional. Rigorous, test-based college-prep courses

Less suited for

  • No religious content. Christian content with a young-earth creation view

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Questions parents ask

How does Science Shepherd teach science?

Science Shepherd is described as video lessons with workbooks; textbooks and tests at upper levels. Parent prep: low (press play; parent checks answers and supervises labs).

What grades does Science Shepherd cover?

Science Shepherd covers grades 1st–12th.

How much does Science Shepherd cost?

$66.50: Introductory Science bundle starting price (lifetime video + workbook + answer key), grades 1–5. Prices were checked on publisher or retailer pages in September 2026; check current prices before buying.

Is Science Shepherd creationist or secular?

Christian, young-earth creation.

Is Science Shepherd online?

A mix of screen and paper. The program does the teaching.

Does Science Shepherd have a placement test?

Yes. Science Shepherd course progression. Grade ranges and order for every course

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