{"product_id":"digital-product-66","title":"Animal Science","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAnimal Science — Complete High School Lab-Based Science Course\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Science of the Animal Body, from Cell to Herd\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA complete secular, college-preparatory Animal Science course for grades 9–12\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your student loves animals and wants to understand the \u003cstrong\u003escience behind how animals function, reproduce, grow, stay healthy, behave, and interact with humans\u003c\/strong\u003e, this course goes far beyond basic animal facts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnimal Science\u003c\/strong\u003e is a full-year, one-credit laboratory science course that combines \u003cstrong\u003ebiology, anatomy and physiology, agriculture, nutrition, genetics, reproduction, animal health, behavior, welfare, and animal industries\u003c\/strong\u003e into one comprehensive high school course. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for the mostly independent homeschool student, every day of the course tells the student exactly what to read, watch, investigate, and complete—with clickable resources and step-by-step instructions. Parents do not need a science background to teach the course. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Your Student Will Study\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver \u003cstrong\u003e36 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e, students progress through eight major units:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUnit 1 — Introduction to Animal Science\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is animal science?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnimal diversity and classification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCells and tissues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHomeostasis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDomestication and animal husbandry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnimal science careers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUnit 2 — Support, Movement \u0026amp; Digestion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe skeletal system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe muscular system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonogastric digestion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRuminant digestion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComparative digestion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeedstuffs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUnit 3 — Internal Systems\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCirculatory system and blood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRespiratory system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUrinary system and water balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNervous system and senses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEndocrine system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUnit 4 — Reproduction \u0026amp; Development\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMale reproductive anatomy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFemale reproductive anatomy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe estrous cycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFertilization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGestation and birth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtificial insemination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstrus synchronization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePregnancy detection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmbryo transfer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLactation and the mammary system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUnit 5 — Genetics \u0026amp; Animal Breeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic genetics and inheritance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePunnett squares\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelection and heritability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInbreeding and crossbreeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHybrid vigor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEPDs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenomics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModern breeding technologies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUnit 6 — Animal Nutrition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNutrients and their functions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeeds and feedstuffs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed sampling and label reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalancing rations using the Pearson Square\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeeding throughout the life cycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigestive and metabolic disorders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUnit 7 — Health, Behavior \u0026amp; Welfare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnimal health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe immune system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParasites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBiosecurity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnimal behavior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnimal handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnimal welfare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnimal ethics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUnit 8 — Animals, Industry \u0026amp; Society\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLivestock industries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnimal products\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSustainability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnimal science careers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA culminating capstone project \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eA REAL LAB EVERY WEEK\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't a course filled with crafts disguised as science.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents complete \u003cstrong\u003e36 laboratory investigations—one every week\u003c\/strong\u003e. Labs involve observation, experimentation, data collection, analysis, modeling, investigation, and application. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExamples include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding and testing an animal behavior ethogram\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstructing a dichotomous key\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOsmosis using a “naked egg” cell model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasuring the body's response to exercise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChicken wing bone and joint investigation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChicken wing muscle and movement investigation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnzyme activity investigation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding a four-compartment rumen model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeedstuff investigations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeart anatomy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLung modeling and lung-capacity investigation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKidney investigation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaction-time and reflex testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenetics probability experiments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePunnett-square investigations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreeding simulations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEPD-based sire selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed nutrient testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRation balancing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnimal health assessments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBiosecurity audits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlight-zone investigations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnimal welfare assessments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnimal product evaluation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA final capstone project \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDissections are OPTIONAL\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral labs offer optional hands-on dissections using inexpensive grocery-store or butcher-shop specimens, including chicken wings, heart, kidney, fish, and eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvery dissection has a free virtual alternative\u003c\/strong\u003e, so students can complete the course without performing dissections. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eBUILT FOR INDEPENDENT HOMESCHOOL STUDENTS\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe course follows a predictable four-day-per-week schedule:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays 1–3:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRead, watch, investigate, and answer questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComplete the weekly laboratory investigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach week also includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 laboratory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 worksheet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 mini-project\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3 discussion questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe course includes complete instructions, materials lists, safety information, procedures, analysis questions, and clickable resources. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e36 MINI-PROJECTS\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents don't just memorize animal-science vocabulary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach week includes a short research, design, building, or application project that requires students to \u003cstrong\u003euse what they've learned\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProjects include activities such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecies profile cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreed comparison projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrgan-system infographics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorking anatomical models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenetics and breeding investigations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeeding plans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCareer research\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEthical analysis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDebate briefs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndustry investigations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe year concludes with a \u003cstrong\u003ecapstone project\u003c\/strong\u003e requiring research, credible sources, scientific accuracy, application, analysis, presentation, and reflection. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eNO EXPENSIVE TEXTBOOK REQUIRED\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the best features for homeschool families: \u003cstrong\u003eyou don't have to purchase a textbook to use this course.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe course uses free, open educational resources, including open textbooks, government resources, professional organizations, videos, and virtual laboratories. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost laboratory materials are inexpensive household or kitchen items, and specialty specimens are optional because virtual alternatives are provided. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWHAT'S INCLUDED\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003e223-page digital course\u003c\/strong\u003e includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete 36-week, day-by-day course plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e36 weekly laboratory investigations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete Lab Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e36 weekly worksheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete Worksheet Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e36 weekly mini-projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete Mini-Project Booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorksheet Answer Key\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeekly discussion questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuggested grading rubrics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuggested one-credit course grading system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster Materials List\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster Resource List\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClickable links to readings, videos, data, and virtual labs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal capstone project \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSECULAR \u0026amp; EVIDENCE-BASED\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnimal Science is written from a \u003cstrong\u003esecular, scientific perspective\u003c\/strong\u003e and uses authoritative resources including open university textbooks, government agencies, professional organizations, and peer-reviewed science. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe course also treats controversial subjects—including animal welfare and the use of animals—from multiple credible perspectives. Students are encouraged to examine evidence, consider competing viewpoints, and form their own conclusions. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWHAT WILL STUDENTS LEARN?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the end of this course, students will have a working foundation in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnimal Biology • Anatomy • Physiology • Taxonomy • Animal Behavior • Husbandry • Digestion • Nutrition • Genetics • Breeding • Reproduction • Biotechnology • Animal Health • Disease • Biosecurity • Animal Welfare • Animal Products • Agriculture • Food Systems • Sustainability • Animal Science Careers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe course connects these subjects rather than treating them as isolated topics—helping students understand how \u003cstrong\u003ebiology translates into real-world animal care, agriculture, veterinary science, food production, and animal-related careers.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCOURSE DETAILS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Animal Science\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9–12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36 weeks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSchedule:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 days per week\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCredit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 high school science credit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Digital PDF\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMini-Projects:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorksheets:\u003c\/strong\u003e 36\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDissections:\u003c\/strong\u003e Optional\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVirtual Lab Alternatives:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTextbook Purchase Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e No\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2026, Second Edition \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect for students interested in:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🐄 Agriculture and livestock\u003cbr\u003e🐎 Horses and equine science\u003cbr\u003e🐕 Companion animals\u003cbr\u003e🧬 Genetics and animal breeding\u003cbr\u003e🩺 Veterinary medicine\u003cbr\u003e🌱 Agriculture and food systems\u003cbr\u003e🔬 Biology and life sciences\u003cbr\u003e🐖 Animal production\u003cbr\u003e🐑 Animal welfare\u003cbr\u003e🌎 Sustainability and environmental issues\u003cbr\u003e🎓 Animal science or veterinary-related careers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⚠️ PLEASE READ BEFORE PURCHASING\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003ehigh school science course that covers animal biology honestly and comprehensively\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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