Science

6^th (ACSI – Purposeful Design)

This course is an engaging hands-on program that encourages students to: acquire new information, gain proficiency in research, work collaboratively with other students, think critically, use scientific tools, do measurement, solve problems, and evaluated results.  Life science, physical science, earth and space science, and the human body are all studied with an emphasis on experimentation and observation.

7^th (Apologia)

General Science - This course is designed to be a student’s first systematic introduction to the sciences.  The course covers such topics as the scientific method, designing experiments, simple machines, archaeology, geology, paleontology, biology, and human anatomy and physiology.  Its scope; therefore, is quite wide. There are many hands-on experiments to do.  This course guides students to master scientific material and defend their faith using scientific knowledge.

8^th (Apologia)

Physical Science- This course discusses such topics as the atmosphere, the hydrosphere, weather, the structure of the earth, environmentalism, the physics of motion, Newton’s Laws, gravity, and astrophysics.  There are many hands-on experiments to do.  This course continues to guide students to master scientific material and defend their faith using scientific knowledge. It is an excellent course for preparing the student to take a college-prep high school science curriculum.