Jr & Sr High Science
Jr/Sr High science classes meet on Mondays for 70-75 minutes and Fridays for 55 minutes.
exploring Physical Sciences (7TH & 8TH GRADES)
Prerequisites: Ability to pass reading and math placement tests demonstrating successful completion of 6th grade math and 6th grade language arts courses or successful completion of LV Math Foundations 6 and LV Language Arts 5/6
Curriculum: Holt Science and Technology: Life Science Series
At this level, the young scientist starts to understand more about God’s amazing creation to set a foundation for the study of the physical sciences like chemistry and physics in high school. In this fun and engaging class, students will explore the physical and chemical world. Through a hands-on approach, students will learn even more about the scientific method and developing a hypothesis through a series of experiments and in class activities.
Curriculum: Holt Science and Technology: Life Science Series
At this level, the young scientist starts to understand more about God’s amazing creation to set a foundation for the study of the physical sciences like chemistry and physics in high school. In this fun and engaging class, students will explore the physical and chemical world. Through a hands-on approach, students will learn even more about the scientific method and developing a hypothesis through a series of experiments and in class activities.
Biology (9TH & 10th GRADEs)High School Credit: 1.0 Biology—lab science (Honors option available)
Prerequisites: Ability to pass reading and math placement tests demonstrating successful completion of a solid 8th grade math (pre-algebra) program and 8th grade language arts courses or successful completion of LV English B and LV Pre-algebra B
Curriculum: Holt Biology and Evolution Exposed Biology investigates the wonders of God’s living creation. Through an investigative introduction to the methods and concepts of general biology, students are prepared for more advanced studies to be encountered later in high school and college. While heavily emphasizing vocabulary, this course provides a strong background in the scientific method, five-kingdom classification scheme, microscopy, biochemistry, cellular biology, molecular and Mendelian genetics, evolution, dissection and ecosystems. Learning is facilitated through lecture, discussion, observation, lab work, classroom activities, dissections, and student interaction. Since this course is taught from a Christian perspective, students become well equipped to intelligently and scientifically approach the controversial issues surrounding creation vs. evolution. Real life parallels throughout the course will bring biology to life. |
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Physics (11TH & 12TH GRADES)High School Credit: 1.0 Physics
Prerequisites: Ability to pass reading, writing, math and chemistry placement tests demonstrating successful completion of a 10th grade English course. Curriculum: TBD Students will explore physics concepts, including the mathematics necessary for a course at this level, in an interesting and understandable format. Through the Bob Jones text, classroom discussions and activities, students will delve into this very relevant science from a creationist standpoint. Topics include: Measurement and Units, Motion in One Dimension, Two-Dimension Motion, Newton’s Laws, Circular Motion, Work and Energy, Momentum, Periodic Motion, Waves and Optics, Electrostatics, Electrodynamics, Electrical Circuits, and Magnetism. This amazing journey into the world of physics will encourage a deeper appreciation of the impact of physics in our lives. This college-prep physics course is a must for any student planning on further study of the sciences or engineering. It would also be very beneficial for any scholar planning on attending college for any subject. Today, colleges want to see that students worked hard during their high school years and that they studied the most difficult topics available to them. A high school physics course on a transcript could give a student a competitive edge for both college admissions and scholarship opportunities. |