SCIENCE

All science classes are held Mondays & Wednesdays.

General Science (6-8)
Students will examine the scientific method, design experiments, and study simple machines, archaeology, geology, paleontology, biology, and human anatomy and physiology.  Hands-on experiments. 

Text:  Exploring Creation with General Science (2-vol. set), by Dr. Jay L. Wile, Apologia
Lab fee: $40                                               
Teacher:  Mrs. Amy Cline

Space & Earth Science (6-8)

Space & Earth Science (6-8) - Students will  study  the earth— the atmosphere, the lithosphere, and the hydrosphere and explore the sun, moon, stars, planets, asteroids, comets & meteors. Hands-on activities.

Text: Space & Earth Science, 3rd ed. Student Activities, BJU Press
Lab fee:  $40   
Teacher:  Mrs. Sheila Watts

Physical Science (8-10)
Students will study the structure of matter, and the basics of both chemistry and physics, including the Periodic Table of the Elements, chemical reactions, water and its importance, Newton’s laws of motion, gravity, electricity, and nuclear physics. Hands-on experiments. 

Pre-Requisite: Alg. 1
Text: The Physical World: An Introduction to Physical Science, 4th edition, and Student Lab Manual, Bob Jones Press

Lab fee:  $40    
Teacher: Mrs. Liz von Dohlen

Biology (9-12)
Students will study cellular biology, genetics, taxonomy,   microbiology, botany, zoology, and human anatomy.  Discussions teach creationism while examining evolution's theories.  Hands-on activities.  

Text: Biology for Christian Schools, 3rd edition, and Student Lab Manual, Bob Jones Press

Lab fee: $50         
Teacher: Mrs. Amy Cline

Chemistry (10-12)
Students will study the foundation of atomic structure, bonding, stoichiometry, nomenclature, kinetic theory, solutions, equilibrium, organic and biochemistry, and nuclear chemistry.  Hands-on experiments.

Prerequisites:  Biology, Physical Science, Algebra 1 
Text: 

Chemistry for Christian Schools, 3rd edition (#233007) by Bob Jones Press

Student Lab Manual for Chemistry for Christian Schools, 3rd edition (#235655) by Bob Jones University Press

Lab fee: $50                               
Teacher: Mrs. Liz von Dohlen

Physics (10-12)
Students will study motion, kinematics, dynamics, Newton’s laws, forces, work, energy, conservation laws, thermal energy, thermodynamics, electricity, electronics, light energy, optics, quantum physics, and nuclear physics.  Hands-on activities. 

Pre-requisites: Algebra 1 and 2
Text: Physics Grade 12, 3rd edition, BJU Press & Lab Manual

Lab fee: $50   
Teacher:  Mrs. Liz von Dohlen

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