Exploring Creation with Physical Science
Teacher Name: Michelle Picard 254-412-1430

Tuition: $240.00 per year, payable in monthly installments of $30.00 OR $220.00 per year, payable in semester installments of $110.00

Supply/Materials Fee (due at registration): $25.00

Deposit (due at registration): $25.00

Grades: 8th-9th

Minimum Class Size: 6

Maximum Class Size: 20

Class Time: 3rd hour (10:40-11:35)

Estimated homework: 3 hours per week

Prerequisite: Students should have completed 7th grade math

Required Materials or Books:

  • Exploring Creation With Physical Science Textbook (Apologia 2nd Edition)
  • Safety goggles

This course is designed to be the last science course the student takes before high school biology. The 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. The author especially concentrates on the myths generated by the hysterical environmentalist movement.  

This will be an exciting and interesting science class. Students will participate in a variety of learning experiences including hands-on activities, note-taking, labs and a few projects. Students should plan to spend 3 to 3.5 hours per week in preparation for class.

Teacher Information:

I have a Bachelor of Science in Education and a Texas Teacher Certification in Secondary Biology. I taught science in public school for fifteen years. Courses I have taught include General Science, Life Science, Earth Science, Physical Science and Biology. I am currently homeschooling my 15 year old daughter.