This is a true General Science course covering a variety of branches of science including astronomy, meteorology, oceanography, earth study, geology, paleontology, and environmental science modules giving students a solid foundation in that broad field of study.
Students will gain an understanding of the world that surrounds them so they can appreciate the real-world relevance of scientific inquiry and the beauty of Creation.
Students will learn:
- How to utilize the proper scientific method in a detailed and engaging way.
- How to record data and report it.
- How to read, create, and utilize several types of graphs (a skill that is found on SAT and ACT exams!).
Your student will learn about many great historical and modern-day scientists who studied our world out of a desire to better know God as its Creator.
(Above information taken from Apologia’s website.)
The class will be structured with reading and test taking completed at home. Classroom time at co-op will be utilized for the hands-on experiments and activities with occasional short videos and other supplementary presentation material.
