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General Science (6th-8th) 2 Hour Course

Exploring Creation with General Science

The course "Exploring Creation with General Science" by Apologia, designed for 7th grade students, provides a foundational introduction to various scientific disciplines through a Christian worldview. This curriculum is well-suited for homeschool settings and emphasizes a thorough understanding of scientific principles by engaging students in diverse and practical activities.

Course Overview:

  • Scientific Exploration:
    Students are introduced to the scientific method, experiment design, and the practical application of scientific theories.
  • Comprehensive Curriculum:
    The course covers a broad range of topics, including simple machines, geology, archaeology, biology, anatomy, and Earth Science (which encompasses astronomy, meteorology, oceanography, and more).
  • Interactive Learning:
    The curriculum includes numerous hands-on experiments to reinforce learning and understanding of scientific concepts. Students also undertake a project to build a Rube-Goldberg machine, integrating various scientific principles.
  • Christian Perspective:
    The course integrates a Christian worldview, helping students see the connection between science and their faith through readings and testimonies from scientists who share this perspective.

Course Materials:

  • Textbook and Student Notebook:
    Essential for guiding the learning experience, with structured lesson plans and space for note-taking and recording experiment results.
  • Solutions Manual and Test Book:
    Provides answers to study guide questions and tests, facilitating effective review and assessment.
  • MP3 Audio CD: (optional)
    Offers an audio version of the textbook for varied learning preferences.
  • Format and Structure:
    The course is designed to be completed over a school year, with lessons planned for four days per week, ensuring a manageable pace and thorough comprehension of the material. This course is tailored to provide junior high students not only with foundational science knowledge but also with insights into how scientific inquiry can coexist with their faith principles

Additional Information

Textbook

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Student Notebook

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Course Cost: $38 per month 2 Hour Course

Supply Fee: TBD

Supply fee is TBD. This is a one-time fee at the beginning of the year to cover the cost of materials for hands-on experiments and projects.

Tours & Info: (540) 541-8226

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Meeting at West Salem Baptist

Mondays

500 Turner Rd
Salem, VA 24153

Church Phone:

(540) 389-2129

Since West Salem has NEVER CHARGED for the use of their facility (i.e. no rent, utilities, water, internet, or paper product fees; ONLY a nominal cleaning fee), there will be no facility or maintenance fees required. In order to respect your time and resources, we plan to offer regular lunches for a small charge with all proceeds going to West Salem Baptist Church as our love offering to them for such a generous gift.

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