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Earth Science: Incorporates a basic understanding of the Earth through the study of geology, meteorology and astronomy. Students will learn how to determine facts from theories. They will gain a basic understanding of the scientific method through simple lab experiments. They will also learn organizational skills, problem solving and writing as it relates to the sciences.
Life Science: Includes observation and classification within the living world as well as scientific vocabulary, theories and principles.
Physical Science: Covers basic knowledge in Chemistry and Physics, as well as connecting knowledge from other disciplines. Lab activities will develop problem solving, critical thinking and writing skills. This course will form a solid foundation for future courses in Chemistry (Grade 11) and Physics (Grade 12).
Biology (Grade 10): Includes a comprehensive survey of the science of life. Students will gain knowledge of large and small biosystems and other systems in this continuum. Life science studies will include both plant and animal life. Science laboratories will allow the student to gain observational skills and habits of mind necessary for scientific work. Everything studied in this course will serve ultimately as a means to greater knowledge of God's material creation as well as an appreciation of its beauty, intricacy and order.
Chemistry (Grade 11): The course is designed to give students an appreciation of the order and complexity of creation. Students will develop an appreciation of the invisible atomic and molecular world, and learn how events at that level influence the visible world of matter.
Physics (Grade 12): The study of natural law to enable the students to experience the mechanical and electromagnetic universes as an extension of the greater glory of God.
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