Science Expeditions

Science Expeditions and Retreats are the heart of the Living Science Home Studies program. Students gain a deeper understanding of God as they experience His creation first hand. They are trained to use their 5 senses, as a basis for observation. They are also led to discover new knowledge through research, socratic lecture, and experimentation.

The fifth-grade science class takes an overnight trip to Zoo Atlanta each year. Middle Schoolers attend a Science Expedition in Jekyll Island, Georgia each April. High School students have a Senior Retreat each Fall to various locations throughout the southeast. Each year, a different site is chosen for ecological and Marine Biology studies associated with the retreat.

In 2009, the Senior Retreat was in Titusville, Florida. On Florida's Space Coast, Titusville served as an excellent base for exploring Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, the Canaveral National Seashore, and the John F. Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral. The trip was rich and meaningful, offering great opportunities for fellowship and for studying God's creation.

The Middle School Science Expedition is designed to accommodate families with younger siblings. The venue is Jekyll Island, Georgia. During the expedition, selected high school students have the opportunity to learn about leadership through the Servant Leadership Program. The Servant Leaders mentor, train, lead, and teach the middle school students during the expedition. It is the pinnacle of their year of education! Living Sound team members are chosen to lead praise and worship on all expeditions. The Living Sound Worship Team experience enhances the musical abilities God has given to each member by allowing them to develop and use their skills for the Lord.