Science

As a science-directed program, all students at Living Science Home Studies enroll in a science class each year.

Middle School

5th Grade Science

A basic hands-on fun class that draws the students into group learning activities like insect studies, vegetation signs, weather and precititation, Solar System, Earth and Fire, Mountains and Mammals, Reptiles and body Systems. The class is geared toward learning the process of scientific observation and discovery. This class works hand in hand with 5th Grade Math.

6th Grade "Introduction to Science"

Intro is the first middle school class in the science sequence. This course focuses on teaching students to observe using correct scientific method. Quantitative and qualitative observations are taught as a basis for collecting data. The curriculum is the same for Alpha and Beta.

7th Grade "Life Science"

Life science follows Intro Science. This is an excellent precursor to High School Biology and includes instruction in classification as well as dissection and other lab technique. NEW! Sheep Eye Dissections Video

8th Grade Science "Earth and Physical Science"

This class focuses on a young earth and examines earth formations in this light. Several Physical Science topics are introduced.

High School

Physical Science

This class concentrates on completing the Physical Science unit. It is a rigorous academic course. Hands on labs and peer presentations are regular occurrences. All students are required to construct a Rube Goldberg contraption in order to complete this course.

Biology

Students are accepted into this class upon successfully completing the Physical Science unit. The primary text used is, "Exploring Creation with Biology", by Dr. Jay Wile. Other secular texts are also used to supplement the content. The course reflects theLiving Science view about literal 7-day Biblical Creationism.

Biology is a thorough course in the life sciences. Study will include all the major facets of living organisms-including cell structure and function; a survey of the major kingdoms of organisms; selected topics in human anatomy; physiology, genetics; and an introduction to major ecological and creation features. All classes are taught from the creation viewpoint

Chemistry

This course is for students who have successfully completed both Physical Science and Biology with Living Science. This is a lab based course. The instructor uses the Abeka chemistry text.

Chemistry is designed as an introductory course with focus on the concepts and practices of modern chemistry. The course includes general problem-solving techniques; physical concepts (phases of matter, etc.); chemical formulae and equations; atomic structure with an introduction to quantum mechanics; solutions (acids, bases, salts); understanding chemical reactions; and oxidation reduction. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of laboratory experiences and techniques. Students learn through weekly textbook assignments, in-class labs and demonstrations, and instructor led discussions

Physics

This course is offered to selected qualified students. The instructor draws from several advanced level texts.

An introduction to the ideas of physics – from classical physics to modern physics. The principles of physics are illustrated by everyday experience and practical devices. The student is shown how many kinds of technology work – from the camera to the car. It shows students the harmony between scientific knowledge and Christian belief

Anatomy & Physiology

Taught by a veterinary doctor, this course focuses on the anatomy and physiology of “The Cat.” Two- or three-member teams each have a cat that they work on during the course of the year. This course is heavy on information and lab work. An excellent pre-college course.