Life Science is a grade level 7 class (also open to grade 8) and survey course of the structures and functions of living things such as plants, animals, and human beings. All of the concepts covered are viewed through the lens of a biblical worldview. The coursework and lab activities are designed to help students think like scientist and see life science from a biblical perspective.

The text is written, formatted, and illustrated beautifully and consistently points back to our Creator. Students will engage with the text with ease as they learn new information about all life forms. Through case studies, labs, WebQuests, ethics, class discussions, and journal entry reflections, students will learn that God is the source and sustainer of all life and gain an appreciation for His intelligent design.

In this course, students will learn the following: Cell Structure, Information in the Cell, Genetics, Change in Nature, Microorganism: Bacteria and Viruses, Protists and Fungi, The Plant Classification and Structure, Plant Functions, Animal Classification, Animal Structure and Function, Animal Reproduction and Behavior, The Human Body: Anatomy and Physiology, Musculoskeletal System, Circulatory System, Respiratory System, Digestive System, Endocrine System, Nervous System, Biosphere, Ecosystems and Stewardship Over Creation.

Supply Fee: $50

Required Textbooks:

Student Textbook: BJU Press Life Science Textbook 5th Edition

ISBN: 9781628564013

Activities Book: BJU Press Life Science Activities Book 5th Edition

ISBN: 9781628564020

Assessments Book: BJU Press Life Science Assessments Book 5th Edition

ISBN: 9781628564051

Supplies:

2-inch binder

Dividers 3 (Labeled Notes, Activities, and Assessments)

Wide ruled notebook paper (behind Notes divider)

Science Journal: Science Notebook/Journal

Colored pencils

Pencils

Highlighter

Course Preparation:

Students will need their Life Science Activities and Assessments book bindings cut off, hole punched.  Place the activities under the corresponding divider tab in their binder before the first Class and turn in their assessment book to Mrs. Johnson on the first day of class.

Students will also need to have read pages viii-xiii in their Life Science textbook before the first class.

Earth and Physical Science is grade level 8 class (also open to grade 7) and a survey course that moves the student from the lithosphere of the earth itself to the hydrosphere in and on the earth to the atmosphere surrounding the earth and finally out into space visiting the solar system and the rest of the universe. Students will learn and gain an understanding of God’s created world. Case studies and other activities encourage students to think like scientists as they develop a biblical perspective and worldview of God’s magnificent universe and how He set physical science in motion.

The books in this course are written, formatted, and illustrated beautifully. BJU’s Earth Science text consistently points back to our Creator. The “Everything You Need to Ace Science …Notebook” is a comprehensive introductory guide used to help students explore physical science. Students will engage with the texts with ease as they learn new information about Earth, the universe and the components of physical science. Through case studies, labs, ethics, class discussions and journal entry reflections, students will learn that God is the source and sustainer of our world and gain an appreciation for His intelligent design.

In this course, students will learn the following: Earth Science, Matter, Forces, and Energy, Maps and GIS, Geology, Natural Resources, Young and Old Earth Theory, Earthquakes, Tectonic Forces, Earth Waves and Seismology, Volcanoes, Minerals and Ores, Rocks Classification, Fossils, Erosion, Oceans and Seas, Oceanography, Surface Waters, Groundwater, Weather, Storms, Climate Change, Our Solar System, Planets, Stars, Galaxies, the Universe and Origins, Space Exploration, Matter, Properties and Phases, The Periodic Table, Motion, Gravity and Friction, Atomic Structure and Compounds, Forces and Work, Chemical Reactions, Forms of Energy, Thermal Energy, Light and Sound Waves, Electricity and Magnetism.

Supply Fee: $50

Required Textbooks:

Student Textbook: BJU Earth Science Textbook 5th Edition

ISBN: 9781628562835

Lab Manual: BJU Earth Science Lab Manual 5th Edition

ISBN: 9781628562842

Assessments Book: BJU Earth Science Assessments Book 5th Edition

ISBN: 9781628562873

Student Textbook:Everything You Need to Ace Science …Notebook

Author: Michael Geisen

ISBN: 9780761160953

Supplies:

1.5-inch binder

Dividers 3 (Labeled Notes, Lab Manual, and Assessments)

Wide ruled notebook paper (behind Notes divider)

Science Journal: Science Journal/Notebook

Colored pencils

Pencils

Red Pen or pencil

Highlighter

Course Preparation:

Students will need their Earth Science lab manual and assessments book binding cut off, hole-punched, and placed under the corresponding divider tabs in their binder before the first class. Student’s unbound and hole-punched assessments book will be taken up the first day of class.

Students will also need to have read the introduction and chapter 1 in their Earth Science textbook before the first class.

This class is designed as a student’s first lab based high school science which gives the student an introduction to how living organisms are designed, how they interact with one another, and how they interact with their physical environment. Students are taught how biologists classify life, the chemical processes that make life possible, the structures of RNA and DNA, and the designs of the different cells found in living organisms. Students also learn the means by which photosynthesis, cellular respiration, and cellular reproduction occur. They then learn the current state of biotechnology. With the molecular and cellular basis of life covered, the students are then given a survey of the different kinds of organisms found in nature: archaea, bacteria, protists, fungi, invertebrates, vertebrates, and plants. The students then learn the biogeochemical cycles that keep environments hospitable to life, which leads to a discussion of ecosystems. Throughout the course, students see that life is the result of and that organisms have been given the ability to adapt to their surroundings.

Students will need to take notes, work on vocabulary and complete comprehension checks throughout each chapter and spend 45 minutes to an hour Monday through Friday reviewing and studying their notes and vocabulary. Students will also be asked to write up lab experiments for the different types of experiments they will do. There are three types of experiments: household items, dissections, and microscope use. Students will also complete several short projects related to the various biological concepts presented.

Supply Fee: $50 (this includes dissection supplies)

Required Textbooks:

Discovering Design with Biology

by Dr. Jay Wile Publishers: Berean Builders Publication Date: 2022

ISBN 979-8985252941

Supplies Needed:

3-ring binder

College ruled notebook paper

8 dividers

colored pencils

college-ruled spiral notebook

fine line markers

2 pens and 2 pencils

highlighter (any color)

glue stick or small bottle of glue

This college-preparatory course covers fundamental aspects of chemistry such as the classification of matter, atomic structure, spectroscopy, chemical bonding, molecular geometry, physical change, chemical change, stoichiometry, solutions, ideal gases, acid/base chemistry, reduction/oxidation reactions, thermochemistry, thermodynamics, kinetics, and chemical equilibrium. Weaving together concepts and their mathematical applications, the course teaches students how to think as a chemist so they can analyze the major changes that occur in matter.

Throughout the course, the student is shown how chemistry reveals the amazing design that exists all around us. From the details of atomic structure to the makeup of the very air that we breathe, chemistry shows us the marvelous handiwork of God.

Supply Fee: $45

Prerequisite: Algebra I

Required Textbooks:

Discovering Design with Chemistry

Dr. Jay L. Wile, Berean Builders, 2015

ISBN 978-0996278461

Supplies:

2-inch binder

8 dividers

College ruled notebook paper

2 pencils

2 pens (one colored)

colored pencils

college-ruled spiral notebook

highlighter (any color)

This course is a high-level, college preparatory lab course designed to give the student an advanced understanding of biology while also preparing them for college level biology. The student will learn about the body’s organ systems, ranging from the digestive and respiratory systems to the endocrine and lymphatic systems. It also will cover the reproductive system in detail but done so with respectful illustrations and descriptions.

The text is written in a conversational format guiding the students through key learning strategies like how to think critically about what they are learning, identify important parts of the information that is presented, take meaningful notes, and complete experiments with written evaluations.

In this course, students will learn the following: Foundational Anatomy and Physiology Concepts, Histology (the study of tissues), Integumentary and Skeletal systems, Skeletal Systems Histology and Movement, Muscular System Histology and Physiology, Skeletal Muscle System, Nervous System, Peripheral Nervous System, Endocrine System, Cardiovascular System, Lymphatic System, Respiratory System, Urinary System, and Reproductive System.

Supply Fee: $50 (this includes dissection supplies)

Prerequisite: Biology and Chemistry

Required Textbooks:

Exploring Creation with Advanced Biology: The Human Body, 2nd Edition

ISBN 978-1-946506-60-3

Kaplan Medical Anatomy Coloring Book 9th Edition

by Stephanie McCann & Eric Wise

ISBN 978-1506281216

Supplies:

2-inch binder

8 Dividers

College-ruled Notebook paper

Colored pencils

Pens and pencils

Highlighter (any color)

This is a college preparatory lab-based physics course that offers the student a firm foundation in the basic laws and theories of physics. Students should have completed Algebra I and a Geometry course that included the basic trigonometric functions such as sin, cosine, and tangent as defined on a right triangle. This is necessary for the vector analysis used in this course.

The course starts out with a review of measurements, units, significant figures and conversions from standard units to metric units. It then goes into a discussion of scalar and vector quantities, starting with distance, displacement, speed, and velocity. The distinctions between instantaneous and average values are discussed, and graphical analysis is used. It uses those concepts to discuss Newton’s First Law.

The course continues with learning about force, acceleration, and Newton’s Laws and how to apply those concepts using standard equations of one-dimensional motion in several situations including free fall, terminal velocity, Newton’s 3rd Law, and friction.

From one-dimensional situations, two-dimensional vectors are explained in different situations. The concepts of centripetal force, torque, and gravitational force are introduced. Students will work the concepts of momentum, waves, and frequency as it applies to both sound and light. Students will end with geometric optics, electricity, and magnetism.

Students will be expected take notes, show proficiency in the concepts presented, and complete written experiments. There are a total of 45 experiments.

Prerequisites: Algebra I and Geometry

Supply Fee: $35

Required Textbooks:

Discovering Design With Physics

by Dr. Jay L. Wile; Berean Builders

ISBN 979-8985252989

Supplies:

2-inch binder

8 Dividers

College-ruled Notebook Paper

Quarter inch graph paper

1 folder with 3 prongs and pocket, any color

Highlighter, colored pencils, 2 pencils and 2 pens (one colored)

Scientific calculator

Compass and protractor