- The Spirit
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- Overall Theme: Energy, Matter, and Fundamental Cosmic Laws
- Yearlong Question: “How do the fundamental laws of energy and matter reflect a consistent, immutable Creator?”
- Visual Anchor/Icon: The Geometric Lens or Star Light Prism
- The Journey
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- Course Description: Serving as the peak middle school science experience, this course pushes students into the precise worlds of chemistry and physics. Students will study the elegance of atomic structures, chemical bonds, and the laws of motion and force. This curriculum utilizes advanced mathematical logic to solve real-world engineering problems, requiring rigorous experimental accuracy and preparing exiting students to completely dominate their upcoming high school lab requirements.
- Major Topics Covered: The Structure of Matter and Atoms, The Periodic Table of Elements, Chemical Reactions and Bonds, Forces and Newton’s Laws of Motion, Energy, Work, and Machines, Electricity and Magnetism, Waves, Sound, and Light Refraction.
- The Library
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- Required Textbook: Exploring Creation with Physical Science, 3rd Edition (Apologia)
- Required Lab Kit:
- The A.S.K.:
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- A – Admire the Design: Admire the elegance of atomic structure and the fundamental laws of energy and motion.
- S – Systematically Investigate: Utilize advanced mathematical logic to solve problems in chemistry and physics.
- K – Knowledge for Stewardship: Apply scientific laws to real-world technology and engineering challenges with integrity and skill.
