Science Department
"Examining the World in the Light of the Word"
Elementary
Elementary students are introduced to earth/space science, physical science and biology, including the human body in varying degrees for complexity as they progress through elementary school.
Secondary
Miss Jodi Hartenstine, Mrs. Beth Clarke
Life Science 7
This survey course for seventh graders introduces the student to the field of biology and basic biological concepts. Topics include the relationship of science to the Christian, the cell and its functions, microscopic life, plants, animals and human structures.
Earth Space Science 8
This course examines the fields of astronomy and geology from a biblical perspective. Modern theories about origins of planets and stars are examined and refuted. Topics include the solar system, weather, rocks and minerals, volcanoes, earthquakes and oceanography.
Physical Science 9
Physical Science is a survey course covering chemistry and physics. Limitations of science, the atom, basic chemical symbols, acids and bases, important chemical processes and chemical lab techniques are covered in the first semester. The second semester consists of the study physics and the different forms of energy and their uses. The course ends with a discussion of nuclear energy and power plants.
Biology
Biology students study the basic concepts of biology on a high school level. The course begins with a discussion of biblical reasons for studying science. Throughout the course, assertions of evolutionary theories are examined in the light of Scripture and observational science. Topics include the cell, genetics, taxonomy, the five kingdoms of organisms. Advanced cytology, an in-depth look at genetics, bacteriology and human anatomy/physiology.
Chemistry
This course is designed to expose students to the basic concepts of chemistry and problem solving in chemistry. Topics cover atomic theory, including the quantum atom, bonding states of matter, chemical equations, solutions, thermodynamics, and oxidation-reduction. The course is specifically designed as a college preparatory course.
Physics
This course is designed to expose the students to the basic concepts of physics and problem solving in physics. Topics are taught from the classical physical approach. Units included in the course cover the types of energy and mathematical descriptions for each including kinetic, potential, electricity, magnetism, waves, sound, light, and nuclear. This course is a good review of al areas of mathematics the student has learned. It is designed for those students who expect to take college level math or science courses.
Departmental Recommended Links
Creation Research Society - One of the largest organizations of Creationistic Scientists in the world www.creationresearch.org/
Creation Science Evangelism - Dr. Kent Hovind's seminars, tapes, and information
www.drdino.com/
Freeman Biology - Online versions of several textbooks - AP BIO students should use this link
www.whfreeman.com/BIOLOGY/MASTER.HTM
Institute for Creation Research - The other BIG Creationistic organization www.icr.org/
Immunology Links - Page done by Mr. VanOsten as part of his graduate school course on Immunology www.upperbucks.org/avo/immunology.html
Ken's Biology Resource Page - FABULOUS site run by a veteran teacher - hundreds of categorized links www.kensbiorefs.com/
M.I.T. Hypertext Biology "Book" - Online text for biology students - excellent section on cells web.mit.edu/esgbio/www/7001main.html
NASA Spacelink - Educational information from N.A.S.A. www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/Redirect_Spacelink.html
Netfrog Title Page - Try an "online" dissection curry.edschool.Virginia.EDU/go/frog/
Nine Planets - Page loaded with information for all those Earth/Space Science reports seds.lpl.arizona.edu/nineplanets/nineplanets/nineplanets.html
Princeton High School's AP Bio Page - all AP BIO students at UBCS are required to use this page phs.prs.k12.nj.us/Science_Dept/APBio/
Smithsonian Institution Home Page www.si.edu/
StarChild: A learning center for young astronomers starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/StarChild/StarChild.html
Virtual FlyLab - Run a genetics experiment over the internet - part of AP BIO Lab requirements vcourseware4.calstatela.edu/
Weather Channel - Check the forcasts and radar for cities all over the country www.weather.com/
Web Elements - An online, constantly updated periodic chart on the web www.webelements.com/