This exciting introductory science course for junior high students has been enhanced to include even more interactive and engaging activities to encourage students to dive deep into General Science!  Students will approach each week’s topic by first taking a systematic look at the subject matter through reading in the text, but their study won’t stop there!  During class, students will enhance and build on this systematic knowledge by examining and discussing new scientific discoveries that have been made in the area they are studying, what current impact this has on our culture and world, and briefly look at scientific career fields pertaining to the week’s topic.  Although this course is “introductory” in that it is many junior high student's first methodical study of science, General Science is not amateur in the breadth of topics to be covered.  The scientific method, designing experiments, simple machines, archaeology, geology, paleontology, biology, and human anatomy and physiology are just some of the important topics covered.  Assignments and homework will be targeted to challenge and equip junior high students to read with comprehension and study and take tests at a more advanced level, giving them ample opportunity to see improvement and success in reward for their hard work.  This course will require the text Exploring Creation with General Science, 2nd Edition, by Dr. Jay Wile, in which students will read 20-25 pages per module.  In addition to this reading, the homework for each module will include completion of a Module Study Guide to help students prepare for the module test, one typed and other hand-written experiment reports to be compiled in the student’s lab notebook , and an end-of-module test.  Students will show their knowledge on two semester exams, to be taken at the end of the first and second semesters.  During class, bi-weekly ungraded “quiz bowls” will help students get excited about what they’ve learned and review for the module tests by dividing into two teams for a friendly competition.

Section 1	Mon	10:00 pm	-	11:30 pm	Closed	Bob Lemon
Section 2	Tue	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Closed	Lori McKeeman
Section 3	Wed	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Closed	Lori McKeeman
Section 4	Thu	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Closed	Lindsey Rosie
Section 5	Thu	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	Lindsey Rosie

Whether entering this course from General Science or as a student's first foray into a comprehensive science course, Physical Science excellently prepares any student for high school biology, and then chemistry.  Students will study topics such as the atmosphere, the hydrosphere, weather, the structure of the earth, environmentalism, the physics of motion, gravity, Newton's laws, light, sound, and astrophysics.  This course will also guide students through learning a vital skill that will be required in high school and college science courses: the lab report.  Students will learn to compose all aspects of a proper lab report, including the objective statement, list of materials, procedure steps, data and observations, results and conclusions, and bibliography.  This experience will give students coming out of Physical Science a jump-start on the rigorous requirements of the formal lab reports in high school Biology.  This course will require the text Exploring Creation with Physical Science, 2nd Edition, by Dr. Jay Wile (first edition of the text will not be compatible with this course), in which students will read 20-25 pages per module.  In addition to this reading, the homework for each module will include completion of a Module Study Guide to help students prepare for the module test, a thorough lab report to be compiled in the student’s lab notebook, and an end-of-module test.  Students will show their knowledge on two semester exams to be taken at the end of the first and second semesters.

Section 1	Mon	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Closed	Justin Myrick
Section 2	Tue	1:15 pm	-	2:45 pm	Closed	Justin Myrick
Section 3	Tue	3:00 pm	-	4:30 pm	Closed	Justin Myrick
Section 4	Tue	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	Rachel Arney
Section 5	Wed	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	Rachel Arney
Section 6	Mon	8:15 pm	-	9:45 pm	Closed	Bob Lemon

NEW! This course allows junior high students to discover their love for science through unique projects that allow students to explore their interests within the course framework, rather than following a traditionally systematic approach to science.  It will emphasize appreciation for science through discussion, activities, projects, and on-line research over strict adherence to a text and traditional formats for assignments and evaluation.  Topics covered include scientific methods, famous scientists, chemistry, space science, and technology.  Students will be encouraged to engage in collaborative projects and discussions that promote the integration of faith and science.  This course will make use of Apologia's Exploring Creation with Physical Science 2nd Edition, by Dr. Jay L Wile (first edition of the text will not be compatible with the class), though the class will not adhere strictly to the text. Other supplemental material will be provided by the instructor to enhance the text. Students will read 15-20 pages per week and complete laboratory activities and other assignments.

Section 1	Fri	9:45 am	-	11:15 am	Closed	David Hill
Section 2	Fri	8:00 am	-	9:30 am	Closed	David Hill