Science

“The Christian faith of the early scientists gave them more than presuppositions; it also gave them motivation. They believed that in studying nature they were discovering the wisdom and power of the Creator and were thus honouring Him.” James F. Jekel

OVERVIEW

Students will extend their knowledge of the natural world and the Laws that govern Creation, from atoms to galaxies. They will extend their understanding of Chemistry by studying the Periodic Table and investigating a range of chemical reactions. They will gain an appreciation of Biology, encompassing the role that DNA and genetics play in storing information and the immensely complex instruction manual that has been majestically designed. Students will be empowered to describe all forms of movement and motion using Newton's Laws. Most importantly, students will be reminded of our responsibility to be good stewards of the creation that God has entrusted to us.

Aims

To retain awe and wonder when contemplating God's marvelous creation
To explore the nature of the biological, physical and chemical worlds
To develop skills in communication, investigation and inquiry
To gain an understanding of the contemporary cultural significance of science and technology

TOPICS INCLUDE

Chemistry and the Periodic Table
Origins, Creation and Evolution
Biology and Genetics
Physics, Force, Movement and Mass
The Universe

SUBJECT LENGTH

8 periods

PREREQUISITES

Levy Cost
Booklist Items

ASSESSMENT

Topic Unit Tests
Assignments
STILE activities
Semester examinations
Practical investigations and reports

“But ask the animals, and they will teach you, or the birds in the sky, and they will tell you; or speak to the earth, and it will teach you, or let the fish in the sea inform you. Which of all these does not know that the hand of the Lord has done this? In his hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind.” Job 12:7-10