Life Science

Curriculum

Life Science topics will include: biblical creation, classification, cells, microbiology, botany, zoology, life processes of organisms, genetics, biological evolution versus God's creation, and the human body systems and anatomy.

The classes include lecture/discussion and experiments, investigations and hands-on activities, which emphasize the scientific method, good lab procedures, and organizational skills (including note-taking and keeping an organized notebook).

Homework will include reading the chapters and completing assigned exercises in the workbook, plus a small project each quarter.

Home Studies

• The average student should plan to devote approximately 60 minutes per day including class time to science studies.
• Regular progress reports will be sent to parents.

Prerequisites

• No prerequisites for students entering at least the seventh grade.

Text & Materials

Texts

• Life Science Student Text, BJU Press
  • 4th edition
  • #515759
  • ISBN: 978-1-60682-161-9
• Life Science Student Lab Manual, BJU Press
  • 4th edition
  • #279943
  • ISBN: 978-1-60682-202-9
  • Please be sure to buy an unused copy.

Materials

• Loose-leaf notebook and paper
• Five notebook dividers
• Notebook zipper pocket
• Set of colored markers or pencils
• Pen or pencil