Science
Recommended Sequence: Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Physical Science – Kimberly Taylor, Instructor
coreteachertaylor@gmail.com
This course contains one semester of introductory Chemistry and one semester of introductory Physics. We will be concentrating on developing the skills necessary to study high school science including spending time learning how to take the multitude of information the text presents and breaking it down into manageable chunks for studying. This course is designed to be the first science course taken in high school, but it may be taken at any point.
First semester course topics include: metric system, experimental design, matter, atomic structure, the periodic table and chemical reactions. Second semester topics include: work, fluid mechanics, energy, waves, electricity, and magnetism. The course will explore these two disciplines using hands-on activities, projects, discussions, and applications. Students should expect to spend 2-3 hours per week outside of class time on assignments.
Physical Science will meet once each week. Enrollment is limited to students who have satisfactorily completed Pre-Algebra and are currently enrolled in Algebra 1.
Text: Physical Science - Concepts in Action, by Wysession, Frank, and Yancopoulos.
Prentice Hall. ISBN-13 # 978-0-13-362817-3
(Several different books are under the same ISBN number. You do not need the one with earth science. We will only be covering introductory chemistry and physics. The necessary book has chapters 1-10 on chemistry and chapters 11-21 on physics.)
Calculator: TI-30X IIS
Copy and supply fee: $18 for the year
Biology – Kimberly Taylor, Instructor
coreteachertaylor@gmail.com
This course will be an overview of general biological principles. Topics will include cell structure and function, genetics, evolution, classification, and study of the kingdoms of life. The course will be taught from a Christian worldview, utilizing both secular and Christian materials. The Scriptures will be honored and integrated into discussion of the many ethical issues in biology. Evolution will be covered.
Biology will meet once each week. Class time will consist of lecture, group discussions and hands-on activities. The course is designed for 10th grade students but any high school student may participate. There are no prerequisites, but the student must be able to memorize massive amounts of information.
Students should expect to spend 2-3 hours per week on assignments outside of class time. A few homework assignments will involve technology, including visiting websites that are applicable. Email will be used frequently by the instructor.
Participation in a biology lab is highly recommended. A lab accompanying this course will be taught at Core for students enrolled in Core Biology. This lab at Core is optional. Students who do not participate in the lab at Core are encouraged to take the lab at Asbury---especially if the student is interested in sciences or health sciences. These students benefit greatly from a true “in lab” experience and Asbury offers this. Application forms for the lab at Asbury are available on this site under Additional Programs.
Text: Biology by Miller and Levine, Prentice Hall. ISBN# 0-13-036701-X
Additional materials: Case for a Creator, student edition, by Lee Strobel
Copy and supply fee: $25 for the year
Biology Lab - Kimberly Taylor, Instructor
coreteachertaylor@gmail.com
This lab will be directly linked to the Core biology class. Although not required, participation in the lab will greatly reinforce concepts learned in the class.
First semester will focus on microscope work as we study the cell, mitosis, and biochemistry processes. Second semester will cover the kingdoms of living organisms from bacteria to protists and fungi, plants, and animals. Microscopes will reappear to look at bacteria and protists. Students will be asked to bring in samples of fungi and plants. Dissections of worms, grasshoppers, crayfish, fish, frogs, and fetal pigs will be done in the spring. I provide the science supplies, you provide the curiosity.
Biology Lab will meet on the same day as the class, every other week. Enrollment is limited to students who are taking Biology at Core.
Supply fee: $50 for the year
coreteachertaylor@gmail.com
This course will be an overview of general biological principles. Topics will include cell structure and function, genetics, evolution, classification, and study of the kingdoms of life. The course will be taught from a Christian worldview, utilizing both secular and Christian materials. The Scriptures will be honored and integrated into discussion of the many ethical issues in biology. Evolution will be covered.
Biology will meet once each week. Class time will consist of lecture, group discussions and hands-on activities. The course is designed for 10th grade students but any high school student may participate. There are no prerequisites, but the student must be able to memorize massive amounts of information.
Students should expect to spend 2-3 hours per week on assignments outside of class time. A few homework assignments will involve technology, including visiting websites that are applicable. Email will be used frequently by the instructor.
Participation in a biology lab is highly recommended. A lab accompanying this course will be taught at Core for students enrolled in Core Biology. This lab at Core is optional. Students who do not participate in the lab at Core are encouraged to take the lab at Asbury---especially if the student is interested in sciences or health sciences. These students benefit greatly from a true “in lab” experience and Asbury offers this. Application forms for the lab at Asbury are available on this site under Additional Programs.
Text: Biology by Miller and Levine, Prentice Hall. ISBN# 0-13-036701-X
Additional materials: Case for a Creator, student edition, by Lee Strobel
Copy and supply fee: $25 for the year
Biology Lab - Kimberly Taylor, Instructor
coreteachertaylor@gmail.com
This lab will be directly linked to the Core biology class. Although not required, participation in the lab will greatly reinforce concepts learned in the class.
First semester will focus on microscope work as we study the cell, mitosis, and biochemistry processes. Second semester will cover the kingdoms of living organisms from bacteria to protists and fungi, plants, and animals. Microscopes will reappear to look at bacteria and protists. Students will be asked to bring in samples of fungi and plants. Dissections of worms, grasshoppers, crayfish, fish, frogs, and fetal pigs will be done in the spring. I provide the science supplies, you provide the curiosity.
Biology Lab will meet on the same day as the class, every other week. Enrollment is limited to students who are taking Biology at Core.
Supply fee: $50 for the year
Chemistry - Kimberly Taylor, Instructor
coreteachertaylor@gmail.com
Chemistry is an abstract science requiring math skills, critical thinking and problem solving. Protons, neutrons, electrons, chemical bonds, and many other parts of chemistry require thinking about concepts when one can only see results and not what occurs to produce them.
We will cover atoms, subatomic particles, chemical bonding, chemical formulas, chemical compounds, and chemical equations, stoichiometry, significant figures, liquids, solids, and gases, solutions, acids and bases, reaction energy and kinetics, oxidation reduction, organic compounds, and nuclear chemistry.
Chemistry will meet twice each week. This course will progress at a rapid pace and will require diligence on the part of students. Students should plan to spend at least 6 hours per week studying outside of class time to succeed in this course. The instructor will offer numerous extra study sessions throughout the year.
This Chemistry course is designed for juniors and seniors in high school. Enrollment is limited to students who turn 15 before October 1 who have also satisfactorily completed Algebra 1 and Geometry, followed by Algebra 2, which may be taken concurrently. An assessment is required for students who have not satisfactorily completed the geometry class at Core.
Although not required, a chemistry lab is instrumental in understanding the concepts in this course. Application forms for the lab at Asbury are available on this site under Additional Programs.
Text: Modern Chemistry by Davis, Metcalfe, Williams, and Castka. 2002, Holt, Rinehart,and Winston.
ISBN# 978-0-030-56537-3
Calculator: TI-30XIIS
Copy and supply fee: $10 for the year
coreteachertaylor@gmail.com
Chemistry is an abstract science requiring math skills, critical thinking and problem solving. Protons, neutrons, electrons, chemical bonds, and many other parts of chemistry require thinking about concepts when one can only see results and not what occurs to produce them.
We will cover atoms, subatomic particles, chemical bonding, chemical formulas, chemical compounds, and chemical equations, stoichiometry, significant figures, liquids, solids, and gases, solutions, acids and bases, reaction energy and kinetics, oxidation reduction, organic compounds, and nuclear chemistry.
Chemistry will meet twice each week. This course will progress at a rapid pace and will require diligence on the part of students. Students should plan to spend at least 6 hours per week studying outside of class time to succeed in this course. The instructor will offer numerous extra study sessions throughout the year.
This Chemistry course is designed for juniors and seniors in high school. Enrollment is limited to students who turn 15 before October 1 who have also satisfactorily completed Algebra 1 and Geometry, followed by Algebra 2, which may be taken concurrently. An assessment is required for students who have not satisfactorily completed the geometry class at Core.
Although not required, a chemistry lab is instrumental in understanding the concepts in this course. Application forms for the lab at Asbury are available on this site under Additional Programs.
Text: Modern Chemistry by Davis, Metcalfe, Williams, and Castka. 2002, Holt, Rinehart,and Winston.
ISBN# 978-0-030-56537-3
Calculator: TI-30XIIS
Copy and supply fee: $10 for the year
Physics w/ Lab - Kimberly Taylor, Instructor
coreteachertaylor@gmail.com
Physics is a study of the behavior of the universe, from small sub-atomic particles to grand galaxies millions of light years away. It is experimental, mathematical, and theoretical. It requires observing, analyzing, questioning, and theorizing. Areas of study will include motion, energy, fluid dynamics, waves, thermodynamics, electricity, relativity, quantum mechanics, and the cosmos.
Physics will meet twice each week. The course will include lectures, hands-on experiments, problem solving, readings, and written work. A lab will be held every other week to help reinforce concepts. Due to limited class time, much will be required of the students on their own outside the classroom. Additional help from the instructor will be available by email or via Zoom.
This Physics course is designed for juniors and seniors in high school. Enrollment is limited to students who turn 15 before October 1 who have also satisfactorily completed Algebra 1 and Geometry, followed by Algebra 2, which may be taken concurrently. An assessment is required for students who have not satisfactorily completed the geometry class at Core.
Text: Holt Physics 2006, Serway and Faughn, Holt Rinehart and Winston.
ISBN: 978-0-030-73548-6
Lab and supply fee: $50 for the year
Physics will not be offered during the 2023-2024 academic year.
coreteachertaylor@gmail.com
Physics is a study of the behavior of the universe, from small sub-atomic particles to grand galaxies millions of light years away. It is experimental, mathematical, and theoretical. It requires observing, analyzing, questioning, and theorizing. Areas of study will include motion, energy, fluid dynamics, waves, thermodynamics, electricity, relativity, quantum mechanics, and the cosmos.
Physics will meet twice each week. The course will include lectures, hands-on experiments, problem solving, readings, and written work. A lab will be held every other week to help reinforce concepts. Due to limited class time, much will be required of the students on their own outside the classroom. Additional help from the instructor will be available by email or via Zoom.
This Physics course is designed for juniors and seniors in high school. Enrollment is limited to students who turn 15 before October 1 who have also satisfactorily completed Algebra 1 and Geometry, followed by Algebra 2, which may be taken concurrently. An assessment is required for students who have not satisfactorily completed the geometry class at Core.
Text: Holt Physics 2006, Serway and Faughn, Holt Rinehart and Winston.
ISBN: 978-0-030-73548-6
Lab and supply fee: $50 for the year
Physics will not be offered during the 2023-2024 academic year.
Anatomy and Physiology – Jennifer Foster, Instructor
jenniferfostercore@gmail.com
Anatomy and Physiology is the study of the structure and function of the body and its parts. We will study the structure of cells, tissues, and most key systems of the body.
This is an introductory anatomy and physiology course for juniors and seniors. Class meets once each week and consists mainly of lectures and class discussions. Students should plan to spend 5 hours per week studying and preparing outside of class-time.
This course alternates every other year with Physics.
Texts: Exploring Creation with Advanced Biology, The Human Body, 2nd Edition by Shannon
and Yunis, Apologia. ISBN #978-1-935495-72-7
Anatomy Coloring Book, 8th Edition by Stephanie McCann and Eric Wise, Kaplan.
ISBN-10:1506276407
ISBN-13:978-1506276403
Copy and supply fee: $30
jenniferfostercore@gmail.com
Anatomy and Physiology is the study of the structure and function of the body and its parts. We will study the structure of cells, tissues, and most key systems of the body.
This is an introductory anatomy and physiology course for juniors and seniors. Class meets once each week and consists mainly of lectures and class discussions. Students should plan to spend 5 hours per week studying and preparing outside of class-time.
This course alternates every other year with Physics.
Texts: Exploring Creation with Advanced Biology, The Human Body, 2nd Edition by Shannon
and Yunis, Apologia. ISBN #978-1-935495-72-7
Anatomy Coloring Book, 8th Edition by Stephanie McCann and Eric Wise, Kaplan.
ISBN-10:1506276407
ISBN-13:978-1506276403
Copy and supply fee: $30
