Science
Recommended Sequence: Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Physical Science – Kimberly Taylor, Instructor
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This course contains one semester of introductory Chemistry and one semester of introductory Physics. We will concentrate 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.
Course topics first semester will 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. This course is designed to be the first science course taken in high school, but it may be taken at any point. However, it is necessary to have finished pre-algebra with concurrent enrollment in Algebra 1. If
your student does not have the necessary math skills, he will struggle greatly: first semester with the abstract concepts and second semester with the math.
Prerequisite:
Concurrent enrollment 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.
Additional Supplies:
- TI-30X IIS calculator
- 3 ring binder with lots of paper
Copy and Supply Fee: $20/year
Biology – Kimberly Taylor, Instructor
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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.
This 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 the normal weekly class time. A few homework assignments will involve technology, including visiting websites that are applicable. The instructor will use email frequently. Class time will consist of lecture, group discussions and hands-on activities.
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. If the student does not participate in the Core lab, I encourage him to take the lab at Asbury--- especially if the student is interested in sciences or health sciences. I believe such 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:
Copy and Supply Fee: $27/year
Biology Lab - Kimberly Taylor, Instructor
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Biology lab will be offered every other week. It will be directly linked to the Core Biology class. ONLY students enrolled in the Core Biology class may take this biology lab. Although not required, this lab will greatly reinforce concepts learned in the Core Biology class.
First semester will include lots of 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.
Prerequisites:
Concurrent enrollment in Core Biology.
Supplies:
Supply fee: $50/year
[email protected]
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.
This 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 the normal weekly class time. A few homework assignments will involve technology, including visiting websites that are applicable. The instructor will use email frequently. Class time will consist of lecture, group discussions and hands-on activities.
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. If the student does not participate in the Core lab, I encourage him to take the lab at Asbury--- especially if the student is interested in sciences or health sciences. I believe such 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
- 2 inch binder with loose leaf paper
Copy and Supply Fee: $27/year
Biology Lab - Kimberly Taylor, Instructor
[email protected]
Biology lab will be offered every other week. It will be directly linked to the Core Biology class. ONLY students enrolled in the Core Biology class may take this biology lab. Although not required, this lab will greatly reinforce concepts learned in the Core Biology class.
First semester will include lots of 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.
Prerequisites:
Concurrent enrollment in Core Biology.
Supplies:
- Composition notebook
- Colored pencils
- Lab coat or large button up shirt
Supply fee: $50/year
Chemistry - Kimberly Taylor, Instructor
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Chemistry is an abstract science filled with lots and lots of math as well as thinking and problem solving when you can’t see the components. Protons, neutrons, electrons, chemical bonds, and many other parts of chemistry require a mind that can wrap around concepts when you can only see the results but not what actually occurs. In this class we will progress at a rapid pace--- even for high school.
This is a junior/senior high school course. It is absolutely necessary to have completed rigorous algebra 1 and geometry courses to succeed. 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. Plan to work hard and learn much.
The student should plan to spend at least 6 hours per week studying outside class time to succeed in the course. The instructor will offer numerous extra study sessions throughout the year.
Although not required, a chemistry lab is instrumental in understanding the concepts. Please
refer to the Additional Information: Science Labs portion of the website for instructions on how
to register for a chemistry lab.
Prerequisites:
Mathematics through Algebra 2 (may be taken concurrently)
*****PLEASE don’t assume these prerequisites don’t apply to your student. Chemistry is
difficult enough without beginning on an incomplete mathematical foundation.
Text and Materials:
Copy and Supply Fee: $12/year
[email protected]
Chemistry is an abstract science filled with lots and lots of math as well as thinking and problem solving when you can’t see the components. Protons, neutrons, electrons, chemical bonds, and many other parts of chemistry require a mind that can wrap around concepts when you can only see the results but not what actually occurs. In this class we will progress at a rapid pace--- even for high school.
This is a junior/senior high school course. It is absolutely necessary to have completed rigorous algebra 1 and geometry courses to succeed. 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. Plan to work hard and learn much.
The student should plan to spend at least 6 hours per week studying outside class time to succeed in the course. The instructor will offer numerous extra study sessions throughout the year.
Although not required, a chemistry lab is instrumental in understanding the concepts. Please
refer to the Additional Information: Science Labs portion of the website for instructions on how
to register for a chemistry lab.
Prerequisites:
Mathematics through Algebra 2 (may be taken concurrently)
*****PLEASE don’t assume these prerequisites don’t apply to your student. Chemistry is
difficult enough without beginning on an incomplete mathematical foundation.
Text and Materials:
- Modern Chemistry by Davis, Metcalfe, Williams, and Castka. 2002, Holt, Rinehart, and
- Winston. ISBN# 978-0-030-56537-3
- 3 ring binder with lots of paper
- TI-30XIIS or scientific calculator
Copy and Supply Fee: $12/year
Physics w/ Lab - Kimberly Taylor, Instructor
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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. The course will include lectures, hands-on experiments, problem solving, reading, and written work. Due to limited class time, much will be required of the students on their own outside the classroom.
A lab will be held every other week to help reinforce concepts. Additional help from the instructor will be available by email or via Zoom.
Course Prerequisites:
Mathematics through Algebra 2 (may be taken concurrently)
Text:
Holt Physics 2006, Serway and Faughn, Holt Rinehart and Winston, ISBN: 978-0-030-73548-6
Lab and Supply Fee: $50/year
[email protected]
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. The course will include lectures, hands-on experiments, problem solving, reading, and written work. Due to limited class time, much will be required of the students on their own outside the classroom.
A lab will be held every other week to help reinforce concepts. Additional help from the instructor will be available by email or via Zoom.
Course Prerequisites:
Mathematics through Algebra 2 (may be taken concurrently)
Text:
Holt Physics 2006, Serway and Faughn, Holt Rinehart and Winston, ISBN: 978-0-030-73548-6
Lab and Supply Fee: $50/year
Anatomy and Physiology – Jennifer Foster, Instructor
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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
Copy and supply fee: $40 for the year
Anatomy and Physiology will not be offered the 2026-2027 academic year.
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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
Copy and supply fee: $40 for the year
Anatomy and Physiology will not be offered the 2026-2027 academic year.
