Apologia
Exploring Creation With General Science

This course is designed to be a student’s first systematic introduction to the sciences. Although it can be used for eighth grade (especially if the student has recently left the public schools), it is typically used best in the seventh grade. The course covers such topics as the scientific method, designing experiments, simple machines, archaeology, geology, paleontology, biology, and human anatomy and physiology. Its scope, therefore, is quite wide. There are many hands-on experiments to do, and they all use household items.

Students who do not have a lot of experience taking tests which require them to truly master the course material might have trouble with this course at first. However, the study skills required for this course are absolutely essential for high school and beyond. It is prudent, therefore, for the student to learn these skills now rather than put them off until later.

Format: 2 volume set:

The first book, hardbound, is the student text, which contains all student material, on-your-own questions and solutions, laboratory exercises, and chapter study guides. Color photos & illustrations.

The second book, softbound, is the solutions and tests manual, which contains answers to chapter study guides, tests, and test solutions. Black & White.

The optional multimedia companion CD contains video clips, pronunciation of vocabulary words, and other useful information to enrich the course.

My Father's World has written lesson plans that give daily assignments (four days a week) for reading, labwork, and the optional CD.  This makes it much easier for students to complete the course independently.  We even include reminders to gather or purchase needed items such as balloons or vinegar. The lesson plans are included free with the purchase of either the book or the package.

Apologia
Exploring Creation With Physical Science

This course is designed to be the last science course the student takes before high school biology. Thus, we generally recommend it as an 8th grade course. However, if your student was recently in public school, he or she might need to wait until 9th grade to use it. The course discusses such topics as the atmosphere, the hydrosphere, weather, the structure of the earth, environmentalism, the physics of motion, Newton’s Laws, gravity, and astrophysics. The author especially concentrates on the myths generated by the hysterical environmentalist movement. There are many hands-on experiments to do, and they all use household chemicals and supplies. It is an excellent course for preparing the student to take a college-prep high school science curriculum.

Format: 2 volume set:

The first book, hardbound, is the student text, which contains all student material, on-your-own questions and solutions, laboratory exercises, and chapter study guides. Color photos and illustrations.

The second book, softbound, is the solutions and tests manual, which contains answers to chapter study guides, tests, and test solutions. Black & White.

The optional multimedia companion CD contains video clips, pronunciation of vocabulary words, and other useful information to enrich the course.

My Father's World has written lesson plans that give daily assignments (four days a week) for reading, labwork, and the optional CD.  This makes it much easier for students to complete the course independently.  We even include reminders to gather or purchase needed items such as balloons or vinegar. The lesson plans are included free with the purchase of either the book or the package.

Apologia
Exploring Creation With Biology, 2nd Edition

This high school level course is recommended for students who are taking or have already taken Algebra I. The course covers topics such as body systems, classifications of species, the chemistry of life, ecosystems, and genetics. Students also take a look at the theory of evolution including macroevolution and microevolution. During this study of God’s creation of living organisms, the student will have the opportunity (with the optional dissection kit) to dissect an earthworm, perch, crawfish, and frog. Additional hands-on experiments are used to involve the student in this fascinating study of biology and to prepare him for college classes.

Note: Many of the biology experiments use household items. To complete optional dissection and/or microscope labs, you will need to purchase additional materials. Ordering information is provided in the My Father’s World lesson plans.

Format: 2 volume set:

The first book, hardbound, is the student text, which contains all student material, on-your-own questions and solutions, laboratory exercises, and chapter study guides. Color photos and illustrations.

The second book, softbound, is the solutions and tests manual, which contains answers to chapter study guides, tests, and test solutions. Black & White.

The optional multimedia companion CD contains video clips, pronunciation of vocabulary words, and other useful information to enrich the course.

My Father's World has written lesson plans that give daily assignments (four days a week) for reading, labwork, and the optional CD.  This makes it much easier for students to complete the course independently.  We even include reminders to gather or purchase needed items such as balloons or vinegar. The lesson plans are included free with the purchase of either the book or the package.

Apologia
Exploring Creation With Chemistry, 2nd Edition

This course is designed to be a first-year high school chemistry course and gives the students a rigorous foundation in chemistry, in order to prepare him or her for a college-level course. The course covers significant figures, unites, classification, the mole concept, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, thermodynamics, kinetics, acids and bases, redox reactions, solutions, atomic structure, Lewis structures, molecular geometry, the gas laws, and equilibrium. While the laboratory experiments are designed for the home, some of them are easier with specialized equipment. Ordering information is provided in the My Father's World lesson plans. All of the chemicals used in this course consist of household materials such as table salt, baking soda, dish soap, vinegar, etc. Students who take and understand this course will be very well-prepared for a tough university chemistry course.

Format: 2 volume set:

The first book, hardbound, is the student text, which contains all student material, on-your-own questions and solutions, laboratory exercises, and chapter study guides. Color photos and illustrations.

The second book, softbound, is the solutions and tests manual, which contains answers to chapter study guides, tests, and test solutions. Black & White.

The optional multimedia companion CD contains video clips, pronunciation of vocabulary words, and other useful information to enrich the course.

My Father's World has written lesson plans that give daily assignments (four days a week) for reading, labwork, and the optional CD.  This makes it much easier for students to complete the course independently.  We even include reminders to gather or purchase needed items such as balloons or vinegar. The lesson plans are included free with the purchase of either the book or the package.