Science
Recommended Sequence: Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Anatomy
Physical Science – Kimberly Taylor, Instructor
buteachertaylor@gmail.com
This course contains one semester of introductory Chemistry and one semester of introductory Physics. We will meet once a week for an hour and a half. New in 2011 will be a concentration on developing the skills necessary to study high school science. We will be spending time learning how to take the multitude of information the text presents and break it down into manageable chunks for studying.
Course topics first semester will include: metric system, proper lab reports and experimental design, matter, atomic structure, the periodic table and chemical reactions. Second semester topics include: work, fluid mechanics, statics, dynamics, and energy. The course will explore these two disciplines using hands on activities, projects, discussions and applications. Students should expect to spend 3-4 hours per week outside of class time on assignments. No prerequisites are necessary, but concurrent enrollment in Algebra 1 is recommended.
Tuition is $190 per semester ($380 for the year)
Supply fee for labs and copies will be $15 for the year
Text: Physical Science: Concepts in Action, by Wysession, Frank, and Yancopoulos. Prentice Hall. ISBN-13 # 978-0-13-362817-3
buteachertaylor@gmail.com
This course contains one semester of introductory Chemistry and one semester of introductory Physics. We will meet once a week for an hour and a half. New in 2011 will be a concentration on developing the skills necessary to study high school science. We will be spending time learning how to take the multitude of information the text presents and break it down into manageable chunks for studying.
Course topics first semester will include: metric system, proper lab reports and experimental design, matter, atomic structure, the periodic table and chemical reactions. Second semester topics include: work, fluid mechanics, statics, dynamics, and energy. The course will explore these two disciplines using hands on activities, projects, discussions and applications. Students should expect to spend 3-4 hours per week outside of class time on assignments. No prerequisites are necessary, but concurrent enrollment in Algebra 1 is recommended.
Tuition is $190 per semester ($380 for the year)
Supply fee for labs and copies will be $15 for the year
Text: Physical Science: Concepts in Action, by Wysession, Frank, and Yancopoulos. Prentice Hall. ISBN-13 # 978-0-13-362817-3
Biology – Kimberly Taylor, Instructor
buteachertaylor@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. One goal of the course will be to help students thoughtfully articulate Christian perspectives on scientific issues of the day.
Students should expect to spend 3-4 hours per week on assignments outside of the normal 1 ½ hour weekly class time. Many 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 or mini-labs. Participation in a biology lab outside of class is highly recommended. Application forms for the lab at Asbury are available on this site under additional programs.
Tuition: $190 per semester ($380 for the year)
Supply fee: $15 for year
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
Colored pencils or fine point markers
buteachertaylor@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. One goal of the course will be to help students thoughtfully articulate Christian perspectives on scientific issues of the day.
Students should expect to spend 3-4 hours per week on assignments outside of the normal 1 ½ hour weekly class time. Many 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 or mini-labs. Participation in a biology lab outside of class is highly recommended. Application forms for the lab at Asbury are available on this site under additional programs.
Tuition: $190 per semester ($380 for the year)
Supply fee: $15 for year
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
Colored pencils or fine point markers
Chemistry - Kimberly Taylor, Instructor
buteachertaylor@gmail.com
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. Plan to spend at least 5-8 hours per week out of class doing much homework. It is absolutely necessary to have completed a rigorous algebra course 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 8-10 hours per week studying outside class time to succeed in the course. Class will meet once per week for 90 minutes. Tuition is $190 per semester, which translates to $380 for the entire year of Chemistry.
Required Text and Materials (finalized):
Copy/Supply Fee: $7
buteachertaylor@gmail.com
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. Plan to spend at least 5-8 hours per week out of class doing much homework. It is absolutely necessary to have completed a rigorous algebra course 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 8-10 hours per week studying outside class time to succeed in the course. Class will meet once per week for 90 minutes. Tuition is $190 per semester, which translates to $380 for the entire year of Chemistry.
Required Text and Materials (finalized):
- Modern Chemistry by Davis, Metcalfe, Williams, and Castka. 2002, Holt, Rinehart, and Winston. ISBN# 0-03-056537-5
- 3 ring binder with lots of paper
Copy/Supply Fee: $7
Physics w/ Lab - Sam Augsburger, Instructor
sfaugsubrg@windstream.net
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, readings, and written work. 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. This course alternates every other year with Chemistry and meets once a week for 90 minutes on Tuesdays and 1 hour every other week on Thursdays for a lab. Tuition is $220 per semester or $440 per year. There is an additional $30 lab fee per semester.
Course Prerequisites
Mathematics through Algebra 2 (may be taken concurrently)
Text : Holt Physics 2006, Serway and Faughn, Holt Rinehart and Winston, ISBN: 0030735483
sfaugsubrg@windstream.net
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, readings, and written work. 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. This course alternates every other year with Chemistry and meets once a week for 90 minutes on Tuesdays and 1 hour every other week on Thursdays for a lab. Tuition is $220 per semester or $440 per year. There is an additional $30 lab fee per semester.
Course Prerequisites
Mathematics through Algebra 2 (may be taken concurrently)
Text : Holt Physics 2006, Serway and Faughn, Holt Rinehart and Winston, ISBN: 0030735483
Anatomy and Physiology - Amy Adamson, Instructor
blaineamy@outlook.com
Come explore the exciting world of Anatomy and Physiology in this introductory course. Includes the study of structure and function of cells, tissues, most key body systems and introduces common disease processes. Class meets once a week for an hour and a half and consists mainly of lecture and class discussions.
Tuition is $190 per semester or $380 per year.
Copy/Supply Fee: $17 per semester
Texts: Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology, 6th Edition, Martini/Bartholomew. ISBN-13: 978-0321950000 or ISBN-10: 0321950003.
Human Anatomy Coloring Book, Margaret Matt. Dover, publisher. ISBN #9780486241388
Additional materials: 1 ½ inch binder with notebook paper
24 set colored pencils
Anatomy and Physiology will not be offered the 2019-2020 academic year.
blaineamy@outlook.com
Come explore the exciting world of Anatomy and Physiology in this introductory course. Includes the study of structure and function of cells, tissues, most key body systems and introduces common disease processes. Class meets once a week for an hour and a half and consists mainly of lecture and class discussions.
Tuition is $190 per semester or $380 per year.
Copy/Supply Fee: $17 per semester
Texts: Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology, 6th Edition, Martini/Bartholomew. ISBN-13: 978-0321950000 or ISBN-10: 0321950003.
Human Anatomy Coloring Book, Margaret Matt. Dover, publisher. ISBN #9780486241388
Additional materials: 1 ½ inch binder with notebook paper
24 set colored pencils
Anatomy and Physiology will not be offered the 2019-2020 academic year.