7th-10th: Exploring Creation with Physical Science

Teacher Info:

Teacher Name: Ashley and Garritt Tucker

Teacher Email: atucker8282@gmail.com

Monthly Cost, Fees and Deposit

Tuition: $240 per year

Payable in monthly installments of $30

Deposit: $30 (due at registration)

Supply/Materials Fee: $35 (due at registration)

Digital Payment Address: @Garritt-Tucker

Class Details

Class Time: 2nd Hour

Grades: 7th-10th

Midterm Enrollment: Yes

Prerequisite: None

Estimated Homework Hours: 2

Required Materials or Books:
Required Materials
• Exploring Creation with Physical Science 4th edition (Apologia)
• Student Notebook for Exploring Creation with Physical Science (recommended but optional)
• Safety goggles
• 3‑ring binder with sections for homework/review questions, lab notes, and lab data

Class Description

This course introduces middle and early high school students to the broad subject of physical science – exploring God’s creation through crucial topics including the scientific method and data, matter, atomic structure, energy, waves, and light within the framework of chemistry, physics, and earth science. Students develop a foundational understanding of how these fields help explain the God-created structure, processes, and history of our planet and universe.

The course emphasizes scientific thinking and investigation, helping students build skills that prepare them for future science studies in biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering.

Student Learning Goals
• Apply the scientific method to investigate questions and test hypotheses
• Conduct simple experiments and investigations
• Record observations and organize scientific data
• Create and interpret graphs, charts, and scientific diagrams
• Communicate scientific ideas through written explanations and discussion
• Evaluate evidence and distinguish between observations, data, and conclusions

Class Structure
Students complete reading assignments, study questions, and assessments at home using the Apologia curriculum. Weekly co‑op meetings focus on hands‑on experiments, demonstrations, interactive activities, short instructional presentations, and collaborative discussion designed to connect scientific concepts to real‑world phenomena.

Brazos Valley Co-op