Exploring Creation with Physical Science 4E Text

Exploring Creation with Physical Science, 4th Edition is a comprehensive middle school science curriculum designed to prepare students for high school biology, chemistry, and physics. Written from a biblical worldview, this course bridges foundational science concepts with deeper exploration, helping students see the wonder of God’s creation through chemistry, physics, earth science, and scientific research.

Perfect for 8th or 9th graders, this edition is structured to engage students with conversational text, hands-on experiments, and real-world applications. The course covers essential topics like matter, atomic structure, chemical reactions, motion, energy, waves, electricity, and earth science—all while encouraging critical thinking and scientific inquiry.

Key Features:

• Adaptable Learning: Visually cued sections differentiate basic and advanced content, allowing students to explore deeper concepts at their own pace.
• Hands-On Exploration: Labs and activities use common household items, making science tangible and reinforcing key principles.
• Faith Integration: "Creation Connection" sections highlight how science reveals the intricacies of God’s design.
• Structured for Success: A 4-day/week schedule with clear study guides, review questions, and tests ensures mastery of material.
• Skill Development: The optional Student Notebook (sold separately) guides students in writing lab reports, a crucial skill for future science courses.

Course Structure:

• 15 modules, each completed in about two weeks (1 hour/day, 4 days/week).
• Experiments and "You Do Science" activities solidify learning through practical application.
• End-of-module study guides and tests (with answer keys in the Course Guide & Answer Key, sold separately) help track progress.

Additional Resources:

• Advanced Concepts: Optional deeper dives challenge students who crave more rigor.
• Open-and-Go Scheduling: The Student Notebook includes a daily plan for easy implementation.

Authored by Vicki Dincher, M.S., this curriculum balances academic excellence with a faith-based perspective, equipping students not just for high school science, but for a lifelong appreciation of the natural world.