The Alpha Omega Lifepac 12th grade physics program is a great final science course for the 12th grade student about to head off to college.  The general approach of the Alpha Omega Lifepac program is to provide a college preparatory program that makes science interesting even to reluctant learners.  The unusual unit workbook method motivates students to work hard and succeed.  The mastery learning helps to keep the material fresh and exciting and to streamline the learning process.  Most important of all, with this Christian curriculum, students study creation while giving praise to the Creator.  Alpha Omega Lifepac strives to give 12th grade physics students a grounding in Biblical view of science which can be a crucial preparation for college.… Read the rest of this post…

Your high school student can earn AP credit with this science curriculum. Published by Apologia Educational Ministries, Advanced Physics in Creation is a second year course for students who have completed one year of high school physics and a trigonometry course. Apologia Advanced Physics is usually recommended for 12th grade students. This course is very homeschool friendly, since it is laid out in 16 two week modules that are easy to complete independently. In combination with the first year course, this completes a full AP Physics course for college level credit.

Dr. Wile has made the science understandable so that it is suitable for independent study and can be taught by non-science parents. Diagrams assist in the explanation of complex … Read the rest of this post…

TITLE: Apologia Exploring Creation With Physics
GRADE LEVEL: Grade 12
PREREQUISITES: Algebra 1, Geometry, basic Trigonometry functions
REQUIRED MATERIALS: Household materials
GENERAL APPROACH: Two week modules; conversational style; hands on experiments

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Apologia science is known for a friendly conversational style and clear explanations. Physics is no exception, and this challenging course is rendered accessible and easy to understand. This science curriculum is broken down into 16 flexible modules, designed to be completed in approximately two weeks apiece.

Each Apologia science module contains “On Your Own” problems to complete and questions to answer. The answers to these are found in the textbook itself. There are also reviews with questions found at the end of each module, which help the … Read the rest of this post…

Here are ten keys to success for students taking the Holt McDougal Physics course.

1. Get Organized - Keep a science notebook so you can take notes when your teacher reviews material in class. Keep your assignments in this notebook so you can review them when studying for the chapter test.
2. Read the Objectives - Pay close attention to the objectives at the beginning of each section because they tell you what you need to learn.
3. Use the Glossary - In each chapter you will find key physics terms in bold typeface. Pay extra attention to learning these key terms by looking them up in the glossary located at the very back of the book.
4. Read the Chapter Highlights First -

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If you are looking for a science curriculum that will give your student a good grounding equivalent to a college course, Advanced Physics in Creation from Apologia science is an excellent choice. Written by Dr. Jay Wile specifically for homeschoolers, this textbook should prepare a student to pass and AP or Clep exam to earn college credit.

The prerequisites are a first-year physics course (such as Exploring Creation with Physics) and a trigonometry course. Most students have had both by twelfth grade, so that’s when most students take this science curriculum. Personally, while I really like the Apologia science approach, I think it spreads the material out just a little thin, especially in the first year books. So for my … Read the rest of this post…

STRENGTHS
High school students can enter the fascinating world of physics through Exploring Creation with Physics. This science curriculum utilizes an easy-to-understand conversational style and convenient 16 module layout. Each of the labs is designed to be completed with materials readily accessible around the house. Best of all, the curriculum is taught from a Christian perspective.

The book is written so as to include all the material normally added in by a teacher explaining a lesson to a class. This means there is no need for a separate teacher’s manual with notes on explaining the lesson. It makes it easy for a student to study independently. There is also a help line for any questions students or their parents may … Read the rest of this post…

Strengths:
This dynamic 12th grade physics course is great for the high school senior or any high school student interested in a science elective.  It is a thorough introduction to the science and covers everything from work and energy to kinematics, light, and atomic and nuclear physics.  The science is taught from a Christian perspective, something that is vitally important for the high school student who is solidifying his worldview as he prepares to go away to college.

The lab for the Alpha Omega Lifepac 12th grade physics is extremely helpful, although not required.  Students will perform interesting experiments in acceleration and momentum as well as investigations into magnetism and electrical energy.  With most requiring only household materials, the experiments … Read the rest of this post…