Description
Course Title: Individualized Applied Science: Geology
Grade Levels: 8–12
Course Length: One Year
Credit Available: 1.0 Science Lab Credit (with partial credit options available)
Delivery Format: Guided research, hands-on activities, field trips, and online instruction through Family Academy Online
Course Overview:
Individualized Applied Science: Geology is a year-long earth science course designed for grades 8–12, engaging students in the study of God’s creation through the lens of geology. Grounded in a young-earth, Biblical worldview, this course blends guided research, hands-on experiments, and real-world field experiences for a dynamic homeschool science program.
Major Topics Covered:
Students will explore the creation of the earth, rock and mineral types, geological formations, earthquakes, volcanoes, fossils, and more. The course emphasizes understanding earth science from a faith-based perspective, incorporating topics that celebrate stewardship and the wonders of creation.
Unique Course Features:
- Geology Foundations: Study the origins of the earth, rock cycles, land formations, seismic activity, and volcanology.
- Hands-On Activities: Use geology kits, rock samples, and lab tools to conduct experiments and identify specimens.
- Field Trips & Reports: Visit local geological sites such as fossil beds, caves, and volcanoes, completing field study reports to apply and reflect on what you’ve learned.
- Flexible, Individualized Learning: Students use a variety of resources, including family or public libraries, online tools, and trusted faith-based sources like Answers in Genesis.
Credit and Time Commitment:
Students can earn up to 1.0 high school science lab credit by completing approximately 150 total hours, with at least one-third of those hours devoted to hands-on activities. Partial credit (0.25, 0.5, or 0.75) may also be awarded based on hours completed. A suggested schedule involves two weeks of research followed by one week of hands-on learning.
Additional Course Details:
This course is intentionally designed for flexible, individualized instruction, allowing families to tailor the pace, projects, and resources to fit their student’s interests and learning style. Weekly progress logs and completed assignments are submitted through Family Academy Online to receive official credit.
Ideal For:
Homeschool families seeking to combine science education with a stewardship mindset and a Biblical understanding of earth’s history, while offering an engaging, hands-on learning experience.
