Wellspring Christian Family Schools
Formerly Walkersville Christian Family Schools
HELPING YOU TREASURE GOD'S DESIGN FOR YOUR FAMILY
WCFS Science Course
Physical Science
Physical Science
1 Credit - May Satisfy one WCFS Science course requirement, or fulfill an Elective
Course Description:
Physical Science is designed to teach God’s design the creation of the physical world to the high school student. Physical Science will cover all 16 Modules of the textbook over a 7 lecture series of 2 modules per lecture except for 3 modules for the last two lectures. Study methods will include classroom lectures, reading of text, On Your Own review questions, module lab experiments or other projects to complete 120 QSU®’s of study in the classroom and outside projects combined.
The WCFS Physical Science class will develop a Biblical foundation to science that will interpret scientific evidence of the everyday, ordinary world by the Scriptures. Study elements will include lectures, reading assignments, labs, outlines, essays, and written exams.
Requirements:
1 credit will be earned by completing this course.
The course is open to all high school students. Credit will be granted to students who complete all 7 lectures, and complete all assignments. The student’s completed portfolio must be displayed at the Family Heritage Expo™ in April. DVD Make-up classes will be provided to student’s with an approved absence.
Grade Determination:
Generally, grades will be based upon the following criteria: 15% of the grade will come from lecture attendance and note-taking; 50% of the grade will come from the timeliness and quality of homework submittals; 15% of grade will come from the labs or projects; and 20% of the grade will come from the module tests. Use of a QSU® Log is required for homework assignments, and must be presented weekly at class, signed by parents and student. All work is required to be kept in a portfolio with each section containing similar material. (i.e. Test section, notes section etc.)