SMH’s High School Living Science Guides (Forms 4-6, grades 9-12) provide a rigorous curriculum that will prepare your student to become scientifically literate citizens. For some, that will mean pursuing a science career. For others, it means becoming scientifically literate enough to vote and make good decisions for their future families. And yet, this curriculum will inspire awe and wonder because we must not cause our children to “hate science” as a subject. The laws of science are God’s creation, just as the flowers on the apple tree are His creation.
Suggested Four Year High School Plan
- Biology or botany (1 day a week, all four years)
- Other science topics are taken term by term (3 days a week)
grade | Biology | Term 1 – Chemistry | Term 2 – Physics | Term 3 – Earth Sci. |
9 | Anatomy: part 1 | Chemistry: part 1 | Physics: part 1 | Earth Science: Weather |
10 | Anatomy: part 2 | Chemistry: part 2 | Physics: part 2 | Earth Science: Geology |
11 | Ecology | Chemistry: part. 3 | Physics: part. 3 Or Theoretical Physics |
Earth Science: Astronomy F3 or HS option |
12 | Origins | Forensics or Biochemistry | Electronics: F3 OR HS option |
Microbiology or Virology |
Sample Weekly Schedule
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
Biology 40 min. |
Chemistry 40 min. |
Chemistry 40 min. |
Chemistry 40 min. |
another book 20 min. (12th grade only) |
Notes
- If you would like to consider other Scheduling possibilities including Charlotte Mason’s own plan or a more traditional high school plan read Scheduling High School Science.
- For more information about biology, read High School Biology Notes.
- Sample Student Notebooks: Science Notebooks & Nature Notebooks
- When the Form 3-4 guides contain religious material, a secular version is offered for purchase. For more information, read the article Secular Living Science Curriculum.
Curriculum
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[Free] Science Planning Checklist
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F3-4 Biology
In this survey of biology, students will be introduced to the principles and tools of biological study, food webs, life processes, some anatomy, adaptation, natural selection, extinction, cell theory, simple genetics, and reproduction.
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HS Biology: Anatomy, Part 1
This is part one of a two-part course in high school anatomy. In this series of high school study guides, students will learn in a clear and entertaining way, about the organs or organ systems of the human body, from head to toe.
HS Biology: Anatomy, Part 2
This is part two of a two-part course in high school anatomy. In this series of high school study guides, students will learn in a clear and entertaining way, about the organs or organ systems of the human body, from head to toe.
HS Biology: Ecology
In this study guide, students will learn what the Bible teaches about the natural world and its purpose from Genesis through Revelation. Then they will consider the environmental challenges facing their local area and those affecting the planet. Finally, they will explore the unique responsibility of Christians to care for creation compared with other approaches to “environmental” issues.
HS Biology: Human Body (extra options)
This HS Biology booklist includes a choice of Health & Human Anatomy, Cells, Genetics, Neuroscience, Medical Ethics, or Nutrition.
HS Biology: Microbiology, Biochemistry, & Forensics (extra options)
This HS Biology booklist includes a choice of Bacteriology, Virology, Biochemistry, or Forensics.
HS Biology: Origins
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HS Chemistry: Part 1
Part 1 of 3. In this high school study guide, students will be introduced to the principles and tools of the study of chemistry.
HS Chemistry: Part 2
Part 2 of 3. In this high school study guide, students will be introduced to chemistry in everyday life, from photosynthesis and natural rubber to explosives and synthetic polymers.
HS Chemistry: Part 3
Part 3 of 3. In this high school study guide, students will be introduced to chemistry in our modern times, including batteries, electroplating, radium, and synthetic everything! They will also have an option to work on a project based on their interest throughout the course of the term.
HS Earth Science: Geology
Students will learn about 100 spectacular geological formations in North America, including volcanoes, canyons, glaciers, lakes, craters, and peaks.
HS Earth Science: Weather
This is part two of a three-part course in high school earth science. In this study guide, students will learn to observe the weather and make predictions for their local […]
HS Physics: Part 1
Part 1 of 3. In this high school study guide, students will learn how broad the scope of physics is, including measurement, the laws of motion, pressure, and light.
HS Physics: Part 2
Part 2 of 3. In this high school study guide, students will learn about sound, electricity, magnetism, and energy.
HS Physics: Part 3 OR Earth Science: Astrophysics
Physics part 3 or HS Astronomy. In this high school study guide, students will learn about Astrophysics, including X-rays and X-ray bursts, neutron stars, black holes, blueshift, and redshifts.