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Elementary Science - Discovering God's Physical World

Course Catalog ID:
3513
Subject Categories:
Elementary Class, New and Improved, Science
Description

In this course, grade 5/6 students “discover” God’s amazing physical world through the study of machines, motion, energy, and technology. Activities and projects are used to explain and demonstrate the principles being studied. Students learn to observe carefully, ask good questions, and walk through the Scientific Method. Stories about scientists and science bring the discoveries to life. Topics include machines and motion, with airplanes, rockets, telephones, computers, and more; heat and energy, with electricity, magnetism, light, and sound; inventions and technology, with levers, inclined planes, friction, cars, and pendulums. The curriculum is written for young learners with rich images and media. Join us for this exciting discovery course experience!

Notes and Requirements
Grade Levels*:
5, 6
(* Determined by Date of Birth and declared Grad Year. Enrollment outside these grade levels requires written concurrence from TPS Support.)

Schedule Planning: This course alternates every other year with Elementary Science – Discovering God’s Living World.

Reviews from Students and Parents

“This course was amazing! I loved everything about it! I did not know many things about science, but I learned so many new things! My teacher was amazing! Everything was great!”

Grace L
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Student

“I really enjoyed this class and learned lots of cool stuff. It made me want to study science more. I look forward to taking the other Elementary Science next year.”

Angelina B
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Student