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Senior Science

Learning for Life (ages 12+)

Learning Benchmarks
May we suggest the following books for reading during the Senior Years

​Exploring Science with Student-Created Textbooks

At this age, students are ready to explore the different sciences in greater depth.  We encourage students to create their own textbook in each of the science topics.  As students prepare materials to teach others about science, their knowledge deepens.  You will see some of our favorite resources below to assist students in exploring and creating their textbooks. ​
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Science and Religion by David M. Barker:

Why do people claim that their loss of faith was due to scientific "enlightenment"? Why do so many scientists say Noah's Flood was just a myth? How much of science is fact, and how much is theory? What is proof? Why do scientific methods give so many dates that contradict Bible chronology? These and related questions have led to more than forty years of research--which, in turn, has led to intriguing possibilities for reconciling some of the conflicts between science and religion. 
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Available on Amazon

Is Genesis History?  Is Genesis History? features over a dozen scientists and scholars explaining how the world intersects with the history recorded in Genesis.  From rock layers to fossils, from lions to stars, from the Bible to artifacts, this fascinating film will change the way you see the world.
Click here to learn more about this film and documentary
Universal Model:  A New Millennial Science

A revolution is coming! The Universal Model, now available digitally at the UM Store, answers the questions of why and how an impending Scientific Revolution will happen. The print version, targeted for release in the near future under the title, The Universal Model, A New Millennial Science, Volume I, The Earth System, includes four chapters written to inspire different thinking about science and about how to apply scientific principles during the coming years, followed by four chapters that introduce a new paradigm—a new Earth model—destined to provoke thought and arouse the curiosity of the science minded, professional and amateur alike.

Click here to learn more about the Universal Model. 

Recommended Supplies
Recommended Binders: 
Textbook Binder:  1-inch binder for each science topic:
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Geology
  • Botany
  • Astronomy
  • Zoology
  • Physiology
Supplies:
Blank paper
Lined paper
Plastic page protectors if desired
Divider pages
Color pencils for diagrams
Please note:  Even though students will be working on one science topic at a time, it is wise to have a binder prepared for each category
Notebooking Guides:
We provide a free pdf document that lists topics, vocabulary words, and scientists to include in each of the science notebooks.
Kimber Academy also has science guidebooks available for purchase.   These books offer vocabulary words, concepts, diagrams, and scriptural principles for students to include in their creative works.  Kimber curriculum encourages students to explore  Why and How God created . . . animals, plants, people, things.
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Resources for Student Created Textbooks
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1st Day:  Light and Physics


Hearthstone Notebooking Guides:
  • Elementary Physics
  • Senior Physics


2nd Day: Water and Chemistry
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Hearthstone Notebooking Guides:
  • Elementary Chemistry
  • Senior Chemistry

Kimber Academy Notebooking Guide:
  • How and Why God Created Things - Chemistry
3rd Day:  Geology and Botany
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Hearthstone Notebooking Guides:
  • Elementary Geology and Botany
  • Senior Geology and Botany

Kimber Academy Notebooking Guide:
  • How and Why God Created Plants - Botany
  • How and Why God Created the Earth - Geology
4th Day:  Astronomy
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Hearthstone Notebooking Guide:
  • Elementary Astronomy
  • Senior Astronomy

Kimber Academy Notebooking Guide:
  • How and Why God Created the Universe - Astronomy
5th Day:  Zoology and Biology

Hearthstone Notebooking Guide:
  • Elementary Zoology
  • Senior Zoology

Kimber Academy Notebooking Guide:
  • How and Why God Created the Animals - Zoology
6th Day:  Physiology
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Hearthstone Notebooking Guide:
  • Elementary Physiology
  • Senior Physiology

Kimber Academy Notebooking Guide:
  • How and Why God Created My Body - Physiology

Recommended Reference Books
Many of these books are available at Berean Builders, others may be found on Amazon, Rainbow Resource and other book sellers. ​
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