LOWER SCHOOL SCIENCE
Our Science Courses are
non-faith based. They are pure science courses. Science
courses are taught in a practical sequence, always starting
with
Science Basics
, a course explaining what science itself is, and what the
most important tools of science are. Basics are followed by
courses in
Earth Sciences
(in Upper School, these are
Geology
,
Oceanography
and
Meteorology
, very thorough courses).
Earth Sciences
are followed by structural sciences, those explaining our
universe;
Chemistry
,
Biology
,
Physics
and
Astronomy
. Each course is filled with experiments and exercises,
often hundreds of them, to be done by the student in order
to truly master an understanding of that field. (However,
math is generally avoided in favor of conceptual
understanding! We leave mathematics to curricula
specializing in mathematics.)
SCIENCE COURSES OVERVIEW
CTT Science for Upper School is a three-four year program, comprised of eight courses. The Science Basics Course is the first in the program. These courses are BEST done in sequence, but do not need to be .
A student needing a particular course to round out curriculum could use any of these courses. These cover science basics, biology, oceanography, meteorology (the study of weather and of the atmosphere), biology, chemistry, physics, astronomy and space exploration, and a science review and project course. Again, these courses include many films and documentaries.
Additionally, the student will perform literally hundreds of experiments and exercises, as the world he lives in, and the Universe which surrounds it, becomes increasingly comprehensible. At the end of his science studies, the student will decide which area of science interests him, and following a step-by-step study guide, does a science project of their own. (In fact you, the parent, will not be allowed to assist! This is not a "science fair". The student must study, come up with a thesis in his area of science, and an experiment to prove or disprove his thesis. The student, in short, will be functioning as a scientist!)
THE END RESULT OF CTT'S SCIENCE STUDIES IS A STUDENT CORRECTLY LOCATED IN SPACE. THEY KNOW EXACTLY WHERE THEY ARE IN RELATION TO THE PLANET, AND THE UNIVERSE. THEY KNOW HOW THINGS FUNCTION IN THE UNIVERSE.
The student understands science and its value today, and is using their knowledge and awareness to improve current conditions.
SCIENCE
Science I - SCIENCE BASICS
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The first Connect The Thoughts science course for students ages 9-10 (and some older students). What is science? What must one know to understand science? What should one know before studying any of the sciences?
Using Connect The Thoughts ' remarkable teaching tools, concepts normally reserved for older students (when they're taught at all) are made exciting and understandable! Using a powerful hands-on approach, the young student takes their first step into a fascinating world.
A self-contained course, complete with tests, answer guides, and a very useful teacher's guide to help the student through any difficulties they may encounter. The course specializes, as do all Connect The Thoughts courses, in developing the student's understandings and ability to think and form their own ideas and opinions. Structured to be fun and challenging, and to increase the students vocabulary and understanding of geography, as well as of science.
(Not applicable, no materials)
| Time to Complete | Cost of This Course | To Order |
| N/A | $60.00 USD | 21247 |
Science II - EARTH SCIENCES
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For the student, ages 9-10 and some older students). The basics of geology, oceanography and meteorology (weather and atmosphere) are covered in much greater detail than is usual for students in this age group. Through a powerful, hands-on approach unique to Connect The Thoughts , the young student comes to understand the scientific basics of the world he lives in.
A self-contained course, tests and answer guides are included.
The course specializes, as do all Connect The Thoughts courses, in developing the students understandings and ability to think and form their own ideas and opinions. Structured to be fun and challenging, and to increase the students vocabulary and understanding of geography, as well as of science. (This course requires the student to get the small workbook Discover! Oceanography .)
Books:
"Discover! Oceanography"
| Time to Complete | Cost of This Course | To Order |
| N/A | $60.00 USD | 21248 |
Science III - BIOLOGY AND HUMAN HEALTH
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For students ages 9-10 (and some older students). Using Connect The Thoughts ' remarkable learning tools and filled with creative, hands-on expeiments, the young student comes to understand the essentials of biology from a scientific viewpoint. What is life? How did it come to be, as far as science (only) is concerned?
Part two of this unique course investigates the human body. What is a body, how does it work, how does one keep it working well?
Tests and answer guides included!
The course specializes, as do all Connect The Thoughts courses, in developing the students understandings and ability to think and form their own ideas and opinions. Structured to be fun and challenging, and to increase the students vocabular, as well as their undestanding of science.
Books:
"The MacMillan Visual Dictionary"
(or the Internet)
| Time to Complete | Cost of This Course | To Order |
| N/A | $60.00 USD | 21249 |
Science IV - PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY
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For students ages 9-10 (and some older students). Using Connect The Thoughts ' unique learning approach, and filled with creative hands-on exercises and experiments, the young student comes to understand what science (pure science, in the case of this course) believes is the nature and workings of our universe. A science course covering the basics of physics and astronomy, cutting edge science for today's young science student.
Tests and answer guides are included.
The course specializes, as do all Connect The Thoughts courses, in developing the students understandings and ability to think and form their own ideas and opinions. Structured to be fun and challenging, and to increase the students vocabulary as well as their understanding of science.
(Not applicable, no materials)
| Time to Complete | Cost of This Course | To Order |
| N/A | $75.00 USD | 21250 |
Science V - LOWER SCHOOL SCIENCE PROJECTS
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For science students ages 9-10 (and some older students). An advanced course, requiring the student to do several structured science projects, demonstrating an understanding of science essentials.
A transitional course into Upper School Science .
The course specializes, as do all Connect The Thoughts courses, in developing the students understandings and ability to think and form their own ideas and opinions. Structured to be fun and challenging, and to increase the students vocabulary, as well as their understanding of science.
(Not applicable, no materials)
| Time to Complete | Cost of This Course | To Order |
| N/A | $60.00 USD | 21251 |
