Exploring Creation with General Science

Exploring Creation with General Science

Exploring Creation with General Science is often a student's first systematic introduction to science. Designed primarily for seventh grade, this Christian science curriculum helps your child move beyond studying individual topics and begin thinking about science as an interconnected discipline.

The course covers a wide range of subjects, including the scientific method, experimental design, simple machines, archaeology, geology, paleontology, biology, and human anatomy and physiology. This broad approach gives your child a solid foundation before moving into more specialized high school sciences.

Written from a biblical worldview, the text encourages your child to investigate God's creation while developing scientific reasoning and critical-thinking skills. Full-color illustrations, detailed explanations, and numerous hands-on experiments help bring scientific concepts to life. Most experiments use common household items, and an optional lab kit is available for added convenience.

One of Apologia's strengths is its depth. Rather than skimming topics, the course takes time to explain concepts thoroughly and encourages genuine understanding. Students who enjoy science, ask lots of questions, and appreciate detailed explanations often thrive with this approach.

That said, this course is not the best fit for every student. The text is substantial, the reading load is significant, and many activities require careful thinking and basic math skills. Students who are easily overwhelmed by large textbooks or who need a gentler introduction to science may be better served by a program such as Friendly Physical Science before tackling Apologia's middle-school sequence.

For the student who enjoys science and is ready for a more rigorous approach, Exploring Creation with General Science provides a strong foundation for future studies in biology, chemistry, physics, and other advanced sciences.