General Science is the a systematic introduction to the sciences. This course covers such topics as the scientific method, designing experiments, simple machines, archaeology, geology, paleontology, biology, and human anatomy and physiology. Its scope, therefore, is quite wide. There are many hands-on experiments to do, and they all use household items.

• Instructor: Mr. Timothy Barrett
• Recommended: Grade 7-8
• Course Length: Full Year
• Prerequisite: none

Required Textbooks/Materials: (click on image to purchase)

Science in the Atomic Age, Dr. Jay Wile, Berean Builders, © 2020.  ISBN: 978-0-9962784-0-9.

You are welcome to purchase the textbook by clicking on the textbook image above.  To purchase the lab kit click on the lab equipment image above.

While not required, click here to download a student notebook for taking notes, completing assignments, and preparing lab reports.

Our course has over 50 experiments. You will want to make sure you have all the necessary materials. Fortunately, you probably have most of the materials in your house already. Click here to download a list of all the needed materials. This list is arranged by chapter so you can accumulate what you need as we approach each chapter.

Any other reading materials will be provided for the student by Covenant Academy Online.