Franklin Classical School seeks to give students a depth of understanding of science from a classical, biblical perspective in order to prepare them for any path along which God leads them.

  The goals of the science department will lead students to develop:

• Wisdom through the revelation of God’s nature and character.
• A conviction of truth as they see how science supports scripture.
• Wonder of the created order as they learn the intricacies of nature.
• Stewardship of creation as they come to appreciate it.
• High standards of ethics in their daily life.
• Skills in problem solving, deductive reasoning, and the basic steps of the scientific method.
• Appreciation for the men and women God uses to unfold scientific knowledge.
• Understanding of the role of science in the spread of the gospel.

  Franklin Classical School offers the following courses:

      5th and 6th grade are on a two-year rotation:

• Year 1- Astronomy and Zoology
• Year 2- Botany, Physics and Chemistry

      Lower Division:

• Life Science
• Physical Science

      Upper Division:

• Biology*
• Chemistry* (prerequisite: Algebra I)
• Physics (prerequisite: Algebra II)
• Anatomy and Physiology* (prerequisite: Biology and Chemistry)
• Health (Students earn a ½ health credit with this course.)

                *Honors credit is available with additional requirements.

  Almost all courses currently use the Exploring Creation curriculum series

      by Apologia Ministries.

  Additional Benefits:

• Each course includes hands-on learning by means of dissections, microscopy, or field work, as well as designing and/or executing experiments.
• A Science Fair with cash prizes and highly acclaimed judges is held during the fourth quarter of each year. Teachers are available to give inspiration and direction.
• Super Science and Science World, bi-monthly science publications by Scholastic
  Book Company, are available to 5th – 10th graders.