Novare Physical Science 3rd Edition

Novare Science emphasizes that science education needs to be renewed using research, scientific evidence, and forward-thinking strategies while keeping God at the helm. Students are taught to see God in creation, while learning current scientific theories including the evolutionary theory. Using a mastery approach, students learn fewer topics in more depth than typical courses while reviewing previously learned key concepts. Self-created lab journals and reports are suggested to prepare students for high school and college sciences. Life Science, Physical Science, and Earth Science are taught at the middle school level. At the high school level, Novare takes a Physics first approach to science and offers two pathways for students: Grade-Level Pathway and the Accelerated Pathway. Parents and teachers are encouraged to read From Wonder to Mastery by John Mays to learn about the program philosophy.  

Novare Middle School Science teaches students to see God in creation within the context of current secular scientific theories. Using a mastery approach, students learn fewer topics in more depth than typical courses and review previously learned key concepts. Novare’s recommended sequence is Life Science, Physical Science, and Earth Science with Astronomy. Students beginning Novare Science in 7^th grade, may choose any 2 of the 3 courses, although the author does not recommend Physical Science in 8^th grade if the student will use Novare Science in High School. At the high school level, Novare Science follows a Physics first approach. Required and supplemental components vary by course. 

Novare Physical Science is well illustrated and packed with concise information to help students really get to know the area of physical science. Following the Novare Middle School Science sequence, Physical Science will be studied in 7^th grade, however, it can be used successfully in grades 6-8. Using a mastery approach, students learn fewer topics in more depth than typical courses and review previously learned key concepts. Along with physical science topics, grade level mathematics, the history behind the science, written and verbal English language skills are integrated. Students are taught to see God in creation, while learning current secular scientific theories including the evolutionary theory. The authors do ascribe to the current secular geological timeline and age of earth. Required components include the Textbook and Digital Resources. Components sold separately or packaged together as the Physical Science Program.  An optional helpful Lab Kit is sold separately.