Welcome to CCS Science!

20For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse. --Romans 1:20

Middle school science is an exciting transition for students as they continue to explore God's creation, but begin drawing connections and posing questions in areas that prepare them for further study in high school subjects. Perhaps in no field as much as science, students must continually train their minds and hearts to see the creation of our universe as revelation of God's order, majesty, creativity and beauty.

Sixth graders at Christ Covenant School will study Life Science, complete with a dissection lab series and opportunities to perform several other labs throughout the year. I'll post pictures when available!

Seventh grade will explore a wide variety of topics this year in an investigative science series based on real-world phenomena like thrill rides and art fraud, and disasters like hurricanes, oil spills, forest fires, contagious diseases and groundwater contamination. We'll use a team-based approach to exploration and presentation of solutions that the students will develop with their own research and problem-solving processes. I can't wait to see what they create!

All middle school students in grades six through eight will explore independent research topics and submit science fair projects to our annual CCS Science Fair. This year's fair will take place on November 14, 2009. Five middle school students will be selected to attend the Region 7 fair at East Carolina University in the spring of 2010, and several student winners will be eligible to attend the ACSI Regional Science Fair at North Raleigh Christian Academy in February 2010.

I am looking forward to using this blog to share general information, science websites and resources, and some history of science and scientists who have shaped our world. Please feel free to comment, ask questions, and send me emails so this blog can better enhance our classroom and research experience!