Physical Science

 In Heat and Energy your child will delight in learning about the many kinds of energy that power our lives. From fossil fuels to nuclear power plants, you will see how God provided for our energy needs. Your child will enjoy experimenting with magnets and mirrors, light bulbs, and lenses, as he/she studies the wonders of electricity, magnetism, light, and sound. Your student will also learn about that wondrous power source, the sun. 

In Machines and Motion your child will discover the answers to questions like: "How did the ancient Egyptians build the pyramids?" "How do we build giant skyscrapers today?" To understand these marvels, you need to understand simple machines such as levers and inclined planes. Machines and Motion contains 35 lessons that will teach your child about simple machines and the laws of motion, which are the basic principles governing the physical world around us.  

Today’s world is a hi-tech place, filled with wonderful inventions. In Inventions and Technology your child will learn about many of these fascinating inventions. Your child will love learning about the physical principles behind flight as he/she learns about airplanes and rocket engines. Discover the advances in communications as you study the telegraph, telephone, and satellites.