Science · 9–12 · sweet spot 11
Apologia Exploring Creation with Physics (2nd Edition)
Published by Apologia Educational Ministries
How it teaches
Apologia Physics combines rigorous college-prep content with a conversational teaching style and biblical worldview. Students work independently through textbook readings, stopping to answer On Your Own questions for comprehension, completing hands-on experiments with household materials, and practicing problem-solving skills. Prerequisites include Algebra I, Geometry, and basic trigonometry.
On religious content: Integrates biblical worldview throughout; presents physics as revealing God's design in creation; includes references to God as Creator and Designer.
Who it's for
Christian homeschooling families seeking a rigorous, college-prep physics course with faith integration; self-motivated high school students (typically 11th-12th grade) comfortable with algebra and trigonometry who can work independently from a textbook.
Who it's not for
Families preferring secular science instruction; students who need heavy visual/video instruction or significant teacher scaffolding; students who have not completed prerequisite math courses (Algebra I, Geometry, basic trig).
Key features
- College-prep high school physics with biblical worldview integration
- Conversational textbook written directly to the student for independent study
- Hands-on experiments using household items; no expensive lab equipment required
- On Your Own questions, practice problems, and module tests with complete solutions
- Covers motion, Newton's laws, energy, waves, optics, electrodynamics, and magnetism
At a glance
Format
textbook, teacher manual
Delivery
parent led
Approach
mastery
Cadence
4× per week · 60 min/session
Screen time
light
Materials
reusable
Parent prep
Parent involvement
Estimated cost
Approximate MSRP. Confirm current pricing on the publisher's page before purchasing.
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