When we started Wilson Hill Academy, one of our strongest desires was to provide science courses that are grounded in a biblical worldview and rigorous enough to prepare our students to excel in college-level science classes and beyond.

At Wilson Hill Academy, we believe that teaching science should equip students to think about God’s creation both scientifically and Christianly preparing them to excel in college-level science classes and engage the sciences as followers of Christ. This means cultivating the child’s natural wonder for the world God created and helping each child see God’s glory as revealed in His creation: “For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made” (Romans 1:20). It also means equipping students with tools they can use to explore God’s world and discover the depths of His creation. 

With younger students, these tools include observation and classification, exercises in comparison and contrast, and a beginning appreciation for concepts like cause-and-effect, process thinking, and systems thinking. Students will see and experience that science is the process of building models to understand the natural world. School of Logic and Rhetoric students continue the study of scientific models using a mastery-based approach. Our Physics-Chemistry-Biology sequence allows students to develop a foundation in key principles and use it to gain a deeper understanding of concepts in Chemistry and Biology. By also considering the development of scientific models through the history of science, students continually encounter the nature of science and how it is conducted. Our science courses ultimately seek to nurture the student’s love of God and neighbor through deepening an understanding of his creation and equipping them to become faithful stewards of it.

We offer two streams in our School of Rhetoric science courses- basic and advanced streams. Both streams establish excellent foundations in the subjects. A key distinction between these streams is the expectation of math proficiency. The advanced stream is a good fit for students who are above grade level in math.

See our short video on how to engage the sciences as a Christ-follower.

Grammar of Science: Life Science

Life Science encourages wonder for the world God created, helps each child see God’s glory as revealed in His creation and equips students with the tools of scientific study. This […]

Section: Sciences   |   School: Grammar School

Introduction to Earth Science

Earth Science encourages wonder for the world God created, helps each child see God’s glory as revealed in His creation and equips students with the tools of scientific study. This […]

Section: Sciences   |   School: Grammar School

Introduction to Biology

Using a mastery-based approach for study and problem-solving skills, students in this course will be introduced to and explore topics from biology to foster a sense of wonder, and a […]

Section: Sciences   |   School: School of Logic

Physics 1

In this introductory physics course, students master the basic tools of physics. By considering questions like “What is sound and how does it travel through the air?” or “What is […]

Section: Sciences   |   School: School of Rhetoric

Physics 1 (Honors)

In this rigorous physical science course, students master the fundamental concepts of physics and introductory concepts in chemistry, including computational and analytical skills. As students explore questions like -why does […]

Section: Sciences   |   School: School of Rhetoric

Chemistry

In this complete first-year high school chemistry course, students examine the properties of, and interactions between, different types of matter. Throughout the course, students gain hands-on laboratory experience by performing […]

Section: Sciences   |   School: School of Rhetoric

Chemistry (Honors)

In this accelerated first-year chemistry course, students who have demonstrated an aptitude and enthusiasm for studying science examine the properties of, and interactions between, different types of matter. Throughout the […]

Section: Sciences   |   School: School of Rhetoric

AP Chemistry

Students in AP® Chemistry expand on and deepen their understanding of material mastered in a prior high school chemistry course. The College Board has formally authorized this course to carry […]

Section: AP Courses, Sciences   |   School: School of Rhetoric

Biology

In this introductory biology course, students examine from a biblical worldview the nature of life and the chemical basis of living cells. Using classical methodology, students learn to think critically […]

Section: Sciences   |   School: School of Rhetoric

Biology (Honors)

In Honors Biology, students who have a strong foundation in high school chemistry, in particular, and physics will eagerly apply their knowledge in the study of biology as they examine […]

Section: Sciences   |   School: School of Rhetoric

AP Biology

Students in AP® Biology expand on and deepen their understanding of material mastered in a prior high school biology course. The College Board has formally authorized this course to carry […]

Section: AP Courses, Sciences   |   School: School of Rhetoric

AP Physics

Students in AP® Physics expand on and deepen their understanding of material mastered in a prior high school physics course, preparing them for success in their pursuit of science, engineering […]

Section: AP Courses, Sciences   |   School: School of Rhetoric