Novare
Accelerated Studies in Physics & Chemistry (ASPC) is the first course in the
Novare Science High School Accelerated Pathway, which takes a physics-first
approach to science. Successful completion of Algebra 1 is a prerequisite.
Students will encounter math concepts such as scientific notation, unit
conversions, metric prefixes, solving for an unknown variable, and significant
digits. ASPC includes a full Physics course, similar to the Novare Introductory
Physics, but
completes the physics in roughly 6 months, allowing students to study
introductory Chemistry. Upon completion of this course, students are well
prepared to take Chemistry for Accelerated Students.
Novare employs a
mastery approach to learning science where students are taught how to learn,
master, and retain what they learn. A curriculum that uses this approach covers
fewer topics and covers them more deeply. This text also integrates learning by
combining skills in the areas of science, math, science history, and English
language usage. This text is written from a Biblical worldview and seeks to
help students see God's work in the world. Though designed from a creationist
perspective, the author holds to the view that the world is billions of years old
and teaches current science theory.
Required resources include the Accelerated Studies in Physics and Chemistry
Student Edition, Digital Resources, Experiments for Introductory Physics and ASPC, and the Solutions Manual. Optional, but
recommended is the Student Lab Handbook.
There is no Lab Kit, but the convenient Introductory Physics Lab Kit contains most of the supplies for
five of the experiments, which are completed in this course and the Novare Introductory
Physics.
