Live Class: High School Astronomy

Description

In Apologia’s Live High School Astronomy class, students will marvel at the constellations, study the planets in our solar system, and discover dark matter. They will also learn how to defend the truth of Creation. Students will see how every observable thing in the cosmos points to God’s masterful design of our universe.

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Syllabus

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Instructor

Larry Blythe

Although Larry is a “jack of all trades and master of some,” he has become proficient in teaching and training science, art, and music in Christian education. But most importantly, he is a follower of the Messiah, Jesus Christ.

For over 35 years, Larry has studied and taught many topics, including the Bible, Creation science, apologetics, and theology, to thousands of students worldwide.

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Required Class Materials

• Exploring Creation with High School Astronomy
• Taking Back Astronomy, Jason Lisle
• Falling Flat: A Refutation of Flat Earth Claims, 2019, Danny R. Faulkner, ISBN: 978-1-68344-206-6
• Astronomy Pocket Guide
• The following two companion texts are available in print or as ebooks.
  • The Created Cosmos, Faulkner
  • The Expanse of Heaven: Where Creation & Astronomy Intersect, Faulkner

Course Topics

• Mysteries of the Universe (as detailed in Genesis 1)
• Space and Interstellar Space
• Normal Matter, Antimatter, and Dark Matter
• Black Holes and Wormholes
• The History of Astronomy
• Astronomical Measurement
• The Model of Our Solar System
• The Sun and the Electromagnetic Spectrum
• The Inner Planets
• Orbital Mechanics
• The Moon
• Types of Telescopes
• The Outer Planets
• Dwarf Planets and the Asteroid Belt
• Stars and Constellations
• Galaxies
• Celestial Navigation

Creation Philosophy

As Biblical Creationists, we expect that the universe would be understandable and operate logically since a logical God created it. We interpret cosmic evidence in light of biblical history, consistent with Biblical Creation. God designed the human mind, allowing us to study and understand aspects of the universe. No field of science would be possible if the universe were an accident. 

Course Specifics

There will be many assignments but no major exams. This course allows students to contemplate science and Creation without the pressure of the exams that core sciences require. 

Recorded Classes

All classes are video recorded and available for students to watch later so they don’t miss instruction. If the day/time of the class does not work well for your student, you can still register for this live class. Notify your teacher that you will watch the recorded class within a day or two of the live class and meet all live class deadlines. If students watch the recorded classes, they can still access the Apologia student portal and the instructor.

International Students

We welcome international students from across the world. Please note that all classes are taught in the eastern time zone. 

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Terms and Conditions

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