Physics Homeschool Curriculum

FAQs

• What grade levels are Apologia’s physics courses designed for?

  Apologia offers two physics-based homeschool courses:

  • Exploring Creation with Chemistry and Physics is designed for elementary students in grades K–6.
  • Exploring Creation with Physics is for high school students in grades 11–12. It is a college-preparatory course and is best suited for students who have successfully completed Algebra I and Geometry and have learned basic trigonometric functions.

• Are the courses taught from a Christian perspective?

  Absolutely. Both Apologia physics courses are written from a Biblical worldview, helping students understand scientific concepts while recognizing God’s intentional design in creation.

• Is there a lab component included?

  • The elementary course includes hands-on activities and simple experiments using everyday household items—no lab equipment is required.
  • The high school course includes fully integrated lab experiments that allow students to apply what they’re learning through hands-on experiences.

• How much math is required for the high school physics curriculum?

  This is a math-based physics course. Students should have completed Algebra I and Geometry and have learned basic trigonometric functions.

• Does the high school physics curriculum meet college prep requirements?

  Yes! Exploring Creation with Physics is a college-preparatory high school science course that includes labs. It prepares students for college-level science and engineering studies while maintaining a Biblical worldview.