Mr. Duerr

In 7th grade students will grow deeper in their faith as they come to appreciate the great lengths God goes to rescue lost and hurting people. That is what "The Story" is all about: the story of the Bible, God's great love affair with humanity. Condensed into 31 chapters, "The Story is the Bible", but written more in its original form by allowing the stories, poems, and teachings of the Bible to read like a novel. Like any good story, The Story is filled with intrigue, drama, conflict, romance, and redemption - and the best part is- this story’s true!

In 7th grade students will experience the wonder, joy, majesty, and excitement of God’s creation. A hands on approach will awaken curiosity and adventure and a greater appreciation of God’s love for his greatest creation-humans. Specific curriculum content:

Cell biology, genetics, simple organisms and viruses, biblical creation and the theory of evolution, structure and function in living systems, physical principles in living systems, ocean and ocean life (connected with outdoor education trip to Catalina), investigation and experimentation.

8th grade students will develop skills to extend learning about the physical nature of the universe and how they affect our everyday lives. Specific curriculum content:

Motion, forces, structure of matter, reactions, density and buoyancy, periodic table and the chemistry of living systems, investigation and experimentation.