Grades 9–12
In most cases, RTB scholars recommend that students use mainstream secular textbooks as their primary resource in high school. Educators can supplement these texts with Christian resources to help provide information from a biblical worldview. For more information about why we are recommending secular texts, read the article: “Five Reasons Why Christian Educators Should Address Evolution.”
CHEMISTRY
Secular:
- Chemistry, 2nd ed. (high school level, from The Teaching Company: The Great Courses)
- CK-12 Chemistry
- Chemistry: Concepts Problems: A Self-Teaching Guide
- Brigham Young University Independent Study: High School Courses – Chemistry (no LDS doctrine)
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln: High School Courses
Christian:
Chemistry Supplement: Use these materials in conjunction with whatever chemistry textbook/curriculum you choose.
- Khan Academy – Chemistry (free online videos; secular)
PHYSICS
Secular:
- Basic Physics: A Self-Teaching Guide
- Brigham Young University Independent Study: High School Courses – Physics (no LDS doctrine)
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln: High School Courses
Christian:
Physics Supplement: Use these materials in conjunction with whatever physics textbook/curriculum you choose.
- Khan Academy – Physics (free online videos; secular)
ASTRONOMY
Secular:
- Astronomy: A Self-Teaching Guide
- Starry Night High School (sample lessons and screen shots available)
- Brigham Young University Independent Study: High School Courses – General Astronomy (no LDS doctrine)
- Understanding the Universe: An Introduction to Astronomy, 2nd ed. (The Teaching Company: The Great Courses)
Christian:
Astronomy Supplements: Use these videos in conjunction with whatever astronomy textbook/curriculum you choose.
- Through the Lens (free online videos produced by Reasons to Believe)
- Khan Academy – Astronomy and Cosmology (free online videos; secular)
- Journey toward Creation (DVD; produced by RTB)
EARTH SCIENCE/GEOLOGY
Secular:
- CK-12 Earth Science
- Brigham Young University Independent Study: High School Courses – Earth Science (no LDS doctrine)
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln: High School Courses
Christian:
BIOLOGY
Secular:
Biology Supplements: Use these resources in conjunction with whatever biology textbook/curriculum you choose. These will address the topic of biological evolution.
- Through the Lens (RTB’s online video library)
- Explore Evolution (highly recommended; religiously neutral)
- Icons of Evolution (book)
- What Darwin Didn’t Know (booklet from RTB)
- Icons of Evolution (DVD)
- Darwin’s Dilemma (DVD)
- Unlocking the Mystery of Life (DVD)
- Khan Academy – Biology (free online videos; secular)
CHRISTIAN INTEGRATION: These courses are intended to be taken alongside a regular science course.
- Through the Lens (RTB’s online video library)
- The Bigger Picture on Creation (RTB’s unit study on Genesis 1)
- Dual Revelation (DVD)
- Holman Quick Source Guide to Understanding Creation