The world is a place of constant surprise and wonder for children. Learning about God’s world in our 30-acre outdoor “natural science laboratory” prompts amazement and awe of the One who created and upholds the world.
Fourth School endeavors to provide a balance of natural, earth and physical science core curriculum themes of study. This is accomplished through the use of secular textbooks, indoor and outdoor lab experiences, the large collection of science titles in our Library Media Center, field experiences and carefully selected online resources - all through the lens of a Christian worldview.
Four principles guide the study of science at The Fourth School.
First, God created the world and everything in it. We intentionally focus our students on the truths of Genesis whenever teaching about living creatures, planets, seasons and related topics. The Fourth Presbyterian School does not teach "young earth" creationism. In short, we do not have all the answers about how and when and why; however, we do know Who. We teach that Christian scientists question and seek answers using the Bible, math, logic and the scientific method.
Second, we use scientific method to define, explore and analyze God’s world: we teach our students to think, observe and record like scientists so they learn there are organized ways to approach questions.
Third, we have a responsibility as stewards of God's creation: conserving the earth’s resources protects our own health, maintains the natural beauty of our environment and preserves the earth for future generations. In addition to these worthy goals, Christians have a more fundamental motivation for protecting the environment, a motivation that lies in our very reason for being.
The study of science calls our students to match a sense of awe at the unity and diversity of creation with and awareness of the delicate balance of interrelationships among its parts and of our responsibility for its welfare.
Students are led to examine their own lifestyles and become conscious of the impact that their daily actions have on the myriad forms of life in God’s creation. They are encouraged to use their unique abilities as a means to honor and obey God, to serve other humans and to sustain God’s remarkable gift of the earth and its resources.
Fourth, our school addresses science and technology. The vast influence and rapid growth of technology has largely shaped all of our society, institutions and way of life.
It is essential that today’s children have the knowledge and skills to enable them to participate as informed and trustworthy stewards of an increasingly technologized world.
Our science curriculum helps our students to understand how science, technology and society influence one another, and seeks to foster a questioning attitude in students by presenting both the successes and failures of human beings in using technology.
As a result, our students are led to both appreciate the value of science and technology in society and to understand their limitations and dangers.
Fourth School endeavors to provide a balance of natural, earth and physical science core curriculum themes of study. This is accomplished through the use of secular textbooks, indoor and outdoor lab experiences, the large collection of science titles in our Library Media Center, field experiences and carefully selected online resources - all through the lens of a Christian worldview.
Four principles guide the study of science at The Fourth School.
First, God created the world and everything in it. We intentionally focus our students on the truths of Genesis whenever teaching about living creatures, planets, seasons and related topics. The Fourth Presbyterian School does not teach "young earth" creationism. In short, we do not have all the answers about how and when and why; however, we do know Who. We teach that Christian scientists question and seek answers using the Bible, math, logic and the scientific method.
Second, we use scientific method to define, explore and analyze God’s world: we teach our students to think, observe and record like scientists so they learn there are organized ways to approach questions.
Third, we have a responsibility as stewards of God's creation: conserving the earth’s resources protects our own health, maintains the natural beauty of our environment and preserves the earth for future generations. In addition to these worthy goals, Christians have a more fundamental motivation for protecting the environment, a motivation that lies in our very reason for being.
The study of science calls our students to match a sense of awe at the unity and diversity of creation with and awareness of the delicate balance of interrelationships among its parts and of our responsibility for its welfare.
Students are led to examine their own lifestyles and become conscious of the impact that their daily actions have on the myriad forms of life in God’s creation. They are encouraged to use their unique abilities as a means to honor and obey God, to serve other humans and to sustain God’s remarkable gift of the earth and its resources.
Fourth, our school addresses science and technology. The vast influence and rapid growth of technology has largely shaped all of our society, institutions and way of life.
It is essential that today’s children have the knowledge and skills to enable them to participate as informed and trustworthy stewards of an increasingly technologized world.
Our science curriculum helps our students to understand how science, technology and society influence one another, and seeks to foster a questioning attitude in students by presenting both the successes and failures of human beings in using technology.
As a result, our students are led to both appreciate the value of science and technology in society and to understand their limitations and dangers.