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Dr Dan's Physical Science Sem.1 (Self-paced)
$165
16 lessons
approximately 60 minutes/lesson
25 weeks access
Grades 6-8,High School
Dr. Daniel KorowTeacher Rating :
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There is an astonishing combination of amazing environmental conditions critical for life to exist, survive and thrive on this Big Blue Planet. These conditions for life are much more than “just add water”. Get prepared for quite the adventure as we make one astonishing discovery after another enabling Earth to be a very special, unique and marvelous place to call home! For those who have eyes to see, God’s fingerprints are everywhere!
Each Semester covers 16 weeks of material. This self-paced, comprehensive 32-week course builds a foundation for the later more advanced Sciences of Chemistry (the study of matter) and Physics (the study of motion). Physical Science comes alive in these fully illustrated PowerPoint presentations.
Dr. Daniel Korow DVM not only presents the key concepts and ideas related to Physical Science but draws from many sources creating a total package that integrates General Science, Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology, as well as his experiences as a veterinarian.
Click Here to Watch Dr. Dan’s Welcome to Physical Science Video
Click Here to Watch a Sample of Dr. Dan’s Science Class Video
Click Here to Watch Testimonials
A central focus of each class is to help your student: “Learn how to learn” and remember those facts and names that seem to be overwhelming. It is all about making Science understandable! Memorization may work on the short term to get that “A” on an exam, but memorization with understanding will last a lifetime!
Who is this course designed for?
Whether your learner loves, dislikes, or simply tolerates science, you’ll find that Dr. Dan’s Physical Science will open up a fun new way to approach the subject. Students benefit from Dr. Dan’s many years of Veterinary practice and teaching experience. Your child will be amazed at the unexpected and even silly things that Dr. Dan dreams up to make physical science fun and rewarding. Over the 16 week period, 73 videos cover the class material. These videos are intended to engage the student in the masterpiece of God’s design.
Why Take Dr. Dan’s Physical Science Courses
- Earn one High School credit when both semesters are taken
- Learn Physical Science anytime, anywhere online 24/7
- Each week (module) is topically divided into several separate videos. Any given module (on average) may have 5-6 Class Videos totally about 1 hour of instruction. Watch one video per day or all of them at one sitting. You choose what is best for your schedule or your child
- Watch the videos as many times as needed to master the material
- Hone your notetaking skills by pausing the videos, slowing their speed, repeating the content
- Each video is a superior quality, fully illustrated, PowerPoint presentation
For Just $ 165.00 the FIRST Semester Package Includes:
The Video Library: CLASS ONLY, no lab
- Orientation to Physical Science (1 video) – Getting Started
- How to Study Mini-video series (5 Videos) – Life skills that will last a lifetime
- Class Video Series (73 Videos)
Online Class Quizzing Over Every Module
Automatically graded
STUDY helps – aids in comprehension while keeping the BIG picture
Charts (downloadable PDFs)
Acronyms
Mnemonics
Required Text:
- Exploring Creation with Physical Science Textbook, 2nd ed. by Jay Wile, Apologia Press (Textbook)
- Exploring Creation in Physical Science Solutions Manual, 2nd ed. by Jay Wile, Apologia Press (Test & Solutions book).
Both can be purchased individually or as a set. Many available online both new or used.
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We absolutely love Dr. Dan's courses. He uses professional videos and makes the content fun and easy to understand. My daughter was not a "science" person, but really loves it now. It is an incredible value to not have to teach science yourself. We will definitely continue to take his courses :)
— Janelle P. on 2020-12-04 18:24:41Have a question? Ask the teacher!
Previous Questions
Crystal T: Hi. I've about given up on exploring creation with physics 2nd edition (as a homeschooling mom). It frustrates my son and he hates it because he doesn't understand it. It frustrates me to teach because I don't understand it and I don't even have a guide for teaching, time or structure. I thought about going over to Master Books, but they have everything high school... except physics or physical science. If I decided to keep using this book and invest more money into online lessons, will this clear up our frustrations? Especially help me to have a structure, be able to smoothly guide with the correct assignments for each module, and get this book done on time? It's half way through the year and we are on module 4. Thank you for getting back to me soon so that I can look somewhere else if need be. Crystal Trujillo
Hi Crystal
So sorry to hear about the struggles with Physics. Also an apology on the lag in response. I am just now getting over the flu and it it took me out for more than 2 weeks. So sorry on the delay. The Physical Science course I offer is an introduction to to Physics and Chemistry. If you are currently trying to work through the course Physics, you are dealing with a much more advanced version. I do not my intro course will aid you in the ways you need. Sometimes you can find selected topics on You Tube that will explain a point or show the math to help things along. Khan Academy is an option that you may want to try if you haven\'t already. There are also online tutors you might check into that could help with trouble spots. I personally do not teach the Physics course. I hope this helps in some way. Blessings
So sorry to hear about the struggles with Physics. Also an apology on the lag in response. I am just now getting over the flu and it it took me out for more than 2 weeks. So sorry on the delay. The Physical Science course I offer is an introduction to to Physics and Chemistry. If you are currently trying to work through the course Physics, you are dealing with a much more advanced version. I do not my intro course will aid you in the ways you need. Sometimes you can find selected topics on You Tube that will explain a point or show the math to help things along. Khan Academy is an option that you may want to try if you haven\'t already. There are also online tutors you might check into that could help with trouble spots. I personally do not teach the Physics course. I hope this helps in some way. Blessings
Nina L: How does the course work with the textbook? Does the teacher tell the students what to read and when to read it and what pages & questions in the book to complete in each lesson?
Hi Nina:
Super question. The Video series goes through the entire text cover to cover . Each section covered has a set of videos to watch / re-watch , speed up, slow down or pause and the corresponding material found in the textbook. There are also \"fill in the blank\" class notes that can be downloaded and numerous study helps provided in the course. Hopes this helps! Blessings
Super question. The Video series goes through the entire text cover to cover . Each section covered has a set of videos to watch / re-watch , speed up, slow down or pause and the corresponding material found in the textbook. There are also \"fill in the blank\" class notes that can be downloaded and numerous study helps provided in the course. Hopes this helps! Blessings
Judy H: Hi Dr. Dan, I was hoping to register my incoming 9th grade son for this course for the Fall of 2021. When should I sign him up for that?
Hi Judy
Thanks for asking. Because the videos are all pre-recorded, whatever works best for your schedule we can adjust to. Many people will start a week to 10 days prior to the beginning of school. The length of the course is also flexible (ie we can extend the time if your child goes slower). Conversely we can shorten the course semester if we have an eager, ambitious learner. We\'re here to serve your needs. Thanks for asking. Blessings Dr. Dan
Thanks for asking. Because the videos are all pre-recorded, whatever works best for your schedule we can adjust to. Many people will start a week to 10 days prior to the beginning of school. The length of the course is also flexible (ie we can extend the time if your child goes slower). Conversely we can shorten the course semester if we have an eager, ambitious learner. We\'re here to serve your needs. Thanks for asking. Blessings Dr. Dan
Stefanie C: I did not get semester one completed in the twenty-five weeks. After I purchase another semester will I have to redo all the work I had completed, or is it saved? Thank you
Sorry I never saw your question come in. :( The work is saved and we can extend the semester as needed.
Lisa C: Hello, is it possible to just watch the videos only? I would prefer to do the quizzes and tests ourselves. We do not need it to be an accredited class. Thank you.
Super question. It is entirely up to parents how they want to use the resources of this course. We provide many bells and whistles to improve comprehension and mastery over the material. I have had parents test their child with the end of the chapter questions (using the Solutions Manual for answers). For them that is the only grade used. Others have only used our self graded quizzes. And lastly, a hybrid approach is to average the online quizzes with the end of the chapter quizzes. Being a homeschool parent enables alot of options. If your child takes the online quizzes, we provide transcripts at the end of the semester at your request. Hope this helps. Many blessings Dr. Dan
Rebecca W: I understand that Apologia has just distributed a V3 of their Physical Science book. If we have the newer book, will this be a problem? We also have the v2, but this looked less kid friendly. Thanks!
Super question! The course offered covers V2, not V3. Physical Science can seem initially difficult because it applies math to the concepts shared in many sections of the book. The videos we produced walks the learner through the math, step by step. Any of the selected videos can be watched multiple times, slowed down, sped up and paused to enable the student to gain a sound understanding. We\'ve even included class notes (with answers available to Parents) to improve comprehesion. Hope this helps! Many blessings Dr. Dan
Amanda K: Hi - I am considering the Physical Science class for my 2 boys. Can you tell me the approximate length of each day's videos? From the information I've read I can't tell if they are about an hour per day or an hour per unit. Also, I'm assuming I am responsible for testing and grading but I'd just like to confirm that. Thanks so much! Amanda Kannel
Hi Amanda
Thanks for the question. Each half of a chapter in the 2nd ed book (they call them modules) consists of one lesson. Each lesson is covered in approximately 1 week, adjusted as needed. The length of videos per lesson is approximately 1 hour per unit. Each lesson is followed by a Class quiz that is automatically graded. Parents can inform me if they want their child(ren) to have the option of taking a quiz more than once if they score low on a particular quiz. At the end of the semester, the student sends us a notification that they have completed the course, and we will send the transcripts.
The videos cover the material of each unit and are broken up topically. For example, the entire set of videos for a unit might be 55 minutes, but there may be 4-5 videos averaging 10-15 minutes. This enables flexibility for a student to view all the material at once or a video or two a day to better accommodate a more active leaner. Both semesters together cover the entire 16 modules of the book.
Hope this helps.
Many Blessings
Dr. Dan
Thanks for the question. Each half of a chapter in the 2nd ed book (they call them modules) consists of one lesson. Each lesson is covered in approximately 1 week, adjusted as needed. The length of videos per lesson is approximately 1 hour per unit. Each lesson is followed by a Class quiz that is automatically graded. Parents can inform me if they want their child(ren) to have the option of taking a quiz more than once if they score low on a particular quiz. At the end of the semester, the student sends us a notification that they have completed the course, and we will send the transcripts.
The videos cover the material of each unit and are broken up topically. For example, the entire set of videos for a unit might be 55 minutes, but there may be 4-5 videos averaging 10-15 minutes. This enables flexibility for a student to view all the material at once or a video or two a day to better accommodate a more active leaner. Both semesters together cover the entire 16 modules of the book.
Hope this helps.
Many Blessings
Dr. Dan
Lisa C: Hello, I was wondering if it matters what edition I should get to go along with the Physical Science course? I know that they just came out with edition 3, should I purchase that one, or the 2nd?
Thanks for the question. The course was designed for the 2nd ed. It covers the book cover to cover. Great introduction to both Chemistry and Physics from a Biblical worldview.. Hope this helps! Many blessings Dr dan
Vince K: Hello, my homeschooled 10th grade student is trying to find a high school Phys. Sci. course that qualifies for high school credit. It must have at least 12 exams, and each exam has a minimum of 20 questions per test (multiple choice or short answer). Do your tests meet this criteria?
Hi Vince.
Sorry about the delay. I started to answer earlier and got pulled away.
The short answer is we probably don\'t meet your criteria. We do quizzes which averages 16 per semester, and the question quantity ranges from 12 - 15 per quiz. If you have other questions, please feel free to contact me. Many blessings Dr. Dan
Sorry about the delay. I started to answer earlier and got pulled away.
The short answer is we probably don\'t meet your criteria. We do quizzes which averages 16 per semester, and the question quantity ranges from 12 - 15 per quiz. If you have other questions, please feel free to contact me. Many blessings Dr. Dan
Rebecca C: My son is enrolled in Classical Conversations where they are already using the Apologia Physical Science textbook. The students are supposed to read it on their own, and they are doing experiments together in class. He is having a hard time understanding the modules without someone teaching it to him. Could we just use these videos to supplement his coursework without worrying about getting a grade from you? Thank you.
Absolutely! I\'m well acquainted with CC. My son Joshua had been in Classical Conversations in Colorado. He learned a tremendous amount of material through those lessons and the Apologia textbook compliments the subject matter beautifully.
Our courses can be tailored in whatever fashion best suits the learner. We offer all sorts of bells and whistles to allow each learner to reach whatever levels they choose to climb. The grade your son receives is entirely up to you, the home-school mom. Our purpose is to facilitate the learning with a Biblical worldview.
Thanks for the question.
Dr. Dan
Our courses can be tailored in whatever fashion best suits the learner. We offer all sorts of bells and whistles to allow each learner to reach whatever levels they choose to climb. The grade your son receives is entirely up to you, the home-school mom. Our purpose is to facilitate the learning with a Biblical worldview.
Thanks for the question.
Dr. Dan
Selena J: Hi! My son will be taking Physical Science (Apologia) this year. He has completed General Science. Do you only offer weekly lectures and quizzes? Are the lectures live and interactive or prerecorded? How will he take tests? Just the written ones from the test book? Also, do you have any lab videos or help with those? We’re really interested in purchasing your videos. Thank you, Selena Juarez
Hi Selena:
Thanks for the questions. Below are answers to your questions.
Hi! My son will be taking Physical Science (Apologia) this year. He has completed General Science. Do you only offer weekly lectures and quizzes?
Yes our Physical Science course follows the book closely with videos for the class. Each chapter is divided into 2 parts called modules. For example: Chapter 1 is divided into module 1 and module 2. Each module represents a single week of material. Chapter 2 is divided into module 3 and module 4 etc.
Each module has a quiz that can be taken online and is self-grading. New this year, I also provide class notes that your son can fill in the blanks as he watches the videos.
Are the lectures live and interactive or prerecorded?
These lectures were taped in a live classroom setting, edited, and now can be viewed as many times as needed during the semester.
How will he take tests? Online
Just the written ones from the test book? I recommend that he takes the end of the Chapter quizzes first and reviews the answers afterward. Then he takes the online quiz that is submitted automatically for a weekly grade. The end of the chapter quizzes can be used not only as a good reinforcement of the material but also used as a makeup grade if the online quiz score is low.
Also, do you have any lab videos or help with those?
We recommend following the labs written in the book. The author not only provides the procedure for each lab, but also gives an analysis of what should have happened and why after each lab.
Unfortunately we do not have lab videos for Physical Science.
To date, we do have lab videos for Biology and Chemistry.
I hope this helps!
Be Blessed
Dr. Dan
Thanks for the questions. Below are answers to your questions.
Hi! My son will be taking Physical Science (Apologia) this year. He has completed General Science. Do you only offer weekly lectures and quizzes?
Yes our Physical Science course follows the book closely with videos for the class. Each chapter is divided into 2 parts called modules. For example: Chapter 1 is divided into module 1 and module 2. Each module represents a single week of material. Chapter 2 is divided into module 3 and module 4 etc.
Each module has a quiz that can be taken online and is self-grading. New this year, I also provide class notes that your son can fill in the blanks as he watches the videos.
Are the lectures live and interactive or prerecorded?
These lectures were taped in a live classroom setting, edited, and now can be viewed as many times as needed during the semester.
How will he take tests? Online
Just the written ones from the test book? I recommend that he takes the end of the Chapter quizzes first and reviews the answers afterward. Then he takes the online quiz that is submitted automatically for a weekly grade. The end of the chapter quizzes can be used not only as a good reinforcement of the material but also used as a makeup grade if the online quiz score is low.
Also, do you have any lab videos or help with those?
We recommend following the labs written in the book. The author not only provides the procedure for each lab, but also gives an analysis of what should have happened and why after each lab.
Unfortunately we do not have lab videos for Physical Science.
To date, we do have lab videos for Biology and Chemistry.
I hope this helps!
Be Blessed
Dr. Dan
Becky B: Dr. Dan, is there any need for the Apologia Physical Science notebook or do your students just take notes from your lectures instead. We've always used the notebook journals with all our Apologia curriculum. I do know the study guides for tests and lab reports are included in the notebook journals. Would it be a wasted resource for your class? What would you suggest?
Hi Becky
Sorry I didn\'t reply to this earlier, but it just came through my email this afternoon.
Thanks for the good question. Most if not all students only purchase the 2nd ed. Text of Apologia Physical Science and the Solutions Manual. I do not know of any that have purchased the Science notebook also. Typically having the Second ed. of Physical Science and the Solutions Manual are the primary resources needed.
What we cover in class (on video) closely follows the Text. The videos can be watched/ listened too multiple times as well as paused to aid in note-taking. In addition, each class (about 50 minutes) is broken up into individual topics spanning 5- 15 minutes apiece. This works out to about 3- 6 videos each week. Some students like to watch the whole class (estimated 50 minutes) in one sitting or in bite size amounts as individual videos once per day during the week. Lots of options are available.
Hopes this helps.
If you have any other questions please feel free to contact us!
Be Blessed
Dr. Dan
Sorry I didn\'t reply to this earlier, but it just came through my email this afternoon.
Thanks for the good question. Most if not all students only purchase the 2nd ed. Text of Apologia Physical Science and the Solutions Manual. I do not know of any that have purchased the Science notebook also. Typically having the Second ed. of Physical Science and the Solutions Manual are the primary resources needed.
What we cover in class (on video) closely follows the Text. The videos can be watched/ listened too multiple times as well as paused to aid in note-taking. In addition, each class (about 50 minutes) is broken up into individual topics spanning 5- 15 minutes apiece. This works out to about 3- 6 videos each week. Some students like to watch the whole class (estimated 50 minutes) in one sitting or in bite size amounts as individual videos once per day during the week. Lots of options are available.
Hopes this helps.
If you have any other questions please feel free to contact us!
Be Blessed
Dr. Dan
Kathryn G: Dr. Dan, Is the format of your videos a recording of a live class or is it in lecture format? I am looking for a video course to the Apologia text that is not a recording of a live class. Thanks, Kate Garrett
Question: Dr. Dan, Is the format of your videos a recording of a live class or is it in lecture format? I am looking for a video course to the Apologia text that is not a recording of a live class. Thanks, Kate Garrett
Great question Kate! Thanks for your interest in our Physical Science Class.
The short answer is that it is both! Let me explain why we feel it is the best of both worlds. As one mom expressed 12 years ago, “Dr Dan, you don’t read the book to kids, you actually teach!” Cindy W. Grand Junction, CO. In other words, we follow the sequence and content of the Exploring Creation with Physical Science book. I add numerous stories from my real-life veterinary practice experiences, quotes, articles, video clips and more.
All my classes were recorded with 2 cameras, a green screen and include electronic capture of all my PowerPoint illustrations, charts, etc. The setup allows for me to be in the picture as well! We have had wonderful reviews from parents and students alike about how clear and understandable the videos are. We did this in front of real classes, however we do not include the students visually in the videos. So, you get the beauty of me teaching “real people” but not all the distractions of live class videos. All have been edited to provide a professional quality experience.
This may be hard to picture, so please go to this sample link and have a look for yourself: The Two Models of the Atom.
https://drdanscience.vids.io/videos/189ddcb41f1cedc990/physical-science-week-25-chapter-13a-part-2-vhd-good-mp4
It is a longer video. Most average about 10 minutes per topic but it will give you a good idea of what our videos look like! Each class we divide up the topics for that day into separate videos so that just one video can be viewed at any given time or all of them. You choose how much to watch at a given sitting.
Also, there is a “Welcome to Dr Dan’s Biology” on the Luma Learn web site. Have you viewed that one yet?
Let me know what you think of the link and welcome videos and if you have further questions! Hope to see you registered soon!
Sincerely Dr. Dan
Great question Kate! Thanks for your interest in our Physical Science Class.
The short answer is that it is both! Let me explain why we feel it is the best of both worlds. As one mom expressed 12 years ago, “Dr Dan, you don’t read the book to kids, you actually teach!” Cindy W. Grand Junction, CO. In other words, we follow the sequence and content of the Exploring Creation with Physical Science book. I add numerous stories from my real-life veterinary practice experiences, quotes, articles, video clips and more.
All my classes were recorded with 2 cameras, a green screen and include electronic capture of all my PowerPoint illustrations, charts, etc. The setup allows for me to be in the picture as well! We have had wonderful reviews from parents and students alike about how clear and understandable the videos are. We did this in front of real classes, however we do not include the students visually in the videos. So, you get the beauty of me teaching “real people” but not all the distractions of live class videos. All have been edited to provide a professional quality experience.
This may be hard to picture, so please go to this sample link and have a look for yourself: The Two Models of the Atom.
https://drdanscience.vids.io/videos/189ddcb41f1cedc990/physical-science-week-25-chapter-13a-part-2-vhd-good-mp4
It is a longer video. Most average about 10 minutes per topic but it will give you a good idea of what our videos look like! Each class we divide up the topics for that day into separate videos so that just one video can be viewed at any given time or all of them. You choose how much to watch at a given sitting.
Also, there is a “Welcome to Dr Dan’s Biology” on the Luma Learn web site. Have you viewed that one yet?
Let me know what you think of the link and welcome videos and if you have further questions! Hope to see you registered soon!
Sincerely Dr. Dan
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