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Bonnie Kookogey

Age: 12-14 Middle School Full Credit

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Bonnie Kookogey brings her 19 years of homeschool mentoring and licensed nursing experience to bear in General Science. Students explore geology, paleontology, archaeology, simple machines, science history, the scientific method and experimental design, concluding with an introduction to life sciences and biology, human anatomy and human physiology.

Bonnie Kookogey brings together 19 years of homeschool mentoring and professional nursing experience to teach middle school students foundational concepts in both the physical and life sciences. This classroom-style course is rich in hands-on application, scientific reasoning, and clear instruction designed to build a solid understanding of how the natural world works.

Students will:

  • Explore geology, paleontology, archaeology, simple machines, and the history and methods of science.
  • Gain a strong introduction to life sciences, including biology, human anatomy, and physiology.
  • Learn the scientific method and experimental design through guided instruction and home-based labs.
  • Follow engaging video lessons recorded live in a classroom setting for a realistic and interactive learning experience.

This full-credit course provides a broad foundation in general science and prepares students for upper-level science classes.

  • 30 videos (~2 videos per module)

Required Books (see Materials tab above for more details)

  • Exploring Creation with General Science second edition by Dr Jay Wile
  • Exploring Creation with General Science second edition Solutions Manual
  • Exploring Creation with General Science second edition Student Notebook

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  • Additional links of interest that support learning in the course.
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  • Live Zoom meetings with facilitators to discuss lecture material and assignments (available for certain groups).

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Preview the assignments for this course in the scope and sequence.

Required Books

Exploring Creation with General Science second edition by Dr Jay Wile*
Exploring Creation with General Science second edition Solutions Manual**
Exploring Creation with General Science second edition Student Notebook

*While the second edition of Exploring Creation with General Science is out of print, a used copy can be obtained here.

**A copy of the second edition Solutions Manual can be purchased here.

Course Content

INTRODUCTION & MATERIALS

MODULE 1: A BRIEF HISTORY OF SCIENCE
MODULE 2: SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY
MODULE 3: HOW TO ANALYZE AND INTERPRET EXPERIMENTS
MODULE 5: THE HISTORY OF LIFE - Archeology, Geology, and Paleontology
MODULE 6: FOUNDATIONS OF GEOLOGY
MODULE 7: THE FOSSIL RECORD
MODULE 8: UNIFORMITARIANISM AND CATASTROPHISM
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MODULE 9: WHAT IS LIFE?
MODULE 10: CLASSIFYING LIFE
MODULE 11: THE HUMAN BODY: FEARFULLY AND WONDERFULLY MADE
MODULE 12: ENERGY AND LIFE
MODULE 13: THE HUMAN DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
MODULE 14: THE HUMAN RESPIRATORY AND CIRCULATORY SYSTEMS
MODULE 15: THE HUMAN LYMPHATIC, ENDOCRINE, AND URINARY SYSTEMS
MODULE 16: THE HUMAN NERVOUS SYSTEM
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About Instructor

Bonnie Kookogey

Bonnie Kookogey is the mother of six children whom she homeschools with her husband, Kevin. Bonnie and Kevin have taught, led, and mentored students and parents in the homeschool community for 19 years. Bonnie graduated with a Bachelor of Science (Nursing) in 1987 from West Chester University, West Chester, PA, and she earned her Master’s Degree in 1991 from St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, PA. Bonnie worked initially as a registered nurse and was then licensed as a Nurse Anesthetist, practicing in both Philadelphia and Nashville for ten years.

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