Description

This class will be available July 15, 2025.

With over three decades of teaching experience, John Whitmore, Ph.D., gives students a completely new perspective on the ground beneath their feet and the sky above their heads. As both a research scientist and a veteran instructor, Dr. Whitmore combines the best of both worlds in this fascinating class. Students will learn about:

• Physical geology, such as rock layers, minerals, erosion, volcanoes, and plate tectonics
• Historical geology, with a focus on both creation science and evolutionary science
• Hydrology, focusing on water, its storage, movement, and usage
• Oceanography, including the physics and chemistry of ocean water, and its interactions with the atmosphere
• Meteorology, and other areas of atmospheric science
• Astronomy, with a study of the solar system, galaxies, and universe

The class uses the textbook The Heavens and Earth, co-written by Dr. Whitmore and three other scientists. It also includes multiple labs with rock kits, fossils, and online programs.  This unique high school science class will give students the tools both to engage the world around them, but also to strengthen their faith in the Bible and their understanding of God’s creation.

Includes:

• 48 videos
• Quizzes
• Discussion Questions
• Projects
• Labs
• Extra Resources (films, books, materials)

Requires additional materials:

• The Heavens and the Earth (Textbook) – $110
• Geology Kit (from Cornerstone Supply) – ~$100

(Textbook and Kit will be available from Compass Classroom in July)

Ages: 15+

Credit: One High School Lab Science Credit

Add on Facilitation or Grading with our Compass Membership Facilitators answer student questions, provide Zoom discussion of lesson content, give assistance with projects & portfolios, and, if grading is chosen, maintain student grades.

License: This product is licensed for use by one family. For group, co-op, or school use, each family will need to purchase a copy or purchase licenses for each student. For more information, visit our group license page.

John Whitmore, Ph.D., has taught at Cedarville University since 1991. Dr. Whitmore serves on the board of the Creation Geology Society and is a member of the Creation Research Society and the Geological Society of America (GSA). His publications include many GSA abstracts, journal articles, book chapters, popular articles, and an adventure book titled The Great Alaskan Dinosaur Adventure. He lives on a farm in Ohio with his wife.