High School Forensics Homeschool Curriculum

FAQs

• What is Exploring Creation with Forensics by Apologia?

  Exploring Creation with Forensics is a high school science course by Apologia that introduces students to forensic science from a Biblical worldview.

  The curriculum covers crime scene investigation, DNA analysis, fingerprinting, and other real-world forensic techniques, helping students develop critical thinking skills.

• What grade levels is this forensics course designed for?

  This course is designed for mature high school students, typically in grades 11-12. It’s an excellent choice for students interested in law enforcement, criminology, or forensic science.

   

• What format is this course?

  Exploring Creation with Forensics is available as a Self-Paced Course and Live Class, but not as a physical textbook.

  There is a physical Course Guide & Answer Key and Student Notebook to accompany the Self-Paced Course and Live Class.

• When will all the course content be available?

  The Forensics Self-Paced course is available for pre-order, and the course will be released by August 2025.

  The Student Notebook and Course Guide & Answer Key are also available for pre-order and have a release date of June 2025.

  The Forensics Live Class will begin August 19, 2025.

• Is the content of this course graphic?

  Parental discretion is advised, and we suggest that this course be used only with mature high school students. It includes real criminal case studies and graphic images and discusses sensitive topics. All information is presented from a Biblical worldview.

  Some of this course material and subject matter are shocking and, at times, violent. Parents, please be aware of this fact and prayerfully consider the contents before presenting it to your children. We recommend checking in regularly with your students and offering them emotional support as they review this material.

  The Self-Paced Forensics course uses nested images for the most graphic photos. This feature allows students to read a description before opening and viewing the photo. They can also close the image so they don’t have to see it while reading the rest of the page.

• Why choose Exploring Creation with Forensics?

  Unlike secular forensic science textbooks, Exploring Creation with Forensics integrates a Biblical perspective while providing the same depth of scientific knowledge. It is also specifically designed for homeschool and Christian school settings, making it a unique and faith-based alternative to mainstream forensic science courses.

  Apologia’s Exploring Creation with Forensics course includes:
  ✔️ Engaging, real-world forensic science lessons
  ✔️ Hands-on experiments and case studies
  ✔️ Taught from a Biblical worldview
  ✔️ Perfect for high school students interested in criminology, law enforcement, or forensic science

• Does Exploring Creation with Forensics include hands-on activities?

  Yes! The course includes a variety of hands-on forensic investigations and experiments. Students will engage in activities such as fingerprint analysis, blood spatter interpretation, and crime scene reconstruction to apply what they learn in real-world scenarios.

• Is this course taught from a Christian perspective?

  Yes. Apologia’s Exploring Creation with Forensics is written from a Biblical worldview, integrating faith-based discussions alongside scientific principles.

  The curriculum emphasizes how forensic science aligns with Christian beliefs and ethical considerations in criminal investigations.

• Does this course fulfill a high school science credit?

  Yes. Exploring Creation with Forensics can be used as a high school science credit, particularly for students needing an elective science course. It includes in-depth study materials, hands-on experiments, and critical thinking exercises to meet academic requirements.

• Do I need any prerequisites before starting this course?

  It is recommended that students have completed basic high school biology and chemistry before taking Exploring Creation with Forensics.

• Is there a student notebook available for this course?

  Yes! Apologia offers a student notebook to complement the self-paced course, providing note-taking pages, lab instructions, and lab worksheets for recording data and answering questions.