Science
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| Mrs. Fruit |
| Mrs. Henkel |
| Mr. Hanley |
| Mr. Schiller |
| Courses: |
| GENERAL SCIENCE 1 1 year - 1 credit (ONLY for students with an IEP) Taught in the even years: 10-11, 12-13 This course is designed to provide students with a foundation and an overview of General Science, which includes but is not limited to, earth science, physical science, and environmental science. Some topics discussed in earth science consist of plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, and weather patterns. Physical science will include the study of solids, liquids, gases, the properties of atoms and the periodic table, chemical bonds and solutions. Environmental science will deal with populations and communities, ecosystems and biomes, living resources and land, and water and air resources. |
| Biology 1 1 year - 1 credit (ONLY for students with an IEP) Taught in the odd years: 11-12, 13-14 Biology is a science course that covers the study of living things. Biology focuses on the study of life by examining the five fundamental concepts of cellular biology, genetics, ecology, evolution and physiology. It also focuses on science skills that scientists use. These skills include: asking questions, making predictions, designing experiments or procedures, collecting and organizing information, calculating data, making decisions, drawing conclusions, and exploring more options. Students may learn scientific writing skills and also examine current biological issues. |
| INTRODUCTION TO SCIENCE 1 year—1 credit Pre-requisites: placement by teacher or counselor. Cannot be enrolled in this class if a more advanced science class has already been successfully completed. This class is an introductory science at the freshman level of 4 disciplines: each of which is taught within a quarter time frame. Earth Science will study plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, and weather patterns. Biology will deal with the human body such as body structure, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, nervous and excretory systems. Physical Science will study solids, liquids, gases, the properties of atoms and the periodic table, and chemical bonds and solutions. Environmental Science will deal with populations and communities, ecosystems and biomes, living resources and land, and water and air resources. |
| INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY 1 year - 1 credit Pre-requisites: Requires placement by teacher and counselor. In this introduction to life science the student learns how biological concepts affect everyday living experiences. Lessons provide a wide spectrum of facts, concepts, terminology and laboratory practices that help the students prepare for future science courses. |
| BIOLOGY 250 1 year - 1 credit Pre-requisite for Freshman: Placement According to 8th grade science scores. Must be enrolled in Algebra 1 or better. Biology 250 is designed to prepare students for more advanced science classes both at the high school and college levels. Special emphasis is given to the biochemical and a cellular structure of life, the genetic makeup of living organisms, as well as the internal organization of animals. A textbook provides students with the basic concepts and terminology, while dissections and other laboratory experiments will support the development of laboratory skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving techniques. |
| CONCEPTUAL CHEMISTRY 1 year - credit Pre-requisite: Teacher Placement This is a classroom laboratory course in Chemistry for high school students. Topics include the development of an Atomic Theory model, factors that influence chemical change, properties of the elements, chemical symbols, writing formulas, writing equations, stoichiometry, shape of molecules, and kinetics. Laboratory activities closely support the material presented in the textbook. This course should be part of the program for students who desire to continue beyond Biology. |
| CHEMISTRY 1 year - 1 credit Pre-requisite: Sophomores/Juniors/Seniors with Math through Algebra 1.1 or higher. This is a classroom laboratory course in Chemistry for high school students. Topics include the development of an Atomic Theory model, factors that influence chemical change, properties of the elements, chemical symbols, writing formulas, writing equations, stoichiometry, shape of molecules, and kinetics. Laboratory activities closely support the material presented in the textbook. Problem solving is an important part of Chemistry, hence the need for skill in math. This course should be part of the program for students who desire to continue their education beyond high school. |
| AP BIOLOGY 1 Year - 2 credits Pre-requisite: Biology 250 and full year of Chemistry. AP Biology is a two credit course which meets the equivalent of five class periods per week. It features extensive content in biochemistry, biochemical genetics, cellular Physiology, evolution and an extensive survey or organisms. It is the equivalent of a two semester college course for Biology majors. This course prepares the student to take the Biology examination given by the national Advanced Placement Program in May. Success on this exam may entitle the student to college credit, advanced college placement, or both. |
| ADVANCED CHEMISTRY 1 Year - 1 credit Pre-requisite: Math through Algebra II and completion of Chemistry with a” C” average. This course extends the concepts presented in Chemistry to include solution equilibrium, ionization and solubility, oxidation and reduction, the study of gases, acids, bases oxidation/reduction reactions, electrochemistry, and organic chemistry. This class is recommended for students interested in pursuing a career in science. |
| AP ENVIRONMENTAL 1 Year - credit Pre-requisite: Completed two years of high school science with one being Conceptual Chemistry with a C or higher or pass a full year of Chemistry and pass one year of Algebra. The AP Environmental Science course is designed to be the equivalent of a one semester, introductory college course in environmental science. It has been developed as a rigorous science course that stresses scientific principles, analysis, and a strong laboratory component. The goal of the AP Environmental Science course is to provide students with the interrelationships of the natural world, to identify and analyze environmental problems, to evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, and to examine alternative solutions for resolving or preventing them. Environmental science is interdisciplinary. It embraces a wide variety of topics from different areas of study. There are several unifying themes that provide a foundation for the structure of the course. |
| PHYSICS 1 year - 1 credit Pre-requisite: Seniors with math through Algebra II, with enrollment in Trigonometry and Chemistry advised. Teacher permission required for Juniors. This course involves a study of mechanics, (motion and forces), heat, planetary motion, work, aerodynamics, friction, vectors, projectile motion, electricity, and magnetism. Laboratory activities are coordinated with the text materials, and problem solving is an important part of the content. Students who are interested in science, with the possibility of future career involvement, should definitely take this course. |
