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Quarter 1 - Life Science is a required course that emphasizes a study of living organisms and their interactions. The collection, interpretation and graphing of data as well as the indentification and classification of organisms in the five kingdoms is emphasized in the first quarter.
Quarter 2 - The basic properties of water, animals, plants, and ecosystems as well as the utilization of scientific technology is emphasized in the second quarter.
A limit of 20 students are allowed in Life Science.
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Quarter 1 - Biology is an indepth continuation of ninth grade Life Science. Students take a detailed look at the characteristics of living things, osmosis, diffusion, cellular respiration, genetics, and the identification of plant and animal organelles. A logical progression for students interested in the biological sciences is "Life Science" in ninth grade, "Biology" in the tenth grade and then "Human Anatomy and Physiology" and "Chemistry" as a junior and senior.
Quarter 2 - Students take a detailed look at the identification and levels of structure of invertebrates and vertebrates. Students will work on the classification of plants, their function and organs.
A limit of 20 students are allowed in Biology.
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This course introduces problem solving with the emphasis on dimensional analysis applied to chemical topics. After atomic structure, emphasis is placed on nomenclature, formula writing, concepts of moles, gases, kinetic theory, chemical equations, acids and bases, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry and stiochiometry. The states of matter, the periodic table, and chemical bonds complete the core of the course.
Prerequisites: Biology, Algebra II
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This course introduces the student to chemistry and its uses in the community. It is laboratory based so students will develop their understanding from the labs. Topics discussed include: water as a resource, petroleum, conservation of chemical resources, food, nuclear chemistry, climate, health, and the chemical industry.
Prerequisites: Biology
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Ecology - Ecology is a senior level class that allows students to research their role as organisms in the environment and the world. Animals, plants, genetics, evolution, biochemistry, ecosystems, population biology and humans and the environment will be discussed.
Prerequisites: Biology
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This junior/senior level class will focus on all of the human anatomy systems and their similarities and differences to other vertebrates. Dissection will be a major part of the course.
Prerequisites: Biology
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Physics is the study of the examination of the relationship between matter and energy. Students will develop attitudes of curiosity and involvement with phenomena in their natural environments. Topics discussed include: kinematics, Newtons Laws, heat, light, sound, nuclear physics, and electricity. Students taking Physics should have a strong background in mathematics.
Prerequisites: Chemistry, Precalculus
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