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Biology A & B
This two semester course is an
introduction to general biology and to the processes of
scientific inquiry and thinking. It will include the
fundamental principles of living organisms including
physical and chemical properties of life, cellular
organization and function, the transfer of energy
through metabolic systems, cellular reproduction, the
classification of living things, the six kingdoms of
life will be examined. The main focus is to present
biological information in an understandable and straight
forward way that will capture the students’ interest
dealing with up to date principles and concepts.
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Chemistry A & B
This two semester course adheres closely to standards
for the teaching of chemistry. It emphasizes the
mathematical, theoretical and experimental basis of
modern chemistry. Emphasis is placed on the use of
theoretical and mathematical concepts to explain and
predict chemical behavior. An overview of the
significant learning objectives that are presented in
this course include Measurement, Atomic Structure,
Chemical Bonding, Conservation of Matter, Stoichiometry,
Gases, Acids and Bases, Solutions, Chemical
Thermodynamics, Reaction Rates, Chemical Equilibrium,
Organic Nomenclature, Biochemistry, and Nuclear
Chemistry.
PREREQUISITES: This grade 11-12
course requires successful completion of lower level
science courses and math skills equal at least to
Algebra I.
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Earth Science A & B
This introductory two semester Earth
Science course incorporates the body of knowledge and
facts accumulated from people's observations of the
Earth around them and the skies above them. This
observed information of the earth has evolved over
centuries into the branch of science known as earth
science. Earth science has several different branches of
study: the solid earth (geology); the earth's waters
(hydrology and oceanography); the earth's atmosphere
(meteorology); and the universe beyond earth
(astronomy). Using careful observation and
experimentation, students will learn to effectively
analyze and evaluate the earth's natural phenomena and
their causes, as well as, its relationship in the
universe by focusing on the four major areas of study.
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Physical Science
A & B
This course provides students with
instruction in the nature of science, including
scientific processes, the scientific method, and
scientific inquiry. It covers safety in the lab and the
field, principles for conducting experiments, and the
need for scientific communication. The course then
covers the atomic nature of matter, classification of
the elements, the periodic table, acids, and bases.
Next, students are introduced to energy. They learn what
energy is and the various forms of energy. They explore
energy transformations and specifically discuss the
production of electricity.
The course discusses energy in motion,
with emphasis on defining work, power, velocity,
acceleration, forces, and gravity. Students learn about
Newton’s laws of motion and simple machines and have the
opportunity to design their own machine using the basic
principles of physics. Finally, the course discusses the
composition and structure of the universe, the life
cycles of stars, and space exploration.
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Physics A & B
The goal of physics is to describe the
physical world using a small number of basic
assumptions, concepts, and equations. In this course,
emphasis is placed on relating physics to the everyday
world. Students explore the concepts involved with
motion in one- and two dimensions, forces, work and
energy, momentum and collisions, circular motion and
gravitation. They recognize the importance of the laws
of thermodynamics. Students learn the characteristics of
waves and describe the behavior of waves with emphasis
on light and sound. They understand the relationship
between electricity and magnetism. Finally, the students
gain a simple understanding of atomic physics.
Approximately 40% of the course involves virtual
laboratory investigations. Some activities will require
ordinary household items such as rulers, meter sticks,
balls or marbles, string, paper and pencils.
Semester 1 focuses on understanding
motion. Students learn kinematic equations and apply
them to various situations. They explore forces, work
and energy and apply these concepts in the special case
of circular motion. Heat and the laws of thermodynamics
are covered. Semester 2 focuses on waves, in particular
sound and light. The course then moves to understanding
electricity and magnetism and the relationship between
the two. It concludes with a basic exploration of atomic
physics.
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