General Science
Credits: 1
Open: 9
Prerequisites: None
Maine Learning Results Assessed:
- The learner will plan, conduct, analyze data from and communicate results of in-depth scientific investigation; and they use a systematic process, tools, equipment, and a variety of materials to create a technology design and produce a solution or product to meet a specified need.
- The learner will understand the history and nature of scientific knowledge and technology, the process of inquiry and technological design and the impacts science and technology have on society and the environment.
- The learner will understand the universal nature of matter, energy, force, and motion and identify how these relationships are exhibited in Earth systems, in the solar system, and throughout the universe.
This course is designed to give you a solid background in earth and physical science. Whether a student is pursuing a science-related career or not this course will provide a solid foundation for the understanding of how earth and physical science effects our everyday lives. Many of the concepts and tools in this course will be essential in a wide variety of fields. Topics covered in this course will include: basic scientific approaches to problem solving, the scientific method, measurements and calculations; the Earth, its oceans, land, atmosphere; the Solar system and beyond; simple machines, motion, work and energy, waves, light, magnetism sound and electricity, matter, chemical reactions and bonding; atomic theory, radioactivity and nuclear energy; properties of gases, liquids and solids; solutions, acids and bases and organic compounds. This course will be project-based with one due at the end of the first quarter and the second at the end of the course. General Science is required for all 9th grade students.
Biology
Credit: 1
Open to: 10
Prerequisite: General Science
Maine Learning Results Addressed:
- The learner will understand that there are similarities within the diversity of all living things.
- The learner will understand how living things depend on one another and on non-living aspects of the environment.
- The learner will understand that cells are the basic units of life.
- The learner will understand the basis for all life and that all living things change over time.
Biology is a course designed to help students better understand the living world around them. The students will work with life from a microscopic to an ecological level. Students will be expected to complete homework, participate in class, complete tests, participate in labs and complete many creative projects. Biology is required of all 10th grade Students.
Anatomy
Credit: 1
Open to: 10-12
Prerequisite: Biology
Maine Learning Results Addressed:
- The learner will understand that there are similarities within the diversity of all living things.
- The learner will understand how living things depend on one another and on non-living aspects of the environment.
- The learner will understand that cells are the basic units of life.
- The learner will understand the basis for all life and that all living things change over time.
Anatomy is a course designed to help students understand the biology and anatomy of the human species. Students will learn the many structures of the human body and also discuss human genetics, human evolution, human ecology and human disease. Students are required to complete homework (usually coloring in The Anatomy Coloring Book), complete quizzes, do creative projects, complete experiments and complete a minimum of 3 research papers. Anatomy requires a lot of memorization.
Applied Physics
Credit: 1
Open to: 10-12
Prerequisite: General Science, and Algebra I
Maine Learning Results Assessed:
- The learner will understand and demonstrate measurement skills.
- The learner will understand and demonstrate computation skills.
- The learner will demonstrate how academic knowledge and skills are applied in the workplace and other settings.
- The learner will demonstrate an understanding of workplace safety and human factors in the development of products, services, or processes.
- The learner will apply inquiry and problem-solving approaches in science and technology.
In Applied Physics, students will be introduced to the application of physical principles, utilizing simple machine components in combination with different types of electronic controlled mechanisms. This will introduce the students to the understanding and application of fundamental electronic and mechanical concepts. The course will stress team work, the engineering form of record keeping, and problem solving in both the applied engineering and physics labs. These principles will be introduced through the development of a variety of group projects focusing on how to harness tidal power. The second half will be robotics. It must be stressed that these projects require access to the labs.
Chemistry
Credits: 1
Open to: 10-12
Prerequisites: Biology and Algebra 1
Maine Learning Results Assessed:
- The learner will plan, conduct, analyze data from and communicate results of in-depth scientific investigation; and they use a systematic process, tools, equipment, and a variety of materials to create a technology design and produce a solution or product to meet a specified need.
- The learner will understand the history and nature of scientific knowledge and technology, the process of inquiry and technological design and the impacts science and technology have on society and the environment.
This course is designed to give students a solid background in chemistry and how it is used in their everyday lives. This course will provide a solid foundation for the understanding of how chemistry effects our everyday lives. Many of the concepts and tools in this course will be essential in a wide variety of fields. Topics covered in this course will include: problem solving, scientific method, measurements and calculations; nomenclature, matter; chemical foundations, compositions, reactions and bonding; energy; atomic theory, radioactivity and nuclear energy; properties of gases, liquids and solids; solutions; acids and bases; equilibrium; oxidation-reduction reactions and electro chemistry; organic and bio chemistry. In this course there will be regular labs or demonstrations one main project due at the end of the course. Homework will be assigned daily.
Maine Ecology
Credit: 1
Open to: 10-12
Prerequisite: Biology
Maine Learning Results Addressed:
- The learner will understand that there are similarities within the diversity of all living things.
- The learner will understand how living things depend on one another and on non-living aspects of the environment.
- The learner will understand the basis for all life and that all living things change over time.
- The learner will apply inquiry and problem-solving approaches in science and technology.
- The learner will learn to formulate and justify ideas and make informed decisions
- The learner will communicate effectively in the applications of science and technology.
- The learner will understand the historical, social, economic, environmental, and ethical implications of science and technology.
Students in Maine ecology will study the environment and organisms of Maine, both marine and terrestrial. Students will learn aspects of the environment as well as learn the differences between different groups of organisms. Students will discuss in detail the issues concerning Maine's environment today. Students will be expected to complete usual coursework as well as a debate, a research paper, experiments and a major field study.
Physics
Credits: 1
Open to: 10-12
Prerequisites: Biology and Algebra 2
Maine Learning Results Assessed:
- The learner will plan, conduct, analyze data from and communicate results of in-depth scientific investigation; and they use a sustmatic process, tools, equipment, and a variety of materials to create a technology design and produce a solution or product to meet a specified need.
- The learner will understand the history and nature of scientific knowledge and technology, the process of inquiry and technological design and the impacts science and technology have on society and the environment.
The goal of this course is to give students a glimpse of how physicists see the world around us. It will give you the satisfaction of understanding and even predicting the results of events that occur in the world around you. Students will also learn enough knowledge about physics to pursue a rewarding career in technology and make informed decisions as a citizen in this ever more complex world we live in. Topics covered in this course will include mechanics; properties of matter, waves, sound and light; electricity and magnetism as well as modern physics. This course will provide you with the understanding and application of scientific reasoning and in the process further develop problem-solving skills. You will also participate in laboratory experiments and demonstrations where many of the concepts you have learned can be put into practice. In this course there will be multiple projects. Homework assigned daily.
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