Department Chair: Caroline Keegan
ckeegan@aacps.org
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๐ fulfills a specific COURSE graduation requirement
๐ซ Advanced Placement (AP) Course
โญ Honors course
๐ Pre-requisite course(s) must be completed first
๐ ESOL
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S1: Semester 1 Only
S2: Semester 2 Only
Sem: Semester course offered semester 1 or semester 2
FY: Full Year Course
ELECTIVE credit - Any courses taken beyond the requirementย
Students MUST pass Biology to graduate. They will take the Life Science MISA End of Course (EOC) Exam at the end of Biology, which will count as 20% of their overall grade in the course.
*Due to the pandemic interrupting testing, 9th grade course recommendations for the 2022-2023 school year will be made using the following:
1) 8th grade science teacher recommendation
2) Quarter 1 Assessment Scores in Science AND Math
3) Current math gradeย
Must have taken Algebra I and H. Biology
Must have taken Algebra I and Biology
See descriptions below
Must have taken H. Biology
Must have taken Algebra I and Biology
See descriptions below
See descriptions below
Must have taken H. Biology
See descriptions below
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This course focuses on using lab investigations to understand the processes of science focusing on cell biology, genetics, evolution and ecology. Seminar for this course is offered to help support, but not required. Equivalent to introductory biology at the college level. (FY)
๐ H Biology and Chemistry
This course focuses on learning chemical processes and the mathematics of solve chemical problems. Enrollment in the seminar is HIGHLY recommended to support your learning. Equivalent to Introductory Chemistry in college. (FY)
๐ Chemistry and Algebra 2
This course evaluates environmental issues and examines ways to resolve or prevent them. This is an excellent choice for your first AP science course and can be taken as a sophomore. (FY)
๐ H Biology and Chemistry (chemistry can be concurrent)
This course focuses on Newtonian mechanics, work, energy and power, waves and sound, and introduction to electrical circuits. This course is recommended in place of Honors Physics for students meeting the math requirement. It provides an opportunity to earn a first semester college credit for algebra-based physics. Seminar enrollment is encouraged for those who made need additional support with mathematical concepts. (FY)
๐ Geometry and concurrent Algebra 2 enrollment
Students learn the principles of physics equivalent to a second-semester college course in algebra-based physics. The course covers fluid mechanics; thermodynamics; electricity and magnetism; optics; atomic and nuclear physic. This course prepares students for the Advanced Placement Test in AP Physics 2 and the opportunity to earn college credit.ย
๐ AP Physics 1, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus or concurrent enrollment in Pre-Calculusย
This course focuses fluid mechanics. It provides an opportunity to earn a second semester college credit for calculus-based physics. Seminar enrollment is HIGHLY recommended for those who made need additional support with mathematical concepts. (FY)
๐ Calculus (can be concurrently enrolled)
This STEM course offered to ALL students focuses on Earth and Planetary Systems as a science. The history of the field of study will be explored as well as the tools and methods available to modern astronomers. (FY)
This course will focus on forces and the laws of nature affecting matter, such as equilibrium, motion and momentum. Emphasis is placed on real-world connections to physics. (FY)
๐ Algebra 1
This course is all about understanding animals and how they fit into their environment (niche), their life cycles and evolutionary relationships to other organisms. Learn everything you wanted to know about the animal kingdom. This course relies heavily on dissections to compare anatomy of various members of the animal kingdom. (FY)
๐ Participation in LS MISA (Biology)
Student will use science and technology to investigate crime scenes. The process of evidence collection and analysis is the primary focus. Recommended for upperclassmen due to the subject matter. (sem)
๐ Participation in LS MISA (Biology)
In this hands on class students will explore the relationships between the human body, physical activity, nutrition and biomechanics. This is course goes great with human anatomy and physiology and is a must for those interested in athletics and sports training. (sem)
๐ Human Anatomy and Physiology
Student will do an in-depth study of the human body and examine all the major body systems and how they interact with each other to help the body function. Some activities in class may involve animal dissection. (sem)
๐ Participation in LS MISA (Biology)
Student will use scientific skills to study the marine world. Specifically they will analyze the relationship between marine organisms and their environment.ย (sem)
๐ Participation in LS MISA (Biology)
In this course students use the principles of chemistry and physics to study the oceans. Students investigate the materials and physical processes that have shaped oceans. ย ย (sem)
๐ Participation in LS MISA (Biology)
For more detailed information about course descriptions, please visit AACPS' 2022-2023 Program of Study