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Grade 9 & 10
Grade 9 & 10
Biology (required in Grade 9)
Biology (required in Grade 9)
Students enrolled in Biology focus on the study of living organisms and their environments. In addition, students study topics that include cellular functions and structures at the molecular level, introductory biochemistry, DNA, RNA, cellular respiration, photosynthesis and genetics.
Students also explore topics such as viral replication, biotechnology, genetic engineering, ethics and stem cell research and the human body.
Physical Science (required in Grade 10)
Physical Science (required in Grade 10)
Physical Science is an introduction to the conceptual foundations of both Physics and Chemistry. This course is designed to make students familiar with each of these disciplines. Students will be studying motion, work, force, matter and energy in Physics. In Chemistry, students will be studying how atoms interact to form various substances and the periodic table, physical and chemical changes, temperature and heat.
This course will involve problem-solving as well as design, data collection and analysis during experimentation. Students will learn to write formal lab reports.
Grade 11 & 12
Grade 11 & 12
Physics (elective in Grade 11 or 12)
Physics (elective in Grade 11 or 12)
Physics is a class intended for students who have a curiosity about the physical world in which they live. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of energy, energy transfer, and energy conservation. Topics will include astrophysics, motion, mechanics, heat, fluids, sound, light, electricity and magnetism, and nuclear physics. Physics students will develop their problem solving skills, though the emphasis will be on qualitative rather than fully quantitative solutions. Even so, a sound understanding of algebra and trigonometry is necessary to be successful in this class.
Chemistry (elective in Grade 11 or 12)
Chemistry (elective in Grade 11 or 12)
Chemistry is a college preparatory course in which students study all major topics in chemistry, including the study of matter, the structure of the atom, types of bonds and their properties, stoichiometry, and acid/base theory.
Students are expected to utilize their algebraic skills while examining the mathematical properties of chemical reactions while gaining conceptual understandings of chemical systems. Students participate in a variety of labs and demonstrations to gain a thorough knowledge of chemistry.
Chemistry emphasizes the qualitative and quantitative study of substances and the changes that occur in them, the use of safety procedures and sound lab techniques, and technology where feasible.
Students are encouraged to use the language of chemistry, discuss problem-solving techniques, and communicate effectively in the lab and classroom.
Applied Science & Technology (elective in Grade 11 or 12)
Applied Science & Technology (elective in Grade 11 or 12)
Applied Science and Technology is a uniquely designed course that focuses on a different topic each term. In Term 1, students will study Astronomy. During this time, we will discuss current space exploration, calculate the distance and luminosity of stars, as well as compare astronomy to astrology.
In Term 2, students will discover the Chemistry and Biology behind Forensic Science and Crime Scene Investigation. Term 3 focuses on Human Anatomy, specifically the muscle system, digestive system, reproductive system and pregnancy. In Term 4, students research world diseases through their investigation of Epidemiology.
Throughout the year, we will discuss the uses of basic science and math skills in the "real world".
Environmental Science (elective in Grade 11 or 12)
Environmental Science (elective in Grade 11 or 12)
This class is designed to immerse students in a deep process to solve real & urgent environmental and social problems in the local Cairo community.
Students will move through a four / five-week cycle to design evidence-based solutions for the problem and present their solutions to authentic audiences. The cycle is repeated as students solve 2-3 different problems. The problems are selected so that the work is increasingly challenging, such that students will cover a breadth and depth of learning over the course of the academic year. Between problems, students will work on Design Thinking “sprints”. These sprints are usually 2 week long team-based exercises to further develop 21st-century skills: collaboration, research & analysis, presentations, data-driven decision making, etc.
The content of the course will vary based on the student’s interests and the availability of local community partners.
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