Science

Grades: 9 - 12

• Explore life and its diversity through labs and activities

• Learn about the cell and its functions in all living things

• Study genetics and learn about your own inherited traits 

• Develop an understanding of systems and their interdependence

Grades: 10-12 

• Prerequisite: Successful completion of Biology or instructor permission. Also, currently in or successful completion of Geometry.

• Applied Physics is the fundamental science that explains and predicts the physical world through concepts and mathematics. 

• In this class, we will take a project-based approach to understand concepts such as motion, force, heat, sound, light, electricity, magnetism, as well as others. 

• This course is designed to have many hands-on opportunities to not only learn but for students to demonstrate their learning. 

• Applied Physics is not an alternative to Physics 114 and is not offered for college credit.

• Students interested in science and engineering as a college major should take Physics 114 &115

Grades: 11 - 12

College in the High School: EvCC Introduction to Geological Science (GEOL 102) - 5 credits (student pays tuition)

• This course is designed for students to learn to interpret and understand the world around them. 

• Investigate and study the interactions between the four major Earth’s spheres, including the geosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere

• Explain Earth’s formation, processes, history, landscapes, how and why Earth changes over time.

• Explore how current actions of man interact and affect Earth’s spheres leading to local and global changes.  

  • Topics to be addressed include, but are not limited to, the scientific method, mapping Earth’s surface, minerals, rocks, plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, geologic time, and meteorology.  

• Participate in laboratory exercises, small group activities, web-based investigations, class discussions, projects, and research. 

Grades: 10 - 12 

College in the High School Credit: EvCC Intro to Chemistry (CHEM 121) -  5 credits (student pays tuition)

• Prerequisite: Successful completion of Biology or Instructor permission

• This survey course includes topics such as atomic structure, bonding, acids and bases, redox reactions, and nuclear chemistry 

• Learn about reactions through experiments and activities

• This course does offer college in the high school credit and is the prerequisite class for AP Chemistry. 

• Students interested in the sciences as a college major should take traditional this course.

Grades: 11 - 12

College in the High School: EvCC General Physics 1 & 2 - 10 credits (students may pay tuition)

• Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra II & Biology or Instructor permission.

• Students interested in college credit need to be concurrently enrolled in Math 142 or receive instructor permission

• Students must complete both semesters to meet the science requirement.

• This course includes the study of the basic laws of motion, mechanics, vectors, energy, wave phenomena, and thermal dynamics

• Create projects including model rockets, mousetrap cars and “Rube Goldberg” machines to improve your understanding of these concepts

Grades: 11 - 12

• Recommendation: Successful completion of Geometry

• Develop an advanced understanding of the universe

• Topics of study include celestial motion, the evolution of stars, galaxies, and planets 

• Learn how astronomical instruments are used to measure distance, composition, and luminosity of the stars

Grades: 9 - 12 

• Prerequisites: Successfully completed Biology with a B- or higher & Chemistry is highly recommended but not required. Recommendation from teacher for 9th and 10th graders entering the course.

• AP Biology is an introductory college-level biology course. Students will cultivate their understanding through laboratory investigations as they explore the following topics: evolution, cellular processes, energy and communication, genetics, ecology and biological system interactions. 

• This is a rigorous biology course designed for students interested in majoring in Biology or the medical field in college.

Grades: 11 - 12 

• Prerequisite: Successful completion of Chemistry 121 or Instructor permission

• The AP Chemistry course is designed to be the equivalent of the general chemistry college course in order to prepare students for the AP examination in the spring.  

• Students may be able to earn college credit at many colleges for successful completion. 

• The completion of the course may allow students to register for college courses where general chemistry is a prerequisite, and the AP chemistry course can fulfill college lab science requirements. 

• Atomic theory, chemical bonding, nuclear chemistry, gases, liquids, solids, solutions, reactions, stoichiometry, equilibrium, kinetics, and thermodynamics

• Students will be expected to take the AP exam in the spring. (Student may pay exam fee) 

Only offered at Weston High School 1st or 6th period

Grades: 10 - 12

Intercurricular Student Organization: HOSA

CTE Equivalency

Dual Credit: EvCC Applied Anatomy & Physiology (HLTH 102) - 5 Credits

• This is only available at Weston High School

• Students are introduced to the relationship between the structure and function within the body’s 11 basic organ systems, as well as disorders and diseases. 

• The course incorporates an exploration of bioscience medical careers.

• Students will:

  • Perform laboratory activities and animal dissection

  • Participate in class discussions

  • Prepare and deliver student presentations

  • Work on individual and group research and problem-solving

Grades: 9 - 12

Intercurricular Student Organization: FFA

CTE Equivalency credit: Lab Science, Biology

Do you love animals and enjoy caring for them? Are you interested in a career working with animals? Animal Science is a practical science class where you can learn the basics.  

• Biology Principles (cells, Basic Biological Processes)

• Animal Reproduction systems

• Behavior, Safety, Housing and Training of Animals

• Animal Nutrition and Feeding

• Anatomy and Physiology

• Health Care

• Animal Products (Meat, Wool, Dairy, Eggs)

• Supervised Agricultural Education projects: Hands-on Projects

• Identify Animal Breeds, Medical Tools, Parasites

Grade 11-12

Intercurricular Student Organization: SkillsUSA

CTE Equivalency: Lab Science, Science, or 3rd year Math (must have counselor review)

• Students will continue to refine skills with mechanical, architectural, CAD, and 3D modeling software.

• Students will focus on project builds and modifications within different areas of Engineering.

• Some of the builds will include:

  • Mechanical Cars

  • Curricits

  • Robots

  • Drones

  • RC Planes

Grades: 10 - 12

Intercurricular Student Organization: FFA

CTE Equivalency credit: Lab Science, Biology

Would you enjoy growing beautiful flowers or your nutritious food? Would you enjoy a career doing this every day? Plant biology is a hands-on science where we will learn everything we need to know to get started. 

• Biology Principles (Cells and Processes)

• Plant Anatomy and Physiology

• Soils, Fertilizers, and Watering

• Plant Identification and Classification

• Learn to Propagate different kinds of Plants

• Plant Disease, Weed and Pest Management

• Business and Career

• Work in the Greenhouse