Science

Physical Science

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Physical Science will explore our everyday world through a series of investigations and inquiries. Topics included are Forces and how they affect motion, Energy, Electricity, the Periodic Table, Properties of Matter, Atomic Structure, and Chemical reactions. Unlike physics or chemistry, physical science only needs a basic understanding of algebra to solve the equations and formulas. This is a great class to begin or to enhance your understanding of physics and chemistry before attempting the upper level physical science courses.

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TYPE: Regular

GRADE: 9-12

Honors Physics

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Honors Physics is the quantitative study of matter and energy. The course is broken into four major components. The first component, mechanics, takes up a significant portion of the course. Topics in this area include velocity, acceleration, momentum, gravity, force, energy, and circular motion. The other major topics include the study of heat, waves, and electricity. This course is centered on labs and student investigation. Computers and calculator-based labs are used extensively. Physics should be taken by anyone wishing to major in science, mathematics, engineering, architecture, or medicine in college.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: Honors

GRADE: 9-12

PREREQUISITE: NC Math I

Biology

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This course deals with the study of living things. Topics studied include: the structure and functions of plants and animals, the cell, the chemistry of living things, heredity, ecology, and evolution. Biology is a pre AP course, which means learners will take part in the shared principles (academic conversations, higher order questioning, evidence based writing and close observation and analysis), and lessons will engage in content by strengthening the following areas of focus: emphasis on analytical reading & writing, strategic use of mathematics and attention to modeling.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: Regular

GRADE: 9-12

PREREQUISITE: NC Math I

Honors Biology

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CREDIT: 1

TYPE: Honors

GRADE: 9-12

PREREQUISITE: NC Math I

Earth/Environmental Science

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The earth/environmental science curriculum focuses on the function of the earth’s systems. Emphasis is placed on matter, energy, crystal dynamics, environmental awareness, materials availability, and the cycles that circulate energy and material through the earth system. The areas of inquiry include energy in the earth system, geochemical cycles, origin and evolution of the earth system, origin and evolution of the universe, predictability of a dynamic earth, and human interactions with the earth’s geologic and environmental systems.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: Regular

GRADE: 9-12

Honors Earth/Environmental Science

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Honors Earth/Environmental Science is an accelerated, in-depth course. Greater emphasis is placed on student centered activities. This course meets the earth/environmental science requirement for graduation.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: Honors

GRADE: 9-12

Chemistry

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Chemistry is the study of matter, change, and energy from an atomic perspective. This is a lab-centered course which involves a significant amount of mathematical analysis and critical thinking. Topics discussed include the parts of the atom, the development of the periodic table, chemical bonding and reactions, gases, solutions, equilibrium, acid/base, chemistry, and heat changes during chemical reactions. This course is suggested for all students planning to study science or medicine in college. This course can be used to meet the physical science requirement for graduation.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: Regular

GRADE: 10-12

PREREQUISITE: NC Math II, Recommendation: NC Math III

Honors Chemistry

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Honors Chemistry is the study of matter, change and energy from an atomic perspective. Honors Chemistry is accelerated and a lab-centered course which take an in-depth and mathematical approach. Topics discussed include the parts of the atom, the development of the periodic table, chemical bonding and reactions, gasses, solutions, equilibrium, acid/base chemistry, and heat changes during chemical reactions. Additional projects in the area of environmental and industrial chemistry are required. The course meets the physical science requirement for graduation.

CREDIT: 1

TYPE: Honors

GRADE: 10-12

PREREQUISITE: NC Math II, Recommendation: NC Math III

Advanced Placement Biology – Fall and Spring

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Advanced Placement Biology is a rigorous and demanding year-long course of study that provides a deeper understanding of biological concepts that were introduced in Introductory Biology. Success in this course is greatly influenced by independent study to enhance understanding of lecture and laboratory investigation. Advanced Placement Biology is an honors level course and carries grades weighted on a five-point scale for the Fall semester and a six-point scale for the Spring semester. All students will be required to take the Advanced Placement test in May. The cost of the exam will be paid by Asheboro City Schools. AP students are required to attend two out of three afterschool workshops in the Spring.

CREDIT: 2

TYPE: Advanced Placement

GRADE: 10-12

PREREQUISITE: B or better in Honors Biology and Honors Chemistry

Advanced Placement Environmental Science – Fall and Spring

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Why is everyone concerned about bees? Is a hybrid vehicle really going to help the environment? What can I do to help the Earth? These questions and MANY more are answered through investigation, observation, and analysis in this course. The goal of AP Environmental Science course is to provide students with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand how ecosystems, natural and manmade, interact, to identify and analyze environmental problems both natural and human-made, to evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, and to examine alternative solutions for resolving or preventing them. Advanced Placement Environmental Science is a yearlong course that carries an honors level scale for the Fall semester and an AP scale for the Spring semester. All students will be required to take the Advanced Placement test in May. The cost of the exam will be paid by Asheboro City Schools.

CREDIT: 2

TYPE: Advanced Placement

GRADE: 10-12

PREREQUISITE: B or better in Honors Biology or Honors Chemistry For NCVPS: Successful completion of Biology, Math I, and Chemistry. Successful completion denotes that student has a Level III or IV on Biology and Math I EOCs as well as a B or better in Chemistry.

Advanced Placement Chemistry – Fall and Spring

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AP Chemistry is the equivalent of an introductory college-level chemistry course. AP Chemistry has both the content and the laboratory components of a typical college level chemistry course. The College Board recommends that students who take AP Chemistry should have successfully completed a first-year course in chemistry and have the math skills attained in Algebra I and II. AP Chemistry builds on the skills and knowledge attained in a standard high school course and provides the student with an opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of chemistry and the ability to think critically and to solve problems. Advanced Placement Chemistry is an honors level course and carries grades weighted on a five-point scale for the Fall semester and a six-point scale for the Spring semester. All students will be required to take the Advanced Placement test in May. The cost of the exam will be paid by Asheboro City Schools. AP students are required to attend two out of the three afterschool workshops in the Spring.

CREDIT: 2

TYPE: Advanced Placement

GRADE: 10-12

PREREQUISITE: A or B Honors Chemistry and Teacher’s Recommendation