Biotechnology (grade 8 only): Biotechnology is a technology that involves the use of living organisms. Biotechnology is mainly used in agriculture, food science, and medicine. In Biotechnology, living organisms are used to make useful chemicals and products or to perform an industrial task. As such, this course focuses on the technology that utilizes biological systems, living organisms or parts of this to develop or create different products. 

Earth, Environment, and Humanity: In this introductory course to Earth Science and Ecology, students will learn about the makeup of the Earth, the rock cycle, local ecology, succession and population growth/carrying capacity and alternative farming practices. 

Forensics  (grade 8 only): This is an investigative course where students learn how to observe, collect, analyze, and evaluate evidence found at crime scenes. Students play the role of an investigator to evaluate physical, chemical, digital, and eyewitness evidence and determine the likely perpetrator of staged classroom crimes. 

Finding the Science in Science Fiction: Using the novel The Martian, by Andy Weir, students will enrich their literacy skills while investigating the accuracy of science through interactive simulations and hands-on experience with labs.