Prerequisite:  None

Grade: 7

Length: Year

Meets Requirement For: 7th Grade Science

Description:  Science 7, or Life Science 7, is a project-based class. Students will explore ecosystems by designing their own self-sustaining aquatic ecosystem. Cell and Human Body Systems topics wrap up with a student-designed investigation to swab for and culture bacteria from everyday surfaces. Genetics and Natural Selection projects include determining the origins of a "Mystery Fossil" as well as managing a "Ranch" using their knowledge of inheritance and selective breeding.

Prerequisite:  None

Grade: 7

Length: Year

Meets Requirement For: 

Description:  Keyboarding, 3D printing, Architectural design & futuristic city planning, building materials, drawing, concepts of proportion and human anatomy, clay, stop-motion & set-design, environmental awareness, prosthetic design, testing, engineering refinements, gear ratios, LEGO Mindstorm building & coding.

Prerequisite: None

Grade: 8

Length: Year

Meets Requirement For: 8th Grade Science

Description:  Science 8 is a project-based class focused on Physical Science topics. We will cover Newton's laws of Motion by engineering & launching rockets. Additional motion, forces and energy concepts will be explored through forces involved in sports.  Students will design & build "Pet Shelters" to show their understanding of thermodynamics. Atomic structures will be modeled. Physical & Chemical changes will be integrated into our "Chemistry of Cookies" project. Finally, waves, magnetism and the electromagnetic spectrum are included within a series of smaller projects to wrap up the school year.

Prerequisite: None

Grade: 8

Length:

Meets Requirement For: 

Description:  STEM 8 is an exploratory class focused on Technology and Engineering while integrating Science and Math concepts.  Students will learn and apply basic coding skills when engineering a "Mars Rover" using LEGO and when they design their own project using our "Raspberry Pi's". Navigating AI, and AI etiquette, will be introduced. Students will use the Google Suite when designing their own Google Site, budgeting and organizing research. They will explore 3D design & printing, CNC machining and the variety of technologies in our LASSO Center. This class is project-based with an emphasis on collaboration and communication skill throughout. 

Prerequisite: None

Grade: 9

Length: Year

Offered: Fall/Spring

Meets Requirement For: Required

Description: Students will study the origin of the universe, the structure of the solar system, and Earth's processes. We will focus on investigating challenges affecting life on land and water, disaster risk reduction, sustainable efforts, and climate change. 

Students will analyze data and practice scientific method to construct solutions to real-world problems. 

Prerequisite: None

Grade: 10th grade

Length: Year

Offered: Fall

Meets Requirement For: Anatomy, Microbiology

Fees: None

Description: Course will implement 3D learning within the NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards).  Students will learn science and engineering practices with cross cutting relationships within the framework of biology.  

Students will use life science concepts such as organism structure and process, Ecosystem interactions, Heredity, and Biological evolution

Prerequisite: Algebra I & Earth and Space Science

Grade: 11 or 12

Length: Full Year

Offered: Fall/Spring

Meets Requirement For: Required (or Physics)

Fees: None

Description: The goal of this course is to make sense of complicated chemistry topics by connecting the things we see and do to the structures and properties of atoms on the molecular level. Students will discover how the properties of elements and molecules shape the world around us. We will explore gas laws, chemical reactions, acid-base chemistry, and energy changes using hands-on experiments and real-world examples. 

Students will be able to confidently explain reactions, evaluate environmental impacts, and understand the chemistry behind everything from solutions to sustainability.

Prerequisite: Algebra I & Earth and Space Science

Grade: 11 or 12

Length: Full Year

Offered: Fall through Spring

Meets Requirement For: Science Graduation elective

Fees: None- But must have scientific calculator

Description: This course is designed to prepare students for college-level science by developing a deeper understanding of chemical principles and quantitative problem-solving. Units will include mostly physical chemistry but will introduce organic chemistry as well. Students will engage in inquiry-based labs, data analysis, and mathematical modeling to strengthen critical thinking and scientific reasoning. This course is recommended for students planning to pursue science, engineering, or medical-related fields at a 4 year university

Students will be able to rearrange units to solve chemistry related problems, perform hands on activities that enhance learning, and explore how chemistry is used in industry.

Prerequisite: Algebra I

Grade:11-12

Length: Full Year

Offered: Fall

Meets Requirement For:

Fees- None, But must have scientific calculator

Description: This course will focus on problem solving techniques through the framework of physics and understanding the universe.  This course is designed to solve real world problems in the universe through creative thinking and mathematics.  It is designed for students who are planning to attend a 4 year university or a 2 year technical degree where engineering will be an emphasis

Students will learn concepts relating to motion, forces and interactions, energy within systems, and waves and their application in technology

Prerequisite: Biology

Grade: 11-12

Length: Semester

Offered: Spring

Meets Requirement For: 

Fees: $20 for workbook

Description: Students will learn the anatomy and physiology of the human body systems.  Students will learn names and features of the human body.  This class is structured for medical anatomy and structured to prepare students that are thinking of pursuing a medical profession after college

Q/A: This class requires some out of class studying as it involves a lot of memorization of anatomy terms and locations.  It is designed for upperclassmen and modeled after a 4 year college class to prepare students for the rigors of post secondary education.

Prerequisite: Earth & Space Science (Science 9)

Grade: 10, 11, 12

Length: Semester

Offered: Fall

Meets Requirement For: Elective

Fees: None

Description: This class is an exploration into the origin and contents of the universe, galaxies, stars, planets & moons. 

Students will examine the mysteries of the universe that they are most interested in learning about as well as, but not limited to, the following: Black holes, dark matter, dark energy, fundamental forces, orbits, elements and their formation, stars, exo-planets, magnitude of the universe and what other forms of life might exist.

Prerequisite: Earth & Space Science (Science 9)

Grade: 10, 11, 12

Length: Semester

Offered: Spring

Meets Requirement For: Elective

Fees: None

Description: This class is centered on the principles of sustainability, involvement and investment in our local environment so it can support the needs of wildlife and humans alike.

Students will develop "Driving Questions" to guide us through this class. At the end of the semester, a "Community", "Habitat" or "Service" project will be completed and required for class credit. Topics include wildlife habitat, Minnesota wildlife, food production, native & non-native species, climate, soil, water resources and human impacts on them all.

Prerequisite: None

Grade: 9-12

Length: Semester

Offered: Fall/Spring

Meets Requirement For: Elective

Fees: None

Description: This course is designed to teach students different ways to train the body.  It will focus on principles of training and introduce students to variety of training techniques.

Students will be able to create a program to fit the needs of individual people.

Prerequisite: Biology

Grade: 11, 12

Length: Semester

Offered: Fall

Meets Requirement For: Elective

Fees: None

Description: This course explores microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi, focusing on their structure, roles in ecology, and pathogenic properties. 

Students will study how these organisms function, reproduce, and impact human health and the environment. Topics include bacterial antibiotic resistance, viral life cycles, and the ecological importance of microbes. Through labs, research, and presentations, students will develop critical thinking skills and gain hands-on experience with microbiological concepts.

Prerequisite: none

Grade: 11-12

Length: Semester

Offered: Fall

Meets Requirement For: 

Fees:

Description: This course will use the VEX V5 robotics to understand the basics of engineering and coding.  It will focus on creative building to compete in a fun game orientated competitions

Students will learn concepts in engineering and coding while collaborating with a team to accomplish tasks and goals.  

Prerequisite: Biology

Grade: 10, 11, 12

Length: Semester

Offered: Spring

Meets Requirement For: Elective

Fees: None

Description: This course provides a comparative study of the animal kingdom, exploring the diversity of animal life from invertebrates to mammals. 

Students will examine the anatomy, physiology, and behavior of different animal groups, while understanding their evolutionary relationships. Topics include animal classification, adaptations, and ecological roles. Through research, and interactive projects, students will develop an appreciation for the complexity and variety of life in the animal kingdom.