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Biology
Biology is typically a freshman level class. The main units taught are as follows:
Laboratory Safety, Scientific Method, Ecosystems, Evolution, Macromolecules and characteristics of living organisms, Classification and relation to ancestors, Cellular Function and Processes and Genetics.
**NOTE** We are regularly modeling concepts using projects and labs typically on a weekly or biweekly basis**
S&S - Biology.pdfActivities in Biology
Activities in Biology
Students learn about safety features in the lab and PPE
Complete various labs in which students complete the scientific process.
How does energy cycle through a system; how much energy is transferred between organisms; how the environment impacts changes within animal populations and how these can impact variations in changes of traits and survivability.
How organisms change and evolve over time and use of phylogenetic trees help to show how organisms are related ancestrally. Examine the different environmental and genetic variations impact how a species evolves over time.
Look at how the four primary types of macromolecules impact processes within an organism. Complete lab on how enzymes help to create or break down molecules. Examine and model how Nucleotides create genetic material that is crucial in inherited traits and examine the chemical structure that creates DNA.
Students look at how body systems are maintained and classified. Students dissection allows them to model the body systems in a hands-on way. Students also look at similarities in species that allow them to be classified.
Students learn about cellular functions, structures, and functions through a project driven campaign that allows them to model and teach others. They look at how cells are able to maintain homeostasis within a system. Going through the processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration and completing labs that model this or collect data and draw inferences based on the data gathered.
Genetics include Differentiation among organisms and how Meiosis plays a role in random change of inherited traits. Study of diseases and how mutations in genetic code can impact an individual's risk. Looking at statistical chances of inheriting a trait. Also address how translation and transcription plays a role in cellular function and structure.
Chemistry
S&S - Chemistry (1).pdfS&S - Chemistry 2.pdfChemistry 2 Scope and Sequence
Above - Mad scientist Ms. Grimm ; winners of an escape challenge. Right, chemical reaction creating a pink flame.
Chemistry 1 will cover the following topics:
Laboratory Safety , Matter, Atomic Structure, Periodic Table of Elements, Ionic Bonds/ Salts, Covalent Bonds and molecules, Organic Chemistry, and Molecular conversions.
Chemistry 2 will cover the following topics:
Stoichiometry, Enthalpy/ transfer of chemical energies, Entropy, Intermolecular Forces, Solutions, Acids, Bases, Titrations, and Equilibrium.
Activities in Chemistry
Activities in Chemistry
Chemistry 1
Procedures
Pure substances vs Mixtures
Protons, neutrons, electrons,valence electrons
Groups, periods, families, trends, atomic #, atomic mass, metals, metalloids, non metals
Formulas and naming, bonds and bond strength, crystal lattice
Polymeres, nylons, carbon chains
Molar mass to moles
Chemistry 2
Grams to moles, volumes to volumes
Mole to mole ratios
The transfer of chemical energies. Breaking and formations of chemical bonds
Order and disorder/ Spontaneity
Dilutions/ Concentrations
Acid and bases neutralizations/ formations of salts
Molarity
Reversible reactions
Anatomy and Physiology
Left - Learning the bones in Anatomy and Physiology
The following systems are taught in A & P:
Skeletal , Muscular, Nervous, Circulatory, Immune, Digestive, and Reproduction
S&S - Anatomy & Physiology.pdfActivities in Anatomy and Physiology
Activities in Anatomy and Physiology
Dissection of a deer heart
Other Science Courses
In addition to the above classes, MHS offers:
Integrated Science
Natural Resources
Environmental Science Physcs
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