Science I, II, and III

Agriscience is an introductory laboratory science course that prepares students for biology, subsequent science and agricultural courses, and postsecondary study. This course helps students understand the important role that agricultural science and technology play in the twenty-first century. In addition, it is a pre-requisite course and serves as the first course for all programs of study in the Agricultural Science pathways. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be prepared for success in more advanced agriculture and science coursework. This class will satisfy the requirements for one of the 3 lab science credits necessary for graduation.

Environmental Science is a laboratory science course that enables students to develop an understanding of natural and man-mand environments and environmental problems that the world faces. The academic standards for Environmental Science establish the content knowledge and skills for Tennessee students necessary to prepare them for the rigorous levels of higher education and future job markets. The course provides students with an opportunity to develop an understanding of interrelationships in the natural world. In addition, it allows them to identify natural and man-made environmental problems and design and evaluate possible solutions for these problems. The academic standards for Environmental Science are research-based, supported by the National Research Council’s Framework for K-12 Science Education. The standards establish the core ideas and practices of science and engineering that will prepare students to use scientific thinking to examine and evaluate knowledge encountered throughout their lives.

This course requires placement through an IEP.

Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in Algebra I concurrently or have completed the course.

Physical Science is a course that explores the relationship between matter and energy. It is an introduction to both chemistry and physics, with one quarter spent on each of those areas. Students will investigate the structure and properties of matter, interactions of matter, force and motion, and energy. Hands-on laboratory investigations, individual studies, and group activities will be used to help students learn the content. This course provides the foundation for studies in chemistry and physics.

Available: CHS, MHS, UHS

Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in Algebra I concurrently or have completed the course.

Physical Science is a course that explores the relationship between matter and energy. It is an introduction to both chemistry and physics, with one quarter spent on each of those areas. Students will investigate the structure and properties of matter, interactions of matter, force and motion, and energy. Hands-on laboratory investigations, individual studies, and group activities will be used to help students learn the content. This course provides the foundation for studies in chemistry and physics.

Available: CHS, MHS, UHS

Prerequisites: Must be enrolled in Algebra I concurrently or have completed the course.

This course teaches all topics of Physical Science at a significantly faster pace, in greater depth, and with supplemental topics.

Physical Science is a course that explores the relationship between matter and energy. It is an introduction to both chemistry and physics, with one quarter spent on each of those areas. Students will investigate the structure and properties of matter, interactions of matter, force and motion, and energy. Hands-on laboratory investigations, individual studies, and group activities will be used to help students learn the content. This course provides the foundation for studies in chemistry and physics.

Available: CHS, MHS, UHS

Prerequisite: Algebra I & Science I

Science II is a course that explores the properties of substances and the changes that substances undergo. Topics concentrate on three main areas: qualitative laboratory experiments; general problem solving techniques; and the Atomic Theory of Matter. Students gain an understanding of nomenclature, processes in terms of molecules, and laboratory techniques. Students will investigate atomic structure, properties of matter and energy, interactions of matter, properties of solutions, and acids and bases. This course will be taught with an emphasis on hands-on laboratory investigations and integration of technology as much as possible. The course also emphasizes problem-solving and uses many algebraic math skills.

Available: CHS, MHS, UHS

Prerequisite: Algebra I & Science I

Recommended: Algebra I final average of B or better; otherwise Honors is not recommended.

Science II Honors is a more in depth, faster paced course that explores the properties of substances and the changes that substances undergo. Topics concentrate on three main areas: qualitative laboratory experiments; general problem solving techniques; and the Atomic Theory of Matter. Students gain an understanding of nomenclature, processes in terms of molecules, and laboratory techniques. Students will investigate atomic structure, properties of matter and energy, interactions of matter, properties of solutions, and acids and bases. This course will be taught with an emphasis on hands-on laboratory investigations and integration of technology to prepare students for possibly taking an Advanced Placement or dual enrollment science course. The course also emphasizes problem-solving and uses many algebraic math skills.

Available: CHS, MHS, UHS

*Students with qualifying disabilities as documented in the IEP may earn science credit for Biology IA and Biology IB

This two term course sequence introduces students with qualifying disabilities to the world of living things, including basic life processes at the molecular, cellular, systemic, organisms, and ecological levels of organizations within

the biosphere; interdependence and interactions within the environment to include relationships, behavior, and population dynamics; cultural and historical scientific contributions of men and women; evidence that supports biological evolution; and current and future technologies.

Students will investigate the world around them and will develop the knowledge, prerequisite skills, and habits of mind needed for daily living and ethical decision making on issues including biotechnology and the environment, as well as provide a background for advanced biological studies and personal career choices. Students will take the state End of Course exam at the conclusion of Biology 1 B.

Available: CHS, MHS, UHS

Prerequisite: Science I and II

Biology is the study of living organisms. Students will investigate the following: cells, interactions, photosynthesis and respiration, genetics, diversity of organisms, and biological evolution. The course will be taught with an emphasis on hands-on learning, laboratories, technology and relevancy to major life issues and career choices. The labs will include dissection. This class does have a state required End of Course Exam.

Available: CHS, MHS, UHS

Prerequisites: Science I and Science II

This is a more in depth study of topics presented in biology. Students will be asked to integrate scientific facts into abstract processes. Students must successfully meet district and teacher expectations in the completion of honors criteria each quarter. Students will take the state End of Course exam at the conclusion of the course,.

Available: CHS, MHS, UHS