Science

All science courses are considered science electives unless otherwise noted. Students need three years of science to graduate. There are two levels of both physical science and biology. The major difference between these courses is the reading level of the texts and the depth of the subject matter. Students should choose a course that matches their reading ability. Students are expected to complete both semesters of biology in the same year. All levels of biology fulfill the State's biology graduation requirement. The 10th grade biology courses prepare students for the high school MCA Science Test.

Courses in blue allow students the option to earn potential college credit. Scroll down for additional course options.

Physical Science Video.mp4

IB MYP Physical Science I & II (9)

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This is an introductory course designed to allow students to explore the basic concepts of physical science. It is designed to lay the foundation for future science courses. Students are introduced to the nature of science and engineering. The primary goal is to develop scientific and engineering practices. Students learn the engineering cycle as well as the scientific method for understanding the world around us. As a context, students are introduced to energy and simple machines, motion and forces, waves and sound, the atom, bonding and chemical reactions, and physical properties. Modeling critical thinking and evaluation are key skills that will be used throughout the year. Assessment is based on lab reports, tests, formal essays, and daily work.

Engineering Science I & II (9-12)

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This course teaches what engineering is and what types of engineering exist. Students dig deep into the engineering design process, applying science, engineering, and math standards to hands-on projects. Students learn the basics of 3D modeling and printing, working in collaborative teams to design real and testable solutions to open-ended problems in a real-world context. Students focus on the process of defining and solving a problem.

AP Environmental Science Course Description Video.mp4

Advanced Placement Environmental Science I & II (9-12)

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This is a college-level course for students with an interest in environmental science. Students study the interrelationships of the natural world, identify and analyze environmental problems (both natural and human-created), and examine alternative solutions for resolving or preventing them. Topics include earth systems, energy, ecosystems, pollution, global environmental issues, and land and water use. This is a year-long class. This course prepares students for the AP Environmental Science test in the spring, which could potentially earn them college credit.

IB MYP Biology I & II (10)

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This course is designed for most tenth grade students. Biology is the study of life and the living world around us. Topics covered include ecology, cells, genetics, evolution, biochemistry, plants, animals, and human body systems. Instruction includes labs, lectures, discussions, videos, case-studies, dissections, projects and other hands-on activities. Emphasis is on the scientific method as students learn about themselves as a living organism and the environment they live in. Coursework is based on readings, labs, dissections, class participation, homework, tests, and projects. Students will need to use technology, as some projects are computer-based. Students are expected to do work outside of the classroom.

Advanced Placement Biology (10)

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This course is aligned to the Advanced Placement curriculum. It is filled with hands-on labs, projects, readings, formal lab reports, tests, dissections and online virtual labs. Students are expected to do additional reading and work independently outside of the classroom. This course prepares students for the AP Biology test in the spring, which could potentially earn them college credit.

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