Science

Description:

7th grade science builds the essential foundation of evidence-based reasoning and the engineering design process using Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and the online program, Amplify Science. The NGSS way of learning science promotes inquiry by not only teaching students specific science content, but also practicing scientific skills and cross-curricular skills through an authentic investigate question to explore each unit. The units we tackle are titled: Harnessing Human Energy, Phase Change, Force and Motion, Force and Motion Engineering Internship, Plate Motion, Rock Transformation, and Metabolism.

To see the Indiana State Standards for Science, click here.

Description:

Biology I Honors is based on regular laboratory and field investigations which include a study of the structures and functions of living organisms and their interactions with the environment. Topics include the nature of science, cellular chemistry, cellular structure, matter and energy trans-formations, matter cycles and energy transformation, interdependence of organisms and structures of organisms, the molecular basis of heredity, gene expression, heredity and reproduction, and evidence for evolution. Students will rely on advanced reading and writing skills, collaborative working skills, technology-based skills, and problem-solving skills as they are used in the inquiry method to discover major concepts. Students enrolled in this course are also expected to attain (1) an understanding of the history and development of biological knowledge, (2) explore the uses of biology in various careers, and (3) investigate biological questions and problems related to personal needs and societal issues. Use of the technology is heavily emphasized.

Requirements:

8th grade students need to be enrolled in Pre AP Science their 7th grade year and earn a letter grade of an "A", plus be enrolled in either Algebra or Geometry their 8th grade year.