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9TH GRADE
9TH GRADE
SCIENCE EXPLORATIONS (SCI160)
SCIENCE EXPLORATIONS (SCI160)
Grade Level: 9
Length of Class: Year-Long. Connected to Science Explorations AGR160
Credit:.5 Lab Science Credit Per Semester
Prerequisite: None
Transcript Designation: B, S
Science Explorations is an algebra-based science course focusing on the Washington State Science Learning Standards for physical and earth science with laboratory investigations included in each unit. Students will develop knowledge and skills that utilize the Science and Engineering Practices outlined in the NGSS standards.
10TH GRADE
10TH GRADE
BIOLOGY (SCI209/SCI210)
BIOLOGY (SCI209/SCI210)
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Length of Class: Year-Long
Credit: 1 Lab Science
Prerequisite: none
Transcript Designation: B, S
A laboratory science class focusing on the Washington State Standards of life science using scientific inquiry and problem-solving approaches. Topics include: The Nature of Life; Ecology; Cells; Genetics and Evolution. Class activities will use both quantitative and qualitative processes for data analysis. The class is an Algebra-based course.
AP BIOLOGY (SCI279/SCI280)
AP BIOLOGY (SCI279/SCI280)
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Length of Class: Year-Long
Credit: 1 Lab Science
Prerequisite: none (Recommended: A or B in Honors Astronomy/Geology, or Science Explorations
Transcript Designation: A, B, S
AP Biology is designed for students who have a strong interest in science. AP Biology covers topics typically found in freshman Biology courses at the university level. Students accepting the challenge of an Advanced Placement course will be required to actively participate in all class and laboratory activities conducted during the year.
Course content: Biology is a study of life. SHS AP Biology follows the redesigned 2019-2020 Ap Biology Curriculum: Chemistry of Life; Cell Structure and Function; Cellular Energetics; Cell Communication and Cell Cycle; Heredity; Gene Expression and Regulation; Natural Selection, and Ecology.
For more information about the College Board and AP Biology, please visit: https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/courses/apbiology
3RD YEAR SCIENCE
3RD YEAR SCIENCE
CHEMISTRY (SCI321/SCI322)
CHEMISTRY (SCI321/SCI322)
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length of Class: Year-Long
Credit: 1 Lab Science
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra & Science Explorations or Honors Geology/Astronomy or teacher recommendation
Transcript Designation: B, Q, S
College in the High School: 5 Credits at EvCC
A laboratory science class focusing on the National Standards for Chemistry. Topics include: atomic structure, gas laws, periodic table, the mole, chemical bonding, solutions, kinetics, energy, equilibrium, acids and bases, oxidation-reduction, nuclear chemistry. Class activities will use both quantitative and qualitative processes for data analysis.
AP CHEMISTRY (SCI379/SCI380)
AP CHEMISTRY (SCI379/SCI380)
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length of Class: Year-Long
Credit: 1 Credit Lab Science
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra 1
Transcript Designation: A, B, Q, S
College in the High School: 5 Credits at EvCC
Major topics include matter and measurement, atoms, ions, nomenclature, stoichiometry, qualitative & quantitative chemistry, gases, periodicity, bonding, thermochemistry, ionic equations, equilibrium, acids & bases, oxidation & reduction, kinetics, electrochemistry.
PHYSICS (SCI421/SCI422)
PHYSICS (SCI421/SCI422)
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length of Class: Year-Long
Credit: 1 Credit Lab Science
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra 1
Transcript Designation: B, Q
College in the High School: 5 Credits at EvCC
A laboratory science class focusing on the National Standards for Physics. Topics include: Newtonian mechanics and gravitation, work and energy, vibrations and waves, electricity and magnetism, and light. Class activities will use both quantitative and qualitative processes for data analysis.
AP PHYSICS 1 (SCI479/SCI480)
AP PHYSICS 1 (SCI479/SCI480)
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length of Class: Year-Long
Credit: 1 Credit Lab Science
Prerequisite: Successful completion or current enrollment in Pre-Calculus
Transcript Designation: A, B, Q, S
College in the High School: 5 Credits at EvCC
Algebra-based is the equivalent to a first semester college course in algebra-based physics. The course covers Newtonian mechanics (including rotational dynamics and angular momentum); work, energy, and power; and mechanical waves and sound. It will also introduce electric circuits.
AP PHYSICS C (SCI481/SCI482)
AP PHYSICS C (SCI481/SCI482)
Grade Level: 12
Length of Class: Year-Long
Credit: 1 Lab Science Credit
Prerequisite: AP Physics 1
Transcript Designation: A, B, Q, S
AP Physics C provides an in-depth development of the physics concepts and principles of mechanics and electricity and magnetism. The mechanics portion includes kinematics, Newton’s laws of motion, work and energy power, systems of particles linear momentum, circular motion and rotation and oscillations and gravitation. The electricity and magnetism portion includes electrostatic, conductors and capacitors and dielectrics, electric circuits, magnetic fields, and electromagnetism. Laboratory work is an integral component of this course.
AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (SCI331/SCI332)
AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (SCI331/SCI332)
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length of Class: Year-Long
Credit: 1 Credit Lab Science
Prerequisite: A grade of C or above in a life-science class.
Transcript Designation: A, B, S
College in the High School: 5 Credits at EvCC
AP Environmental Science is a full year college-level course. This laboratory course will enable students to undertake more advanced studies of environmental issues, both from scientific and social points of view. Scientific principles and methodologies studied will allow students to identify and analyze natural and man-made environmental
problems, and to evaluate alternative solutions for resolving them. Specific topics include energy flow through ecosystems, the cycling of matter, renewable and non-renewable resource distribution, environmental quality including air/water/soil monitoring, human population dynamics, and global changes and their consequences.
FORENSIC SCIENCE (SCI351/SCI352)
FORENSIC SCIENCE (SCI351/SCI352)
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length of Class: Year-Long
Credit: 1 Credit Lab Science
Prerequisite: None
Transcript Designation: B, S
Forensic Science is a year-long course that prepares students to become knowledgeable in utilizing scientific analysis for crime scene investigation. Students will apply this knowledge to design and then investigate a mock crime scene. The curriculum for this class will integrate the scientific principles of Biology, Chemistry and Physics. There is a strong emphasis on lab work. The forensic protocol and lab work that will be covered throughout the course include toxicology (poisons and drugs), serology (blood and body fluids), odontology (teeth), DNA fingerprinting, hair and fiber analysis, fingerprinting, and document analysis.
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