Science

Forensic Science *New*

Grades: 9-12 Length/Credits: One Semester (0.5 credits)

Forensic Science is the application of science (chemistry, physics, and biology) to the criminal and civil laws that are enforced by police agencies in a criminal justice system. In this course we analyze evidence and apply concepts we learn in class to evaluate crime scenes and discuss current events and trends in forensics science. Topics covered in this course will be crime scene documentation, microscopy, print analysis, document analysis, blood analysis, and more. Plan to actively participate every day and complete all assignments in order to successfully solve the end of semester crime scene.

STEM HS

Grades: 9-12 Length/Credits: One Semester (0.5 credits)

Students explore various topics related to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Students complete projects including building computers, researching NASA missions and learning the basics of computer programming.

Intro to Technology

Grades: 6-8 Length: One Semester

This course is designed to introduce students to basic tech skills. Students begin by gaining proficiency in keyboarding and word processing, learn about careers in the tech industry, create projects using google docs, sheets, forms, and slides, study internet ethics and safety, and learn some basic coding skills. Intro to Technology is project and presentation based and students often work in groups. If students want to take Technology and Design, they must complete this intro course first.

STEM Energy

Grades: 6-8 Length: One Semester

Energy is a constant in our universe but is constantly being converted from one form to another. In this class students will experiment with the many forms energy can exist in and create their own devices that can harness the energy of the world around us. Projects include: energy debate, simple DC motors, headphones, wind turbines, solar ovens and more.

STEM Fundamentals of Engineering

Grades: 6-8 Length: One Semester

If students like to solve problems, be creative and build things, then they want to sign up for Fundamentals of Engineering! In this semester-long class, students are engineers and get the opportunity to design and build unique structures and solve interesting problems.

STEM Marine Biology

Grades: 6-8 Length: One Semester

Learn about life in the ocean, human effects on the environment, evolution, biomes, and other life science concepts.

Technology and Design

Grades: 6-8 Length: One Semester Prerequisite: Intro to Technology

Students develop skills in typing, coding, following written direction and research. Students build on basic technology skills to design and develop projects. Technology skills will be developed and used in a variety of creative avenues. In order to register for this class students must have already completed Intro to Technology.