Physical Science
Grade Level: 9,10
Prerequisite(s) None
Length Year
Credit 1.00
Requirement Fulfilled Science
Content:
In this Physical Science class we study the manner in which matter behaves and how energy interacts with matter. Everything in our universe is considered matter (chemistry component) or energy (physics component). Physical Science deals with the composition and properties of matter. We will explore how energy is transferred through matter and how energy is used to perform work.
Expectations:
Come prepared to class everyday.
Follow oral and written instructions.
Complete all homework and laboratories assignments within specific time.
Interpret and draw conclusions.
Work independently or in small groups.
Participate during class discussions.
Skills Taught:
The proper use of specialized laboratory equipment.
Laboratory techniques and safety procedures.
To collect data interpret results.
To relate laboratory activities to text information.
Justify the relationship between mathematical calculations with proof from laboratory
activities.
Methods of presentation:
The majority of class time is used for laboratory experiences in small groups or working independently with emphasis placed on correlating lab information to academic learning. Class discussion is centered on lab work, assignments from the book, and mathematical manipulations and problem solving techniques.
Activities Include:
Variety of laboratory experiences, both chemistry and physics related.
Introduction to Chemistry and Physics
Grade Level: 9,10
Prerequisite(s) None
Length Year
Credit 1.00
Requirement Fulfilled Science
Content:
In this Introduction to Chemistry and Physics class students are introduced to the processes of scientific investigation, to the common properties forms and changes in matter and energy (motion, energy, mechanics, classification of matter, atomic structure, chemical bonds, solutions, and reactions, waves, sound, light, mirror, lenses, electricity, and magnetism), and to the interrelationships between science, technology, and human activity.
Expectations:
Come prepared to class everyday.
Follow oral and written instructions.
Complete all homework and laboratories assignments within specific time.
Interpret and draw conclusions.
Work independently or in small groups.
Participate during class discussions.
Skills Taught:
The proper use of specialized laboratory equipment.
Laboratory techniques and safety procedures.
To collect data interpret results.
To relate laboratory activities to text information.
Justify the relationship between mathematical calculations with proof from laboratory
activities.
Methods of presentation:
The majority of class time is used for laboratory experiences in small groups or working independently with emphasis placed on correlating lab information to academic learning. Class discussion is centered on lab work, assignments from the book, and mathematical manipulations and problem solving techniques.
Activities Include:
Variety of laboratory experiences, both chemistry and physics related.
Biology
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite(s) Intro to Physics/ Intro to Chemistry
Length Year
Credit 1.00
Requirement Fulfilled Science
Content:
Biology is a laboratory science based on the study of all living things. The basic principles of life and the structure of cells are studied. Such specific topics as microbiology, genetics, zoology, taxonomy, ecology, and cell biology are covered in depth.
Expectations:
Come prepared to class everyday.
Follow oral and written instructions.
Complete all homework and laboratories assignments within specific time.
Interpret and draw conclusions.
Work independently or in small groups.
Participate during class discussions.
Skills Taught:
The proper use of microscopes and other specialized equipment.
Laboratory techniques and safety procedures.
To collect data interpret results.
To relate laboratory activities to text information.
Methods of presentation:
Class time is used for laboratory experiences in small groups or working independently. Class discussion is centered on scientific theories, assignments from the book, and current scientific findings.
Activities Include:
Dissection of round worms, segmented worms, clams, and frogs.
Microscope observations of simple plants and animals.
Research project presented in the form of a video.
DNA Labs
Computer labs
Portfolio
Chemistry
Grade Level: 10,11,12
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Intro. to Chemistry and Physics and are currently taking or have completed Algebra II
Length Year
Credit 1.00
Requirement Fulfilled Science
Content:
Chemistry is a physical science. Chemistry is the study of the composition, structure, and properties of matter and the changes it undergoes. It is the study of the manner in which matter behaves and how energy interacts with matter. Everything in the universe is considered matter or energy. Chemistry deals with the composition and properties of matter. More importantly, you will gain the insight and ability to measure and/or harness the properties of, and changes in, matter and energy.
Expectations:
Come prepared to class everyday.
Follow oral and written instructions.
Complete all homework and laboratories assignments within specific time.
Interpret and draw conclusions.
Work independently or in small groups.
Participate during class discussions.
Skills Taught:
The proper use of specialized laboratory equipment.
Laboratory techniques and safety procedures.
To collect data interpret results.
To relate laboratory activities to text information.
Justify the relationship between mathematical calculations with proof from laboratory
activities.
Methods of presentation:
The majority of class time is used for laboratory experiences in small groups or working independently with emphasis placed on correlating lab information to academic learning. Class discussion is centered on creating displays, assignments from the book, and mathematical manipulations and problem solving techniques.
Activities Include:
Variety of laboratory experiences, with a focus of answering ‘why’ specific chemistry
topics occur.
Advanced Chemistry
Grade Level: 11,12
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Chemistry
Length Year
Credit 1.00
Requirement Fulfilled Science
Content:
Advanced Chemistry is a physical science with a laboratory component. Chemistry is the study of the composition, structure, and properties of matter and the changes it undergoes. It is the study of the manner in which matter behaves and how energy interacts with matter. Everything in the universe is considered matter or energy. Advanced Chemistry integrates advanced math topics, inorganic chemistry, and organic chemistry, challenging the learner to analyze, conceptualize, and apply their understanding to continually answer the questions why and how many physical and biological topics occur.
Expectations:
Come prepared to class everyday.
Follow oral and written instructions.
Complete all homework and laboratories assignments within specific time.
Interpret and draw conclusions.
Work independently or in small groups.
Participate during class discussions.
Skills Taught:
The proper use of specialized laboratory equipment.
Laboratory techniques and safety procedures.
To collect data interpret results.
To relate laboratory activities to text information.
Justify the relationship between mathematical calculations with proof from laboratory
activities.
Methods of presentation:
The majority of class time is used for laboratory experiences in small groups or working independently with emphasis placed on correlating lab information to academic learning. Class discussion is centered on creating displays, assignments from the book, and mathematical manipulations and problem solving techniques.
Activities Include:
Variety of laboratory experiences, with a focus of answering ‘why’ specific chemistry topics occur.
Zoology
Grade Level: 11, 12
Prerequisite(s) Biology
Length Year
Credit 1.00
Requirement Fulfilled Science
Content:
Zoology is a laboratory science based on the study of all living things in the animal kingdom. The basic principles of animal anatomy and structure along with the way that animals behave are studied. Life cycles, populations, reproduction, parenting, competition, and predation of various animals are introduced.
Expectations:
Come prepared to class everyday.
Follow oral and written instructions.
Complete all homework and laboratories assignments within specific time.
Interpret and draw conclusions.
Work independently or in small groups.
Participate during class discussions.
Skills Taught:
Laboratory techniques and safety procedures.
To collect data interpret results.
To relate laboratory activities to text information
To present projects orally.
Learn how to work cooperatively.
Methods of presentation:
Class time is used for laboratory experiences in small groups or working independently. Class discussion is centered on scientific theories, assignments from the book, and current scientific findings. Dissections are an important part of this class. Orally presented material by the class will help to introduce students to many animals and their characteristics.
Activities Include:
Dissection of snails, necturus, squid, snakes, turtles, birds, and rats.
Class projects and presentations.
Handling and caring of animals in our “live” zoo.
Portfolio
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Grade Level: 12
Prerequisite(s) Biology
Length Year
Credit 1.00
Requirement Fulfilled Science
Content:
Human Anatomy is a science based on the study of the human body. This advanced class will cover all of the systems in the body including circulatory, digestive, respiratory, endocrine, exocrine, reproductive, nervous, excretory, skeletal, and muscular. It will also cover the eye, ear, and brain.
Expectations:
Come prepared to class everyday.
Follow oral and written instructions.
Complete all homework and laboratories assignments within specific time.
Interpret and draw conclusions.
Work independently or in small groups.
Participate during class discussions.
Present various topics given by the teacher to the students.
Skills Taught:
Laboratory techniques and safety procedures.
To collect data interpret results.
To relate laboratory activities to text information.
Dissect various organs that we discuss.
Note-taking skills will be refined.
Methods of presentation:
Class time is used for laboratory experiences in small groups or working independently. Class discussion is centered on assignments from the book, current scientific findings, and information presented by the teacher.
Activities Include:
Dissection of fetal pigs and organs of systems discussed.
Fetal Development unit presented by students.
Labs that go along with classroom discussion.
Reconstruction of an animal skeleton.
Physics
Grade Level: 12
Prerequisite(s) Algebra II (successful completion required)
Length Year
Credit 1.00
Requirement Fulfilled Science
Content:
Physics is the study of the natural world. The basic concepts for physics are all around us, we just need to stop and notice what is happening. In physics we investigate objects as small as atoms and as large as galaxies. Some of the concepts that are covered include velocity, momentum, energy, thermodynamics, forces, vectors, gravitational forces, and many more concepts.
Expectations:
Come prepared to class everyday.
Follow oral and written instructions.
Complete all homework and laboratories assignments within specific time.
Interpret and draw conclusions.
Work independently or in small groups.
Participate during class discussions.
Skills Taught:
Laboratory techniques and safety procedures.
To collect data interpret results and from these results write-up lab reports.
To relate laboratory activities to text information.
Methods of presentation:
Class time is used for laboratory experiences in small groups or working independently. Class discussion is centered on scientific theories, assignments from the book, and current scientific findings.
Activities Include:
Quarterly portfolios are required.
Bi-quarterly projects that relate to topics discussed in class will be required(out of class).
Labs that go with the concepts addressed in class.
Fourth quarter project on nuclear energy history.
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