Curriculum - Science
SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
Three (3) Credits of Science, Two (2) Credits with Lab Required for Graduation
Course Number: 2003310
Course Title: Physical Science
Pace Number: 311
Grade: 9
1 c redit
Major concept.. The purpose of this course is to provide experiences and activities in the concept of physical, life sciences, and the study of matter.
The content should include, but not be limited to the following: The study of matter and energy, waves/physical science concepts, including composition of substances, equations, compounds and solutions, forces, work, energy, motion, machines, magnetism and light.
Course Number: 2000310
Course Title: Biology I
Pace Number: 321/319*
Grade: 9-10
1 credit
Major concept. The purpose of this course is to provide general exploratory experiences and activities in the fundamental concepts of life.
The content should include, but not be limited to the following: the scientific method/scientific measurement, laboratory safety, and use of apparatus/cell biology/cell reproduction/basic principles of genetics/biological changes through time/classification and taxonomy/microbiology/structure and function of plants/structure and function of the human body, ecological relationships, photosynthesis and respiration.
Course Number: 2000320
Course Title: Biology I Honors
Pace Number: 322
Grade: 9
Prerequisite: Results of Placement Exam and Entrance Exam
1 credit
Major concept. The purpose of this course is to provide advanced exploratory experiences and activities in the fundamental concepts of life. This course expands the biological concepts that were introduced in the elementary and the junior high/middle schools and presents additional facts, concepts, and generalizations.
The content should include, but not be limited to the following: the scientific method/scientific measurement, laboratory safety, and use of laboratory apparatus, biochemistry, cell biology, cell structure, function, reproduction, genetics, biological changes through time, classification and taxonomy, DNA, ecology, photosynthesis, respiration and human systems.
Course Number: 2003340
Course Title: Chemistry I
Pace Number: 331/325*
Grade: 10-11
Prerequisite: Biology and a C average or better in Algebra I
1 credit
Major concept. The purpose of this course is to study the composition, properties, and changes associated with matter.
The content should include, but not be limited to the following:classification and structure of matter/atomic theory/the periodic table/bonding/chemical formulas/chemical reactions and balanced equations/the behavior of gases/physical changes/acids, bases, and salts/energy associated with physical and chemical changes.
Course Number: 2003350
Course Title: Chemistry I Honors
Pace Number: 332
Grade: 10
Prerequisite: B Average in Biology Honors orA Average in Biology, A average in Algebra I or B average in Algebra I Honors
1 credit
Major concept. The purpose of this course is to provide a rigorous study of the composition, properties, and changes associated with matter.
The content should include, but not be limited to the following: heat, changes of matter/atomic structure/periodic table/bonding/formulas and equations/mole concept/gas laws/energy and order/reaction rates and equilibrium/solutions, including acids, bases, and salts/nuclear chemistry/electrochemistry/organic chemistry, building problem-solving skills and a complete laboratory program.
Course Number: 2000350
Course Title: Anatomy and Physiology General
Pace Number: 334
Grade: 11-12
1 credit
Major concept. The purpose of this course is to provide exploratory activities in the structures and functions of the components of the human body with emphasis on description.
The content should include, but not be limited to the following: anatomical terminology/cells and tissues/the integumentary system/the skeletal system/the muscular system/the nervous system/special sensory organs/the endocrine system/the circulatory system/the respiratory system/the digestive system/the excretory (urinary) system/the reproductive system/homeostasis/disease process.
Course Number: 2000360
Course Title: Anatomy and Physiology Honors
Pace Number: 335
Grade: 11-12
1 credit
Major concept. The purpose of this course is to provide exploratory activities in the structures and functions of the components of the human body with emphasis on description.
The content should include, but not be limited to the following: anatomical terminology/cells and tissues/the integumentary system/the skeletal system/the muscular system/the nervous system/special sensory organs/the endocrine system/the circulatory system/the respiratory system/the digestive system/the excretory (urinary) system/the reproductive system/homeostasis/disease process.
Course Number: 0800360
Course Title: Advanced Health Explorations
Pace Number: 338
Grade: 11-12
Elective .5 Credit
Major concept. The purpose of this course is to provide in-depth instruction in health concepts, issues, and careers.
The content should include, but not be limited to the following: use health-related research/analyze, synthesize, and evaluate health-related information/describe the structures, functions, and interrelationship of the body systems/discuss current scientific findings regarding the causes, effects, and methods of preventing, treating, and controlling major diseases and disorders/discuss major health problems in society/discuss the theory and practice of health promotion/identify modern medical practices, procedures, and technology/investigate various health careers/identify possible future trends in health promotion and care/examine the historical context of the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome epidemic.
Course Number: 2002500
Course Title: Marine Science I
Pace Number: 314
Grade: 12
Elective 1 Credit
Major concept. The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the marine environment.
The content should include, but not be limited to the following: the nature of science/the origins of the oceans/the chemical, physical, and geological aspects of the marine environment/ecology of various sea zones/marine communities/the diversity of marine organisms/characteristics of major marine ecosystems/characteristics of major marine phyla/divisions/the interrelationship between man and the ocean.
Course Number: 2003380
Course Title: Physics I
Pace Number: 341
Grade: 12
Prerequisite: Biology, B average in Chemistry, B average in
Algebra II or Algebra II Honors
1 credit
Major concept. The purpose of this course is to conduct an introductory study of the theories and laws governing the interaction of matter, energy, and the forces of nature.
The content should include, but not be limited to the following: kinematics, dynamics, energy, work and power, heat and thermodynamics, wave characteristics, light, electricity, magnetism, nuclear physics and sound.
Course Number: 2003390
Course Title: Physics I Honors
Pace Number: 342
Grade: 11-12
Prerequisite: B Average in Chemistry Honors or
A Average in Chemistry, A average in Algebra II or B
average in Algebra II Honors
1 credit
Major concept. The purpose of this course is to provide a rigorous introductory study of the theories and laws governing the interaction of matter, energy, and the forces of nature.
The content should include, but not be limited to the following: kinematics, dynamics, energy, work, and power, heat and thermodynamics, wave characteristics, light, electricity, magnetism, nuclear physics and sound.
Course Number: 2000340
Course Title: Advanced Placement Biology
Pace Number: 348
Grade: 12
Prerequisite: B Average in Biology & Chemistry and Physics (can be taken concurrently)
Note: Must take AP Exam & Final
1 credit
Major concept. The purpose of this course is to complete the requirements of an introductory college level Biology course and prepare for the AP Biology exam.
Course Number: 2003420
Course Title: Advanced Placement Physics B
Pace Number: 390
Grade: 12
Prerequisite: A Average in Physics Honors
Note: Must take AP Exam & Final
1 credit
Major concept. The purpose of this course is to provide a systematic introduction to the main principles of classical and modern physics and emphasize the development of problem-solving ability.
The content should include, but not be limited to the following: use the scientific method to solve problems, employ metric measurements, and demonstrate safe and effective use of laboratory instruments/analyze the principles of kinematics/identify and apply Newton's laws of motion/apply conversational laws in classical mechanics/describe torque, rotational equilibrium, gravitation, planetary motion, and oscillations/describe the kinetic theory and solve problems in thermodynamics/analyze the principles of electrostatics quantitatively/describe electric currents/interpret concepts of magnetism/develop an understanding of waves and optics/analyze the concepts of modern physics/analyze the interactions of physics, technology, and society.
Course Number: 2003370
Course Title: Advanced Placement Chemistry
Pace Number: 337
Grade: 12
Prerequisite: B Average in Honors Chemistry
Note: Must Take AP Exam & Final
1 credit
Major concept. The purpose of this course is to study the development and application of chemistry principles and concepts.
The content should include, but not be limited to the following: use the scientific method to solve problems, employ metric measurements, and demonstrate safe and effective use of laboratory instruments, discuss atomic theory and structure, compare the types of binding forces in chemical bonding, the geometry of molecules, and the molecular model theory, demonstrate knowledge of nuclear chemistry, describe the various states of matter, discuss numerous types of chemical reactions, demonstrate knowledge of equations and advanced stoichiometry, describe chemical equilibrium qualitatively and quantitatively, investigate reaction rates, analyze thermodynamic processes, develop an understanding of systematic nomenclature, illustrate the principles of descriptive chemistry and analyze interactions of chemistry, technology, and society.
Course Number: 2001380
Course Title: AP Environmental Science
Pace Number: 385
Grade: 12
Note: Must take AP exam and final
1 credit
Major concept. The purpose of this course is to study the interaction of man with the environment.
The content should include, but not be limited to the following: scientific analysis, fundamental principles and concepts about the interdependence of earth’s systems, population dynamics, distribution, ownership, and use degradation of renewable and nonrenewable resources, environmental quality, global changes and their consequences, environment and society: trade-offs and decision making, choices for the future.
*Class sizes are smaller and accommodations are made to address students’ learning needs.