- General Science
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Introduction to Engineering
- Human Biology
- Physics
- AP Chemistry
- AP Biology
- AP Physics 1
- AP Physics 2
General Science
Physical Science is the study of matter and energy and is a combination of three branches of science: Chemistry, Physics and Biology. Overall, this course focuses on exploring and understanding the relationships between Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Society. The topics of this course are reinforced with a strong emphasis on laboratory experiences.
Biology
This course is designed to examine aspects of living things and their processes. Students will be exposed to a wide range of topics, including cell biology and genetics (molecular level), vertebrate anatomy and physiology (tissue and organ levels), and ecology (organism and population levels). Throughout the year this course provides and opportunity for students to develop scientific process skills, laboratory techniques, and an understanding of the fundamental principles of living organisms. The topics of this course are reinforced with a strong emphasis on laboratory experiences.
Chemistry
The Chemistry course is aligned with Next Generation Science Standards. This course covers the properties of matter and how these properties are used to organize elements on the periodic table. Course material includes structure of the atom and sub-atomic particles, and the basic chemical reactions of life, such as oxidation- reduction, combustion, and decomposition. Students gain a deeper understanding of acids and bases, rates of reactions, and factors that affect those rates. By calculating stoichiometry problems and molar concentrations, students learn about proportionality and strengthen their mathematical skills. The topics of this course are reinforced with a strong emphasis on laboratory experiences.
Introduction to Engineering
Introduction to Engineering is a specialty course that is designed for students who are interested in design and engineering. The major focus of the course is to expose students to design process, research and analysis, teamwork, communication methods, global and human impacts, engineering standards, and technical documentation. Students are given the opportunity to hone their creative abilities and understanding of the design process, as well as use the concepts that they have learned to develop their ideas into solutions.
Human Biology
The Human Biology course is aligned with Next Generation Science Standards. This course uses the human body as a basis for understanding general principles of biology. Goals of this course include understanding the interrelationship between different human biological processes, appreciating the relationship between human biology and the economy, environment, and technology, and increasing awareness of how advances in information technology and instrumentation are used in human biology studies. Students in this class develop critical thinking skills and are capable of linking theory and experiments. The topics of this course are reinforced with a strong emphasis on laboratory experiences.
Physics
The Physics course is aligned with Next Generation Science Standards. This course provides a strong, comprehensive introduction to physics topics, such as motion, forces, energy, heat, waves, electricity, and magnetism. Students are able to apply physics principles to understand the natural phenomena of the world around them; for example, students will be able to apply physical laws to calculate velocity, acceleration, momentum, and energy. Further, students will be able to recognize the nature and scope of physics, including its relationship to the other sciences. The topics of this course are reinforced with a strong emphasis on laboratory experiences.
AP Chemistry
The AP Chemistry course is aligned with the College Board AP standards. This course is designed to be the equivalent of a college introductory chemistry course, usually taken by chemistry majors during their first year. It aims to provide students with the conceptual framework, factual knowledge, and analytical skills necessary to deal with the rapidly changing science of chemistry. Topics such as the structure of matter, kinetic theory of gases, chemical equilibria, chemical kinetics and the basic concepts of thermodynamics are being presented in considerable depth. The topics of this course are reinforced with a strong emphasis on laboratory experiences.
AP Biology
The AP Biology course is aligned with the College Board AP standards. This course is designed to be the equivalent of an introductory college-level biology course, usually taken by Biology majors during their first year. Students cultivate their understanding of biology through inquiry-based investigations as they explore the following topics: evolution, cellular processes, energy and communication, genetics, information transfer, ecology, and interactions. The topics of this course are reinforced with a strong emphasis on laboratory experiences.
AP Physics 1
The AP Physics 1 course is aligned with the College Board AP standards. This course is designed to be the equivalent of the first semester of an introductory, algebra-based college Physics course. AP Physics 1 explores topics such as Newtonian mechanics (including rotational motion); work, energy, and power; mechanical waves
and sound; and introductory, simple circuits. Through inquiry-based learning, students will develop scientific critical thinking and reasoning skills. The topics of this course are reinforced with a strong emphasis on laboratory experiences.
AP Physics 2
The AP Physics 2 course is aligned with the College Board AP standards. This course is designed to be the equivalent of the second semester of an introductory, algebra-based college Physics course. AP Physics 2 explores topics such as fluid statistics and dynamics; thermodynamics with kinetic theory; PV diagrams and probability; electrostatics; electrical circuits with capacitors; magnetic fields; electromagnetism; physical and geometric optics; and quantum, atomic, and nuclear physics. Through inquiry-based learning, students will develop scientific critical thinking and reasoning skills. The topics of this course are reinforced with a strong emphasis on laboratory experiences.