SCIENCE
SCIENCE
Outdoor Adventures Winter Environmental |
12 |
Biology I or |
Science |
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IB Biology SL or HL [ CPHS only ] or Coll Honors Biology [ AHS only ] or AP Biology [ AndHS , BHS , CRHS only ] |
Outdoor Adventures Spring Environmental |
12 |
Biology I or |
Science |
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IB Biology SL or HL [ CPHS only ] or Coll Honors Biology [ AHS only ] or AP Biology [ AndHS , BHS , CRHS only ] |
Outdoor Adventures AP Environmental |
12 |
Biology or AP Biology |
Science [ AndHS only ] Physics Physics |
10 , 11 , 12 |
Advanced Algebra / HS Algebra II or Honors Advanced Algebra / Honors HS Algebra II |
Honors Physics ( BHS , CRHS only ) |
9 , 10 |
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IB Prep Physics 9 |
9 |
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AP Physics 1 : Algebra-Based |
11 , 12 |
Algebra II |
Physics 1 Seminar |
11 , 12 |
AP Physics 1 |
For additional AHS options in Science , see STEAM section . For additional BHS options in Science , see CEMS section . For additional CPHS options in Science , see International Baccalaureate section . For additional CRHS options in Science , see Biomedical Sciences and Engineering section .
Earth Science Intended Audience : Grade 9 Credit : Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes : Apply Science and Engineering Practices to explain phenomena in Earth and Space Science
• Knowledge of Earth systems and processes
• Analyze human impacts on Earth systems and processes
• Knowledge of astronomical structures and phenomena
Projects , Activities , etc .: Lab work Instructional Focus : Small and large group lecture and lab activities and demonstrations
Honors Earth Science Prerequisite / Selection Process : Strong math and reading skills recommended Intended Audience : Grade 9 Credit : Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes : Apply Science and Engineering Practices to explain phenomena in Earth and Space Science
• Knowledge of Earth systems and processes
• Analyze human impacts on Earth systems and processes
• Knowledge of astronomical structures and phenomena
Projects , Activities , etc .: Honors research project Instructional Focus : Designed for the more independent science learner . Small and large group lecture and lab activities .
Honors Physics [ BHS , CRHS only ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : Middle School Algebra
Intended Audience : Grade 9 or 10 students considering enrolled in the CEMS program at BHS or BME program at CRHS Credit : Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes :
• Learn concepts related to motion , sound , light , electricity and magnetism
• Develop analytical reading and study techniques related to science
• In depth understanding of concepts related to mechanics , fluids , thermodynamics , waves [ sound and light ], electricity and magnetism
Projects , Activities , etc .: Lab work and honors research project
Instructional Focus : To prepare for advanced science courses in grades 11 and 12 , lab work and group activities
Chemistry I Prerequisite / Selection Process : Earth Science or Honors Earth Science or Honors Physics Intended Audience : Grade 10 Credit : Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes : Build understanding of :
• Composition , structure , interactions between substances
• Measurement
• Compounds
• Atoms
• Chemical reactions
• Kinetic theory Projects , Activities , etc .: Lab work Instructional Focus : Rigorous high school-level concepts through small and large group lecture and lab activities ; high school text is used
Honors Chemistry I Prerequisite / Selection Process : Earth Science , or Honors Earth Science , or Honors Physics [ This course is suggested in preparation for the IB Program ] Intended Audience : Grade 10 Credit : Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes : Build understanding of :
• Composition , structure , interactions between substances
• Measurement
• Compounds
• Atoms
• Chemical reactions
• Kinetic theory Projects , Activities , etc .: Lab work Instructional Focus : College-level concepts through small and large group lecture and lab activities ; college text is used
Honors Pre-IB Chemistry 1 [ CPHS only ] Prerequisite / selection process : Earth Science , or Honors Earth Science , or Honors Physics [ This course is suggested in preparation for the IB Program at CPHS ] Intended Audience : Grade 10 Credit : Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes : Building understanding of :
• Composition , structure , interactions between substances
• Measurement
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