SCIENCE
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 I [ 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
• Compounds
• Atoms
• Chemical Reactions
• Kinetic theory
• Structure of matter
• Intermolecular forces and bonding
• Laws of thermodynamics
• Chemical equilibrium Projects , activities , etc : Lab work
Instruction focus : College-level concepts through small and large group lecture and lab activities ; college level text is used ; college credit could be earned by taking the IB Chemistry course after this course
AP Chemistry [ AndHS only ] [ AP exam is in May each year ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : Earth Science or Honors Earth Science Intended Audience : Grade 10 Credit : 3 trimesters = 1.5 credit Major Outcomes : Build understanding of :
• Structure of matter
• Intermolecular forces and bonding
• Chemical reactions
• Kinetics
• Laws of thermodynamics
• Chemical equilibrium
• Approach the AP exam with confidence Projects , Activities , etc .: Inquiry based activities and lab work Instructional Focus : College-level concepts through small and large group lecture and lab activities ; college text is used . College credit may be earned based on AP exam score and institution
Biology I Prerequisite / Selection Process : Chemistry I or Honors Chemistry I or AP Chemistry [ AndHS ] Intended Audience : Grade 11 Credit : Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes :
• Describe cycles and interactions in the natural world
• Understand structure and function of cells
• Understand principles and applications of genetics
• Knowledge of biological change over time
• Understand life processes and diversity of life on Earth
Projects , Activities , etc .: Lab work Instructional Focus : Small and large group lecture and lab activities
AP Biology [ AndHS , BHS , CRHS only ] [ AP exam is in May each year ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : Chemistry I or Honors Chemistry I or AP Chemistry [ AndHS ] Intended Audience : Grade 11 Credit : Three trimesters = 1.5 credits Major Outcomes :
• Science as a Process
• Evolution
• Energy Transfer
• Continuity and Change
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