SCIENCE
Environmental Science
Outdoor Adventures Fall Environmental Science
Outdoor Adventures Winter Environmental Science
Outdoor Adventures Spring Environmental Science
Outdoor Adventures AP Environmental Science [ AndHS only ]
Physics
12 Biology I or IB Biology SL or HL [ CPHS only ] or Coll Honors Biology [ AHS only ] or AP Biology [ AndHS, BHS, CRHS only ]
12 Biology I or IB Biology SL or HL [ CPHS only ] or Coll Honors Biology [ AHS only ] or AP Biology [ AndHS, BHS, CRHS only ]
12 Biology I or IB Biology SL or HL [ CPHS only ] or Coll Honors Biology [ AHS only ] or AP Biology [ AndHS, BHS, CRHS only ]
12 Biology or AP Biology
Physics |
10, 11, 12 |
Advanced Algebra / HS Algebra II or Honors Advanced |
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Algebra / Honors HS Algebra II |
Honors Physics( BHS, CRHS only) 9, 10 IB Prep Physics 9 9 CPHS only AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based 11, 12Algebra II
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,
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