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SCIENCES
IB Biology 11 SL [ CPHS only ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : Chemistry I or Honors Chemistry I Intended Audience : Grade 11 Credit : Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes :
• Knowledge of structure and function of human organ systems
• Learn concepts related to nucleic acids and proteins
• Understand principles and applications of genetics and DNA
• Knowledge of biological change over time , life processes and diversity of life
• Internal and external assessments
• Topics listed above studied at greater depth at the high level ( HL )
• SL or HL Exam required in grade 12 Projects , Activities , etc .: Research project and field study , lab work with data analysis Instructional Focus : College-level concepts through lecture and lab work ; college text is used
IB Biology 12 SL [ CPHS only ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : C or higher in IB Biology 11 SL Intended Audience : Grade 12 Credit : One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes :
• Plant biology
• Cell respiration and photosynthesis
• Animal physiology including indepth genetics and evolution
• Neurobiology and behavior
• Internal and external assessments
• Topics listed above studied at greater depth at the higher level ( HL )
• SL Exam required in grade 12 Projects , Activities , etc .: Major research project and field study , lab work with data analysis Instructional Focus : College-level concepts through lecture and lab work ; college text is used
IB Biology 12 HL [ CPHS only ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : C or higher in IB Biology 11 SL Intended Audience : Grade 12 Credit : Two trimesters = 1.0 credits Major Outcomes :
• Plant biology
• Cell respiration and photosynthesis
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• Animal physiology including indepth genetics and evolution
• Neurobiology and behavior
• Internal and external assessments
• HL Exam required in grade 12 Projects , Activities , etc .: Research project and field study , lab work with data analysis , Internal and external assessments , HL Exam in grade 12 Instructional Focus : College-level concepts through lecture and lab work ; college text is used
IB Chemistry 12 SL [ CPHS only ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : Honors Chemistry I AND Honors Advanced Algebra Intended Audience : Grade 11 or 12 Credit : Two trimesters = 1.0 credits , two trimesters taken in the junior or senior year ( Honors Chemistry 1 sophomore year is equivalent to Honors IB Chemistry 11 ) Major Outcomes :
• Impart a body of chemistry principles and concepts
• Apply scientific principles
• Synthesize , evaluate , and analyze data gathered through scientific experimentation
• Develop experimental and inquiry skills
• Internal and external assessments
• SL Exam required in grade 11 or 12 Projects , Activities , etc .: Lab work Instructional Focus : Students considering a science-related career should take HL Chemistry rather than SL
IB Chemistry 12 HL [ CPHS only ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : Honors Chemistry I AND Honors Advanced Algebra or Honors HS Algebra II Intended Audience : Grade 11 or 12 Credit : Two trimesters = 1.0 credits , two trimesters taken in the junior or senior year ( Honors Chemistry 1 sophomore year is equivalent to Honors IB Chemistry 11 ) Major Outcomes :
• Impart a body of chemistry principles and concepts at a greater depth than SL Chemistry
• Apply scientific principles
• Synthesize , evaluate , and analyze data gathered through scientific experimentation
• Develop experimental and inquiry skills
• Internal and external assessments
• HL Exam required in grade 12 Projects , Activities , etc .: Lab work Instructional Focus : Students considering a science-related career should take HL Chemistry rather than SL
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IB Sports Exercise and Health Science [ CHPS only ] Prerequisite / Selection Process : Must have taken Biology or IB Biology and earned a B or better Intended Audience : This course is a good preparation for courses in higher or further education related to sports fitness and health , and serves as useful preparation for employment in sports and leisure industries . Credit : Three trimesters = 1.5 credits Major Outcomes :
• Incorporate the disciplines of anatomy and physiology , biomechanics , psychology and nutrition
• Carry out practical investigation in both laboratory and field settings
• Apply scientific principles and critically analyze human performance
• SL Exam required in grade 11 or 12 Projects , Activities , etc .: Some physical activity required , labs , hands on experiences , tests , projects , and internal assessment for IB Instructional Focus : Lecture , lab work , and student independent work
MATHEMATICS
IB Math Applications and Interpretations SL ( A & B ) Prerequisite / Selection Process : A or B with teacher recommendation in Int Alg and Geometry / Hon Geometry OR completion of Adv Alg and Stats or HS Algebra II Intended Audience : For students who are interested in developing their mathematics for describing our world , modelling and solving practical problems using the power of technology . Students who take Mathematics : Applications and Interpretations will be those who enjoy mathematics best when seen in a practical context . Credit : Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes :
• Statistics
• Probability
• Functions and Algebra
• SL Exam required in part C & D Projects , Activities , etc .: Projects , written work , and exploratory activities Instructional Focus : Instruction is provided in a variety of ways including using technology , hands on activities , and other assessments to prepare students for an understanding of what is on the required IB Exam in the part C and D of the course .
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