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CHEMICAL SCIENCE
Honors Chemistry II Prerequisite / Selection Process: Chemistry I with permission of teacher or Honors Chemistry I or AP Chemistry [ AndHS only ] Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 interested in pursuing science, medicine or engineering. Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes:
• Further development of advanced chemistry concepts
Projects, Activities, etc.: Lab work Instructional Focus: College-level concepts through small and large group lecture and lab activities; college text is used
EARTH SCIENCE
Astronomy Prerequisite / Selection Process: Physical Science 9, or Honors Physical Science 9, or Honors Physics 9 Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes:
• Knowledge of universe Projects, Activities, etc.: Astronomy project Instructional Focus: Small and large group lecture and lab activities
Geology of Minnesota Prerequisite / Selection Process: Physical Science 9, or Honors Physical Science 9, or Honors Physics 9 Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes:
• Describe and locate local and regional geologic features
• Describe and locate natural and mineral resources
• Knowledge of geological history Projects, Activities, etc.: Collections Instructional Focus: Hands-on experiential learning
Meteorology Prerequisite / Selection Process: Physical Science 9, or Honors Physical Science 9, or Honors Physics 9 Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes:
• Knowledge of weather basics
• Weather forecasting Projects, Activities, etc.: Weather data collecting and interpretation Instructional Focus: Small and large group lecture and lab activities
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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Outdoor Adventures Fall Environmental Science Prerequisite / Selection Process: Biology I, IB Biology SL or HL, Coll Honors Biology, or AP Biology [ AndHS, BHS, CRHS only ] Intended Audience: Grade 12 students interested in ecology and outdoor activities. Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes:
• Understand natural systems
• Develop stewardship for the environment
• Experience outdoor activities with science Projects, Activities, etc.: Wild edibles, taxonomy [ plants and birds ], exploration of seasonal Influences on outdoor activities through camping, fall ecology Units of study: The living world, population and global change
Outdoor Adventures Winter Environmental Science Prerequisite / Selection Process: Biology I, IB Biology SL or HL, Coll Honors Biology, or AP Biology [ AndHS, BHS, CRHS only ] Intended Audience: Grade 12 students interested in ecology and outdoor activities. Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes:
• Understand natural systems
• Develop stewardship for the environment
• Experience outdoor activities with science Projects, Activities, etc.: Independent project, orienteering, winter ichthyology through ice fishing, winter survival, exploration of seasonal influences on outdoor activities through winter camping, astronomy, winter ecology Units of study: Energy resources and consumption, pollution and global change
Outdoor Adventures Spring Environmental Science Prerequisite / Selection Process: Biology I, IB Biology SL or HL, Coll Honors Biology, or AP Biology [ AndHS, BHS, CRHS only ] Intended Audience: Grade 12 students interested in ecology and outdoor activities. Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes:
• Understand natural systems
• Develop stewardship for the environment
• Experience outdoor activities with science Projects, Activities, etc.: Meteorology, applied open water ecology through fishing, river morphology through canoeing / kayaking, geology, applied geology through rock climbing, exploration of seasonal influences on outdoor activities, spring ecology Units of study: Land and water use, earth systems and global change
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Outdoor Adventures AP Environmental Science [ AndHS only ] [ Students are strongly encouraged to take the AP Environmental Science exam in May ] Prerequisite / Selection Process: Biology or AP Biology Intended Audience: Grade 12 Credit: Three trimesters = 1.5 credits Major Outcomes:
• Understand natural systems
• Population and global change
• Energy resources and consumption
• Pollution and global change
• Land water use
• Earth systems and global change Projects / Activities: Inquiry based activities and lab work Instructional Focus: College level concepts through small and large group lecture and lab activities. College credit may be earned based on AP test score and institution.
PHYSICS
AP Physics 1 [ Students are strongly encouraged to take the AP Physics 1 test in May ] Prerequisite / Selection Process: Precalculus Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 students planning to take college courses Credit: Three trimesters = 1.5 credits Major Outcomes:
• Learn in depth concepts related to Newtonian mechanics; work, energy, power; mechanical waves, sound and electric circuits.
• Develop deep understanding of the content and focus on applying their knowledge through labs that include inquiry.
Projects, Activities, etc.: College credit may be earned based on AP test score and institution Instructional Focus: Computer-enhanced small and large group lecture and lab activities using higher-level mathematics
Physics Prerequisite / Selection Process: Advanced Algebra or Honors Advanced Algebra Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes:
• Learn concepts related to amusement park rides, projectiles, sound, light, electricity, and magnetism Projects, Activities, etc.: Lab work Instructional Focus: Computer-enhanced small and large group lecture and lab activities
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