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Chemistry I Prerequisite/Selection Process: Physical Science 9, or Honors Physical Science 9 or Honors Physics 9 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 lec- ture and lab activities; high school text is used Honors Chemistry I Prerequisite/Selection Process: Physical Science 9, or Honors Physical Science 9, or Honors Physics 9 [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 AP Chemistry [AndHS only] [AP exam is in May each year] Prerequisite/Selection Process: Physical Science 9 or Physical Science 9 (H) Intended Audience: Grade 10 Credit: 3 trimesters = 1.5 credit High School Registration Guide 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 • Relationship of Structure to Function • Regulation • Interdependence in Nature • Science, Technology, and Society • Approach the AP exam with confidence Projects, Activities, etc.: Inquiry based activi- ties 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. Coll Honors Biology [AHS only] Composed of SCSU BIOL 102 [The Living World] Prerequisite/Selection Process: Honors Chemistry I Intended Audience: Only Grade 11 [GPA in top 33 percent of class] and only Grade 12 [GPA in top 50% of class]. Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit, success- ful completion will earn 3 college credits. Major Outcomes: Students will understand: • The nature of science, its methods, scope, and limitations • Cell function • The genetic basis of life • Major concepts and theories of diversity, evolution, and ecology • Plant form and function • Organization and general function of the human body • Significant biological issues facing society Projects, Activities, etc.: Lab investigations and write-ups, research, presentations and college campus visit Instructional Focus: Small and large group lecture, field and lab activities and use of college text Projects, Activities, etc.: Lab work and honors research project Instructional Focus: To prepare for IB science and advanced science courses in grades 11 and 12, lab work and group activities BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE Honors Biology II: Genetics and Biotechnology [AndHS, AHS, BHS, CPHS only] Prerequisite/Selection Process: Biology I, IB Biology SL or HL, Coll Honors Biology or AP Biology [AndHS, BHS, CRHS] Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: • Identify and culture microscopic organisms • Understand use and apply techniques and principles of biotechnology to microorganisms Projects, Activities, etc.: Bacterial identification, genetic engineering, and DNA extraction/ transfer; college text is used Honors Biology II: Physiology/Anatomy [AndHS, AHS, BHS, CPHS only] Prerequisite/Selection Process: Biology I, or IB Biology SL or HL, Coll Honors Biology or AP Biology [AndHS, BHS, CRHS] Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 students interested in health-related careers Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: • Knowledge of structure and function of human organ systems Projects, Activities, etc.: Mammal dissection Instructional Focus: College-level concepts through small and large group lecture and lab activities; college text is used 65

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