Reports, guides, handbooks High school registration guide 2019-20

CHEMICAL SCIENCE ENVIRONMENTAL 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 Outdoor Adventures Fall Environmental Science [AndHS, AHS, BHS, CPHS only] 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 inter- ested 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 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 66 Outdoor Adventures Winter Environmental Science [AndHS, AHS, BHS, CPHS only] 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 inter- ested 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 sea- sonal influences on outdoor activities through winter camping, astronomy, winter ecology Units of study: Energy resources and con- sumption, pollution and global change Outdoor Adventures Spring Environmental Science [AndHS, AHS, BHS, CPHS only] 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 inter- ested 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, ap- plied open water ecology through fishing, river morphology through canoeing/kayak- ing, 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 Outdoor Adventures AP Environmental Science [AndHS only] [AP exam is in May each year] 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 • Approach the AP exam with confidence 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 exam score and institution. PHYSICS AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based [AP exam is in May each year] 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. • Approach the AP exam with confidence Projects, Activities, etc.: College credit may be earned based on AP exam 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 High School Registration Guide

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