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Physical Science 8 (Prerequisite: Science 7)
Grade level: 8
Eighth grade physical science stresses a more in-depth understanding of the nature and structure of matter and the characteristics of energy. Emphasis is placed on the technological application of physical science principles. Major areas covered by the standards include the periodic table; physical and chemical changes; nuclear reactions; temperature and heat; sound; light; electricity and magnetism; and work, force, and motion.
Earth Science (Prerequisite: Physical Science)
Grade level: 9,10,11,12 (Standard Weight)
Earth Science is designed to present the student the most modern principles and concepts of earth and space science. The main topics include a study of the universe and its origin; the solar system; the earth's history, composition, and features; weathering, erosion and climates; the atmosphere and hydrosphere; and man's interaction with his environment. These concepts are presented through text material, vocabulary sections, and activities which reinforce the ideas.
Biology I (Prerequisite: Earth Science)
Grade level: 9,10,11,12 (Standard Weight)
The year is divided into two parts:
Part I includes
a. Study of the cell and its functions.
b. Processes of the cell: food getting, photosynthesis, nutritional requirements, respiration, protein synthesis, reproduction, etc.
Part II concentrates on the
a. Principles of genetics,
b. Human heredity,
c. Classification and variation of organisms,
d. Bacteria and infectious diseases and the use of vaccines and serum, antibiotics and chemotherapy in their treatment,
e. Study of invertebrates - leading to dissection and comparative study of five exemplary invertebrates.
This course is offered in the 10th grade and above because of difficulty of reading level and the need for more disciplined study habits. However, if the student ability allows and schedule necessitates it may be taken in the 9th grade with teacher recommendation.
Biology II: Ecology (Prerequisite: Biology I)
Grade level: 11,12 (Standard Weight)
Biology II (Ecology) will include, but not be limited to, the study of dynamic earth, ecosystems, organization of life, human population, bio-diversity, atmosphere, climate, and energy resources among other ecological interactions. Concepts taught will be put to use in everyday activities in the school community.
Biology II: Anatomy/Physiology (Prerequisite: A minimum C average Bio I with teacher recommendation only)
Grade level: 10,11,12 (High Weight )
Anatomy and physiology provide the beginning student a basic understanding of what the parts of the body are and how they work together. It is taught for one semester. The emphasis is on normal structure (anatomy) and function (physiology).
Botany is taught for one semester. The curriculum includes the basic classification of plants, study of plants, structures and their functions, as well as plant growth and response and (when time allows) the distribution and ecological significance of plants in the various biomes.
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