1. Science Electives 2013 - 2014 School Year

2. Diploma Eligibility Advanced Diploma (4 sciences required) 1. Biology/Biology HN 2. Chemistry/Chemistry HN 3. Geosystems/ Geosystem HN or Physics/Physics HN 4. Any other science class listed Regular Diploma (3 sciences required) 1. Biology/Biology HN 2. Chemistry/Chemistry HN 3. Geosystems/ Geosystem HN or Physics/Physics HN

3. Science Course Selection Chart *Passing Alg. I is required for Chemistry **AP & Elective courses: AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Env. Science AP Physics Anatomy & Physiology Astronomy Oceanography ***Chemistry is required for Geosystems BiologyChemistry* Active physics Geosystems *** Physics AP&Electives** Chemistry*Geosystems *** 9 th grade10 th grade11 th grade12 th grade Geosystems *** Physics AP&Electives** Advance to the next slide to browse through all of the offerings, or click on any subject to skip straight to a course

4. Honors Biology Grade Level – 9 th grade Grade Level – 9 th grade Prerequisites – 7 th and 8 th grade science Prerequisites – 7 th and 8 th grade science Course Description – This is a college preparatory biology class. We cover scientific method, ecology, cells, biochemistry, DNA, genetics, evolution, classification, and family life education. There is an end of year SOL test. Honors students will be expected to conduct a science fair project and learn topics that are more in-depth than the standard biology course. Course Description – This is a college preparatory biology class. We cover scientific method, ecology, cells, biochemistry, DNA, genetics, evolution, classification, and family life education. There is an end of year SOL test. Honors students will be expected to conduct a science fair project and learn topics that are more in-depth than the standard biology course. Back to Science Electives Chart Back to Science Electives Chart

5. Active Physics Grade Level – 10 th grade Grade Level – 10 th grade Prerequisites – Biology Prerequisites – Biology Course Description – Active Physics allows every student the access to the interesting world around them by involving students each day in activities that reveal and create insight into science without all of the rigors normally associated with a conventional course of Physics. The course has been developed for students who have an interest in science but require additional time to develop mathematical skills that are necessary for the science of Chemistry. Course Description – Active Physics allows every student the access to the interesting world around them by involving students each day in activities that reveal and create insight into science without all of the rigors normally associated with a conventional course of Physics. The course has been developed for students who have an interest in science but require additional time to develop mathematical skills that are necessary for the science of Chemistry. Back to Science Electives Chart Back to Science Electives Chart

6. Honors Chemistry Grade Level – 10 th grade Grade Level – 10 th grade Prerequisites – Must be in Algebra 2 Prerequisites – Must be in Algebra 2 Course Description – This is a college preparatory chemistry class. Frequent use of algebra skills, including logs is required. This course moves at a fairly quick pace with regular lab work supporting the topics. There are both more topics covered and a greater depth of material than in chemistry 1. There’s about an hour of homework per class session. Course Description – This is a college preparatory chemistry class. Frequent use of algebra skills, including logs is required. This course moves at a fairly quick pace with regular lab work supporting the topics. There are both more topics covered and a greater depth of material than in chemistry 1. There’s about an hour of homework per class session. Back to Science Electives Chart Back to Science Electives Chart

7. Honors Geosystems Option for 3 rd required science Option for 3 rd required science Grade Level – 11 th or 12 th grade Grade Level – 11 th or 12 th grade Prerequisites – Biology & Chemistry Prerequisites – Biology & Chemistry Course Description - Geosystems integrates content from geology, astronomy, oceanography, and meteorology with various forms of technology, social and environmental issues, and hands-on experiments. Students will explore concepts using various technological equipment. Students will be involved in doing research projects, either independently or in teams. Students are required to take the Earth Science SOL test. Course Description - Geosystems integrates content from geology, astronomy, oceanography, and meteorology with various forms of technology, social and environmental issues, and hands-on experiments. Students will explore concepts using various technological equipment. Students will be involved in doing research projects, either independently or in teams. Students are required to take the Earth Science SOL test. Back to Science Electives Chart Back to Science Electives Chart Learn more about GeosystemsLearn more about Geosystems! Learn more about Geosystems

8. An integration of… Geology Geology Astronomy Astronomy Oceanography Oceanography Meteorology Meteorology Social & environmental issues Social & environmental issues Using technology & project based learning Using technology & project based learning Learn more about GeosystemsLearn more about Geosystems! Learn more about Geosystems

9. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Software (ArcView 9.3) Software for visualizing, managing, creating, and analyzing geographic data to see relationships and identify patterns in new ways. Software for visualizing, managing, creating, and analyzing geographic data to see relationships and identify patterns in new ways. Learn more about GeosystemsLearn more about Geosystems! Learn more about Geosystems

10. Global Positioning System (GPS) Use handheld GPS devices for map- making and land- surveying projects Use handheld GPS devices for map- making and land- surveying projects Learn more about GeosystemsLearn more about Geosystems! Learn more about Geosystems

11. Careers in Geosciences! Geoscientists follow paths of exploration & discovery in quest of solutions to some of society's most challenging problems. Geoscientists follow paths of exploration & discovery in quest of solutions to some of society's most challenging problems. Predicting the behavior of Earth systems & the universe. Predicting the behavior of Earth systems & the universe. Finding adequate supplies of natural resources, such as ground water, petroleum, & metals. Finding adequate supplies of natural resources, such as ground water, petroleum, & metals. Conserving soils & maintaining agricultural productivity. Conserving soils & maintaining agricultural productivity. Developing natural resources in ways that safeguard the environment. Developing natural resources in ways that safeguard the environment. Maintaining quality of water supplies. Maintaining quality of water supplies. Reducing human suffering & property loss from natural hazards, such as volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, floods, landslides, hurricanes, & tsunamis. Reducing human suffering & property loss from natural hazards, such as volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, floods, landslides, hurricanes, & tsunamis. Determining geological controls on natural environments & habitats & predicting the impact of human activities on them. Determining geological controls on natural environments & habitats & predicting the impact of human activities on them. Defining the balance between society's demand for natural resources & the need to sustain healthy ecosystems. Defining the balance between society's demand for natural resources & the need to sustain healthy ecosystems. Understanding global climate patterns. Understanding global climate patterns. Learn more about GeosystemsLearn more about Geosystems! Learn more about Geosystems

12. Do you have what it takes? Pre-requisites Chemistry Chemistry Algebra 2 Algebra 2Requirements End of the course Earth Science SOL End of the course Earth Science SOL Research project using GIS applications Research project using GIS applications Back to Science Electives Chart Back to Science Electives Chart

13. Honors Physics Option for 3 rd required science Option for 3 rd required science Grade Level – 11 th or 12 th grade Grade Level – 11 th or 12 th grade Prerequisites – Biology & Chemistry Prerequisites – Biology & Chemistry Course Description – This course focuses on problem solving to facilitate the understanding of our physical world. Discussion, writing, computers, laboratories & math will be used as tools to aid in the problem solving you will do throughout the course. Strong math skills will be invaluable throughout the course. Course Description – This course focuses on problem solving to facilitate the understanding of our physical world. Discussion, writing, computers, laboratories & math will be used as tools to aid in the problem solving you will do throughout the course. Strong math skills will be invaluable throughout the course. Back to Science Electives Chart Back to Science Electives Chart

14. Anatomy & Physiology Grade Level – 11 th or 12 th grades Grade Level – 11 th or 12 th grades Prerequisites – Biology & Chemistry Prerequisites – Biology & Chemistry Course Description – This course is a subdivision of biology that describes how our bodies are put together and how they work. The human body is more than just interesting-it is fascinating! Course Description – This course is a subdivision of biology that describes how our bodies are put together and how they work. The human body is more than just interesting-it is fascinating! Back to Science Electives Chart Back to Science Electives Chart

15. Astronomy Grade Level – 11 th or 12 th grade Grade Level – 11 th or 12 th grade Prerequisites – Biology & Chemistry Prerequisites – Biology & Chemistry Course Description – This course discusses what we know about the universe, how we figured it out, and what research is currently going on in this field. Course Description – This course discusses what we know about the universe, how we figured it out, and what research is currently going on in this field. Back to Science Electives Chart Back to Science Electives Chart

16. Oceanography Grade Level – 11 th or 12 th grade Grade Level – 11 th or 12 th grade Prerequisites – Biology & Chemistry Prerequisites – Biology & Chemistry Course Description – This course introduces students to the major topic areas of Oceanography. This course describes the role of the oceans on our Earth, why they are important to us, and what influence the oceans have on the history of civilization. This course includes at least one field trip and 2-3 guest speakers. Course Description – This course introduces students to the major topic areas of Oceanography. This course describes the role of the oceans on our Earth, why they are important to us, and what influence the oceans have on the history of civilization. This course includes at least one field trip and 2-3 guest speakers. Back to Science Electives Chart Back to Science Electives Chart

17. Take an Advanced Placement Class: AP Biology AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Chemistry AP Environmental Science AP Environmental Science AP Physics AP Physics Back to Science Electives Chart Back to Science Electives Chart

18. AP Biology Grade Level – 11 th or 12 th grade Grade Level – 11 th or 12 th grade Prerequisites – Biology & Chemistry Prerequisites – Biology & Chemistry Recommendations – Anatomy & Physiology (before or concurrently) Recommendations – Anatomy & Physiology (before or concurrently) Course Description - This course is similar to a biology course a student would take during his/her first year of college. Topics of this course include molecules & cells, heredity and evolution and organisms and populations. Within each of these general topics, specific sub-topics and concepts will be emphasized. College level lab work will also be required. Course Description - This course is similar to a biology course a student would take during his/her first year of college. Topics of this course include molecules & cells, heredity and evolution and organisms and populations. Within each of these general topics, specific sub-topics and concepts will be emphasized. College level lab work will also be required. Back to Science Electives Chart Back to Science Electives Chart Back to AP options Back to AP options

19. AP Chemistry Grade Level – 11 th or 12 th grade Grade Level – 11 th or 12 th grade Prerequisites – Biology & Chemistry Prerequisites – Biology & Chemistry Course Description – This course equates to a year of college chemistry with problem sessions and a strong lab experience. This is an excellent course for those planning on studying chemistry, entering a medical field or forensics. 1-2 hours of homework per class meeting, mostly involving problems and lab calculations is expected. Some lab work may need to be started before or finished after school. Course Description – This course equates to a year of college chemistry with problem sessions and a strong lab experience. This is an excellent course for those planning on studying chemistry, entering a medical field or forensics. 1-2 hours of homework per class meeting, mostly involving problems and lab calculations is expected. Some lab work may need to be started before or finished after school. Back to Science Electives Chart Back to Science Electives Chart Back to AP options Back to AP options

20. AP Environmental Science Grade Level – 11 th or 12 th grade Grade Level – 11 th or 12 th grade Prerequisites – Biology & Chemistry Prerequisites – Biology & Chemistry Course Description - This is a college-level science course that teaches the relationships between humans and the natural world. The course identifies natural and human-caused environmental problems, as well as discusses potential solutions. Although this course is a science course with an emphasis on laboratory activities; the course also overlaps with reading, writing, math, and social studies disciplines. Course Description - This is a college-level science course that teaches the relationships between humans and the natural world. The course identifies natural and human-caused environmental problems, as well as discusses potential solutions. Although this course is a science course with an emphasis on laboratory activities; the course also overlaps with reading, writing, math, and social studies disciplines. Back to Science Electives Chart Back to Science Electives Chart Back to AP options Back to AP options

21. AP Physics Grade Level – 11 th or 12 th grade Grade Level – 11 th or 12 th grade Prerequisites – Biology, Chemistry, & Physics 1 Prerequisites – Biology, Chemistry, & Physics 1 Course Description – This is a college level course that is algebra/trig based. It covers a wide range of topics, including mechanics, fluids, thermodynamics, waves and optics, electromagnetism, and atomic and nuclear physics. Course Description – This is a college level course that is algebra/trig based. It covers a wide range of topics, including mechanics, fluids, thermodynamics, waves and optics, electromagnetism, and atomic and nuclear physics. Back to Science Electives Chart Back to Science Electives Chart Back to AP options Back to AP options