1. Requirements for Graduation  Science3.0 Credits Choices for Science courses are as follows: Science Honors Biology

2. RICK LEUSCHNER CHEMISTRY TEACHER Science Department Course Selection Guide JANUARY 28, 2015

3. Science Honors Biology All students will take Science unless… You have an >88% in Earth/Space Science in each marking period AND You have >88% in Algebra I or Geometry AND You have a favorable recommendation from 8 th grade science teacher There are Only 2 Options:

4. Science Foundation for ALL High School Science Courses PA Standards Based Physical Science 1/3 Chemistry 1/3 Environmental (Keystone Exam) 1/3 Physics Emphasis on connections to the Environment (Keystone)

5. Honors Biology - Overview Honors Biology will provide you with learning opportunities to understand concepts related to the study of all living things.

6. Honors Biology - Content The Chemical Basis for Life Cell Structure and Function Bioenergetics Cell Growth and Reproduction Genetics Evolution of Biodiversity Ecology

7. Honors Biology - Expectation This will be a more challenging course than what you have been accustomed to in your previous academic years.

8. Honors Biology - Expectation You will be expected to comprehend and apply course content in new situations rather than just memorize it.

9. Honors Biology - Expectations Students must have good…  Study Skills  Verbal Skills  Writing Skills  Lab Skills  Research Skills

10. Honors Biology - Expectations Students Must be…  Self-Focused  Self-Motivated  Mathematically Adept  Problem Solving Focused

11. Honors Biology - Expectations Taking Honors Biology has an expectation that the student will take 4 years of High School science.

12. 14 Courses Offered: AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics I AP Physics II Earth Systems Science Biology I (required) Biology II Chemistry Honors Biology Honors Chemistry Human Influences on the Environment Organic Chemistry Physics Science

13. Requirements/Guidelines Students are required to pass 3 science credits to graduate. Students must take Biology (only required course) and 2 other electives. Our Department believes that each student should take a course in Biology, Chemistry and Physics before leaving Central Dauphin. Students taking and passing 6 or more science courses will receive Science Merit Awards at Senior Awards Night.

14. Skills Emphasized Scientific Literacy Problem Solving/Critical Thinking Independent/Collaborative Work Self-Responsible Behavior Communication Skills Laboratory Skills

15. Activities and Clubs Offered Friends of the Swamp Pennsylvania Science and Engineering Fair Pennsylvania Jr. Academy of Science Science Olympiad Envirothon

16. Information Available Central Dauphin Website at: http://www.cdschools.org Select: Academics Select: Science Department