OFFERED AT WEBER HIGH SCHOOL Science Courses

Why take science? Learn important life skills:  spotting patterns, and working out reasons for them, and spotting errors and mistake  how to appraise and evaluate conflicting evidence and any bias in that evidence  not accepting arguments (or dismissals) based on authority but from evidence  skeptical evaluation (investigating before taking things at face value)  logical deductions and inference (learn to evaluate evidence and make conclusions based on evidence) Prepare for college  Boost ACT/SAT scores  Have a more attractive portfolio for college acceptance applications Increase your marketability in the job field

WHS Science Faculty Mr. Cruff, Department Head  B.S. Biology, Chemistry minor Mrs. Bowden  B.S. Secondary Education (Math, Chemistry minor)  M.S. (in progress) Miss Campbell  B.S. Agricultural Education  M.S. Ag. Business and Animal Science Mr. LeDuc  B.S. Zoology, Chemistry minor  B.S. Secondary Education [Biology Composite]  M.S. Geosciences Mrs. Radle  B.S. Secondary Education [Biology Composite]  M.Ed. Mr. Shaffer  B.S. Agricultural Education Mrs. Swenson  B.S. Wildlife Biology  B.S. Secondary Education [Biology Composite]  M.S. Biology Mr. Thorpe  B.S. Chemical Engineering

Science Department Courses AP Biology – LeDuc AP Chemistry – Cruff AP Environmental Science – LeDuc AP Physics B – Thorpe AP Physics C – Thorpe BAS (Biological Agricultural Science) – Campbell, Shaffer Biology – LeDuc, Radle, Swenson Biotechnology (DNA) – Swenson Chemistry – Cruff, Bowden Plant Science/Greenhouse – Campbell, Shaffer Physics – Thorpe Investigation Science – Radle

Possible Studies Outline General Studies for the college bound student  9 th Grade Earth Systems, Biology  10 th Grade Biology, Chemistry, or Physics  11 th Grade Biology, Chemistry, or Physics  12 th Grade Biology, Chemistry, or Physics Honors student  9 th Grade Earth Systems or Biology  10 th Grade Biology, Chemistry, or Physics  11 th Grade AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, or AP Physics  12 th Grade AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, or AP Physics Advanced student (very rigorous)  9 th Grade Earth Systems or Biology  10 th Grade AP Biology, or AP Environmental Science  11 th Grade AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, or AP Physics  12 th Grade AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, or AP Physics Specialized studies  9 th Grade Earth Systems or Physics with technology  10 th Grade Biology, Physics, or Chemistry  11 th Grade Bioag, Biotech, or Plant Science  12 th Grade Bioag, Biotech, or Plant Science

BIOLOGY CHEMISTRY PHYSICS Regular Science Courses

Should I take regular science courses beyond the graduation requirement? Are you planning on attending college? Are you majoring in science? Do you want to significantly boost your ACT/SAT scores? Do you want your college application to look more attractive? Do you enjoy hands on, work? Are you looking for an exciting challenge? Do you want to broaden your career path possibilities? YES!!!!

Biology Life science credit or science elective credit Good prerequisite for other science courses Labs  Use microscopes  Get your own DNA  Dissections

Chemistry Physical science credit or science elective credit Good prerequisite for other science courses Highly recommended course for college bound students Course IS available for sophomores Labs  Energy in reactions  Chemical reactions  Acids and Bases

Physics Physical science credit or science elective credit Good prerequisite for other science courses Highly recommended for college bound students More in depth than 9 th grade physics (physics with technology) Labs  Acceleration and Velocity  Collisions  Electricity and Magnetism

AP BIOLOGY AP CHEMISTRY AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AP PHYSICS B AP PHYSICS C AP Science Courses

Should I take AP science courses? Are you planning on attending college? Are you majoring in science? Do you want to significantly boost your ACT/SAT scores? Do you want your college application to look more attractive? Do you enjoy hands on, rigorous work? Are you looking for an exciting challenge? High school courses are MUCH smaller than freshman college courses, you get more attention from your teacher at Weber High YES!!!!

AP Biology Course Description Equivalent of a college intro biology course taken by biology majors Recommended prerequisites:  Biology and Chemistry  Or AP Chemistry College credit available for passing the AP exam Open to sophomores

AP Biology Topics Molecules and Cells (25%)  Biochemistry  Cells  Cellular energetics Heredity and Evolution (25%)  Heredity  Molecular genetics  Evolutionary biology Organisms and Populations (50%)  Diversity of organisms  Structure and function of plants and animals  Ecology

AP Biology Labs 12 in depth labs  6 extra credit labs (after school hours)  6 in class labs Labs are highly recommended for exam preparation Breakfast

AP Chemistry Equivalent of a college intro chemisty course taken by chemisty majors Recommended prerequisites:  Chemistry  Physics  Algebra II College credit available for passing the AP exam

AP Chemistry Topics Structure of Matter (20%) States of Matter (20%) Reactions (35-40%) Descriptive Chemistry (10-15%) Laboratory (5-10%)

AP Chemistry Labs After school hours in depth labs (extra credit, but highly recommended for students taking the AP Exam) Classroom labs

AP Environmental Science Course Description Equivalent of a college science course in environmental science Recommended prerequisites:  Biology, Earth Systems, Chemistry, and Algebra II  Or  AP Biology  AP Chemistry  College credit available for passing the AP exam Fills college science credit for business majors Open to sophomores

APES Topics Earth Systems and Resources (10-15%) The Living World (10-15%) Populations (10-15%) Land and Water Use (10 – 15%) Energy Resources and Consumption (10-15%) Pollution (25-30%) Global Change (10-15%)

APES Labs and Field Investigations Water collection and analysis Soil collection and analysis Local system/environmental problem study

AP Physics B Equivalent of a college intro physics course taken by non-physics majors Recommended prerequisites:  Equivalent of HS Physics (not 9 th grade physics)  Algebra II College credit available for passing the AP exam

AP Physics B Course Description Newtonian Mechanics Fluid Mechanics Thermal Physics Electricity and Magnetism Waves and Optics Atomic and Nuclear Physics

AP Physics C Equivalent of a college intro physics course taken by science and engineering majors Recommended prerequisites:  Equivalent of HS Physics (not 9 th grade physics)  Enrollment in Calculus College credit available for passing the AP exam

AP Physics C Course Description Mechanics and Physics  Kinematics  Newton’s laws of motion  Work, energy, and power  Systems of particles and linear momentum  Circular motion and rotation  Oscillations  Gravitation. Electricity and Magnetism  Electrostatics  Conductors, capacitors, and dielectrics  Electric circuits  Magnetic fields  Electromagnetism

AP Physics Labs AP Physics B AP Physics C

BIOLOGICAL AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE BIOTECHNOLOGY (DNA) SCIENCE PLANT SCIENCE INVESTIGATION SCIENCE Specialized Science Courses

Should I take specialized science courses? Do you need to earn CTE credit? Are you looking to specialize in a particular field?  Agriculture  Biotechnology  Greenhouse/Landscaping Are you looking for an exciting challenge? Do you want to broaden your career path possibilities? YES!!!!

BAS (Biological Agricultural Science) Fills graduation life science credit OR CTE credit  (fills biology credit) Agriculture emphasis Learn about  Crop growth  Animal care  Renewable energy/Ethanol and Methane

Biotechnology Rigorous course in advanced biology topics Earn CTE credit Earn Science elective credit Earn 3 credits of concurrent enrollment through Salt Lake Community College Extensive hands-on laboratory training using the latest in lab equipment.

Biotechnology Course Highlights Extract DNA from cheek cells. Compare your DNA with other students from around the country. Transform bacteria using a gene that makes them glow green. Make yogurt and cheese Use DNA and proteins to predict evolutionary relationships

Plant Science/Greenhouse Science elective credit OR CTE credit Emphasis on greenhouse Learn about  Horticulture  Plant anatomy  Economic aspect

Investigation Science 1 year science elective credit Prerequisite – have taken or currently enrolled in  Biology  Chemistry  Physics (not 9 th grade physics) Science research project  Independent project  Science fair required

Investigation Science Improve research skills Improve oral and visual presentation skills Preparation for science competitions  Envirothon  Science Olympiad  I-SWEEEP

Other Science Opportunities Science Fair Science/Health Sterling Scholar Science Letter Science Scholarships Science Competitions  Science Olympiad  I-Sweep  Envirothon Science Clubs  Astronomy  Green Club  MESA