Science Course Offerings 2018-2019
Course # |
Course Name |
Grades |
Prereq. # |
Prereq. Name |
Credits |
Course Description |
H1500 / 2500 |
Introduction to Physical Science A/B |
9 |
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1 |
Students will study physical aspects of their environment. Topics include: motion and energy, electricity, magnetism, heat, structure of matter, chemical reactions, weather, Earth in space.
A science notebook is required to help students with reading, writing and organizing of information skills. Many lab activities are used to help learn concepts.
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H1515 / H2515 |
Biology A/B |
10-12 |
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1 |
Students will learn material that will prepare them for entrance into college freshmen biology classes. The units covered include the functions of life, genetics, micro-organisms, plant and animal surveys, human biology and ecological relationships. Student who elect to take this course during their 9th grade year should have a strong background in science and math from their middle school years. |
H1525 / H2525 |
Chemistry I A/B |
11-12 |
H2416 |
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1 |
Chemistry is the study of the composition of matter, the “stuff” all around us and of which we are made, and the changes that matter undergoes. This course seeks to introduce students to core concepts in general chemistry through discussion, demonstrations, laboratory experiments, projects, and other activities. Topics of study include: atomic structure, the periodic table, chemical bonding, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, chemical kinetics, and acids and bases. This course is designed for students interested in the sciences as well as all those planning on attending a four year post-secondary institution. |
H1535 / H2535 |
Physics A/B * |
11-12 |
H2416 |
Algebra II B |
1 |
Physics 1 is a college preparatory class. Students who complete this course will be prepared for their first physics class in college. Students will learn the concepts and theory, along with mathematical equations, to model and predict outcomes in the areas of motion in one and two dimensions, forces, laws of motion, work and energy, momentum and collisions, rotational motion, law of gravity, and rotational equilibrium. In addition, students will learn to write lab reports, be introduced to cosmology, and design a project of interest to them (learn the physics principles involved in the project; develop the theory; build, demonstrate, present, and report on the project).
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H1580 / H2580 |
AP Biology A/B * |
10-12 |
H2515 |
Biology B |
1 |
This course is designed to cover similar information covered in college freshmen biology. The material is basically the same as that covered in general biology but is covered in greater depth.
This is a college preparatory course. Students scoring at a high level on a national advanced placement test given in May receive college credit or a waiver of a college biology course at many colleges and universities. Students need not be planning a career in biology to take this class. |
H522 |
Ecology |
10-12 |
H2515 |
Biology B or Teacher Approval |
1 |
This course is designed for students interested in field biology. Botany, limnology, river ecology and mapping will be covered. Collection and analysis of field data will be the emphasis of the course. Field trips to Squaw Lake and the Apple River are mandatory. |
H540 |
Human Anatomy & Physiology |
11-12 |
H2515 |
Biology B |
0.5 |
This course is designed for students interested in nursing, medicine, physical education, physical therapy or related fields. Structure and function of the human body will be studied. Field trips will be offered if they can be arranged. |
H1552 / H2552 |
Horticulture A/B (Fall/Spring) |
10-12 |
H2515 |
Biology B |
1 |
This is a project based course exploring horticulture subjects such as aquaponics, greenhouse management, landscaping, dendrology, microgreens, and surveying. |
H1585 / H2585 |
AP Chemistry A/B * |
11-12 |
H2525 |
Chemistry B |
1 |
The AP Chemistry courseis equavilent to a college freshmen chemistry course. The following topics are examples of what will be covered in the course: atomic structure, bonding, equilibrium, acid and base chemistry, electrochemistry and kinetics. Students taking this course should sign up to take the AP Chemistry exam in the spring. |
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