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SCIENCE
Integrated Science CP
Integrated Science provides students with a curriculum designed to explore and develop solutions to real-world problems. Students will learn how to apply content related to life, physical, and earth sciences. This course helps establish the foundation for future science courses taken throughout students’ careers at Wilson High School.
Integrated Science Honors
Honors Integrated science takes a deeper dive into the topics covered in CP. Students will learn scientific content and principles related to solving specific problems, with an emphasis on the integration of the different types of science required to solve these problems. Students will also conduct in an independent research project of their choosing.
Physics CP
Pre-requisite: Algebra II taken concurrently or previously
College Prep Physics provides a conceptual overview of the basic principles of mechanics, electricity, light, sound, and wave mechanics. Laboratory work reinforces the subject material. Reasoning skills are emphasized over mathematical problem-solving.
Physics - Honors
Algebra II must be taken concurrently or previously
Honors Physics is a traditional physics course that provides the basis for college physics classes and the AP courses: kinematics (1D, 2D, and circular motion), forces, mechanical energy, electricity, light, and sound. Mathematical problem-solving and reasoning skills are emphasized. Laboratory work (hands on and computer simulated) reinforces the presented subject material.
Honors ISTEM Physics
Students must be enrolled in I-STEM to participate in this course
In this integrated course the projects drive the content that is presented. Traditionally, projects are devised to supplement the content that is being taught. Project completion times will have a range of 2-8 weeks based upon project complexity. Students will hone their higher level mathematical skills as “application” will be required at all times. Students will also learn to work in teams, compromise during decision making, and interact with mentors both in person and virtually. Students will continually be immersed in situations that force them to problem solve, critically think, and troubleshoot. Some examples of possible projects are the following: Tic Tac Toe Manufacturing, Pumpkin Chucking, Materials Testing, Truss Bridge Building, Microcontroller, and a Rube Goldberg Design.*
Health Science CP
Health Science applies the fundamentals of general science to investigate careers in the health care industry. The course will explore a wide array of health science fields including environmental health, occupational health, radiological health, toxicology, clinical medicine, and dental and nursing practice. This course supports students planning careers in science and the health care professions.
Physics Mechanics AP
Honors Pre-calculus or Calculus must be taken concurrently or previously
AP Physics is an in-depth study of the basic concepts of mechanics. Mathematical aspects of vector components, vector products, trigonometric functions, and calculus will be emphasized. The course will follow the prescribed Advanced Placement curriculum. Note: This is a lab course requiring one day of lab in the six-day cycle during a different class period. Students are expected to take the AP exam in May. Several assignments may be required during the summer in preparation for this course.
Credits: 1 Length: Full Year Grade: 9
Credits: 1 Length: Full Year Grade: 9
Credits: 1 Length: Full Year Grade: 10-12
Credits: 1 Length: Full Year Grade: 10-12
Credits: 1 Length: Full Year Grade: 9-12
*Courses within Honors ISTEM: Honors ISTEM Physics, Honors ISTEM Makers and Innovators, Honors ISTEM Mathematics for Algebra 2. Please note: Students can choose between Honors or CP English
Credits: 0.5 Length: Semester Grade: 9-12
Credits: 1.2 Length: Full Year Grade: 10-12
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