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“Science, math and engineering can give you the exhilarating power to become mere spectators or consumers, but the active explorers, makers and doers who will help invent the future.”
~ Susan Hockfield
LIFE SCIENCE
1408 Life Science
This year-long course focuses on ecology and basic biology. The course begins with students exploring the interactions between the nonliving parts of the ecosystem and how they affect the living things on Earth. Next, students investigate the characteristics of living things and how they interact with one another. The class also explores the ways in which human activity influences the ecosystem. Students then take a focused view of life at the cellular level and discover various cell processes such as photosynthesis, respiration and cell division. This leads to the investigation of DNA, genetics and ultimately evolution.
The course concludes with a survey of the catalogue of life from simple bacteria to complex vertebrates with special attention given to the plant and animal life of Pennsylvania. Students enrolled in this class will take the Science Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA).
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
1409 Physical Science
Physical Science will provide students with a deeper understanding of the interrelationship between matter and energy. Students will be provided opportunities to explore the physical and chemical nature of the world around them through meaningful hands-on experiences. The course will also teach and develop the fundamental skills in the use of scientific equipment and experimental procedures for future learning within the field of science. Students enrolled in this class will take the Science Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA).
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