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SCIENCE OFFERINGS

INTRODUCTORY COURSES

PHYSICS COLLEGE PREP Year 5 credits GRADE 9
Prerequisite: Concurrent Enrollment in Alg I/Math Enhancement

This is an Algebra based Physics course designed to provide the student with a working knowledge of the
principles of physics necessary to compete in a highly technical environment. Critical thinking is developed
through numerous discussions and problem-solving sessions. Reinforcement of various principles is achieved
in laboratory-related activities. Basic topics covered are dynamics, kinematics, energy, waves, momentum,
SHM and electricity.

PHYSICS ACCELERATED Year 5 credits GRADE 9
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in either Algebra I or Geometry A

This is an Algebra based Physics course designed to provide the student with a working knowledge of the
principles of physics necessary to compete in a highly technical environment. Critical thinking is developed
through numerous discussions and problem-solving sessions. Reinforcement of various principles is achieved
in laboratory-related activities. Basic topics covered are dynamics, kinematics, energy, waves, momentum,
UC, mechanics, SHM, and electricity.

PHYSICS HONORS Year 6 credits GRADE 9
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Geometry Accelerated or Geometry Honors and a 90% or
higher in 8th grade Science.

This is an Algebra based lab Physics course designed to provide the student with a working knowledge of the
principles of physics necessary to compete in a highly technical environment. Critical thinking is developed
through numerous discussions and problem-solving sessions. Reinforcement of various principles is achieved
in laboratory-related activities. Basic topics covered are kinematics, Newton’s Laws, circular motion, work and
energy, momentum and waves.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Year 5 credits GRADES 11-12
Prerequisite: Completion of Biology requirement

This inquiry-based course helps students develop the knowledge dispositions, competencies, and
environmentally responsible behaviors that signal environmental literacy. Through a problem-based approach,
students will study the Earth and its environments as a set of complex, dynamic, and interconnected systems
that includes human society, yet is a part of the all-encompassing system of the universe.

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