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dissections, students will learn about diverse marine
ecosystems (vertebrates and invertebrates),
impacts of humans on marine ecosystems, as well as
the role of the oceans in determining our global
climate. By the end of this course you will be able
to watch Finding Nemo and Finding Dory in a whole
new light.
Lab Fee: $170 to cover the out-of-district field trip
experiences including an overnight trip to OSU’s
Stone Lab, South Bass Is.
CHEMISTRY
(Full year, 1 credit, Grades 10-12)
Chemistry is a college preparatory course
comprising a systematic study of the predictive
physical interactions of matter and subsequent
events that occur in the natural world. The study of
matter through the exploration of classification, its
structure and its interactions is how this course is
organized. Students engage in investigations to
understand and explain the behavior of matter in a
variety of inquiry and design scenarios that
incorporate scientific reasoning, analysis,
communication skills and real-world applications.
An understanding of leading theories and how they
have informed current knowledge prepares
students with higher order cognitive capabilities of
evaluation, prediction, and application. At least one
third of the course involves laboratory work giving
the student ample opportunity to learn about the
chemical nature of matter by direct experience.
Because Chemistry is one of the quantitative
sciences, emphasis is placed on making a variety of
scientific measurements and solving basic
mathematical problems. Course work is divided
among the theoretical, mathematical and
descriptive aspects of chemistry. The use of
calculators is required.
Lab Fees: $20.00
Additional Fees: Students are expected to purchase
the following; laboratory apron, safety goggles,
nitrile gloves and a laminated periodic table.
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HONORS CHEMISTRY
(Full year, 1 Honors credit, Grades 10-12)
Honors Chemistry meets the Ohio Core science
standards of introducing students to the structure
and function of matter with a balance in
explanations from both a theoretical and
mathematical standpoint. Students will further
apply the structure and function of matter from a
thermochemical standpoint and see the function of
matter and its effect on kinetics, equilibrium, and
electrochemistry. Laboratory work emphasizes
quantitative measurement and labs include several
from the required 22 AP laboratories. Honors
Chemistry is recommended for the enrollment in AP
Chemistry.
Lab Fees: $40.00
Additional Fees: Students are expected to purchase
apron, nitrile gloves, and goggles
AP CHEMISTRY
(Full year, 1 AP credit, Grades 11, 12)
Prerequisite Recommendation: Students should
have successfully completed Honors Chemistry or
have a teacher’s recommendation from Chemistry
The Advanced Placement Chemistry parallels the
content and activities of a first year college
chemistry course as outlined on the Educational
Testing Service’s Advanced Placement Chemistry
syllabus. It emphasizes the mathematical,
theoretical and experimental basis of modern
chemistry. Emphasis is placed on the use of
theoretical and mathematical concepts to explain
and predict chemical behavior. Laboratory work
stresses quantitative measurement and introduces
students to both traditional laboratory methods and
modern instrumental techniques. The use of
graphing calculators is required. Students enrolled
in this class are required to take the AP exam in May.
Lab Fees: $40.00 + AP Exam: $94.00
Additional Fees: Students are expected to
purchase, nitrile gloves, laboratory manual,
laboratory notebook, and study guide.