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9 Physical Science as matter, states of matter, atoms in the
Grade 9 Periodic Table, chemical reactions,
Course Number 431 or OPT431 balancing equations, solutions, acids, bases,
Full Year Course - 1 credit salts and nuclear change. The fundamental
Prerequisite: None principles of physics explored include
Estimated Fee: $10.00 motion, forces, work, energy, heat,
Recommended For: College Bound/Technical
Education temperature, waves, sound, light, electricity
and magnetism. The depth of material,
The course provides a foundation in basic additional mathematics analysis and
chemistry and physics by which scientific insertions of scientific history and
knowledge is acquired. Students acquire interdisciplinary connections separate the
useful lab skills, math applications and honors from the traditional course.
reasoning skills that help students to better
develop their ability to communicate. The
course begins with a look at accuracy,
precision and uncertainty. The course then
delves into the basic chemistry topics
including the explorations in matter, atoms
in the Periodic Table, chemical reactions,
solutions, acids and bases, as well as nuclear
change. Physics fundamentals include the
overview of motion, forces, work, energy, Biology Honors
heat, temperature, waves, sound, light,
electricity and magnetism. Grades 9 or 10
Course Number 449 or 449B
Full Year Course - 1 credit
Physical Science is also offered in the Prerequisite for 10 Grade: Teacher recommendation
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Option program. Prerequisite for 9 Grade: 1 credit
th
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Prerequisite: A/B in Algebra I or higher & A in 8
grade science
Estimated Fee: $25.00
9 Physical Science Honors Recommended For: College Bound
Grade 9 (May be taken concurrently with AP Chemistry
Course Number 439 or OPT439 [Year 1])
Full Year Course - 1 credit
Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation Biology Honors, the study of life, is also a
Estimated Fee: $10.00 survey course emphasizing the seven themes
Recommended For: College Bound/Technical of Biology: cellular structure and function,
Education
reproduction, metabolism, homeostasis,
This course provides a solid foundation in heredity, evolution and interdependence.
basic chemistry and physics, heavily Students will be expected to work at the
emphasizing the use of mathematics as a level of application and analysis of
tool to aid in acquiring scientific knowledge information. Independent projects will be
and solidifies understanding of concepts. done during which time the student will be
The lab skills, mathematical analysis and expected to explore information beyond the
reasoning skills promote growth in textbook.
communication skills. The emphasis on
accuracy and precision in reporting results Biology Honors is also offered in the Option
sets up basic chemistry studies in areas such program.
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