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SCIENCE continued

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REQUIRED FOR 9TH GRADE - CHOOSE ONE REQUIRED FOR 10TH GRADE - CHOOSE ONE

Physical Science 9 A, B, C Biology A, B, C
Course Number: 092101 + 092102 + 092103 Course Number: 093201 + 093202 + 093203
Must register for all 3 trimesters Must register for all 3 trimesters
Prerequisite: None Prerequisite: None
Fulfills graduation requirement for: Physical Science Fulfills graduation requirement for: Biology

Grade Level: 9 Grade Level: 10
Course Description: Physical Science deals with basic Course Description: This is the study of how organisms
chemistry and physics. Topics covered are elements, interrelate with each other and the environment. It includes
compounds, mixtures, the nature of matter, laws of motion, the study of cells and cell functions, DNA and it’s role in
and simple machines. Chemical and physical laws are evolution, and the study of human systems.
explored through laboratory experimentation. Collection
and interpretation of data are stressed.
AP Biology A, B, C
HP Physical Science 9 A, B, C Course Number: 092371 + 092372 + 092373
Course Number: 092241 + 092242 + 092243
Must register for all 3 trimesters
Must register for all 3 trimesters
Prerequisite: None Prerequisites: Completion of summer learning.
Fulfills graduation requirement for: Physical Science Fulfills graduation requirement for: Biology
Grade Level: 10-12
Grade Level: 9
HP Physical Science is a course of study in which students Course Description: AP Biology will offer an in-depth and
learn the fundamentals of chemistry and physics in an academically rigorous opportunity for students with a high
academically rigorous environment which includes lecture, level of dedication and aptitude towards the biological
laboratory activities, independent research, group work, sciences. The two main goals of AP Biology are to help
experimentation, and problem solving. This course is students develop a conceptual framework for contemporary
recommended for students wishing to pursue AP course biology and to help students gain an appreciation of science
offerings for Science in grades as a process. Primary emphasis in an AP Biology course is
10-12. on developing an understanding of concepts rather than on
memorizing terms and technical details. AP Biology
provides an opportunity to take a college-level course in
high school. Taking an AP course will enhance your
confidence and you will be better prepared for college.

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