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TITLE COURSE # GRADE SEMESTERS CREDITS
Natural Science 400 9 2 1
Natural Science is an introductory course with emphasis placed on concept development, critical thinking, and scientific inquiry. Concepts are developed and reinforced through discussions, demonstrations, and scientific laboratory exercises.
The course also emphasizes data analysis and drawing conclusions from the data. The laboratory experiments enable students to gain direct hands-on experience to reinforce principles obtained in the classroom.
Content includes Biology & Anatomy, Chemistry, Earth & Space, and Physical Science.
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PDLA Physical Science 2401 9 2 1
This full-year course focuses on basic concepts in chemistry and physics and encourages exploration of new discoveries in the field of physical science. The course includes an overview of scientific principles and procedures and has students examine the chemical building blocks of our physical world and the composition of matter. Additionally, students explore the properties that affect motion, forces, and energy on Earth. Building on these concepts, the course covers the properties of electricity and magnetism and the effects of these phenomena. As students refine and expand their understanding of physical science, they will apply their knowledge to complete interactive virtual labs that require them to ask questions and create hypotheses.
Biology W/Lab 411 10 2 1
This course presents a study of living things. Concepts are developed to considerable depth, consistent with the maturity level of the students. Students have opportunities to develop laboratory skills and techniques to further their understanding of biological science. The culminating assessment for this class is the Keystone Exam for Biology. This class meets for 8 periods per six-day cycle.
PREREQUISITE: Student must have all of the following:
● Successful Completion of Natural Science. OR:
● Successful Completion of PDLA Physical Science.
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Honors Biology w/Lab 402 9-10 2 1
The course is designed for those students who have demonstrated aptitudes, skills, and knowledge in previously taken science classes. Course content is similar to Biology 411 but is presented at an accelerated rate and in greater depth. The culminating assessment for this class is the Keystone Exam for Biology. This class meets for 8 periods per six-day cycle.
PREREQUISITE: Student must have the following:
● Final grade of A in Life Science.
● Final grade of B or higher in Physical Science.
● Composite score of Proficient or Advanced on the Science PSSA (8th grade).
● Teacher recommendation (8th). OR:
● Final Grade of A in Natural Science and teacher recommendation (9th).
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