Grade 11
This course, a study of the physical, mental and emotional functions of the body, emphasizes teenage decisions concerning the use of tobacco, alcohol and drugs. Units on fitness, safety, nutrition and first aid will be included. A three-week unit on human growth and development will be included in this course. It will include units on…
Read More about Health I.Students will be provided with opportunities for researching, discussing, and analyzing personal and community health issues. Learning experiences will be designed to reinforce positive health behaviors that will reduce health risks throughout their lifespan. The objectives of the course will be accomplished with the use of technology, personal portfolios, mentoring, and community service. The students…
Read More about Advanced Health II.Students in Biology focus on patterns, processes, and relationships of living organisms through four main concepts: biological structures, functions, and processes; mechanisms of genetics; biological evolution and interdependence within environmental systems. End of Course (EOC) tested.
Read More about Biology.This advanced science course is designed to allow students an opportunity to conduct laboratory and field investigations, use scientific methods during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. Students will study disease processes and how humans are affected. Emphasis is placed on prevention and treatment of disease. Students will differentiation…
Read More about Pathophysiology.Forensic Science is a year-long course that uses a structured and scientific approach to the investigation of various types of crimes and the psychology of criminal behavior. This course provides opportunities for students to learn terminology and investigative procedures related to crime scene investigation. Students will learn the history, legal aspects, and career options for…
Read More about Forensic Science.Students in Astronomy focus on patterns, processes, and relationships among astronomical objects in our universe. Students acquire basic astronomical knowledge and supporting evidence about sun-Earth-Moon relationships, the solar system, the Milky Way, the size and scale of the universe, and the benefits and limitations of exploration. Students conduct laboratory and field investigations to support their…
Read More about Astronomy.Students in Chemistry study a variety of topics that include characteristics of matter, use of the Periodic Table, development of atomic theory, chemical bonding, chemical stoichiometry, gas laws, solution chemistry, acid-base chemistry, thermochemistry, and nuclear chemistry. Students investigate how chemistry is an integral part of our daily lives.
Read More about Chemistry.Students in Environmental Systems study a variety of topics that include biotic and abiotic factors in habitats, ecosystems and biomes, interrelationships among resources and an environmental system, sources and flow of energy through an environmental system, relationship between carrying capacity and changes in populations and ecosystems, natural changes in the environment, and human activities that…
Read More about Environmental Systems.In Pre-AP Biology, students engage in real-world data analysis and problem solving that sparks critical thinking about our living world. As students engage in grade-level content, they utilize the kind of scientific reasoning skills needed to analyze the natural world—and to succeed in future science and social science courses in high school and college. The…
Read More about Pre-AP Biology.The AP Biology course focuses on enduring, conceptual understandings outlined by the College Board. Inquiry-based learning of essential concepts develops the reasoning skills necessary to engage in the science practices used throughout the study of AP Biology. Students taking this course will develop advanced inquiry and reasoning skills such as designing a plan for collecting…
Read More about Advanced Placement Biology.