SCIENCE

 ​Beginning with the class of 2019, all students are required to take a sequence of science literacy courses as recommended by the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS.)

 

 

Students will receive instruction that integrates Earth and Space Science, Life Science, Physical Science, and Engineering-Technology and Society each year instead of focusing on a full year of each branch of science separately. These new NGSS designed courses have thematic units that emphasize Science and Engineering Practices and Cross-Cutting Concepts for a limited number of Disciplinary Core Ideas. The topics of study have a conceptual progression that is mapped out three years at a time.

SCIENCE 9

Gr. 9 requirement - 1 period, 2 semesters - 1 credit

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CP EARTH and SPACE SCIENCE

Gr. 9 elective - 1 period, 1 semester (offered in Fall & Spring) - ½ credit

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Science 10

Gr. 10 requirement - 1 period, 2 semesters - 1 credit

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CP Biology

Gr. 10 elective - 1 period, 1 semester (offered in Fall & Spring) - ½ credit

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SCIENCE 11

Gr. 11 requirement - 1 period, 2 semesters - 1 credit

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CP CHEMISTRY - Fall ­ - Liquids and Gases

Gr. 11­-12 - 1 period, Fall semester - 1/2 credits

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Science 10 (and CP Bio preferred)

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CP CHEMISTRY - Spring ­ - Energy and Electrons

Gr. 11­-12 - 1 period, Spring semester - 1/2 credits

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Science 10 (and CP Bio preferred)

 

HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY

Gr. 11-­12 - 1 Period, Fall Semester - 1/2 credits

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HUMAN ANATOMY

Gr. 11­-12 - 1 Period, Spring Semester - 1/2 credits

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CP PHYSICS Fall­ - Newtonian Mechanics

Gr. 12 - 1 Period, Fall Semester - 1/2 credit

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Science 11 and strong Math skills

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CP PHYSICS Spring - Electro Magnetism and Waves

Gr. 12 - 1 period, Spring semester - 1/2 credit

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Science 11 and strong Math skills

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Forensic Science

Gr. 11-­12  - 1 period - Fall or Spring Semester - 0.5 credit

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Science 10

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Environmental Science

Gr. 11-­12  - 1 period - Fall or Spring Semester - 0.5 credit

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Science 10

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Technology & Science Connections

Gr. 11-­12  - 1 period - Fall Semester - 0.5 credit

Prerequisites: Successful completion of two sciences courses

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Electronics & Computer Interfacing - Robotics

Gr. 11-­12  - 1 period - Spring Semester - 0.5 credit

Prerequisites: Successful completion of two sciences courses

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