Science Course Selections2013-2014

STATE GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

• Entered 9th grade PRIOR to 2011-20123 Science credits required for graduation

• Entered 9th grade 2011-12 or 2012-131 Biology Credit + 2 Additional Science

Credits

• Entered 9th grade 2013-2014 1 Biology Credit1 Chemistry OR Physics Credit1 Approved Equally Vigorous Science Credit

Earth/Space Sci(9th grade)

Biology I Honors(9th grade)

Bio I/Bio I H(10th grade)

10th Grade Chem I (Algebra I)Chem IH (Geometry)

(10th grade)

Physics H (A, B, C Alg II) (10th grade)

Chem I (Algebra I)Chem IH (Geometry)Anatomy &

Phys.(A, B, C in Bio I)

Marine Science(A, B, C in Bio I)

*through 2013-14*

Zoology(A, B, C in Bio I)

Anatomy/Phys.H (C or better

Bio and Chem)

Physics H (A, B, C Alg II)

Marine Sci 1 Hon

(A, B, C in Bio I)(Chemistry)

AP Biology(A, B, C Bio and Chem)

AP Environmental (C or better Bio and Chem)

AP Chemistry(A, B, C in Chem I)

(Physics)

9th Grade

Chem I (Algebra I)Chem IH (Geometry)

Physics H (A, B, C Alg II)

Anatomy & Phys.

(A, B, C in Bio I)

Marine Science(A, B, C in Bio I)

*through 2013-14*

Zoology(A, B, C in Bio I)

Courses in Bold Face Type receive Quality Points.Advanced Placement (AP) students are required to take a national exam in the spring.

Marine Sci 2 Honors(C or better iMar Sci I Hon)

Biology and Biology Biology and Biology HonorsHonors

The study of Life!

Cells, DNA, Genetics, Evolution, Ecology,

Microbiology, Plants, Invertebrates & Vertebrates and

Human Body are all examples of topics

studied.

Throughout the year, students participate in several labs, activities and dissections to help them visualize the concepts being taught.

Biology Honors students will have more complex projects, tests and extra assignments.

Experience What it Means to be Alive!AP Biology• Why Should I take AP Biology?

– Get a head start for college science– Chance to earn college credit

• Prerequisites :– C or better in Biology and/or Chemistry

• What are we going to do?– Anatomy of sheep dissections– Change and modify fruit fly DNA– Extracting DNA – Animal behavior with sow bugs– Study the effects of temperature on

daphnia (water flea) heart beat

Why Take Chemistry??

• Did you know that everything in the world is mostly made up of empty space? Even the floor you walk on!

• Chemistry is the fascinating study of “stuff” (better known as “matter”.)

• Matter is everything inside and around you.• Join us to find out more!

Chemistry Chemistry IPrerequisites:√ Minimum of Algebra I√ Passed Biology I

Chemistry I HonorsPrerequisites:√Passed Biology I√Passed Geometry OR√Enrolled in Geometry at the same time

YOU WILL LEARN…–how to read and utilize the periodic table of elements.

–how to work with chemical equations and solve problems involving chemical formulas.

–how to use lab equipment.

–how chemistry applies to your daily life through hands-on labs & activities.

AP CHEMISTRY Prerequisites

This course is for the student who: •has had success in Chem I or Chem I H. •earned a C in Physics IH (recommended.)•attends class regularly.•is willing to work hard every day

AP CHEMISTRY

This course is for the student who: •has had success in Chem I or Chem I H. •earned a C in Physics IH (recommended.)•attends class regularly.•is willing to work hard every day

•is very demanding and rigorous.

•will build material covered in Chem I/Chem I Honors.

•will prepare students to take Chemistry at the college level.

•students take the AP exam.

•students can receive up to 6 credit hours of college level Chemistry.

AP CHEMISTRY

This course is for the student who: •has had success in Chem I or Chem I H. •earned a C in Physics IH (recommended.)•attends class regularly.•is willing to work hard every day

•Chemistry II may be offered this summer at PPHS for those who want a leg up on AP Chemistry.

Labs that we will do include:•making aspirin (study of esters)

•ice cream freezing point depression

•rock candy supersaturated solutions

•Iodine clock (rate of reaction)

What is AP Environment Science?• The following are topics that

are covered in APES:– Earth Systems and Resources

• Global Water Resources & Use

– Land and Water Use• Agriculture, Forests, & Sustaining

Biodiversity

– Pollution• Air Pollution• Water Pollution

– Energy Uses and Resources• Non-renewable energy (fossil fuels)• Nuclear Energy

– Climate Change and Our Future

• Global Warming

This course is designed to be the equivalent of a college introductory environmental science course, both in the wide range of topics studied, and in the depth, specificity and detail of course material

*there is a course syllabus for you to view to see the breakdown of the specific topics

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Why Take AP Environmental Science?• The goals of the AP Environmental

Science course are:1.Understanding the

interrelationships in the natural world

2.Identify & analyze environmental problems or challenges

(both natural & human‐made)3.Evaluate the relative risks

associated with these environmental challenges

4.Examine alternative solutions for resolving and/or prevention

• Have the opportunity to earn college credit after taking the AP Exam in May

• Introduction to a college level course

Requirements• To enroll in AP Environmental Science

students should have completed the following classes with a “C” or better:– Biology I/I H– Chemistry I/I H– Alegbra I– Alegbra II or currently be enrolled in

Physics• Understanding physics means understanding more

about the world around you!• Physics is the most fundamental of all the sciences• It describes nature from the smallest particles to the

large scale structure of the universe • It has redefined the way we think of space and time• Physics requires critical thinking, problem solving,

mathematical skills, commitment, and creativity • If you are open minded and looking for a challenging

and satisfying course, Physics is it!

Physics Honors• Prerequisites:

– Physics H Algebra 2 (A,B,C)

• Content:– Laws of motion– Basics of electricity and magnetism– Optics

Marine Science Courses • Marine Science *offered through 2013-2014*

C or better in Biology

• Marine Science 1 Hon (Oceanography)

C or better in Biology AND Chemistry

• Marine Science 2 Hon (Marine Biology)

C or better in Biology, Chemistry & Marine Science 1 Honors

Semester 1history of

oceanographyplate tectonics

properties of waterocean sediments

Semester 2marine ecosystemsmarine resourcesmarine pollution

life in the seadissections

Marine Science (through 2013-14)

*C or better Biology*

Topics of Study

history of oceanographyplate tectonicsocean basins

ocean sedimentsocean circulation

waves & tidescoastlines

life in the oceanpelagic communitiesbenthic communitiesuses & abuses of the

ocean

Marine Science I Honors *C or better Biology & Chemistry*

Topics of Studyprinciples of marine science

marine microbesseaweeds and plantsmarine invertebrates

marine fishreptiles, birds, mammals

ecology, estuaries, coral reefsmarine resourcesmarine pollution

threatened/endangered species

oceans and culturesoceans and recreation*course includes various

dissections*

Marine Science 2 Honors *C or better Biology, Chemistry & Marine Science 1 Honors*

FIELD

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Zoology

11th & 12th Grade“C” or Better in Biology 1

Study of Animals

Zoology• Relationships &

Diversity between animal groups

• Classification

• Comparative anatomy

• Influences on animal behavior

• Psychology of animal training

• Zoological careers

• Full dissection lab course

Learn about…

Zoological/Science Field Trips

SeaWorld

EPCOT

Animal Kingdom

Mrs. BradleyAnatomy and Physiology

Juniors/SeniorsC or Better in Biology

A & P HonorsC or Better in Biology and

Chemistry

Anatomy is the study of the structure and shape of the body; Physiology

is the study of how these body parts work.

Students build life size skeletons!

We also do actual dissections of a sheep’s brain, cow’s eye, a sheep’s heart and a cat.

PLEASE see your science

teacher for recommendations

on course selections