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Tam High Science Courses 2013-2014

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Honors Integrated Science 3-4 Requires higher level thinking and problem solving skills Covers more detailed information at a faster pace Be prepared to complete daily assignments as well as long term projects

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Honors Integrated Science 3-4 requirements B or higher in Integrated Science 1-2 Teacher recommendation Passing score on entrance exam Informational Meetings: Jan 15 th & 16 th at lunch in room 63 Entrance Exam Dates: Jan 28 rd & Jan 30 th after school in room 63

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Chemistry What makes up the world around us? central science strong connections to all other sciences experience fire and color action labs and demos Harry Potters floo powder.

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Chemistry strongly recommended if you are thinking about a college major in science, engineering or medicine one of the courses approved for concurrent enrollment with Integrated Science 3-4 requires basic algebra some HW every night

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Chemistry fulfills pre/corequisite for AP Environmental Science fulfills pre/corequisite for AP Biology recommended prerequisite for Physics

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Requirements C- or better in IS 3 and 4 C- or better in Algebra 1 and 2 (or equivalent) Advanced Algebra recommended - concurrently (or before) A- or better in IS 3 and 4 (B- if Honors) A- or better in last math class (B- if Honors) Entrance test Teacher recommendation Advanced Algebra recommended - concurrently (or before) ChemistryHonors Chemistry

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Honors Chemistry Important Dates and Times Informational Meeting: Lunch, Room 66 Thursday, January 17 or Friday, January 18 Entrance Test: Room 66 Monday, January 28 before or after school

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PHYSIOLOGY 1-2 What is this class all about? What is this class all about? Anatomy = the study of the structures of the human body Anatomy = the study of the structures of the human body Physiology = the study of how these structures function Physiology = the study of how these structures function So, we will learn how the body is built and how it works So, we will learn how the body is built and how it works Also Also Things that may go wrong (diseases, etc) & associated cures Things that may go wrong (diseases, etc) & associated cures possible career paths possible career paths current advances, issues, etc. current advances, issues, etc.

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Prerequisites and Credits Successful completion of Integrated Science 1-4 with at least a C UC/CSU "d" laboratory science credit one of the courses approved for concurrent enrollment with Integrated Science 3-4 Successful completion of Integrated Science 1-4 with at least a C UC/CSU "d" laboratory science credit one of the courses approved for concurrent enrollment with Integrated Science 3-4

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Honors Physiology Course Overview: Similar to regular Physiology Similar to regular Physiology More depth and out of the classroom experiences More depth and out of the classroom experiencesPrerequisites: A- or above in IS 1- 2 or 3 4 (or B- in Honors 3-4) A- or above in IS 1- 2 or 3 4 (or B- in Honors 3-4) Mandatory informational meeting at lunch Mandatory informational meeting at lunch Entrance exam during tutorial Entrance exam during tutorial Teacher recommendation form completed by your current science teacher Teacher recommendation form completed by your current science teacherMeetings - Wed January 16 th or Fri January 18 th during lunch in room 64 Entrance Exams - Wed January 30 th or Fri February 1 st during tutorial - GET A PASS BEFORE TUTORIAL!

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Environmental Science What is Environmental Science about? Learning about the natural world around us. Exploring the relationships of the natural world environmental problems ( issues and solutions) Labs, labs, labs Field work Growing Food in the Tam garden. Technology "In the end, we will conserve only what we love. We will love only what we understand. We will understand only what we are taught." Baba Dioum Senegalese Environmentalist FLIPPED CLASS Hands-on Vodcasts replace lecture FLIPPED CLASS Hands-on Vodcasts replace lecture

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Environmental Science Topics Covered In Environmental Science: Sustainability Ecosystems (terrestrial and marine) Invasive animals and plants Biodiversity Food Human Health and Environmental Toxins Pollution (air and water) And much more!!!

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Environmental Science Prerequisites Completion of Integrated Science 1-4 Prerequisites Completion of Integrated Science 1-4 How Can I Learn More? Email Ms. Tucker at atucker@tamdistrict.org Check out the wikispace www.tamenvironmental.wikispaces.com How Can I Learn More? Email Ms. Tucker at atucker@tamdistrict.org Check out the wikispace www.tamenvironmental.wikispaces.com UC/CSU "d" laboratory science credit

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Marine Science What Do We Study? Aquariums Marine Life Marine Environments Marine Technology Physical Oceanography Human Impact Real Marine Science Research! What is Marine Science About? Marine Life Marine Chemistry Marine Physics Marine Geology Marine Ecology Dive Into The Ocean Realm! Lots of LABS! Field Trips iPADS!

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Marine Science Pre-requisite: Completion of Integrated Science 1-4 How Can I get More Information? See Ms. Tucker in Room 311 or Check out her Wikispace! https://tuckerocean.wikispaces.com/

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PHYSICS What is physics? Physics is a UC/CSU approved lab science class that is the foundation of all sciences. It is an exciting and challenging class that seeks to understand the nature of nature. Exciting demonstrations, weekly labs, and relevant projects all combine to provide a powerful understanding of the material. What topics are covered? Topics explored include: motion, Newtons laws, gravity, satellites, momentum, energy, sound, light, electricity, nuclear radiation, and the latest ideas in cosmology. Who takes physics? Over half the students who go to Tamalpais High School take physics. Some take it because it has a reputation for being interesting, fun, and relevant. Others take it because they are considering a career in science, engineering, or medicine. Everyone knows that it is an upper-level science course that looks great on your transcript. What are the prerequisites? Completion of Integrated Science 1 - 4 is required, as well as completion of Intermediate Algebra or higher. All knowledge begins in wonder. Aristotle I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious. Albert Einstein

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HONORS PHYSICS How is honors physics different from from physics? Honors physics covers all the topics covered in physics, but does so at a deeper and more rigorous level. It has a faster pace. Additional topics are covered as well. It is assumed that the student has mastered both algebra and trigonometry. Most students will be enrolled in calculus (although this is not required). What are the prerequisites? Completion of Integrated Science 1 - 4 is required, as well as passing score on a math readiness exam. What is the advantage of taking honors physics? A transcript showing that you have taken honors physics indicates that you are highly competent in math and physical science. Completion of honors physics will also give you a solid foundation for college-level, engineering physics. All knowledge begins in wonder. Aristotle I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious. Albert Einstein

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Honors physics meeting times and test dates Meetings - Jan 15 th & 17 th during lunch in Mr. Lapps room (Palmer 65) Honors Entrance Test - Jan 28 th before and after school in Palmer 65

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ADVANCED PLACEMENT BIOLOGY NEW, revised curriculum from the College Board, four big ideas Less is more: fewer topics, more depth, more labs Prereq: B- or better in IS and B- or better in either Physiology or Chemistry (Physio or Chem may be taken concurrently)

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ADVANCED PLACEMENT BIOLOGY HW Load 20-30 min a night In Class: Short daily quizzes on the homework Packets on corresponding chapters Fun labs! Sing-a-longs!!!

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ADVANCED PLACEMENT BIOLOGY Best Parts of AP Bio Freedom Responsibility Independence Treated like a college student Our teacher

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ADVANCED PLACEMENT BIOLOGY Learn Skills like: Time management Study Groups Study for large tests Preparing for an AP test

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AP Biology informational meetings at lunch in Keyser 310 on Tuesday January 22 nd and Friday January 25 th Email Ms Wuerth at mwuerth@tamdistrict.org with any questions.mwuerth@tamdistrict.org

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AP Chemistry second year Chemistry course rigorous college-level material - equivalent to a first-year college chemistry class advanced, quantitative labs strong emphasis on problem-solving

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AP Chemistry Requirements: B- or better in Chemistry/ Honors Chemistry B- or better in Advanced Algebra/Honors Advanced Algebra Chemistry teacher recommendation Information meeting: Room 66, Thursday, January 24 or Friday, January 25 or see Dr. Hart

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AP Environmental Science What is APES about? understand the interrelationships of the natural world identify and analyze environmental problems examine solutions for resolving and/or preventing environmental problems What topics do we study? human populations and sustainability climate change and atmospheric issues water and toxicity ecology and evolution sustaining biodiversity energy resources

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AP Environmental Science Prerequisites? Successful completion of IS 1- 4 with a 2.75 or higher Completion or concurrent enrollment in Chemistry Successful completion of Advanced Algebra is strongly recommended How can I get more information? Information meetings in Palmer 63, Jan 22 nd and 23 rd during lunch Email Mr. Ginsburg at jginsburg@tamdistrict.org

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Lab Tech Make solutions Set up labs Be a guinea pig for new labs! Enhance your transcript Earn a grade

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Information Meetings for Honors LUNCHTIME (beginning of lunch) Tuesday, January 15: Honors Integrated Science 3/4 (Room 63) Honors Physics (Room 65) Wednesday, January 16: Honors Integrated Science (Room 63) Honors Physiology (Room 64)

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Information Meetings for Honors LUNCHTIME (beginning of lunch) Thursday, January 17: Honors Chemistry (Room 66) Honors Physics (Room 65) Friday, January 18: Honors Physiology (Room 64) Honors Chemistry (Room 66)

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Information Meetings for AP LUNCHTIME (beginning of lunch) Tuesday, January 22: AP Biology (Room 310) AP Environmental Science (Room 63) Wednesday, January 23: AP Environmental Science (Room 63) AP Chemistry (Room 66)

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Information Meetings for AP LUNCHTIME (beginning of lunch) Thursday, January 24: AP Chemistry (Room 66) Friday, January 25: AP Biology (Room 310)

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Honors Entrance Tests (signup required) Monday Tue sda y WednesdayThu rsd ay Friday Before School Honors Chemistry Honors Physics Tutorial Honors Physiology After School Honors IS 3/4 Honors Chemistry Honors Physics Honors IS 3/4