Science Course Selections2009-2010

Integrated Science

(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 (A, B, C Alg I) 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)

Zoology(A, B, C in Bio I)

EnvironmentalScience

Anatomy/Phys.H (C or better

Bio and Chem)

Biology II(A, B, C Bio I )

(A, B, C Chem I)

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

Physics (A, B, C Alg I) Physics H (A, B, C Alg II)

Marine Science H (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 (A, B, C Alg I) Physics H (A, B, C Alg II)

Anatomy & Phys.

(A, B, C in Bio I)

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

Zoology(A, B, C in Bio I)

EnvironmentalScience

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

AP Physics(A,B in Physics)

(Chemistry)

Integrated Science

9th Grade Science

Prerequisite – None

Science Exploration Begins Here!

This course features the concepts fundamental to physical, biological, and earth/space sciences.

Topics such as scientific processes, the earth and solar system, resource management, matter and energy, and human growth and development are included.

Participate in labs (using a variety of equipment and food), make and use models, computer projects and research, outside classroom activities and take home labs.

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.

BIOLOGY II(grade 10 – 12)

Prerequisite – Biology I or IH and Chemistry, recommended C or

better in Biology.

New and more advanced topics will

be covered: i.e. population dynamics,

species continuity,cellular metabolism,

animal & plant physiology.

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?

– McMush Lab- what is McDonalds food made of

– Demise of the Halloween Pumpkin

– Tie Die Chemistry– Extracting DNA

ENVIRONMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCESCIENCEA REAL-WORLD, HANDS-ON INTRODUCTION TO OUR CHANGING WORLD AROUND US

FOCUS and FOCUS and ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES

The three basic renewable resources are water, air, and soil. We study each system and see how man has messed each up. The solutions to man’s destruction are on-going, taking imagination and clever, new ways of looking at things.

Increasing carbon dioxide is causing a huge global change in climates, ranging from droughts, to floods, to much stronger hurricanes, and increased tornadoes. Information from this course is useful for these life-long changes.

Students work with cars, Students work with cars, equipment, and gadgets all equipment, and gadgets all designed to use alternate designed to use alternate energy sources.energy sources.We design alternative energy “dream

homes” for the not-too-distant future.

We share our knowledge as We share our knowledge as mentors with our classes, the mentors with our classes, the school, and other schools, school, and other schools, especially Pinellas Park especially Pinellas Park Elementary and Morgan Fitzgerald Elementary and Morgan Fitzgerald MiddleMiddle

This class is responsible for the This class is responsible for the paper recycling, with additional paper recycling, with additional opportunities in other types of opportunities in other types of recycling.recycling.

We study the KOWe study the KOEE water cycle water cycle with hopes of doing water with hopes of doing water testing in the testing in the EEverglades. verglades.

Water testing is one thing we share with the 4th graders first at their school and then at a nearby park.

There are many more There are many more activities including the activities including the following:following:

Planting veggies and butterfly plants, while enjoying the pond and wildlife habitats created outside.

Learning to root new plants from cuttings and share the new plants with students, staff, and families

Practicing nonaggressive observation, while enjoying the outdoors.

Why 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 I

Prerequisites:Minimum of Algebra IPassed Biology I

• Chemistry is the study of everything around us: everything involves chemistry.

• We will study the many exciting components within chemistry.– You will learn how to read the

periodic table, the backbone in chemistry

– You will learn how to work with chemical equations and solve problems involving chemical formulas

• There are many exciting labs in chemistry that you will participate in!

Chemistry I Honors Prerequisites

• Minimum Requirements:– Passed Geometry OR– Currently Enrolled in Geometry– Passed Biology I

• In Chemistry I honors students will examine key components in chemistry

• Students will study the properties, composition, and physical changes of elements

• Students will learn how to write and use chemical formulas and equations

• Students will learn how to read and utilize the periodic table of elements

• Students will learn the atomic structure of the elements on the periodic table

AP CHEMISTRY Prerequisites

• Students must have passed both Chemistry and Physics with a “C” or better

• This course will prepare students to take Chemistry at the college level

• Students are provided the opportunity in the spring to take the AP test to receive college credit for their work

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

• AP Chemistry is very demanding and rigorous

• AP Chemistry will build on all the material covered in previous Chemistry classes

CHEMISTRY II PREREQUISITES

•A “C” or better in Chemistry I or Chemistry I Honors

• Chemistry II students will cover topics covered in Chemistry I with much more depth

• Labs are more complex• Students will move into

topics concerning acid and bases, equilibrium, and thermodynamics

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 and Physics Honors

• Prerequisites:– Physics Algebra 1 (A,B,C)– Physics H Algebra 2 (A,B,C)

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

AP Physics• Prerequisites:

– Trigonometry– Physics Honors or Physics 1

• Content: – Laws of motion– Electricity and magnetism– Thermodynamics– Optics– Intro to modern physics (relativity and quantum

mechanics)• There is a high level of mathematical competency

required to be successful in this course

Marine ScienceJuniors & Seniors

C or better in Biology

Marine Science

HonorsJuniors & Seniors

C or better in Biology and Chemistry

Semester 1

history of oceanographyplate tectonics

properties of waterocean sediments

technology project* honors students will

complete a project each 6 wks

Semester 2marine ecosystemsmarine resourcesmarine pollution

life in the seatechnology project

*honors students will complete a project

each 6 wks

Dissections

starfishmarine clam

squiddogfish shark

FIELD

TRIPS

Anatomy and PhysiologyJuniors/Seniors

C or Better in Biology

Anatomy HonorsC or Better in Biology and

Chemistry

Anatomy is the study of the structure and shape of the

bodyits body parts

and their relationships to one another.

Physiology is the study of how the body and its parts work or function.

Anatomy is taught as regular Anatomy or as Honors Anatomy.

In Honors classes a more in depth study of the body takes place with projects covering effects, disorders and

diseases of the body.

Course content includes:An orientation of the body

Basic Chemistry,Cells,TissuesThe Skin & Body Membranes

The Skeletal SystemThe Muscular SystemThe Nervous System

The Endocrine SystemThe Cardiovascular System

The Lymphatic SystemThe Respiratory System

Special Senses and BloodDigestive, Urinary and Reproductive Systems

We also do actual dissections of a Cow’s Eye a Sheep’s Heart and a Cat

Anatomy is a fun course that allows you to investigate the human body and its functions.

Come on along and join us, it promises to be an enjoyable course for both juniors and seniors!!

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY HONORS

FORCriminal Justice Students

• The class covers all the essential learnings of Anatomy and Physiology Honors.

• The class is 50% Anatomy and Physiology and 50% Forensic Science.

Eligibility for Anatomy and Physiology Honors

• C or better in Biology and Chemistry

• Recommendation of 10th grade Criminal Justice Biology or Chemistry teacher

Zoology

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

Study of Animals

Learn about…

• Diversity of invertebrates & vertebrates

• Relationships between animal groups

• Classification • Comparative anatomy• Influences on animal

behavior• Psychology of animal

training• Zoological careers• Full dissection lab

course

Zoology

Practical Lab and Dissection CourseExamples of Dissections:Ascaris, Earthworm, Squid, Crayfish, Garden Spider, Grasshopper, Drum, Frog, Owl Pellets, Fetal Pig

Zoological/Technology Field Trips

SeaWorld, EPCOT, Animal Kingdom

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