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| BIOLOGY |
REGULAR 33210
HONORS 35210
*POLISH 33216
*CANTONESE 33219
*SPANISH 33218 |
| GRADES OFFERED: |
9-10 |
| PREREQUISITES: |
8.0 and above reading
level/Honors requires teacher approval |
| CREDIT: |
1 |
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COURSE DESCRIPTION: Study
life sciences from the simplest to the most complex organism. Study the basics
of life, genetics, microbiology, plant science, animal science, evolution,
taxonomy and ecology through lecture, discussion, experimentation and
technology. |
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| CHEMISTRY |
REGULAR 33410
HONORS 35410
*SPANISH 33418
*CANTONESE 33419
*POLISH 33416 |
| GRADES OFFERED: |
10-12 |
| PREREQUISITES: |
Previous
credit in one of the following: Earth Science, Environmental Science, Physical
Science or Biology; Honors also requires teacher approval |
| CREDIT: |
1 |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: The study
of the introductory concepts and the technology of modern chemistry. The course
will include a laboratory component with emphasis on safety and measurement
techniques. The course content will include properties of matter and structure, chemical
formulas and equations (stoichiometry), solutions (acids & bases) and gas
laws. |
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| EARTH SCIENCE |
ENGLISH 33510
*POLISH 33516
*SPANISH 33518
*CANTONESE 33519 |
| GRADES OFFERED: |
9-11 |
| PREREQUISITES: |
7.4 and above Reading level |
| CREDIT: |
1 |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: Study the
earth and its location in space through experiments and observation to discover
a wide range of principles in the earth sciences. The term earth science is a broad one, encompassing geology, paleontology,
plate tectonics, astronomy, meteorology, and oceanography. |
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| ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE |
ENGLISH 33910
*POLISH 33916
*CANTONESE 33919
*SPANISH 33918 |
| GRADES OFFERED: |
9-11 |
| PREREQUISITES: |
8.0 and above Reading level |
| CREDIT: |
1 |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: Study of
the dynamic interactions of Matter and Energy on the planet Earth.
Environmental Science students will make scientifically sound decisions about
local, national, and global issues. These decisions will be based on the
scientific process: observe; interpret; identify and control variables; gather;
examine, and use evidence to support claims; recognize bias; consider
tradeoffs; propose alternative explanations. Environmental |
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| HONORS ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE |
36910 |
| GRADES OFFERED: |
9-11 |
| PREREQUISITES: |
Teacher Approval |
| CREDIT: |
1 |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: Study
ecosystem, water resources, land resources, air resources, populations, and
energy using Northwestern University’s Looking
at the Environment curriculum (LATE). The LATE course employs geographic visualization and data analysis
tools in an inquiry based approach to science education. |
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| ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE |
37610 |
| GRADES OFFERED: |
12 |
| PREREQUISITES: |
See
guidelines for AP + IB (1 yr. of Earth Science, Biology, or Environmental
Science and 1 yr. of Chemistry) |
| CREDIT: |
1 |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: Prepare
for the AP examination by enrolling in this college level course of lecture,
laboratory and fieldwork. If you perform well on the exam, you may earn college
credit in addition to high school credit. The National College Board produces
the syllabus. |
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| HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY |
33810 |
| GRADES OFFERED: |
11-12 |
| PREREQUISITES: |
Credit
in biology and one other science, preferably chemistry and teacher approval. |
| CREDIT: |
1 |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: Study the structures and functions of
the human body. Essential for students interested in biological, medical, and
health-oriented programs, such as nursing, medicine, and lab technology. |
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| PHYSICS REGULAR |
33310
HONORS 35310
*SPANISH 33318
*POLISH 33316
*CANTONESE 33319 |
| GRADES OFFERED: |
11-12 |
| PREREQUISITES: |
C
in Algebra and Geometry. Honors requires A or B in Algebra
and Geometry and teacher approval. |
| CREDIT: |
1 |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: Conduct laboratory experiments
involving interaction between matter and energy, and develop skills in drawing
conclusions from observation. Students will have the satisfaction of
understanding and predicting the outcome of activities of the physical world
occurring around them. |
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| ADVANCED PLACEMENT BIOLOGY |
37210 |
| GRADES OFFERED: |
11-12 |
| PREREQUISITES: |
See Guidelines for AP + IB |
| CREDIT: |
1 |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: Prepare for the AP exam by enrolling
in this college level course. If you do well on the exam, you may earn college
credit in addition to high school credit. The National College Board produces
the syllabus. |
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| ADVANCED PLACEMENT CHEMISTRY |
37410 |
| GRADES OFFERED: |
11-12 |
| PREREQUISITES: |
See Guidelines for AP + IB |
| CREDIT: |
1 |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: Prepare for the AP exam by enrolling
in this college level course. If you do well on the exam, you may earn college
credit in addition to high school credit. Perform laboratory experiments to
learn chemical calculations and the mathematical formulation of principles. |
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| ADVANCED
PLACEMENT PHYSICS |
37310 |
| GRADES OFFERED: |
11-12 |
| PREREQUISITES: |
See Guidelines for AP (2
yrs. Of Science required) |
| CREDIT: |
1 |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: Prepare for the AP exam by enrolling
in this college level course. If you do well on the exam, you may earn college
credit in addition to high school credit. Increase your understanding of the
laws of physics and how they are applied to the physical world. |
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| HONORS
ASTRONOMY |
35010 |
| GRADES OFFERED: |
11-12 |
| PREREQUISITES: |
Credit
in physics or chemistry, an "A" or "B" in
Algebra and Geometry ,and teacher approval |
| CREDIT: |
1 |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Class will cover the four basic areas of astronomy: Planetary
dynamics, Stellar dynamics, Galactic dynamics, and Cosmology.
The focus of the class will be to use simple principles of physics
and chemistry to understand the formation and motion of celestial
objects and the universe. Labs will be conducted weekly using
self-collected data or data from professional observatories and
particle accelerators. Students will have access to a wide
range of modern scientific instruments. |
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| HONORS ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCE |
30610 |
| GRADES OFFERED: |
11-12 |
| PREREQUISITES: |
An "A" or "B" in
Earth & Space Science and teacher approval |
| CREDIT: |
1 |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: Course will cover basic and advanced concepts of meteorology and
climatology, including: Weather Elements and Observations;
Atmospheric Temperature, Moisture and Motion; Weather Analysis and
Forecasting; Satellite and Radar Interpretation; Severe Storms;
Climate Classification; Past, Present and Future Climates of the
World; El Nino; Global Warming. The focus of the class will be
to use simple principles of physics and real-time observations to
understand the complex interaction of the Earth's atmosphere with the
lithosphere and biosphere. Labs will be conducted regularly
using data collected from Curie's Weather Net station and from
individual student observations. Students will learn the process
of forecasting and interpreting a wide variety of weather and climatic
data. |
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