Science Course Selections 2013-2014

1. Science Course Selections2013-2014

2. STATE GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS • Entered 9th grade PRIOR to 2011-2012 3 Science credits required for graduation • Entered 9th grade 2011-12 or 2012-13 1 Biology Credit + 2 Additional Science Credits • Entered 9th grade 2013-2014 1 Biology Credit 1 Chemistry OR Physics Credit 1 Approved Equally Vigorous Science Credit

3. Earth/Space Sci (9th grade) Biology I Honors (9th grade) 9th Grade 10th Grade Bio I/Bio I H (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) Anatomy & Phys. (A, B, C in Bio I) Anatomy/Phys.H(C or better Bio and Chem) Marine Science (A, B, C in Bio I) *through 2013-14* Marine Science (A, B, C in Bio I) *through 2013-14* Marine Sci 1 Hon (A, B, C in Bio I) (Chemistry) Zoology (A, B, C in Bio I) Zoology (A, B, C in Bio I) AP Chemistry (A, B, C in Chem I) (Physics) AP Environmental(C or better Bio and Chem) Physics H (A, B, C Alg II) AP Biology (A, B, C Bio and Chem) Courses in Bold Face Type receive Quality Points. Advanced Placement (AP) students are required to take a national exam in the spring. Chem I (Algebra I) Chem IH(Geometry) Physics H (A, B, C Alg II) Marine Sci 2 Honors (C or better iMarSci I Hon)

4. Biology and Biology Honors The study of Life! Cells, DNA, Genetics, Evolution, Ecology, Microbiology, Plants, Invertebrates & Vertebrates and Human Body are all examples of topics studied.

5. Biology Honors students will have more complex projects, tests and extra assignments. Throughout the year, students participate in several labs, activities and dissections to help them visualize the concepts being taught.

6. 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

7. 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!

8. Chemistry Chemistry I Chemistry I Honors Prerequisites: Passed Biology I Passed Geometry OR Enrolled in Geometry at the same time Prerequisites: • Minimum of Algebra I • Passed Biology I

9. 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.

10. 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

11. AP CHEMISTRY • 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. 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

12. AP CHEMISTRY • 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) 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

13. AP Environmental Science

14. What is AP Environment Science? www.chemistryfraddosio.shutterfly.com • 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 *there is a course syllabus for you to view to see the breakdown of the specific topics • 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

15. Why Take AP Environmental Science? • The goals of the AP Environmental Science course are: • Understanding the interrelationships in the natural world • Identify & analyze environmental problems or challenges • (both natural & human‐made) • Evaluate the relative risks associated with these environmental challenges • 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

16. 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

17. 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!

18. Physics Honors • Prerequisites: • Physics H Algebra 2 (A,B,C) • Content: • Laws of motion • Basics of electricity and magnetism • Optics

19. 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

20. Marine Science (through 2013-14) Semester 1history of oceanographyplate tectonicsproperties of waterocean sediments *C or better Biology* Semester 2 marine ecosystems marine resources marine pollution life in the sea dissections

21. Topics of Studyhistory of oceanographyplate tectonicsocean basinsocean sedimentsocean circulationwaves & tidescoastlineslife in the oceanpelagic communitiesbenthic communitiesuses & abuses of the ocean Marine Science I Honors*C or better Biology & Chemistry*

22. Topics of Studyprinciples of marine sciencemarine microbesseaweeds and plantsmarine invertebratesmarine fishreptiles, birds, mammalsecology, estuaries, coral reefsmarine resourcesmarine pollutionthreatened/endangered speciesoceans and culturesoceans and recreation*course includes various dissections* Marine Science 2 Honors *C or better Biology, Chemistry & Marine Science 1 Honors*

23. FIELDTRIPS

24. Study of Animals Zoology 11th & 12th Grade“C” or Better in Biology 1

25. Zoology Learn about… • Relationships & Diversity between animal groups • Classification • Comparative anatomy • Influences on animal behavior • Psychology of animal training • Zoological careers • Full dissection lab course

26. Zoological/Science Field Trips Animal Kingdom SeaWorld EPCOT

27. Mrs. BradleyAnatomy and PhysiologyJuniors/SeniorsC or Better in Biology A & P HonorsC or Better in Biology and ChemistryAnatomyis the study of the structure and shape of the body; Physiologyis the study of how these body parts work.

28. Students build life size skeletons!

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

30. PLEASE see your science teacher for recommendations on course selections