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Senior Science Night Highland Park High School Science Department

Senior Science Night Highland Park High School Science Department. Senior Course Options . AP Physics Physics and Physics Honors AP Chemistry AP Biology AP Environmental Science Environmental Science Ethical Issues Anatomy Astronomy. AP Physics - Mechanics and Electromagnetism.

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Senior Science Night Highland Park High School Science Department

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  1. Senior Science NightHighland Park High SchoolScience Department

  2. Senior Course Options • AP Physics • Physics and Physics Honors • AP Chemistry • AP Biology • AP Environmental Science • Environmental Science • Ethical Issues • Anatomy • Astronomy

  3. AP Physics - Mechanics and Electromagnetism • Pre-requisites • Concurrent (or prior) enrollment in Calculus, a minimum grade of B- in Physics Honors or a minimum grade of A- in Physics or departmental approval. • Schedule • Extended or double period every day • Physics Mechanics - first semester. • Physics Electromagnetism - second semester, • Special Considerations • Strong mathematical background and proficiency • Calculator to solve problems and apply statistical regressions to fit lab data • Quizzes and tests will be timed and at the level of difficulty of the AP Exam • Class videos will be available for downloading online daily • Homework • Homework problems, lab reports, and reading assignments • 5 – 10 hours a week

  4. AP Chemistry • Pre-requisites • Chemistry Honors (B-) or Chemistry (A-) or departmental approval • Schedule • Extended or double period every day • Special Considerations • Complex algebra problems using a calculator • Basic mathematical calculations without a calculator • Use the internet to complete homework assignments and access reference information • Homework • 6-10 hours a week • Online homework problems, lab reports, and reading assignments

  5. AP Biology • Pre-requisites • B- in honors chem. and honors biology or A - in chem. and biology or department approval • Schedule • Extended or double period every day • Special Considerations • Independently read and complete study guide work from a college level text • Prepare for and complete a 40 question multiple choice and essay test each week. • 12 required AP labs and write detailed lab reports including abstracts. • Homework • 5-10 hours a week • Read 100+ pages a week from a college level text

  6. AP Environmental Science • Pre-requisites • Biology/Chemistry Honors (B-) or Biology/Chemistry (B-) or department approval • Schedule • Extended or double period every day • Special Considerations • Conduct field based lab experiments in Moraine Park, Moraine Park Creek, Lake Michigan, Heller Nature Center, Red Oak Woods, Fort Sheridan savanna using standard equipment as well as technology based equipment. • Enjoy working in the outdoors • Homework • 5-8 hours a week • Construct lab reports, read the textbook, read various articles and complete on-line chapter review problems

  7. Environmental Science • Pre-requisites • Successful completion of Honors Biology, Biology, Biology Survey or department approval • Schedule • Regular science week schedule (3 days of 42 min, 1 day 84 min, 1 day 74 min.) • Special Considerations • Conduct field based lab experiments in Moraine Park, Moraine Park Creek, Lake Michigan, Heller Nature Center, Red Oak Woods, Fort Sheridan savanna using standard equipment as well as technology based equipment. • Enjoy working in the outdoors • Homework • 3-5 hours a week • Construct lab reports, read the textbook, read various articles and complete on-line chapter review problems • First semester final will require each student to develop a research project involving independent research and/or independently designed lab experiments and/or community based work in environmental science or environmental education.

  8. Ethical Issues in Science and Literature • Pre-requisites • 3 years of English and 2 years of science preferred • Schedule • Extended or double period every day • Special Considerations • Assignments in this course involve lab work, debates, group collaboration, and other various research tasks. • Homework • Homework is assigned 3-4 times a week • Two large paper assignments, one of which is an independent study during 4th quarter

  9. Anatomy and Physiology • Pre-requisites • 1 year of biology • Schedule • 1 semester class • Regular science week schedule (3 days of 42 min, 1 day 84 min, 1 day 74 min.) • Special Considerations • Students must be willing to dissect various animal organs and a main focus will be cat dissection. • Graphic videos, presentation of open heart surgery, and trip to a cadaver lab. • Homework • 3 hours a week

  10. Astronomy • Pre-requisites • Completion of biology • Schedule • 1 semester class • Regular science week schedule (3 days of 42 min, 1 day 84 min, 1 day 74 min.) • Special Considerations • Algebraic manipulation of physical laws • Reading a technical textbook • Field trips and evening sky parties • Homework • Microsoft Office and Astronomy software applications are necessary to complete course work. • Projects and oral presentations are common assessments

  11. Physics or Physics Honors • Pre-requisites • Teacher placement or recommendation • Schedule • Extended or double period twice per week • Special Considerations • Strong mathematical background and proficiency • Calculator to solve problems and apply statistical regressions to fit lab data • Quizzes and tests will be timed • Class videos may be available for downloading online daily • Homework • Homework problems, lab reports, and reading assignments • 3 – 5 hours a week

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