This asynchronous course is designed for students who have an interest in biology/environmental themes. The course is an extension of environmental/ecology topics that were covered in the student’s first year Biology course. This is a multi-disciplinary, independent science course that applies scientific concepts to real world problems and dilemmas. Course topics include traditional and experimental ecology, types of pollution, energy sources, oceanography, global trends, economics, ethics, and sustainability. The ultimate goal of the course is to prepare for the College Board AP exam, which, with a qualifying score, can earn students college credit at many post-secondary institutions
study: Science
Department Requirement: Students must complete a core Science course each year. Students are placed in appropriate courses by their guidance counselor.
Advanced Science 7
This course is designed to prepare students for honors and AP courses at the high school level. Students will be challenged to analyze, evaluate, and synthesize informational text, as well as various theories of science. Further, this course will introduce students to fundamental science principles in the fields of biological, physical, and earth and space sciences. Topics covered will include structure and function of organisms, ecology, matter and energy, motion and force, earth features, weather and climate, and astronomy
Science 8
This course will prepare students to take the 8th grade PSSA. Middle School Science 8 offers an introduction of science concepts in the fields of biological, physical, and earth and space sciences, with special focus on the nature of science. Topics include structure and function of organisms, ecological behavior and systems, properties of matter, energy transfer, principles of motion and force, atmospheric processes, and composition and structure of the universe.
Advanced Science 8
This course will prepare students to take the 8th grade PSSA. This course is designed to prepare students for honors and AP courses at the high school level. Students will be challenged to analyze, evaluate, and synthesize informational text, as well as various theories of science. Further, this course is designed to support and reinforce mastery of the concepts in the fields of biological, physical, and earth and space sciences, with special focus on the nature of science. Topics include structure and function of organisms, ecological behavior and systems, properties of matter, energy transfer, principles of motion and force, atmospheric processes, and composition and structure of the universe.
Science 7
This course will prepare students to take the 7th grade PSSA. Middle School Science 7 offers an introduction of science concepts in the fields of biological, physical, and earth and space sciences, with special focus on the nature of science. Topics include the structure and function of organisms, ecology, matter and energy, motion and forces, Earth’s features, and astronomy.
