• Earth Science emphasizes the core idea that Earth- it’s composition, atmosphere, and human processes- is a small part of the greater universe.

    Throughout the course, students authentically practice the inquiry process by experiencing scientific method and lab safety during lab work and consistently update a lab notebook.

    Additionally, throughout the year students develop, analyze, and present/conclude a coached project that beckons to answer the course essential question: what impacts of human processes have on Earth (its atmosphere or its composition?

    Students make interdisciplinary connections by researching, analyzing, and presenting/debating Earth involving social studies, political science, literature, and math.

    Students explore the solar system to obtain and communicate scientific information as it relates to the life cycle of stars, gravitational forces, the motion of planets, and multitude of theories that attempt to explain the origin and expiation of the universe.

  • Biology emphasizes the core ideas that organisms: are organized by cells, have a finite life span, require energy to function, pass genetic information from one generation to the next, are diverse and are a result of evolution through time.

    Throughout the course students authentically practice the inquiry process by experiencing the scientific method and lab safety during lab work and consistently updating a lab notebook.

    Additionally, throughout the year, students will develop, analyze, and present/conclude a coached project that beckons to answer the course essential question: how do organisms positively and/or negatively impact one another?

  • Chemistry courses involve studying the composition, properties, and reactions of substances.

    These courses typically explore such concepts as the behaviors of solids, liquids, and gases; acid/base and oxidation/reduction reactions; and atomic structure.

    Chemical formulas and equations and nuclear reactions are also studied.

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  • Forensic Science courses provide an overview of the theoretical understanding and practical application of forensic science techniques.

    These courses explore the applied science and the fields of biology, chemistry, physics, and crime science investigation.

    Topics typically covered may include genetics, anthropology, toxicology, entomology, ballistics, pathology, computer forensics, fire debris and trace evidence among others.

  • Environmental Science courses examine the mutual relationships between organisms and their environment. In studying the interrelationships among plants, animals, and humans, these courses usually cover the following subjects: photosynthesis, recycling and regeneration, ecosystems, population and growth studies, pollution, and conservation of natural resources

  • Physics courses involve the study of the forces and laws of nature affecting matter, such as equilibrium, motion, momentum, and the relationships between matter and energy.

    The study of physics includes examination of sound, light, and magnetic and electric phenomena.

  • Usually taken after a comprehensive initial study of biology, Anatomy and Physiology courses present the human body and biological systems in more detail. In order to understand the structure of the human body and its functions, students learn anatomical terminology, study cells and tissues, explore functional systems (skeletal, muscular, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, reproductive, nervous, and so on), and may dissect mammals.