Conceptual Physics is an inquiry-based physics course to engage and understand processes and relationships that organize our world and Universe. It is the foundation for all other high school sciences and the gateway into engineering. From the very small to the vastly large, Conceptual Physics strives to make the laws of science and the universe tangible through answering essential questions. This course develops fundamental skills of interpreting patterns, correlating relationships, executive functioning, planning, teamwork, and the joy of discovery with demonstrations, labs, and projects! Conceptual Physics focuses on the ideas of physics using examples from everyday life where connections are emphasized over computation. This course emphasizes conceptual comprehension, critical thinking, scientific inquiry, teamwork, and investigation skills necessary to understand and apply the rules of physics. The core concepts include Newton’s Three Laws of Motion, Pressure, Buoyancy, Projectile Motion, and Energy Transfer.
Physics Physics is an exciting journey to discover the rules that govern the universe. This course emphasizes mathematical reasoning along with conceptual comprehension, critical thinking, scientific inquiry and investigation skills necessary to understand these rules. We will develop these skills as we explore motion, forces, momentum, energy, and properties of matter. Course work will be presented through experience-based activities and many hands-on projects that allow students to understand the science by creating an example of the topic at hand, as well as through group and class discussions.
Biology This course is a comprehensive survey of topics in biology and includes such topics as ecology, cellular biology, biochemistry, genetics, evolution, classification of living things, human physiology and anatomy. The goal of the course is for students to increase their understanding of the living world so that they can find patterns, analyze information, and ask educated questions. Teaching techniques include lecture, discussion, labs, projects, papers and activities. Tests are typically given every 2 or 3 weeks and there is at least one project or paper assigned every few months.
Biology Honors Biology is a course designed to expand the students’ knowledge of the living organisms in this world. This is done through a variety of teaching methods, labs, group and individual activities, discussions and cooperative learning. Activities include laboratory investigations, data analysis, and scientific writing. The major themes of the course are the Skills and Processes, Ecology, Biochemistry, Cellular Biology, Genetics, and Evolution. This class will cover biology topics and concepts in depth and will include independent research and experimental design.
Chemistry This course presents the principles of chemistry and helps students gain a strong foundation in scientific literacy. Major goals are to stimulate interest in science and to encourage a spirit of inquiry. The course 28
