Science

Biology

Required, 9th Grade, Full Year, 1 credit This course examines God's creation through a Biblical Worldview. Students will study the scientific method, cell structure and function, mitosis/meiosis, DNA structure and replication, protein synthesis and genetics. Students will use microscopes, create a cell model, a DNA keychain, and a 3D printed model. The study of the Theory of Evolution will be done by an extensive look at the Animal Kingdom and God's perfect Creation. In fulfilling the Dominion Mandate, students will participate in the following dissections: jellyfish, clam, starfish, sand dollar, crayfish, perch, shark, turtle and pigeon.

Curriculum: Glencoe, Biology

Physical Science

Required, 10th Grade, Full Year, 1 credit This course covers introductory topics in chemistry and physics and prepares students for upper level courses in these areas. Topics covered include scientific method, measurement, force, motion, machines, heat, electricity, magnetism, nuclear reactions, kinetic theory, and atomic structure, classification of matter, chemical bonds and chemical reactions. Many lab activities give students first hand knowledge of the laws and principles covered in this course. Requirement may be met through Chemistry.

Curriculum: BJU Press, Physical Science

Chemistry

Prerequisite: Physical Science or Biology and Algebra I Required, 10th-12th Grades, Full Year, 1 credit This course requires a good grasp of Algebra. Students study measurement, significant figures, atomic structure, atomic theory, elements, compounds, mixtures, solutions, the periodic table, chemical bonding, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, molecular geometry, energy, heat, temperature, acid-base chemistry, and gas laws. Many labs give students an opportunity for hands-on experiences. Requirement may be met through Physical Science.

Curriculum: BJU Press, Chemistry

College Principles of Biology with Lab (MBU BIOL 103, Dual Credit Class)

Prerequisite: Biology Elective, 11th/12th Grades, Full Year, 1 high school credit, 4 college credits BIOL 103 is an introduction to biology with emphasis directed toward an understanding of the basic characteristics, processes and activities of living organisms. Evolutionary theories and controversies will be discussed. This course is divided into 6 units. Each unit has 2-4 chapters within it. Each chapter may have assigned worksheets, lecture quizzes and/or an Achieve homework quiz to complete. Each unit will end with an exam. Students will choose a presentation topic, approved by the instructor, to research. A final cumulative exam is given.

Curriculum: Concepts of Biology

Prerequisite: Biology Elective, 11th/12th Grades, 1st semester, 0.5 credit Students will learn how to investigate the truth using evidence from a crime scene, which allows them to use those same skills when looking at God’s Word and the evidence for Christianity. Forensic Science is taught as a hands-on, problem-solving, investigative course that incorporates inquiry. It includes crime scene processing, hair analysis, DNA analysis, fingerprinting, soil analysis, and cause of death determination. Students are taught the proper collection, preservation, and laboratory analysis of various samples through lectures, lab activities and case studies. This course will include a field trip to the Kansas City Crime Lab. This class is appropriate for students interested in careers in criminal justice, medicine, or science research.

Curriculum: Cengage, Forensic Science: Fundamentals and Investigations, 3rd edition

Forensic Science: Physical Evidence

Prerequisite: Biology Elective, 11th/12th Grades, 2nd semester, 0.5 credit Students will learn how to investigate the truth using evidence from a crime scene, which allows them to use those same skills when looking at God’s Word and the evidence for Christianity. Forensic Science is taught as a hands-on, problem-solving, investigative course that incorporates inquiry. It includes forensic toxicology, forensic anthropology, blood spatter analysis, handwriting analysis, glass evidence, tool marks, tire and shoe impressions, and ballistics. Students are taught the proper collection, preservation, and laboratory analysis of various samples through lecture, labs and case studies. This course will include a field trip to Frontier Justice. This class is appropriate for students interested in

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Curriculum: Cengage, Forensic Science: Fundamentals and Investigations, 3rd edition

Environmental Science: Ecology and Conservation Science

Prerequisite: Biology Elective, 11th/12th Grades, 1st semester, 0.5 credit This course is the study of how living things interact with the environment, biomes, energy, renewable and nonrenewable resources. Course will also explore issues such as global warming, pollution, and other environmental concerns. Students will be encouraged and challenged to think about sustainable practices, environmental responsibility and global awareness. Projects will include an in-depth study of the land and how organisms interact and PowerPoint presentations. Students will have an in-depth opportunity to understand field science. Students will take a field trip to YaYa’s Alpaca Farm to study local, sustainable agricultural practices (2nd semester only).

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Environmental Science: Policy and Human Interaction

Prerequisite: Biology Elective, 11th /12th Grades, 2nd semester, 0.5 credit This course is the study of how living things interact with the environment, biomes, energy, renewable and nonrenewable resources. Course will also explore issues such as global warming, pollution, and other environmental concerns. Students will be encouraged and challenged to think about sustainable practices, environmental responsibility and global awareness. Projects will include an in-depth study of the land and how organisms interact and PowerPoint presentations. Students will have an in-depth opportunity to understand field science. Students will take a field trip to YaYa’s Alpaca Farm to study local, sustainable agricultural practices (2nd semester only).

Human Anatomy and Physiology

Elective, 11th/12th Grades, Full Year, 1 credit This course will examine the intricate design of the human body that God has fearfully and wonderfully created. Students will examine the structure and functions of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, cardiovascular, endocrine, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems. Hands-on labs included testing for macromolecules, a forensics bone study, preparation and evaluation of sunscreen, muscle fatigue, testing reflexes, blood typing, testing lung capacity, a urinalysis, and working with clay models to create muscle. Dissection labs include: brain, eye, heart, kidney, and fetal pig. Field trip to the Kansas Rockhurst University Cadaver Lab is included.

Curriculum: McGraw-Hill Higher Education, Hole’s Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology

AP Chemistry

Prerequisite: Chemistry or Administrative Approval Elective, 11th/12th Grades, Full Year, 1 credit AP Chemistry requires students to attend 0 hour (7:00 am - 7:45 am) on Tuesdays and Thursdays. In addition, there will be 2 4-hour Saturday labs per semester, dates TBA by teacher. This course requires a good grasp of Algebra. Students study measurement, significant figures, atomic structure, atomic theory, elements, compounds, mixtures, solutions, the periodic table, chemical bonding, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, molecular geometry, energy, heat, temperature, acid-base chemistry, and gas laws. Many labs give students an opportunity for hands-on experiences. To receive college credit, students must take and pass the AP exam in the spring. A field trip to the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago in October is included. This is an additional expense.

Curriculum: Cengage, Zumdahl, Chemistry

AP Physics I

Prerequisites: Chemistry (with a grade of 80% or higher) and Algebra II (may be taken concurrently with administrative approval) Elective, 11th/12th Grade, Full Year, 1 credit This course will examine the laws and principles God has designed that govern the physical universe. Through project-based inquiry students will discover these laws in a study of mechanics that includes motion, forces, gravitation, and momentum. The study of energy will investigate work, machines, thermal and states of matter. At the end of the year, we will cover electrical circuits and touch on subatomic physics. Twenty-five percent of our time will be in hands-on labs. This course is algebra, not calculus, based and has been designed with input from a number of colleges and universities to prepare our students for college physics and the rigors of the hard sciences. A field trip to the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago in October is included. This is an additional expense.

Curriculum: McGraw-Hill Openstax, AP Physics

College Anatomy and Physiology I (MBU, BIOL 213, Dual Credit Class)

Prerequisite: High School Anatomy and Physiology OR College Biology 11th/12th Grades, Full Year, 1 high school credit, 4 college credits BIOL 213 Anatomy and Physiology I is a study of the structure and function of the human body, including cells; tissues. Integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems and special senses. This course is divided into 4 units. Each unit consists of material from 3 chapters. Each chapter within the units, has a Connect Homework Quiz and Pre-Lecture assignments that are required to be completed. At the end of each unit, a unit exam will be given. There will be a cumulative final exam.

Curriculum: Hole's Human Anatomy & Physiology 16th edition