Science
The Science Department fosters individuals who are science literate and confident. The science program is designed to encourage curiosity and creativity while preparing the students to face the scientific and ethical challenges of our global community. Students develop and apply critical thinking, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills as they integrate their knowledge of science with other disciplines. The overall focus is for students to acquire proficiency in the use of scientific language, concepts, materials, and appropriate technology.
The Upper School science curriculum is designed to provide the student with a foundation for future study at the collegiate level. The traditional courses of biology, chemistry, and physics are the core of the curriculum. Electives such as anatomy and physiology, molecular biology, environmental science, and forensic science provide the opportunity for exploration into a specific scientific discipline. Advanced Placement courses are available in biology, chemistry, and physics.
Goals
The student will:
- Use scientific methods, equipment, and technology to investigate and solve problems working collaboratively and individually;
- Demonstrate through written and verbal communication an understanding and application of scientific concepts and language;
- Integrate, analyze, and apply information from the sciences and other disciplines;
- Explain the basic structures and functions of living things;
- Compare and contrast how living things interact with one another and with the environment;
- Explain the relationship between properties of matter and energy, and the laws that govern the natural world;
- Examine the major developments in science;
- Explore career opportunities;
- Recognize that the body of scientific and technological knowledge is constantly changing and will take personal responsibility for lifelong learning.
Courses
- 3900 Biology - Honors - Grade 9
- 3901 Biology - Level 1 - Grade 9
- 3902 Biology - Level 2 - Grade 9
- 3000 Chemistry - Honors - Grade 10
- 3001 Chemistry - Level 1 - Grade 10
- 3002 Chemistry - Level 2 - Grade 10
- 3003 Molecular Biology - Honors - Grades 10, 11 & 12
- 3100 Physics - Honors - Grades 11 & 12
- 3101 Physics - Level 1 - Grades 11 & 12
- 3105 Conceptual Physics - Level 1 - Grades 11 & 12
- 3103 AP Biology - Grades 11 & 12
- 3104 AP Chemistry - Grades 11 & 12
- 3107 Human Anatomy & Physiology - Honors - Grades 11 & 12
- 3106 Human Anatomy & Physiology - Level 1 - Grades 11 & 12
- 3108 AP Physics 1 - Grades 11 & 12
- 3114 AP Physics 2 - Grades 11 & 12
- 3120 AP Physics C: Mechanics - Grades 11 & 12
- 3112 Environmental Science Life Approach - Honors - Grades 10, 11 & 12
- 3113 Environmental Science Physical Approach - Honors - Grades 10, 11 & 12
- 3200 Forensic Science Part A - Honors - Grades 11 & 12
- 3202 Forensic Science Part A - Level 1 - Grades 11 & 12
- 3201 Forensic Science Part B - Honors - Grades 11 & 12
- 3203 Forensic Science Part B - Level 1 - Grades 11 & 12
3900 Biology - Honors - Grade 9
3901 Biology - Level 1 - Grade 9
3902 Biology - Level 2 - Grade 9
3000 Chemistry - Honors - Grade 10
3001 Chemistry - Level 1 - Grade 10
3002 Chemistry - Level 2 - Grade 10
3003 Molecular Biology - Honors - Grades 10, 11 & 12
3100 Physics - Honors - Grades 11 & 12
3101 Physics - Level 1 - Grades 11 & 12
3105 Conceptual Physics - Level 1 - Grades 11 & 12
3103 AP Biology - Grades 11 & 12
3104 AP Chemistry - Grades 11 & 12
3107 Human Anatomy & Physiology - Honors - Grades 11 & 12
3106 Human Anatomy & Physiology - Level 1 - Grades 11 & 12
3108 AP Physics 1 - Grades 11 & 12
3114 AP Physics 2 - Grades 11 & 12
3120 AP Physics C: Mechanics - Grades 11 & 12
3112 Environmental Science Life Approach - Honors - Grades 10, 11 & 12
3113 Environmental Science Physical Approach - Honors - Grades 10, 11 & 12
3200 Forensic Science Part A - Honors - Grades 11 & 12
3202 Forensic Science Part A - Level 1 - Grades 11 & 12
3201 Forensic Science Part B - Honors - Grades 11 & 12
3203 Forensic Science Part B - Level 1 - Grades 11 & 12
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