SHS Science Course Offerings * Information for current 9 th -11 th grade students as you register for the 2013-14 School Year • IB Biology • Chemistry Lab Methods • Physics Lab Methods • IB Chemistry • Concepts in Advanced • IB Environmental Science Systems and • Environmental Systems Society • General Biology • General Chemistry • IB Physics • General Physics
Math Level Recommendations • If you WILL NOT be in • If you will be in Algebra 2 or higher, Algebra 2 next year, we we recommend that you consider one of recommend that you the following choices: consider one of the following Next year’s 10 th -12 th grade: choices: • Concepts in Adv. Science (next year’s 10 th ) • General Chemistry • Biology • General Physics • Lab Methods: Chemistry • Environmental Systems • Lab Methods: Physics • Environmental Systems Next year’s 11 th and 12 th grade only: • IB Chemistry 1 • IB Physics 1 • IB Biology 1 • IB Environmental Systems and Society
Chemistry or Physics Laboratory Methods Who should consider taking these courses? - Incoming freshmen who are interested in taking upper level chemistry, biology, or physics courses - Students who have already taken Biology as freshmen who will have a math level that is at least Algebra 1 as sophomores.
Tidbits • Each course is a one semester, 0.5 credit course. However, it is recommended that they be taken together in the same year to fulfill one full credit of a laboratory based science course. • These courses fulfill college prep requirements as outlined by the Higher Education Board of the State of Washington (HEC board) as a lab-based science course.
CHEMISTRY LABORATORY METHODS What will I learn in this course? CONTENT: Fundamental concepts of chemistry, such as… …relationship between atomic structure and periodic trends …chemical bonding …chemical and nuclear reactions SKILLS: • Fundamental laboratory techniques and lab safety • Increased use of metric units and conversion techniques • Graphical analysis and interpretation fundamentals • Use of electronic tools for data collection and manipulation • Scientific communication through technical writing
PHYSICS LABORATORY METHODS What will I learn in this course? Content: Fundamental concepts of physics, such as… …kinematics …dimensional analysis …applications of Newton’s Laws and energy transformation Skills: • Fundamental laboratory techniques and lab safety • Increased use of metric units and conversion techniques • Graphical analysis and interpretation fundamentals • Use of electronic tools for data collection and manipulation
Concepts in Advanced Sciences Preparation for IB Chemistry • This intensive course will cover the contents and skills necessary to be successful in IB Chemistry. • 1 Semester Course • It is recommended that Lab Methods: Physics is taken the other semester, OR that general Chemistry is taken concurrently. • NCAA approved Math & Lab based class • Learning Recommendations: • Algebra 2 or higher
Microbiology Microscope Cells and organelles Biochemistry (fats, sugars, nucleic acids) DNA Genetics Macrobiology Evolution Ecology Populations Human Impact
Prepares you for the biology end of the course exam. You must pass this exam for graduation. Lab-based college-recognized science course. Prepares you for advanced coursework in IB Environmental Systems and IB Biology. Gives you lab skills that prepare you for all upper level coursework
General Environmental Systems • Ecosystems • What do you learn? • Biodiversity • Native Ecology and • Populations Ethnobotany • Biomes • Earth Science • Aquatic Ecosystems • Earthquakes • Human Impact • Volcanoes • Global Climate • Plate Tectonics • Land and Air Pollution • Climate Change • Water Quality • Soil Studies • Energy Sustainability Practices
What do we do? • Hands- on data collection in Skyline’s outdoor lab!! • Identify local plant and animal species. • Discuss environmental current events. • Observe and document animal behavior. • Environmental computer simulations – Project-based learning and real-world applications! – Manipulate Duckweed environmental conditions to study populations. (time- permitting)
Gen General eral Ch Chemistr emistry GE GENE NERA RAL L CH CHEM EMIS ISTR TRY Top opics ics Covered ered Fun un Ex Expe perim riments ents • Atomic Structure and • Make a GOLD PENNY. Compounds • Hot Air Balloons • Chemical Reactions. • Filtration and Evaporation • Stoichiometry — quantitative • Heating Curve for Water relationships in chemical • Titrations (fun but reactions. aggravating!) • Energy Relationships • Chemical Equilibrium • Solution Chemistry • Acids and Bases • Gas Laws
Gen General eral Ch Chemistr emistry GE GENE NERA RAL L CH CHEM EMIS ISTR TRY Gen ener eral Des escri ript ption ion Lea earnin ing R g Rec ecommen ommenda dati tions ons • Emphasis on lab skills and • Chemistry Lab Methods. scientific inquiry. • General Biology. • Emphasis on critical thinking • A g grad ade e of B o or bett etter r in and problem solving. Algebr Al gebra a 1 and concur ncurre rent nt • Chemistry is a quantitative enrollme ollment nt in Algeb gebra ra 2. science and students do a • Proficient in the use of significant amount of math. computer software for word • This is a lab-based and d processing and spreadsheets. algebr gebra a based sed science course. • Proficient in lab technique, • Chemistry gives the “WHY” of problem solving and critical what happens in our world. thinking .
GENERAL PHYSICS WHY TAKE IT? 1) Learn about how physical world works. 2) Improve critical thinking skills. 3) Counts as algebra based science credit required by most 4 year colleges. 4) Research shows that taking high school physics increases success in college. 5) Students interested in technical careers benefit greatly from understanding physics (Engineering, Medicine, Science, Construction, Mathematics, Automotive, Architecture and More)
GENERAL INFORMATION You are ready for Physic ysics Topi pics s Cover ered ed if you… Mechanics (forces, Are concurrently interactions and motion) enrolled in or have Linear motion completed Algebra 2 Forces and Dynamics Are ready to work hard, Projectile Motion Momentum and Collisions think hard and interact Work, Energy, and Power positively with your Wave Behavior and fellow classmates. Mechanics Have the ability to solve Sound and Music problems and create Light, Color, and Optics projects as part of a Geophysics and/or Model team Rocketry
IB BIOLOGY • Lab based science. • Deepen your understanding of the science of life while having fun. • Recommend B or better in general biology. • Test to earn college credit. See www.biologyforlife.com for a video testimonial from past IB BIO students!
IB BIOLOGY II TOPICS IB BIOLOGY I TOPICS • Diversity of Life • Biochemistry • Ecology • Cell structure and function • Botany • DNA and biotechnology • Cell respiration • Biology of Cancer • Photosynthesis • Human reproduction • Human anatomy & • Genetics physiology • Evolution
IB Chemistry Topics Covered: Learning Recommendations: • Quantitative Chemistry • Familiarity with basic • Atomic Structure chemistry principles, such as those taught in the Lab • Periodicity Methods courses • Bonding • Concurrent enrollment, or • Energetics successful completion of, • Kinetics Algebra 2 • Equilibrium • Acids & Bases • Redox Reactions • Organic Chemistry
From Past & Current Students • “ I love the labs” IB Chemistry • “It’s math - based. Some people don’t realize that.” Highlights: • “Since it’s an IB class, it’ll look good on • Thermite Demonstration college apps.” • Alkali Metals Demonstration • “I really like this class. I like how we get lots • Cheeto Lab of practice with all the worksheets.” • M&M (Chromatography ) Lab • “It’s like Swiftney knows what he’s doing…it’s CRAZY.” This is a “High Expectations” From alumni: course: • “Hansen and I are consistently the fastest -You are expected to work hard people in our chem. class at doing labs, -You will learn college level thanks to you.” chemistry • “I just wanted to let you know how much your class has been helping me out in intro chemistry. I have an understanding of most of the topics and it’s helping me transition better! Just wanted to say thank you for your teaching last year.”
IB Environmental Systems and Society What will you learn? Environmental Ethics Ecology Ecosystems populations biodiversity Human Impact Pollution of air, water, soil Includes climate change Includes both indoor and outdoor data collection (we collect data in our outdoor classroom behind the Skyline fence).
Tidbits • Recognized as a lab science. • Standard Level only which means you can take the test as a junior or senior. • Group 4 project is not a requirement. • For IB Diploma Candidates you can get dual credit — one for a lab science and one for social science, thus freeing up your schedule to take an additional course.
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