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Science
Grade 9 Science
Course Descriptor:
Grade 9 Science is a 1 semester, 1 credit course that covers a wide variety of topics.
Units include:
- Human reproduction
- Atoms and elements
- Electricity
- Exploring the universe
Topics covered in these units include: sexual and asexual reproduction, human development, human genetics, biotechnology, properties of elements and compounds, chemical symbols and families, chemical and physical changes, static electricity, circuits, hydroelectricity, astronomy, history of the universe and space.
Evaluation and Assessment:
Assignments can include worksheets, lab activities, and research assignments. Student evaluation is based on assignments, quizzes, tests and a final examination.
Expectations:
The following is expected from all students:
- Showing up on time
- A readiness to work
- Regular attendance
- Completion of all assignments
- Respect for all
Grade 10 Science
Course Descriptor:
Grade 10 Science is a 1 semester, 1 credit course that increases student’s knowledge and exposes students to each of the major science disciplines, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
The units include:
- Sustainability of Ecosystems
- Chemistry in Action
- Physics of Motion
- Weather Dynamics
Topics covered in these units include: the cycles of life, bioaccumulation, population ecology, species biodiversity, chemical reactions, acids and bases, inertia, force, impulse, momentum, meteorological data, and weather events.
Evaluation and Assessment:
Assignments will include worksheets, lab activities and research assignments. Student evaluation will be based on assignments, quizzes, tests, and a final examination.
Expectations:
The following is expected from all students:
- Showing up on time
- A readiness to work
- Regular attendance
- Completion of all assignments
- Respect for all
Grade 11 Biology
Course Descriptor:
Grade 11 Biology is a 1 semester, 1 credit course that will increase students’ knowledge and understanding in human anatomy and human physiology.
The units covered in this course include the following:
- The Science of Life
- The Chemistry of Life
- Human Digestion
- The Respiratory System
- The Circulatory System
- Blood and Immunity
- The Excretory System
- The Nervous System
- Support and Locomotion
- Human Reproduction and Development
Evaluation and Assessment:
Assignments will include worksheets, lab activities and research assignments. Student evaluation will be based on assignments, quizzes, tests, and a final examination.
Expectations:
The following is expected from all students:
- Showing up on time
- A readiness to work
- Regular attendance
- Completion of all assignments
- Respect for all
Grade 12 Biology
Course Descriptor:
Grade 12 Biology is a 1 semester, 1 credit course designed to increase students’ knowledge and understanding in genetics, biodiversity and ecology.
Topics covered in this course include: Mendelian Genetics, molecular genetics, genetic technology, the history of life, the theory of evolution, classification of living things, the kingdoms of life, principles of ecology, communities and biomes, population biology, and biological diversity and conservation.
Evaluation and Assessment:
Assignments will include worksheets, lab activities and research assignments. Student evaluation will be based on assignments, quizzes, tests, and a final examination.
Expectations:
The following is expected from all students:
- Showing up on time
- A readiness to work
- Regular attendance
- Completion of all assignments
- Respect for all
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