| Grade 9 | Grade 10 | Grade 11 | Grade 12 |
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| Physical Science (L, S) Freshman Chem (A) |
Biology (L, S, A) | *Chemistry (L, S) *Advanced Chem (A) |
*Advanced Chemistry (A) *Anatomy/Physiology (S) *Physics (L, S) |
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Science Requirement: All students are required to take 3 science courses in order to graduate from Queen of Peace High School.
Physical Science (L, S); Freshman Chemistry (A) Grade 9 Required full year course (4 credits) – Lab Fee Accelerated Level: Freshman Chemistry offers exceptional students a commitment to in-depth analysis of the study of matter and its behavior. The structure, composition, properties, and reactions that matter undergoes will be studied through an integrated program of lecture, discussion, demonstrations, laboratory experiments and problem solving sessions. Co-requisite: Mathematics level S or A Scholastic Level: Physical Science is the study of matter and energy. Students on the Scholastic level study the theories and laws pertaining to Chemistry and Physics in depth. Through lectures, laboratory assignments, and computer study, freshmen in this level survey matter and the typical changes that matter undergoes, as well as various ways in which matter and energy interact. Co-requisite: Mathematics level S or A Lasallian Level: This Physical Science course presents a survey of the fundamental principals of physics and chemistry. Emphasis is placed on understanding physical and chemical phenomena and terminology. Students perform experiments to better understand the phenomena and to learn the fundamentals of report writing. Significant experiential instructional methodology will be employed to strengthen student’s foundation in this academic discipline. Biology (L, S, A) Grade 10 Required full year course (4 credits) – Lab Fee Accelerated Level: This course offers exceptional students a commitment to in-depth study of Biology from a biochemical point of view. Major topics covered in this course include: scientific method, basic chemistry as it applies to organic compounds, the cell, its structure and processes, cellular reproduction with emphasis on DNA, photosynthesis, evolution, and ecology. This course will encourage the development of critical thinking, and will be more conceptual than data oriented. Frequent lab projects will also be a vital part of this program. Prerequisite: Approval of current Science teacher and Member of Administration Scholastic Level: This program studies the science of living things through a discovery approach. Students use the laboratory experience as an integral part of the course, the goal being to develop an understanding of the science rather than a saturation of facts. There is a stress on the development of critical thinking skills. A wide variety of major themes is considered during the course of the year. Prerequisites: Physical Science (S) or Physical Science (L) and teacher recommendation. Lasallian Level: The science of life introduces the characteristics of living things and their relationships with each other and their environment. The general approach to this study is from the simple to the complex. (Bio)Chemistry, Classification, Energy, and Evolution are pertinent topics for consideration. Selected laboratory activities are used to improve the student's understanding of the lecture topic(s) and to develop laboratory technique. Significant experiential instructional methodology will be employed to strengthen student’s foundation in this academic discipline. Chemistry (L, S) Grade 11 Elective full year course (4 credits) – Lab Fee Scholastic Level: Chemistry is the study of matter and its behavior. The structure, composition, properties, and reactions that matter undergoes will be studied through an integrated program of lecture, discussion, demonstrations, laboratory experiments, and problem solving sessions. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Algebra II (S) Lasallian Level: Chemistry in the Community (Chem. Com.) represents a major effort to enhance science literacy through a course that emphasizes the impact of chemistry on society. Specifically, Chem. Com. is designed to help students: realize the important role that chemistry plays in their daily lives, apply this knowledge to make informed decisions regarding scientific and technological issues, and become aware of both the potential and limitations of science and technology. Significant experiential instructional methodology will be employed to strengthen student’s foundation in this academic discipline. Prerequisites: Physical Science, Biology, Algebra I Advanced Chemistry (A) Grade 11, 12 Elective full year course (4 credits) – Lab Fee This second year chemistry course will be centered on an in-depth study of chemical bonding and molecular geometry, thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, electrochemistry, and organic chemistry. The laboratory syllabus includes qualitative and quantitative analysis by traditional and instrumental methods, as well as student-designed modules where students will develop their own procedures for experiments. Prerequisites: Freshman Chemistry (A) and Algebra II (S, A) Approval of current Science teacher and Member of Administration College Credit required. Co-requisite: Pre-Calculus (level S) or Introduction to Calculus (level A) Physics (L, S) Grade 12 Elective full year course (4 credits) – Lab Fee Scholastic Level: This course develops the fundamental laws of motion with an emphasis on the vector nature of the forces that govern motion. Light, optics, sound, electricity and magnetism are other topics covered in a physics program. Prerequisite: Algebra II with Trigonometry, or Pre-calculus Lasallian Level: Physics is the study of energy and the ways it interacts with matter throughout the universe. This course will cover topics such as motion, light, optics, sound, and electricity. Significant experiential instructional methodology will be employed to strengthen student’s foundation in this academic discipline. Prerequisite: Algebra II Suggested co-requisite: Trigonometry and Topics Anatomy and Physiology (S) Grade 12 Elective full year course (4 credits) – Lab Fee This course is designed for those students who intend to pursue a course of study in science while attending a four-year college or technical school. The program is geared to those interested in health related careers such as lab technician, nurse, or physical education teacher. This course deals with the structural and functional aspects of the human body and its systems. Laboratory work parallels lecture topics through dissections as well as physiology experimentation. Suggested prerequisite: Chemistry (L, S, or A) |
