2025/2026 Science - Instructor Erica Johnson; Grades 7-12

** CLASS CLOSED **

Monday & Wednesday

11:30 AM - 12:25 PM

4th Period

• $265/Semester
• Additional $10 Lab Fee
• Additional $10 Copy Fee

Physical science will be an introduction to the many ways in which we study our physical world. Topics introduced will include measurements and unit conversion, the atmosphere, the hydrosphere, the lithosphere, weather, Newton's Laws, and forces in creation. Students will complete a wide variety of assignments including in-class note taking, reading and completion of comprehension questions, completing in-class and at-home labs, model building, study of and implementation of the scientific method, and tests. 

Required Textbook 

Apologia's Exploring Creation with Physical Science, 2nd edition, by Dr. Jay Wile.

ISBN: 13-978-1932012774

Class Supplies: 3 Ring Binder with 5 Tab Dividers

Monday & Wednesday

10:30 AM - 11:25 AM

3rd Period

• $265/Semester
• Additional $35 Dissection/Specimen Lab Fee 
• Additional $10 Copy Fee
• Credit Hours: 2

In-depth introduction to the major concepts in the study of living organisms. Topics introduced will include the scientific method, the five-kingdom classification scheme, microscopy, biochemistry, cellular biology, molecular and Mendelian genetics, evolution and Creationism, and ecosystems. Students will explore these topics through study, lecture, and laboratory participation.

Students will complete a wide variety of assignments which include note-taking, reading and completion of comprehension questions, completing labs (in class and at home), model building, studying and implementing the scientific method and laboratory write-up procedures, tests, and semester exams.

Required Textbook

Apologia’s Exploring Creation with Biology (2nd edition) by Dr. Jay Wile

ISBN: 1932012540

ISBN-13: 9781932012545

Class Supplies: 3 Ring Binder with 5 Tab Dividers

Monday & Wednesday

1:00 PM - 1:55 PM

5th Period

• Prerequisites: Algebra I or Equivalent Math Skills, Biology
• $265/Semester
• Additional $20 Lab Fee
• Additional $10 Copy Fee
• Credit Hours: 2

In-depth introduction to the major concepts in the study of matter and the changes it undergoes. Topics introduced will include significant figures, units, classification, the mole concept, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, thermodynamics, kinetics, acids and bases, redox reactions, solutions, atomic structure, Lewis structures, molecular geometry, the gas laws, and equilibrium. Students will explore these topics through study, lecture and laboratory participation.

Students will complete a wide variety of assignments including in-class note taking, reading and completion of comprehension questions, completing in-class and at home labs and model building, study of and implementation of the scientific method and laboratory write-up procedures, tests and semester exams.

Required Textbook

Exploring Creation with Chemistry (2nd edition) by Dr. Jay Wile; ISBN:  1932012273

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Mercari.com

Class Supplies: 3 Ring Binder with 5 Tab Dividers

Monday & Wednesday

9:30 AM - 10:25 AM

2nd Period

• Prerequisites: Algebra I, Biology & Chemistry
• $265/Semester
• Additional $20 Lab Fee
• Additional $10 Copy Fee
• Credit Hours: 2

Advanced Biology course, also known as Anatomy & Physiology includes 16 modules covering human systems such as the skeletal, nervous, endocrine, lymphatic, digestive, and respiratory. Students will complete 15 of the 16 modules (reproduction will not be covered). Students will engage in multiple topics and competencies related to understanding the structure and function of the human body. Working with topics from basic anatomical terminology to the biochemical composition and physiological workings of the human body, including depth of detail of each major system of the body. Students will learn through reading, video lessons, case studies, and collaborative group work, interactive notebook projects, and labs. Students will be responsible for proper use of lab equipment, lab reports, research, and projects assigned throughout each unit. Dissections of organs (most similar to humans) will be completed as follows: chicken, sheep, cow, and cat. Appropriate additional organ dissection will complement coursework as time allows. One goal of this course is to prepare students with the skills necessary to be successful in future college science classes and medical fields 

Required Textbooks

• Apologia Exploring Creation with Advanced Biology (2nd edition) by Shannon and Yunis; 

ISBN-10 1946506605

ISBN-13 978 1946506603

• Apologia Advanced Biology Student Notebook, 2nd edition, by Vicki Dincher;

ISBN-978-1-940110-38-7

Class Supplies: 3 RIng Binder with 5 Tab Dividers