Science - Instructor Erica Johnson; Grades 7-12
Integrated Chemistry & Physics; Grades 7-8
Integrated Chemistry & Physics; Grades 7-8
Integrated Chemistry & Physics; Grades 7-8
Monday & Wednesday
11:30 AM - 12:25 PM
4th Period
- $265/Semester
- Additional $10 Lab Fee
- Additional $10 Copy Fee
In-depth introduction to major concepts in the study of Chemistry and Physics, with the goal of setting up students for future success in these courses. Concepts covered include force and motion, work and energy,
sound and waves, light and optics, as well as properties and changes of matter. Students will complete a wide variety of assignments including note-taking, reading and completion of comprehension questions, completing in-class and at home labs, model building, the study of and implementation of the scientific method and laboratory write-up procedures, and tests.
Required Textbook
Integrated Physics and Chemistry, Dr Tom Hsu
ISBN: 158892000-3
Class Supplies: 3-Ring Binder with 5 Tab Dividers
Biology; Grades 9-12
Integrated Chemistry & Physics; Grades 7-8
Integrated Chemistry & Physics; Grades 7-8
Monday & Wednesday
10:30 AM - 11:25 AM
3rd Period
- $265/Semester
- Additional $35 Dissection/Specimen Lab Fee
- Additional $10 Copy Fee
- Credit: 1/Semester
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
CHEMISTRY; Grades 10-12
Integrated Chemistry & Physics; Grades 7-8
CHEMISTRY; Grades 10-12
Monday & Wednesday
8:30 - 9:25 AM
1st Period
- Prerequisites: Algebra I or Equivalent Math Skills, Biology
- $265/Semester
- Additional $20 Lab Fee
- Additional $10 Copy Fee
- Credit: 1/Semester
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
Class Supplies: 3-Ring Binder with 5 Tab Dividers
Astronomy; Grades 11-12
Astronomy; Grades 11-12
CHEMISTRY; Grades 10-12
Monday & Wednesday
9:30 AM - 10:25 AM
2nd Period
*First Semester Class
- Prerequisite: Algebra I
- $265/Semester
- Additional $10 Copy Fee
- Credit: 1
Astronomy will be an in-depth introduction to major concepts in the study of our universe. Topics introduced will include the history of how the universe has been studied, measurements in space, stars, planets, moons, black holes, and instruments used for astronomical study. 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, model building, the study of and implementation of the scientific method and laboratory write-up procedures, tests and semester exam.
Required Textbook
Exploring Creation with High School Astronomy, by Damian R. Ludwiczak, Apologia
ISBN: 978-1-946-506-71-9
Class Supplies: 3-RIng Binder with 5 Tab Dividers
PHYSICS; Grades 11-12
Astronomy; Grades 11-12
PHYSICS; Grades 11-12
Monday & Wednesday
9:30 - 10:25 AM
2nd Period
*Second Semester Class
- Prerequisites: Algebra II & Chemistry
- $265/Semester
- Additional $15 Lab Fee
- Additional $10 Copy Fee
- Credit: 1
Physics will be an in-depth introduction to the major concepts of the "fundamental science" of physics. Topics introduced include force and motion, Newton's Laws, work and energy, and basic circuitry. Students will explore these topics through study, lecture, and laboratory participation. Confidence with algebra and basic trigonometry are expected. Additionally, students should be comfortable with maneuvering the metric system, converting units, making measurements, and reporting in significant figures. 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 the scientific method, laboratory write-up procedures test, and semester exams.
Required Textbook
Exploring Creation with Physics; 2nd edition, by Dr. Jay Wile
ISBN: 10-1932012427
Class Supplies: 3-RIng Binder with 5 Tab Dividers
