Science Classed Offered 2017 - 2018

AW

EST

S

CIENCE

O

FFERINGS

You need to have a conversation

with your current science teacher

to determine which classes will be

the

best fit for you.

Have a conversation with your

parents/guardians, so that you are all

on the same page.

Go talk to the teacher of that course

to get a feel for what it is like.

Their names are listed on each slide.

Talk to other students who are

currently in or have already taken

the course.

B

IOLOGY

This class is about

…

The study of life!

You should take this class if

…

Everyone should take this class

Challenging parts of this class are

…

H

ONORS

B

IOLOGY

This class is about

…

Honors Biology is a program for students who have

demonstrated high interest and ability in science. This is an in-depth, challenging and fast paced course.

This course has a weighted GPA.

You should take this class if

…

You have a strong interest in science. You are interested in a science major in college. If you have an interest in AP Biology or Anatomy this class will prepare you.

Challenging parts of this class are

…

• More work outside of class time • Weekly RCA (readings) homework • Class is faster paced

• Increased rigor (i.e. Late work receives 10% and tests are weighted) • More thorough or open-ended laboratory experiments.

AP B

IOLOGY

This class is about

…

Genetics, evolution, biochemistry, ecology, anatomy,

cell reproduction, cell signaling, energy, experimental

design, and thinking like a scientist

Challenging parts of this class are

…

The fast pace, rigor of content, and amount of homework required. The class is

semi-flipped, so there’s more video and reading homework outside of class but

fewer lectures and more labs/activities in class.

You should take this class if

…

- You enjoy Biology and are interested in pursuing a scientific major or career

- You are a self-motivated student

A

NATOMY

AND

P

HYSIOLOGY

This class is about

…

■

Laboratory based elective designed to introduce students to

the

STRUCTURE and FUNCTION

of a mammal.

■

Dissection includes a

CAT

,

SHEEP BRAIN

and a

HEART

.

You should take this class if

…

■

You are interested in a health science field

like nursing, sports medicine, training,

veterinary, medical, physical therapy, etc.

Challenging parts of this class are

…

■

Upper level, fast paced, a lot of outside

memorization and homework.

■

Attendance and participation in

lab/dissection work is required

M

ARINE

B

IOLOGY

This class is about

…

•

Explore the fascinating life forms found in our oceans. From dolphins

and killer whales to sharks and giant squid. We touch on them all!

You should take this class if

…

• You are a senior (the course has limited space)

• You like dissections (squid, shark, fish, + more)

• Interested in setting up and running your own saltwater aquarium!

• You want to learn about SCUBA diving and have the opportunity to attend a trip to Florida (optional)

Challenging parts of this class are

…

●

Dissections

●

Memorization (weekly quiz)

S

CIENTIFIC

R

ESEARCH

AND

D

ESIGN

This class is about

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Being a scientist! You will get to work on long term science experiments and practice your science process skills. Topics in Earth Science, Physical Science and Biology are covered in this class.

You should take this class if

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● You are a Junior or Senior

● You do not need/want to take a science content course.

● You are interested in experimental design and research based projects.

Challenging parts of this class are

…

● Attendance needs to be consistent-class time is not easy to make-up

A

STRONOMY

This class is about

…

SPACE!

You should take this class if

…

Want to build rockets with the 3-d printer,

meet with actual rocket scientists and learn

more about the nature of the universe.

E

NVIRONMENTAL

S

CIENCE

This class is about

…

Learning about human impacts on the

environment. This course also will focus on

water quality.

You should take this class if

…

Want access to a course 3-d printer, 20,000 dollars of new

testing equipment, earn two of three red rocks credits for

a career certificate for 0 dollars. Also an opportunity to

work on an environmental project in another country

during the summer of 2018.

Challenging parts of this class are

…

AP E

NVIRONMENTAL

S

CIENCE

1

TO

1 I

PAD

C

OURSE

This class is about...

Learning about human impacts on the environment at an

introductory college course level. This course is an APWE

approved course which means it includes a service learning

project. This allows for a opportunity to travel to another

country and work on an environmental project during the

summer of 2018 and earning an ap service learning course on

your transcript.

You should take this class if

…

Interested in a career where you help protect the environment

and want a chance to earn a college science credit while doing

hands on experiments and no lecture.

Challenging parts of this class are

…

G

EOLOGY

This class provides an in-depth study of the dynamic forces that formed and continue to affect the Earth’s

surface. The internal and external forces responsible for the development of earthquakes, volcanoes,

weathering/erosion, and the development of natural resources are examples of topics that are presented.

You should take this class if you are interested in

…

F

IELD

G

EOLOGY

This class is about...

You should take this class if...

C

HEMISTRY

In the time it took you to read this, there were over

300,000 chemical reactions in your brain. Everything you hear,

see, smell, taste, and touch involves chemistry and chemicals.

You should take this class if

…

● Interested in science and are considering taking science courses in the future.

● Have been successful in previous science classes.

● You want to learn about moles!

Challenging parts of this class are

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● Math! The math is not hard, but we use it a lot.

● Self-pacing. Some concepts in this class will come

quickly to you. Others won’t. You need to be willing to put in the time.

H

ONORS

C

HEMISTRY

You should take this class if

…

●

If you want a quicker paced and more rigorous study of chemistry.

●

You are considering taking more science classes in high school and

in college.

Challenging parts of this class are

…

● Math! The math is not hard, but we use it a lot.

● More work needs to be completed outside of class.

● Complete 30 points of enrichment per semester.

● Increased rigor. Late work is only receives 10% credit.

● Few opportunities to retake or for extra credit.

This class is about

…

AP C

HEMISTRY

This class is about

…

Furthering your understanding of

matter and its interconversions.

You should take this class if

…

You are interested in pursuing a science degree in

college, or if you were fascinated by any of the

concepts you learned about in first-year chemistry.

Challenging parts of this class are

…

P

HYSICS

This class is about

…

Linear, Projectile, and Circular Motions Energy Transformations

Gravitational Interactions Buoyancy

Waves and Sound Light and Lenses

Electricity and Magnetism

You should take this class if

…

you would like to develop an “Unconditional Love of Reality”!

Challenging parts of this class are

…

Pulling together multiple concepts to solve problems. Dispelling common misconceptions.

WARNING:

AP P

HYSICS

1

You should take this class if your are interested in:

Challenging parts of this class are

…

Pulling together multiple concepts to solve problems. Dispelling common misconceptions.

WARNING:

This class is about

…

Newtonian Mechanics/Dynamics

Position, Velocity, Acceleration Force, Mass, Inertia, Torque

Translational and Angular Momentum. Springs and Simple Harmonic Motion.

Waves and Sound

Standing Waves, Resonance, Interference and Beats.

Electricity

Electrical Potential, Voltage, Resistance, Current Simple Circuits

If you are considering a career in engineering, or sciences, consider taking AP Physics 1 and 2.

AP Physics 1 is a year long course that covers 1st semester of (Algebra

AP P

HYSICS

2

You should take this class if your are interested in:

Challenging parts of this class are

…

Pulling together multiple concepts to solve problems. Dispelling common misconceptions.

WARNING:

This class is about

…

Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Physics

Fluid Pressure, Buoyancy, Flow Continuity, Bernoulli Effect. Heat, Kinetic Molecular Theory, Laws of Thermodynamics. Waves and Optics

Reflection, Refraction, Diffraction, Lenses and Mirrors

Electricity and Magnetism

Electrical Potential, Electric Fields, Electric Force, Voltage, Resistance, Current, Simple and Complex Circuits,

Capacitance, RC Circuits.

Magnetic Fields, Lenz's Law, Faraday’s Law

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$52,700 per year

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$47,478 per year

C

AREER

T

ECHNICAL

E

DUCATION

:

E

LECTRICAL

I

NDUSTRY

F

UNDAMENTALS

1

TO

1

IPAD

COURSE

This class is about

…

Learning about careers in the energy industry.

You should take this class if

…

You are interested in taking Warren

Tech-type courses while earning science

credits here at Awest. If you finish our

thread of courses you can leave high school

and begin your career in the energy

industry without any additional schooling.

Challenging parts of this class are

…

Learning how to use the equipment that

we use in the course such as our 3D

C

AREER

T

ECHNICAL

E

DUCATION

C

LASS

2: E

LECTRICITY

& E

LECTRONICS

This class is about

electronics, electricity, and how power

gets from the source to the outlet.

You should take this class if

…

●

You have already taken Energy

Industry Fundamentals (EIF)

●

You have an interest in understanding

how electricity & electronics work.

●

You desire a great career but don’t

wish to attend college to get there.

Challenging parts of this class are

…

●

Strict safety requirements

surrounding electrical current.

●

Attention to detail to make your

C

AREER

T

ECHNICAL

E

DUCATION

A

GRICULTURE

- P

LANT

AND

S

OIL

S

CIENCE

This class is about

…

● Growth, development, and

reproduction of plants used for food, fiber, and beautification

● Plant taxonomy & identification

● Soil formation, structure, & texture

● Soil and water conservation

● Hydroponics

● Includes units on

○ Careers in Agriculture

○ Communication skills

○ Leadership development

You should take this class

if

…

● Have taken Intro to Agriculture

OR

● Have taken Biology

● Interested in learning about and

growing plants

● Enjoy learning about the environment

● Have an interest in landscaping

● Considering a career in Agriculture

● Interested in learning about

Horticulture

Challenging parts of this class

are

…

Attendance - labs and activities are hard to

make up

Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) - All