Sciences - Physical Sciences
Course:  Physical Science
Grade:  9 - 12
Quarters:  2

Students will be introduced to the physical world through investigations and projects.  This class introduces the basic topics in chemistry and physics with emphasis on practical applications and societal issues.  Lab work and hands-on activities are utilized to teach the physical science concepts.  (This course is recommended for freshmen.)
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Course:  Chemistry
Grade:  11, 12 
Quarters:  2 
Prerequisite:  Physical Science

This course will develop the fundamental concepts of chemistry and apply these principles to every day experiences and issues of society.  The students will also apply the concepts in class investigations and problem solving.
__________________________________________________________________________________________ Course:  Chemistry II
Grade:  11-12
Quarters:  1
Prerequisite:  Chemistry (may be taken concurrently)

Chemistry II will spend time on Chemical Equilibrium, Oxidation-Reduction Reactions, and Organic Chemistry. The chemistry of organic compounds will be investigated along with the detailed chemical activity of living organisms. __________________________________________________________________________________________
Course:  Physics
Grade:  11, 12 
Quarters:  2 
Prerequisite:  Physical Science

The four major categories that will be presented in this class include: mechanics and heat, waves, electricity and nuclear physics.  These topics will be integrated into the classroom with lecture, discussion, exercises and experiments. Emphasis will be placed on the application of physics to our world.
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