PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Earth
Science (Year)
9-10
Earth
Science is a lab science class that will include studies of
astronomy, atmosphere, physical geology and geography, plate
tectonics, energy resources, and ecology.
The University of Arizona accepts Earth Science as fulfilling
the lab science requirements for entrance accepts this class.
Fulfills high school graduation requirement.
Outside study is required. (ET)*
Chemistry
(Year)
10-12
Prerequisite: 1st
Semester of Algebra and Biology.
Chemistry
is highly recommended for the college (2 or 4 year) bound student,
particularly those interested in science, engineering, or medical
careers. Understanding
the major concepts of chemistry is emphasized rather than rote
memory of factual information.
Students spend up to 30% of their class time learning and
reinforcing chemistry theory by doing laboratory experiments.
Must pass first semester to enroll in second semester. The
University of Arizona accepts Chemistry as fulfilling the lab
science requirements for entrance accepts chemistry.
Fulfills high school graduation requirement. Outside study
will be required.
(ET,
MT, LRE)*
Honors
Chemistry (Year)
10
Prerequisite:
1st semester of Algebra and Biology and
teacher’s recommendation.
Physics
(Year)
11-12
Prerequisite:
Geometry
(Intermediate
Algebra can be taken concurrently). Chemistry is recommended but not
required.
Physics
is a lab science that is useful for any college bound student, but
especially those going into science, engineering, or medicine.
Students will investigate the relationships between physical
quantities by using graphical and numerical analysis, leading to a
logical problem solving strategy.
Topics will include:
mechanics, thermodynamics, and phases of matter, wave motion,
electricity and magnetism, atomic and nuclear particles.
Outside study will be required.
The University of Arizona accepts Physics as fulfilling the
lab science requirements for entrance accepts physics. Fulfills high
school graduation requirement.
(T)*
AP Chemistry (Year)
11-12
Prerequisite:
Biology and Chemistry, previous science teacher’s
recommendation, and permission of the instructor.
Instructor requires parent contact.
This
is an elective Chemistry class taught at a college level.
Further study of principles learned in first year chemistry
will be developed. College
credit will be given for those scoring high enough on the AP exam
given in May. Students
will spend 30-40%
of their time on lab activities.
Students will be expected to spend at least 6 hours of study
outside of class each week in order to keep up with the work.
Fulfills high school graduation requirement and college
entrance requirement. Considerable outside study will be
required. A
commitment to taking the AP exam is recommended and encouraged for
students enrolling in this course.
Independent Study Science
(Sem. or Year)
11-12
Prerequisite:
Two years of science, one of which must be in the subject
matter chosen for major study.
Permission of instructor.
AP Instruction.
A
program of supervised study and experimentation in science.
Long-range investigation in particular areas of science
conducted by the student, guided by the teacher.
This class is NOT considered as meeting one of the two-year science requirements
for graduation.
Laboratory Assistant (Year)
10-12
Prerequisite:
A student must have completed the course for which he/she
will be a lab assistant.
This is an elective credit.
Science
teachers use lab Assistants to perform routine tasks on a daily
basis to allow the teacher more time for access to students in the
classroom.
Some lab set-ups will be expected.
This class is NOT
considered as meeting one of the two-year science requirements for
graduation.
* ET = Environmental
Technology path
* MT= Medical Technology
path
*
T = Technology path
