 Two-Semester Course Descriptions |
Two-Semester Course Descriptions |
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General Science Life Science Physical Science Earth Science Biology Chemistry Physics AP Biology Course Schedule |
Most courses use traditional-school textbooks, which have a secular (i.e., non-religious) approach. Many courses have an honors option. In all courses, the scientific method is
emphasized. Courses do not need to be taken in the order given. As long as age requirements and math prerequisites are met, students may take the courses in any order that is convenient. General ScienceGeneral science is a broad survey course -- essentially an overview of several earth science, physical science, and life science topics.Top Life ScienceMiddle school life science covers the basics of biology: cells, genetics, evolution, survey of kingdoms, and human anatomy. Lab work includes microscopy, simple labs, and dissection. Next offered: 2007-2008Top Physical ScienceMiddle school physical science covers elementary chemistry and physics: atoms & matter, chemical interactions, force & motion, simple machines, work & energy, and sound & light. Next offered: 2004-2005; 2008-2009Top Earth ScienceEarth science covers rocks & minerals; plate tectonics, earthquakes, & volcanoes; weathering & erosion; atmosphere, weather, & climate; oceanography; astronomy & moon rocks. Next offered: 2005-2006Top BiologyHigh school biology covers ecology, cells, genetics, evolution, survey of six kingdoms, and (sometimes) human anatomy. Lab work includes microscopy, biochemistry, and dissection. Next offered: 2006-2007Top ChemistryHigh school chemistry covers matter, atomic structure, elements & periodic table, ionic & covalent bonds, chemical reactions, the mole, stoichiometry, states of matter, gases, solutions, energy & chemical changes, reaction rates, chemical equilibrium, acids & bases, redox reactions, and hydrocarbons. Next offered: 2004-2005; 2007-2008Top PhysicsHigh school physics covers motion, vectors, forces, gravitation, momentum, energy & work, simple machines, waves & light, and electricity & magnetism. Next offered: 2005-2006; 2008-2009Top AP BiologyAP Biology covers molecules and cells (including biochemistry & cellular processes), heredity and evolution (including molecular genetics), and organisms and populations (including physiology & ecology), according to the College Board’s course description. Next offered: 2006-2007Top |
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