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BIOLOGY AP – Juniors / Seniors - 1 term The AP Biology course is designed to be the equivalent of a college introductory Biology course. The course differs significantly from introductory high school Biology with respect to the textbook, the range and depth of topics, laboratory work, and the time and effort required of students. AP Biology aims to provide students with the conceptual framework, factual knowledge, and analytical skills necessary to develop an understanding of modern biology and to help students gain an appreciation for science as a process. Four general areas are presented in the course; Science as a Process, Molecules and Cells, Heredity and Evolution, and Diversity among Organisms. BIOLOGY II H - Juniors / Seniors - 1 term This course is designed to meet the needs and interests of students intending to pursue careers in life science. The primary focus is Human Anatomy and Physiology as studied from a systems approach. General Biology concepts are reviewed to give students appropriate background for future college classes in life science. The course serves to integrate knowledge gained in this and previous courses into practical and pertinent concepts with a strong emphasis placed on discussion and lab work. EARTH SCIENCE – Sophomores / Juniors / Seniors – Elective - 1 term This course focuses on all aspects of our planet, including the solid earth (soil and rock), water (fresh water, marine, surface, and underground), atmosphere, and their interactions with living systems. Earth Science consists of four major fields of study: geology, meteorology, oceanography, and astronomy. Students will learn about these topics through reading, research, lectures, group work, discussions, laboratory experiments, and projects. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE - Sophomores / Juniors / Seniors - Elective - 1 term This is a field intensive course with instruction provided through outdoor activities and data collection. The central theme of study is the interactions of organisms with each other and with their surroundings. Parallels are drawn between the balance of life in nature and the balance or lack of balance in the “human” system of life. St. Scholastica Academy -27- Information Guide
SOCIAL STUDIES The Social Studies curriculum provides insight into the relevance of the past to the modern world. Students develop an appreciation of our multi-cultural interdependence, our democratic society, and the world as a whole. Students are encouraged to take an active role in the community and the world at large by being well-informed, and capable of making objective decisions based on the use of critical thinking skills. WORLD GEOGRAPHY - Eighth Graders - 1 term World Geography is a survey of the geography of the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and Russia. This course will emphasize the physical processes that shape the Earth’s surface, the physical and human characteristics of places, the characteristics, distribution and migration of human population on Earth’s surface and the processes, patterns, and functions of human settlement. WORLD HISTORY - Freshmen - 1 term This is a survey of the history of the world from the appearance of man on the earth through the age of exploration, including the political, economic, and social aspects of each period. Particular emphasis is given to the history of art, science, religion, literature, and philosophy. WORLD HISTORY H - Freshmen - 1 term This course follows the Big History Project Model pioneered by David Christian and sponsored by Bill Gates separately from his work with the Gates Foundation. Big History surfaces common themes across the entire time scale of history - from the Big Bang to modernity -- with a heavy emphasis on the use and interpretation of evidence, self-guided exploration, and text-based inquiry. The course uses a multidisciplinary approach combining the disciplines of biology, astronomy, geology, climatology, prehistory, archeology, anthropology, cosmology, natural history, and population and environmental studies to ignite student passion for learning history. All resources for this course are delivered online. AMERICAN HISTORY / AMERICAN HISTORY H - Sophomores - 1 term This course examines the history of the United States from colonization to the present time. There is emphasis on the key people and events of U.S. history and their influence on our society, and how these people and events have affected change in our country and globally. AMERICAN HISTORY AP - Sophomores - 1 term AP American History is a challenging course that is meant to be the equivalent of a freshman college course. It is a survey of American history from the age of exploration to the present. The distinguishing characteristic of this course is the emphasis on analytical and interpretive writing. This course is divided into periods of time and emphasizes themes throughout American history. These themes include the American identity, economic evolution, and American foreign policy. CIVICS / CIVICS H- Seniors - 1 term The Civics course explores political theory, governmental study, and economics. The students are provided with a survey of varying forms of government, the U.S. Constitution, our civil rights, the three branches of government at the national and state levels, and the economic aspects of government and society. AMERICAN GOVERNMENT AP- Seniors - 1 term AP Government gives students an analytical perspective on government and politics in the United States. Topics include: the constitutional underpinnings of U.S. government, political beliefs and behaviors, political parties, interest groups, mass media, institutions of national government, public policy, civil rights and civil liberties. Admission to this course is predicated on student academic performance, standardized test scores, and teacher recommendations. St. Scholastica Academy -28- Information Guide
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