Curriculum Guide - Coal City High School

INTEGRATED SCIENCEGrade 11-12 2 Sem. 1 Credit Prerequisite: Grade of ―D‖ or below in Biology or―C‖ or below in Conceptual Biology; Foundations orSupport level in Math & Teacher recommendationThis class offers an alternative to juniors and seniors needing to complete their third year of the Science requirement for graduation.The class provides a combination of selected subjects in environmental, physical and life science. Critical thinking, environmentalresponsibility, and global awareness are key themes woven throughout the course. This course will not be acceptedfor preparatory coursework when applying for 4-year university admission.CHEMISTRYGrade 10-12 2 Sem. 1 Credit Prerequisite: Grade of ―C‖ or higher in Biology or―B‖ or higher in Conceptual Biology; & Algebra 2This course will include topics from basic chemistry including composition and interactions of matter, chemical reaction, compoundsand chemical equations. Concepts will be taught through lecture, problem-solving, and laboratory experiences.HONORS CHEMISTRYGrade 10-12 2 Sem. 2 Credits Prerequisite: Grade of ―A‖ in Biology, Algebra 2 &Teacher recommendationAn in-depth study of chemistry including structure, properties, & interactions of matter. This honors course is designed to preparestudents for college chemistry. Class work will include lab work and reporting, critical thinking and problem-solving, aswell as observation, calculation, and interpretation of phenomena. This is a WEIGHTED grade course. This course is doubleblocked.PHYSICSGrade 12 2 Sem. 1 Credit Prerequisite: Chemistry & Algebra 2This course will explore concepts from basic physics, including mechanics, properties of matter, and heat. Although somemathematics is required, understanding of concepts will be stressed through problem-solving, laboratory exercises and computersimulations.HONORS PHYSICSGrade 12 2 Sem. 1 Credit Prerequisite: Chemistry, Algebra 3 & TeacherrecommendationAn exploration of topics in Newtonian physics including: kinematics, statics and dynamics, work and energy, wave mechanics,acoustics, optics, and electricity and magnetism. Students will use the internet to gain materials and information as well as experiencinglecture and hands-on activities. This is a WEIGHTED grade course.HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGYGrade 11-12 1 Sem. 1/2 Credit Prerequisite: BiologyAn advanced science in which students will study the systems of the human body, the anatomy of each system, and the relationshipsthat exist between all of the organs in each organ system & their function to maintain homeostasis within the body.AP BIOLOGYGrade 12 2 Sem. 1 Credit Prerequisite: ―B‖ avg. in Honors Chemistry, ANDB‖ avg. in Hon. Biology or ―A‖ avg. in BiologyThis class is intended for students willing to commit a significant amount of time to a rigorous course in Biology designed toprepare them to take the advanced placement exam given in May. The course is a combination of lecture, lab, and homeworkwith emphasis on investigation, inquiry and experimental design. Topics include: ecology/basic biochemistry, cells, energytransformation, genetics and DNA technology, evolution, plant sciences, and human biology. Students will be required to doassigned readings during the summer preceding the fall semester. Students are expected take the AP Exam in the spring anda fee is required. This is a WEIGHTED grade course. This course will be offered at Wilmington High School. Transportationwill be the responsibility of the student.-25-