This course will cover concepts and theories relating to the scientific field of Biology. Topics will include cellular biology, genetics, genetic technology, evolution, ecology, human physiology, immunology, animals, plants, and fungus. The students will learn through reading, homework questions, models, Internet research, and application of scientific theories through projects and laboratory experiments.
This course is an introduction to understanding the nature of matter and the processes of how it changes. Emphasis will be on quantitative manipulation of formula, laboratory technique and safety as well as problem solving and analysis. The chemistry course provides content to develop significant chemistry concepts and enables students to relate them to real-world applications. Students are encouraged to question, to reason, and to analyze.
Students will understand and apply scientific concepts, principles, and theories pertaining to the physical setting and living environment and recognize the historical development of ideas in science.
Physics extends into the realm of technology and applied sciences. Many important technological developments can be appreciated through a solid foundation in physics. Applications in engineering, medicine, and a wide variety of other fields can be grasped by someone who has a good basic understanding of physics.
Science Red is an introductory science course in which students will gain experiences in using scientific methods, critical thinking, and will develop a personal interest in studying disciplines of basic chemistry, biology, earth science, and physics. M1 will start to develop their investigative skills by generating their own questions, recognizing and explaining the relationships among variables, and analyzing the conclusions that are drawn from scientific investigations.
The purpose of this course is to teach students to develop critical thinking skills through reading English language literature. Genres studied include fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. Additionally, four themes, each with a central idea, will be studied in a student-centered learning environment. These ideas include confronting difficult choices, exploring irony, myths and superstitions, and the natural world. Throughout this term, areas of study include (but are not limited to) plot and character development, various literary elements, reading comprehension skills, grammar and writing skills.
The purpose of this course is to teach students to develop critical thinking skills through reading English language literature. Genres studied include fiction, non-fiction, and poetry.
Additionally, eight themes, each with a central idea, will be studied in a student-centered learning environment. These ideas include (but are not limited to) personal success, overcoming challenges, life lessons, and using imagination.
Throughout the course, areas of study include (but are not limited to) plot and character development, various literary elements, reading comprehension skills, grammar and writing skills.
This course develops further English language skills and critical thinking ability through the reading and discussion of literature. Students will develop the core language skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing. They will also be encouraged to think critically through extensive use of questioning and critical analysis of the course content.