General Science:
Grade Level: 9
Course Credit: One Credit
Prerequisite(s): None
Description: An introductory science course including laboratory activities. The course presents a wide range of physical science topics with emphasis on chemistry and physics. Throughout the course, science concepts are explained using familiar examples. In addition, students are exposed to the excitement of science through discovery of its importance beyond the classroom and laboratory.
Biology:
Grade Level: 10
Course Credit: One Credit
Prerequisite(s): None
Description: Biology at WLHS is the study of life from a Christian prospective. Classes emphasize that life is a gift from God and that our role as God’s people is to preserve and nurture it. Understanding life forms and life processes help us do this. Topics in this lab-oriented course include the Nature of Life, Creation v. Evolution, Cells, Genetics, Taxonomy, Microbiology, Plants, Invertebrates, the Human Body and Ecology.
Chemistry and Honors Chemistry:
Grade Level: 11-12
Course Credit: One Credit
Prerequisite(s): For Chemistry: Algebra I or consent of instructor;
For Honors Chemistry: Algebra II (which may be taken concurrently with this chemistry course), a B+ or better average in previous science courses and consent of instructor.
Descriptions:
Chemistry is the study of creation from the point of view of its smallest particles. The nature of matter including its structure, characteristics, properties and reactions is discovered studied through laboratory activities, readings and classroom discussion.
Honors Chemistry is designed primarily for students who are oriented toward math and science-based careers. It involves a more rigorous theoretical and mathematical approach to chemistry topics and an accelerated pace.
Physics: (honors level)
Grade Level: 12
Course Credit: One Credit
Prerequisite(s): Algebra II or consent of instructor
Description: : Physics is the study of the relationship between matter and energy in God’s visible world. This lab-oriented course focuses on the mathematical description of the laws God set in place to govern his creation. Vernier equipment is used to discover, analyze and apply these laws. Most of the year will be spent studying mechanical topics including motion, forces, momentum, energy and its conservation, and thermodynamics. Other topics include the study of waves, the nature of light, and an introduction to electricity and magnetism. In most years, the course culminates with a field trip to Valley Fair to apply Physics principles and to collect and analyze real world data.
Environmental Science:
Grade Level: 11, 12
Course Credit: One Credit
Prerequisite(s): Biology and consent of instructor (chemistry is recommended)
Description: A college prep course, environmental science is an application of the principals of biology and chemistry to the systems of the environment with a concentration on Minnesota’s lake environments. A strong emphasis will be placed on field and lab activities. Participants should be prepared for required trips into the field which often take place outside of the school day.
Anatomy / Physiology:
Grade Level: 11, 12
Course Credit: One
Prerequisite(s): Biology and consent of instructor
Description: Anatomy and Physiology at WLHS is a comprehensive study of the parts and functions of the human body. This course offers students an appreciation for God’s design in structuring the body and His wisdom in the processes for sustaining it. Topics include human orientation, basic chemistry of the body, cell and tissue classification, and the eleven organ systems. Medical case studies are presented to reinforce the concepts and apply them to real life situations.
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