SCIENCE

Enrollment in General Science is required for ninth grade and Biology is required for tenth grade. Registering college bound seniors should investigate which of the offered electives best fit their program.

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Science Courses Offered:

General Science
Biology
Chemistry and Honors Chemistry
Physics
Environmental Science
Anatomy / Physiology


General Science

Grade Level: 9
Course Credit: One
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.

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Biology

Grade Level: 10
Course Credit: One
Prerequisite(s): None

Description: Biology is the study of life as God has created it. Understanding life and life processes depends on mastering the unifying principles and concepts applicable to all life forms. Taught as sequential units, this course begins with the underlying chemistry and systems of life and progresses through microbiology, botany, zoology and physiology.

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Chemistry and Honors Chemistry

Grade Level: 11-12
Course Credit: One
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.

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Physics

Grade Level: 12
Course Credit: One
Prerequisite(s): Algebra II or consent of instructor

Description: Physics is a science that is concerned with the relationship between matter and energy that our God created and designed. The focus of our study will be on what energy is, the forms it takes, how it changes from one form to another and how it affects matter. Labs will be incorporated as necessary throughout the chapters. These will be used to gain hands-on experience and used as application to properties and concepts that are studied. A field trip to an amusement park is also part of the second semester course outline.

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Environmental Science

Grade Level: 11, 12
Course Credit: One
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.

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Anatomy / Physiology

Grade Level: 11, 12
Course Credit: One
Prerequisite(s): Biology and consent of instructor

Description: A college prep course, Anatomy / Physiology is an application of the principals of biology to the systems of the human body. A strong emphasis will be placed on discussion and lab activities. Participants should be plan on participation in dissecting activities among other labs.

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