Science

Courses

PHYSICAL/EARTH SCIENCE | This is a course that includes a study of physics, chemistry, and earth science. Fundamental science principles are introduced through lecture, student involvement, and laboratory work.

PHYSICAL/EARTH SCIENCE (HONORS) | This is an advanced course in study of chemistry, physics, and earth science. The information will be attained through lecture, laboratory work, applying advanced math to problems, and student involvement.

APPLIED BIOLOGY | This is a course that studies cellular structure and function as related to life processes. Major topics include cells, genetics, evolution of organisms, ecology, plants as related to food sources and scientific advancements in medicine.

BIOLOGY | This is primarily a hands-on, lab-emphasized inquiry based course dealing with the study of living things and cellular structure and function as they are related to life processes.

BIOLOGY (HONORS) | This is the advanced, in-depth study of living organisms and their function as related to life
processes. Content is delivered primarily through both hands-on and laboratory settings.

BIOLOGY II | Biology II is an engaging and comprehensive continuation of the study of biology, designed to deepen your understanding of the fascinating world of living organisms.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT BIOLOGY (HONORS) | AP Biology focuses on enduring, conceptual understandings and the content that supports them. Students will spend less time on factual recall and more time on inquiry-based learning of essential concepts.

CHEMISTRY I | This course is designed for improving student thinking skills. It is a comprehensive study of matter, its
properties and relationships.

CHEMISTRY I (HONORS) | This is the advanced, in-depth study of matter, its properties and the changes it undergoes. The information will be presented through lecture, laboratory work, math applications, and group work.

CHEMISTRY II (HONORS) | This chemistry course provides a more in-depth study of the theories of chemistry. There is a very strong emphasis on problem solving and laboratory work.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT CHEMISTRY (HONORS) | AP chemistry is the equivalent of the first-year college chemistry course. It requires continual study, good note-taking skills, extensive time and effort, and excellent math ability.

EARLTH/SPACE SCIENCE | The purpose of this course is to develop a scientific understanding of the Earth and space system and its response to natural or human-induced changes.

PHYSICS I (HONORS) | Physics is the study of the nature of the physical world. Inquiry laboratories, analysis of data, class discussion, and problem solving are required in the study of physics.

PHYSICS II (HONORS) | Physics II broadens your depth of understanding of physics I by exposing you to an in depth study of more topics including Newtonian mechanics (including rotational motion); work, energy, and power; mechanical waves and sound; electromagnetic fields and introductory, simple circuits.

AP PHYSICS I (HONORS) | AP Physics 1 is an algebra-based, introductory college-level physics course that explores topics such as Newtonian mechanics (including rotational motion); work, energy, and power; mechanical waves and sound; and introductory, simple circuits.

ANATOMY-PHYSIOLOGY | This course will include a semester program of intense human anatomy and physiology studies. The areas covered will include: medical terminology, cell and tissue structure, the 11 systems of the human body (integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, circulatory, lymphatic, digestive, respiratory, urinary and reproductive) and diseases and disorders of those systems.

ANATOMY-PHYSIOLOGY (HONORS) | This course will include a semester program of intense human anatomy and physiology studies. The areas covered will include: medical terminology, cell and tissue structure, the 11 systems of the human body (integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, circulatory, lymphatic, digestive, respiratory, urinary and reproductive) and diseases and disorders of those systems.

WILDLIFE ECOLOGY | This class is designed to provide students with frequent hands-on experiences and on-site investigations regarding class topics. Topics studied in this class include the distinguishing features, life histories, field identification and surveying techniques of native Kansas wildlife, including Mammals, Birds, Fish, Reptiles, Amphibians, and invertebrates.