MVHS Science Elective Courses at a Glance This class is for How are grades Other info important Grade Some core concepts in Some signature activities in Recommended pre- Course Name students who are Expected work out of class constructed and for student Level this course this course include. . . requisites interested in. . . earned? consideration Life science or medicine. In addition, most colleges have At a general level, the core Tests/quizzes and the final This course is the Genetically engineering glowing a life science general concepts are the same as in make up most of the grade. equivalent of a college level bacteria, testing your own DNA and Approximately 30-45 minutes week AP Biology 11,12 education requirement for freshman biology, however, the Labs are 20% and Biology and chemistry. introductory biology class developing some of your own nights mostly reading. other majors which can be course goes much deeper in homework is a very small and, as such, uses college experiments. addressed via success on every respect. portion of the grade. level vocabulary. the AP Bio exam. - pursuing science related Blended Model of teaching and AP Chemistry uses various majors in college learning;Class uses multiple models types of assessments, There are relevant and - gaining skills that will help - first year college General of assessments; Engaging, relevant using summative engaging learning them succeed in college Chemistry course includes topics and challenging lab B or better in Chemistry Students spend from 45 minutes to an (tests,quizzes), formative opportunities such as Year such as critical thinking, such as Acids Bases, experiments;Personalization of Honors or A in Chemistry hour everyday for AP Chemistry (for a 5-(understanding checks, exit End," Fact or Fiction" problem solving, self Equilibrium, Kinetics, learning through collaborative group B or better in Alg 2 and AP Chemistry 11,12 day week). This time does not include slips) and assessment as project. Some students get management and , work and quick teacher concurrent enrollment in preparing for exams and quizzes, which learning (PBAs). Our to present their project at collaborative group work Electrochemistry, Mass feedbackMultitiered support for Math Analysis or PreCalc will take additional time. grading scale is weighted. conferences. 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About Biology and either means the calendar can be Environmental 11,12 45-60 minutes 3x week interested in marine biology, transportation all depend on --measuring air, water, and soil 3% extra credit chemistry or unpredictable. Be prepared Science climate change, energy and cycles, and achieving pollution levels opportunities and a 3% to think sideways as well as innovation, water quality, sustainability in these practices --extended unit on energy and bonus for a 5 on the AP dive deep into important sustainable food systems, is challenging. 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The use of laptops or tablets is encouraged. AP Physics 1 Advanced graphing About an hour a day reading and Mostly based on exam AP AB or BC ...majoring in engineering, Using calculus to describe and calculators (like the TI-89 or watching instructional videos. performance (90%), but (Students who take AP AP Physics C 11,12 computer science, or a explain motion, electricity, and Physics Day at Great America NSpire) really help on Additional time as needed to practice also dependent on daily Calculus concurrently with physical science. magnetism. exams. skills and prepare for exams. and weekly assignments. AP Physics C are at a Historically, around 90% of distinct disadvantage) students get a 5 on the AP Physics exams! development of the atom; bonding of atoms to form first year chemistry compounds; writing and using grading done by categories: exposure; basic concepts of lab activities,experiments, projects, take notes, do class work and chemical equations for homework/classwork, the ability to write and solve Chemistry 10,11,12 the atom, chemical and demos to show chemical homework, participate in labs, be stoichiometry concepts; general labs/projects, tests/quizzes, simple algebraic equations compounds and chemical concepts responsible, be an active learner exposure to organic chem, final exam equations. nuclear chem, acids/bases, thermochemistry

Categories are Weighted • This is most student’s first Homework, classwork, peer B or better in Biology opportunity to take an review, entrance/exit mini- Bonding, Periodic Table, Writing math intensive honors level class. Chemistry is a central quizzes:10%; Formulas, Writing Reactions, B or better in Geometry or • Chemistry honors is more Chemistry science. Chemistry is make cookies, kool aid and ice 20-30 minutes per class day as an Lab (written work, 10,11,12 Atomic Structure, Stoichiometry, higher course rigorous than regular needed for all fields of cream. Lots of real world activities. average. participation, conduct and Honors Gases, Thermochemistry, Acids Concurrent enrollment in chemistry. science. assessment) & projects: and Bases. Algebra 2 or higher course • Recommendation does 25% not mean an A (or even a Tests and quizzes:45% B). Final exam :20% MVHS Science Elective Courses at a Glance This class is for How are grades Other info important Grade Some core concepts in Some signature activities in Recommended pre- Course Name students who are Expected work out of class constructed and for student Level this course this course include. . . requisites interested in. . . earned? consideration Physics involves the study of matter and its motion through You will frequently use space and time, along with Passing grade in pervious Interesting hands-on labs and micro- In Physics, you should expect about algebra, geometry, and related concepts such as energy MV science or math. This labs, a number of them outside. We two hours of homework each basic trigonometry. You’ll and force. Kinematics, Forces, Grades are based on work usually means Chemistry have a periodic STEM projects week….reading, answering questions, need a scientific calculator. Momentum, Energy, Rotational in five weighted categories and Geometry plus Algebra where you apply your knowledge of solving problems, finishing lab reports, This is “hands on” physics. Motion, Sound, Planetary 17% Homework-Classwork I. Some students come The physical sciences & physics such as: Paper Bridge, Flight and doing projects. You complete a number of Mechanics, Astronomy, Wave 30% Lab–Projects directly from Biology but do engineering as well as those (Accuracy, Walk Along, Time Aloft), projects outside of class Phenomena, Electricity & 35% Tests & Quizzes that with a B or better to be Physics 10,11,12 students with an interest in Egg Drop, Mouse Trap Powered Students are encouraged to confer with with testing/judging in class. Magnetism, and Modern 15% Final Exam successful. Sophomores science and how the world Vehicle, Winter Hexagon peers on homework. That means get These are designed as Physics. Emphasis is placed on 3% Class/Team are welcome (currently 20- & the universe “work”. (astronomy), Frisbee Flight and help if you need it but DO NOT COPY STEM Design & analysis needed for an Participation +journal 30%) but find the course Great America Field Trip (May, all robotically. You learn physics by Performance Competitions understanding of the world using initially challenging without physics courses) practice, thinking and discussion! (usually with a small bonus Newtonian physics. This course the preparation in labs, data for class “winners” primarily uses basic algebra, treatment & calculations depending on the nature of geometry and a small amount of that come from Chemistry. the project problem). right angle trigonometry.

1. Red Cross Training for CPR/First 1. How diet, exercise, sleep and Aid This is a great class if you stress impact health. 2. Heart and Brain Dissection are interested in learning 2. How muscles and bones allow 3. Friday Wellness activities are There is the occasional homework Tests are 40% more about physical and the body to perform activities. student lead presentations followed assignments (not too much in Homework/Labs are 15% mental health or just want to 3. How the heart and blood allow by the class doing an activity that is Biology is really the only comparison to other science classes). OLE project is 15% know more about how the Physical health and fitness, the human body to function. beneficial in some way to health. pre-requisite for this class. There is a semester long outside of Friday Wellness activity is human body works and mental health, the human 4. How the immune system This occurs most Friday's throughout Chemistry might be helpful Physiology 11,12 class project called the OLE (outside 5% functions. It is a low stakes body, nutrition, medicine, protects us from foreign the entire year. for some specific parts of learning experience). Overall expect Final Exam is 20% environment where the goal human performance, etc. invaders. 4. Once a month we do a short the class, but overall is not there to be around 1-2 hours per week Citizenship is 5% is to learn and find things 5. How CPR/First Aid can save mindfulness meditation with Mr. necessary. of homework. the interest you as well as lives. Prinz figure out the best way to 6. How the human brain works 5. Cockroach demo to visualize and increase your own and what happens when it examine how neurons work. happiness and health. doesn't.

Wide variation based on the specific Students who overschedule project selected and on the time of themselves often struggle Learning to read scientific year. Approximately 1-2 hours per week with this class because Competing in the Synopsys science papers and design your own outside of class is required at the very This course is graded Strong interest in science, there are few deadlines. STEM fair which is the local Intel ISEF Doing science (as opposed experiment (s). Conducting your beginning of the year and the beginning pass/fail. Any 'grades' will high personal initiative and However when teacher independent 9,10,11 affiliated science fair. This is the to studying it). research, analyzing your data of second semester. Almost no time be assigned by science fair a schedule with sufficient recommendations regarding preliminary round of competition for study research and presenting your results both requirements at the end of either competition judges. time. planning/timing is ignored it many other opportunities. in writing and orally. semester depending on the project may become impossible for selected and how successful it is at students to complete their local competitions. project.

Graduation Requirements: 1 year life science, 1 year physical science UC/CSU/ University entrance: Minimum 3 years recommended For more information contact: Andrew Goldenkranz, Department Lead: [email protected]