The Physical Science program introduces students to many aspects of the physical world, focusing first on chemistry and then on physics. The course provides an overview of the physical world and gives students tools and concepts to think clearly about matter, atoms, molecules, chemical reactions, motion, force, momentum, work and machines, energy, waves, electricity, light, and other aspects of chemistry and physics. Among other subjects, students study the structure of atoms; the elements and the Periodic Table; chemical reactions; forces, including gravitational, motion, acceleration, and mass; and energy, including light, thermal, electricity, and magnetism.
The life science curriculum invites students to investigate the world of living things—at levels both large and small—by
reading, observing, and experimenting with aspects of life on Earth. Students explore an amazing variety of organisms,
the complex workings of the cell, the relationship between living things and their environments, and discoveries in
the world of modern genetics. Practical, hands-on lesson activities help students discover how scientists investigate
the living world. Students perform laboratory activities and a full-unit investigation to learn about the application of
scientific methods.>
The life science curriculum invites students to investigate the world of living things—at levels both large and small—by
reading, observing, and experimenting with aspects of life on Earth. Students explore an amazing variety of organisms,
the complex workings of the cell, the relationship between living things and their environments, and discoveries in
the world of modern genetics. Practical, hands-on lesson activities help students discover how scientists investigate
the living world. Students perform laboratory activities and a full-unit investigation to learn about the application of scientific methods.
Throughout this course, students engage in literary analysis and close reading of short stories, poetry,
drama, novels, and informational texts. The course focuses on interpretation of literary works, analysis of
informational texts, and the development of oral and written communication skills in standard (formal) English.
Students read between the lines to interpret literature and go beyond the text to discover themes and ideas the
text conveys. Analysis of the structure and elements of informational texts and media helps students develop
the skills needed for academic success and navigating the world. Students continue to acquire knowledge and skills
in grammar, usage, mechanics, and vocabulary. The course includes discussion activities that engage students in the
curriculum while creating a sense of community.
This course continues the development of comprehension and analysis of informational and fictional texts with an
ongoing emphasis on reading strategies. Students express themselves using standard (formal) English in written and
oral presentations. Analyzing and practicing the form and structure of various genres of writing enhances students’
communication skills. Students study a variety of media to understand informational and persuasive techniques, explicit and implied messages, and how visual and auditory cues affect messages. Grammar, usage, and mechanics skills are deepened. Students continue to widen their vocabulary and apply acquisition strategies. The course includes discussion activities that engage students in the curriculum while creating a sense of community
This course continues the development of comprehension and analysis of informational and fictional texts with an
ongoing emphasis on reading strategies. Students express themselves using standard (formal) English in written and
oral presentations. Analyzing and practicing the form and structure of various genres of writing enhances students’
communication skills. Students study a variety of media to understand informational and persuasive techniques, explicit and implied messages, and how visual and auditory cues affect messages. Grammar, usage, and mechanics skills are deepened. Students continue to widen their vocabulary and apply acquisition strategies. The course includes discussion activities that engage students in the curriculum while creating a sense of community
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