Science Department Course Offerings

2221 - HONORS BIOLOGY 9 (2007-2008) - This course is aligned with the Massachusetts Frameworks and includes an overview of the chemistry of life, cell structure and function, photosynthesis, cellular respiration, genetics, evolution, and biodiversity. The curriculum includes activities, labs and projects to enhance the learning of the student. Placement is based on the Honors Criteria of Diman. It is the first of two courses designed for students who must meet the state requirement on the MCAS Biology Test as part of the graduation requirement for a High School diploma. (Year 1 curriculum)

2021 - BIOLOGY 9 (2007-2008) - This course is aligned with the Massachusetts Frameworks and includes an overview of the chemistry of life, cell structure and function, photosynthesis, cellular respiration, genetics, evolution, and biodiversity. It is the first of two courses designed for students who must take the MCAS Biology Test. (Year 1 curriculum)

2222 - HONORS BIOLOGY 10 (2007-2008) - This course is aligned with the Massachusetts Frameworks and includes an overview of the chemistry of life, cell structure and function, photosynthesis, cellular respiration, genetics, evolution, and biodiversity. The curriculum includes activities, labs and projects to enhance the learning of the student. It is the second of two courses designed for students who must meet the state requirement on the MCAS Biology Test as part of the graduation requirement for a High School diploma.
(Year 1 curriculum)
Prerequisite: Honors Biology 9 (2221) or teacher permission

2023 - BIOLOGY 10 (2007-2008) This course is aligned with the Massachusetts Frameworks and includes an overview of the chemistry of life, cell structure and function, photosynthesis, cellular respiration, genetics, evolution, and biodiversity. It is the second of two courses designed for students who must take the MCAS Biology Test.
(Year 1 curriculum)
Prerequisite: Biology 9 (2021)

Honors Biology 9 and Biology 9 (2008-2009 and future)
Biology 9 is aligned with the Massachusetts Frameworks and includes an overview of the chemistry of life, cell structure and function, photosynthesis, cellular respiration, genetics, evolution, and biodiversity. It is the first of two courses designed for students who must take the MCAS Biology Test.

Honors Biology 10 and Biology 10 (2008-2009 and future)
Biology 10 is aligned with the Massachusetts Frameworks and includes an overview of the classifications or organisms, populations, ecosystems, biological communities, the environment, introduction to body structure, and an in-depth study of eight organ systems. It is the second of two courses designed for students who must take the MCAS Biology Test.

Notes:
During the '05-'06 school year, the chemistry of life/genetics/evolution curriculum (Year 1) was taught to both freshmen and sophomores.

During the '06-'07 school year, the ecology/human body curriculum (Year 2) was taught to both freshmen and sophomores.

During the '07-'08 school year, Year 1 will be taught to both freshmen and sophomores.

During the '08-'09 school year: Year 1 will be taught to freshmen. Year 2 will be taught to sophomores.

2303 - ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I - includes a study of structures, functions, and dysfunctions of major systems of the body. Topics include an Introduction to Structural Units, Tissues and Membranes, the Skeletal System, the Integumentary System, and Nutrition. Career opportunities in medicine-related field are examined.
Prerequisite: Health Careers and Dental Assisting students only.

2043 - APPLIED PHYSICS I - is a hands-on physics program that studies four unifying concepts and systems: mechanical, fluid, electrical, and thermal. Experiments include levers and pulleys, thermometers, conveyor belts, and electrical circuits. This is a required course for most Tech Prep students.

2033 - CHEMISTRY I - is the study of matter. The content of this course includes modern atomic theory, how chemicals combine, formulas and equations, quantum theory, electron arrangement, chemical and physical properties, and states of matter.

2063 - MARINE BIOLOGY - is an elective science course for juniors. This course covers the basic principals of marine science, marine organisms, and the different marine ecosystems.

2303 - ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY II - includes a study of structures, functions, and dysfunctions of major systems of the body. Topics include Blood. The Circulatory System, the Lymphatic System, the Respiratory System, the Digestive system, the Excretory System, and the Reproductive System. Career opportunities in medicine-related fields are examined.
Prerequisite: Health Career and Dental Assisting students, who have taken Anatomy & Physiology I only.

2044 - APPLIED PHYSICS II - is a continuation of Applied Physics I. Applied Physics I is a prerequisite. This is a required course for most Tech Prep students.

2064 - ASTRONOMY - This course will cover the study of the universe beyond the Earth's atmosphere. The content of this course includes the historical basis for astronomy, celestial timekeeping and navigation, matter and energy in the universe, the solar system, life cycles of stars, galaxies and the big bang theory.

2034 - CHEMISTRY II - continues the study of chemical techniques and principles. Chemistry I is a prerequisite.

Favorite External Links for Science

• American Meteorological Society
  Ed program promotes teaching atmospheric, oceanographic, and hydrologic sciences & activities to promote greater human resource diversity.
• Amusement Ride Physics
  A collection of various websites dealing with the physics of amusement park rides.
• CIESE - Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education
  Projects concerning real-time data: “Navigational Vectors,” “Gulf Stream Voyage,” “Musical Plate,” & more.
• CIESE - Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education
  Online resources for K-12 engineering and problem solving using creativity, design and critical thinking. (Note: Educational links are at http://www.ciese.org/edulinks.html )
• CIESE - Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education
  Collaborative Projects: “How much water do you use?,” “International Boiling Point Project,” “A Worldwide Search for the Dominant Trait,” The Global Sun Temperature project,” & more.
• Earthdaynetwork
  “Promotes environmental citizenship and year round progressive action worldwide.”
• Explore Learning
  Investigate science and math with “gizmos.”
• Learner.org
  Engages K-12 students in a global study of migration and seasonal change. Find standards-based lesson plans, activities and information to help students make local observations and fit them into a global context. Note: Widely considered a best-practices model for education, Journey North is the nation's premiere "citizen science" project for children.
• Learner.org
  How do physics laws affect amusement park ride design?
• Marine Geoscience – Data Management System
  Access to data portals to projects and programs providing a variety of marine geoscience data types collected throughout global oceans.
• NASA, the Aeronautics and Space Administration
  Educators’ site to lesson plans, online projects, data gathering and scientific Web sites.
• National Invention Hall of Fame
  “Honors the women and men responsible for the great technological advances that make human, social and economic progress possible.” Covers the areas of computers, communications, agriculture, electricity, chemistry, imaging, medical, industrial and nobel prize winners.
• National Oceanic and atmospheric Administration’s National Weather Service
  Data gathering.
• Poway Schools
  Collect data, organize it in an appropriate graphic form, and analyze it for the purpose of making weather predictions.
• Real-time earthquake sites
  Federal science source about the Earth, its natural & living resources, natural hazards, & the environment.
• Real-time volcano sites
  Federal science source about the Earth, its natural & living resources, natural hazards, & the environment.
• The University of Arizona: The Biology Project, an online interactive resource for learning biology
  Lesson plans and activities: biology, ecology, cells, karyotyping, plant anatomy & physiology, genetics, DNA, genetics, etc. (Follow link in upper right corner for “LESSON PLANS AND ACTIVITIES”)
• The Water Cycle
  An interactive site, managed by the U.S. Geological Survey, which provides information about the water cycle.
• U.S. Geological Survey – Cascades Volcano Observatory
  Links to information and data concerning volcanoes and related natural hazards.
• U.S. Geological Survey – USGS, Science for a Changing World
  Federal science source about the Earth, its natural & living resources, natural hazards, & the environment.
• USDA My Pyramid
  The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion focuses on two primary objectives: 1. Advance and promote dietary guidance for all Americans ,and 2. Conduct applied research and analyses in nutrition and consumer economics.
• USGS Education link
  Federal science source about the Earth, its natural & living resources, natural hazards, & the environment.

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