Science

Faculty

Students need two units of science to graduate. They may choose the area of study. Students may take science courses at different points in their high school careers; for example, some may take biology as freshmen while others may wait until later years. There are several areas of science that are common to all science courses.

• Science Connections - Conduct scientific studies using models, scientific methods and otherresearch tools to study systems found in nature or human-made.
   
• Nature of Science -Explain how scientific knowledge is attained. Describe the ethical problems that may result when doing scientific research. Research and present the
  contributions to society of scientists from various backgrounds.
   
• Science Inquiry - Research scientific concepts. Undertake scientific investigations using
  appropriate scientific methods, technology and tools. Use computer-based
  technology, mathematics and scientific vocabulary to communicate results.
   
• Scientific Application -Research a selected career in science, technology or engineering. Study a local, state, national or global problem in which technology has been used to design a solution.
   
• Science in Social and Personal Perspectives - Draw connections between the effects of science upon society and of society upon the natural world. Examine a social problem of local, national or global importance and use scientific knowledge and analysis to discuss possible solutions.