High School Online Program of Studies

Science Department

PHILOSOPHY

We believe that science is a way of making sense of the universe through careful observation. Science is a dynamic process that relies on healthy skepticism and curiosity, where assumptions can be modified or abandoned when new evidence is discovered. Students will develop confidence in science, an appreciation of scientific discovery, and a sense of awe and wonder of the world around them. Students will use active inquiry, hands-on activities, field studies, individual research and experimentation to transfer their knowledge and skills to new situations. Students will solve problems, attain a high degree of scientific literacy and appreciate the importance of becoming responsible caretakers of our planet.

 

 

DEPARTMENTAL STANDARDS

The following standards are process-oriented standards that the high school science department feels all of our students need to achieve. In addition to these standards we also have content-oriented standards and benchmarks for each course.

  • Students will be able to develop effective strategies for problem solving.
  • Students will be able to further their own knowledge of science through critical analysis of a wide range of media.
  • Students will become competent in handling a wide assortment of laboratory equipment.
  • Students will be aware of, sensitive to, and evaluate current socio-scientific issues.
  • Students will develop an awareness of how their behavior and choices affect their own well-being and that of others.
  • Students will communicate a broad knowledge of the sciences.

 

 

Science Courses Offered 2023-2024

INTEGRATED PHYSICAL SCIENCE 9

INTEGRATED LIFE SCIENCE 10

BIOLOGY IB SL I

BIOLOGY IB SL II

BIOLOGY IB HL I

BIOLOGY IB HL II

CHEMISTRY IB SL I

CHEMISTRY IB SL II

CHEMISTRY IB HL I

CHEMISTRY IB HL II

PHYSICS IB SL I

PHYSICS IB SL II

PHYSICS IB HL I

PHYSICS IB HL II

CONCEPTUAL PHYSICS (New course)

ASTRONOMY

TOPICS IN LIFE SCIENCE (New Course 2024/2025)

(To be offered in 24/25 School Year)

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES 

(Offered in 24/25 School Year)

 

 

 


CHEMISTRY IB HL I
 

Course Description:

This course is recommended for highly motivated students who have demonstrated high achievement and interest in introductory science and other science courses.  Students should understand that this material will be quite challenging, and proficiency in mathematics is required. This course is designed to be the first year of a two-year IB HL course and is open for students in 11th grade. Students will, in addition to developing a general understanding of the chemical principles that underpin the material world, develop the ability to analyze, evaluate, and synthesize scientific information. The major topics studied are: moles and ratios, atomic theory, the periodic table, bonding, states of matter, thermodynamics, kinetics and equilibrium.  Some weekend and/or afternoon lab time may be scheduled.  In addition to this, students will, through practical work, hone their experimental and investigative skills. Some weekend and/or afternoon lab time will be scheduled during the second semester. 

 

  
 

Prerequisites:

Integrated Physical Science 9, Integrated Life Science 10 (B grade minimum), Integrated Math 3 (B grade minimum), teacher recommendation

 

  
 

Credit:

1.0 credit

  
 

Length of Course:

1 year

  
  Requirements: