M/J Comprehensive Science 2

Grade Level: 7th Grade
Course Number: 2002070
Credit: 1 credit

M/J Comprehensive Science 3

Grade Level: 8th Grade
Course Number: 2002100
Credit: 1 credit

Laboratory investigations that include the use of scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, laboratory apparatus and technologies, experimental procedures, and safety procedures are an integral part of this course. The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) recommends that at the middle school level, all students should have multiple opportunities every week to explore science laboratory investigations (labs). School laboratory investigations are defined by the National Research Council (NRC) as an experience in the laboratory, classroom, or the field that provides students with opportunities to interact directly with natural phenomena or with data collected by others using tools, materials, data collection techniques, and models (NRC, 2006, p. 3). Laboratory investigations in the middle school classroom should help all students develop a growing understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills to calibrate and troubleshoot equipment used to make observations. Learners should understand measurement error and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data (NRC 2006, p. 77; NSTA, 2007).

Pre-AICE Biology

Grade Level: 8th Grade
Course Number: 2000322
Credit: 1 credit

The purpose of this course is to provide exploratory experiences, laboratory, and real-life applications in the biological sciences. Among topics covered are: Molecular and cellular biology, classification, heredity and evolution, ecosystems. Students who complete this course will take the state end of course exam which comprises 30% of their grade for the year.

Environmental Science

Grade Level: 9th Grade
Course Number: 2001340
Credit: 1 credit

This course gives students the opportunity to explore living and non-living relationships in the environmental world. Students will learn about various types of renewable and non-renewable resources, and human impact on the environment. Students will have the opportunity to discuss the impact of human activity and will learn sustainability practices.

Pre-AICE Environmental Management

Grade Level: 9th Grade
Course Number: 2001342
Credit: 1 credit

Learners will learn about sustainable development in a world where the security of the resources and life-sustaining systems is endangered by human impact. It draws upon disciplines such as biology, earth science, geography, and economics.

AICE Environmental Management

Grade Level: 10th Grade
Course Number: 2001381
Credit: 1 credit

AICE Environmental Science develops scientific knowledge and understanding of global environmental issues and theories, and of the policies and strategies for managing the environment. The course covers the sustainable use and management of resources, and strategies that aim to protect environments. Learners will interpret and analyze data and do investigative work. Case studies allow teachers to choose their own examples to investigate, which may be local, regional or global.

Biology 1

Grade Level: 10th Grade
Course Number: 2000310
Credit: 1 credit

The course provides information and activities in the life sciences. Among the topics covered are: Molecular and cellular biology, classification, heredity and evolution, populations and ecosystems.

Marine Science

Grade Level: 11th Grade
Course Number: 2002500
Credit: 1 credit

The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of the marine environment. Content includes marine systems, formation of the oceans and interrelationships between man and the ocean environment.

AICE Marine Science

Grade Level: 11th Grade
Course Number: 2002515
Credit: 1 credit

The purpose of this course is to give a thorough introduction to the study of Marine Science. Topics covered will include: Marine ecosystems and biodiversity, Energy flow amongst food chains and webs, Nutrient cycles in the Marine Ecosystem, Coral Reefs and Lagoon systems, Physical and Chemical Oceanography.