Walt Whitman Science Course Overview Don DeMember Science Resource Teacher, NBCT Donald_j_demember@mcpsmd.org

State Requirements 3 credits in science new for 2021 Graduation (current 10th graders) 3 NGSS Next Generation Science Standard Classes. Including, 1. Biology, 2. Chemistry, 3. Physics or an AP Science Course. MISA Test spring of their third science class.

Core Science Classes 9th Biology (honors or regular) 10th Chemistry (honors or regular) 11th Physics. (honors, regular, AP Physics 1) New course for regular physics in 2019. Advanced Placement Science – 6 course options. Many paths. Lots of flexibility! Recommended vs Required.

Honors vs On-Level Classes About 25%-30% more concepts. Cover material faster and deeper. More application and synthesis of concepts expected and tested. Math Content: Biology – more complicated graphs, Chem & Physics – lots of word problems. On-Level 70% to 80% of the same content as honors. Reading level and work level more manageable. Math applications more structured in some units.

Advanced Science Offerings AP Biology (double period) AP Chemistry (double period) AP Physics 1 Mechanics AP Physics C (calculus based) Mechanics AP Physics C (double period) Mechanics and E & M AP Environmental Science Anatomy and Physiology Science Internships NEW Molecular Biology Non-Honors Courses Astronomy Forensics Geoscience Environmental Science Science Internships Biotechnology & Bioengineering (may become Honors)

Sample student 1 Strong, well-rounded student, loves English 9th – Honors Biology 10th – Chemistry 11th – Physics 12th – science elective

Sample student 2 Strong, well-rounded student who loves science but not sure about career/college path 9th – Honors Biology 10th – Honors Chemistry 11th – Honors Physics, science elective, engineering 12th – AP Science, engineering

Sample student 3 Struggles in school, interested in how things work 9th – Biology 10th – Chemistry 11th – new regular physics class 2019 12th – science elective Engineering courses too

Sample student 4 The Bio All-Star: Foundations of Biomedical Science Program 9th – Honors Biology 10th – Honors Chemistry and Anatomy & Physiology 11th – Honors Physics and AP Biology (double period) 12th – Advanced science course, Internship

Sample student 5 The Physics All-Star 9th – Honors Biology 10th – Honors Chemistry, Honors Physics, Engineering 11th –AP Physics C (single or double), extra engineering course(s) 12th – Other AP Science course, engineering course, Internship (write-up research)

Foundations of Biomedical Science New program for 2018-2019. Kick off January 2019. Academic Program: 6 courses over 4 years. Practical Experiences: To Be Developed. Intensity increases over 4 years. Open to all. Sign ups in documents on Whitman Science webpage. Academic Foundation Core: Bio, Chemistry, Physics, Anatomy, AP Biology (2 credits) Advanced Electives: Biotechnology, Internship, Molecular Bio (new 2019) Practical Foundation Guest speakers, shadowing professionals, conference and workshop attendance, research internships Reflection on Experiences as the documentation of their commitment. 4 Year Portfolio Staying in the Program Progress of portfolio Meeting program requirements

Questions??? Contact Don DeMember Donald_j_demember@mcpsmd.org

Whitman Science Highlights Intel Science Talent Search semifinalists 16 out of last 20 years. Finalist just announced today Jan. 24, 2018!!! Highest average High School Assessment (HSA) Biology scores in MD (high ESOL Biology scores too) Internship program with 35 interns in places like, NIH, NIST, Georgetown, U of MD., and others. 6 AP science classes offered Higher scores than most other schools in Mont. County AP Chem, AP Bio, AP Physics C– some of the highest average in the state of MD Top 25 U of MD, College Park Engineering Pipeline schools for preparing students who major in engineering at UMCP US Sci & Engineering Festival, Guest speakers, clubs and competitions. Offering science electives to fit student interests

Ninth Grade Courses Honors Biology Biology Applied Science – ESOL Only Intro Biology Highly recommended to take Honors Geometry but not required Biology For students in Geometry and Algebra 1 Applied Science – ESOL Only ELL (English Language Learners) Students who are below grade level in reading or math Prepares students for Biology the following year Curriculum is changing over the next few years Project based More technology

Physics Lots of options and confusion First Year Second Year Regular Honors AP Physics 1 & 2 – Mechanics and – E & M no calculus. Double period Second Year AP Physics C – Mechanics AP Physics C – Mechanics and E & M Double Period