Tam High Science Courses

Honors Integrated Science 3-4 Requires higher level thinking and problem solving skills Covers more detailed information at a faster pace Be prepared to complete daily assignments as well as long term projects FLIP method of instruction

Honors Integrated Science 3-4 requirements B or higher in Integrated Science 1-2 Teacher recommendation Passing score on entrance exam Informational Meetings: Jan 17 th & 18 th at lunch in room 311 Entrance Exam Dates: Jan 23 rd & Jan 25 th after school in room 311

Chemistry What makes up the world around us? “central science” – strong connections to all other sciences experience fire and color action labs and demos Harry Potter’s floo powder….

Chemistry strongly recommended if you are thinking about a college major in science, engineering or medicine one of the courses approved for concurrent enrollment with Integrated Science 3-4 requires basic algebra some HW every night

Chemistry fulfills pre/corequisite for AP Environmental Science fulfills pre/corequisite for AP Biology recommended prerequisite for Physics

Requirements  C- or better in Integrated Science  C- or better in Algebra 1 and 2 (or equivalent)  Advanced Algebra recommended - concurrently (or before)  A- or better in Integrated Science (B- if Honors)  A- or better in last math class (B- if Honors)  Entrance test  Teacher recommendation  Advanced Algebra recommended - concurrently (or before) ChemistryHonors Chemistry

Honors Chemistry Important Dates and Times  Informational Meeting: Lunch, Room 66 Thursday, January 19 or Friday, January 20  Entrance Test: Room 66 Monday, January 23 before or after school

AP Chemistry second year Chemistry course rigorous college-level material - equivalent to a first-year college chemistry class advanced, quantitative labs strong emphasis on problem-solving

AP Chemistry Requirements:  B- or better in Chemistry/ Honors Chemistry  B- or better in Advanced Algebra/Honors Advanced Algebra  Chemistry teacher recommendation  Information meeting: Room 66, Thursday, January 26 or Friday, January 27 or see Dr. Hart

PHYSIOLOGY 1-2 What is this class all about? What is this class all about? Anatomy = the study of the structures of the human body Anatomy = the study of the structures of the human body Physiology = the study of how these structures function Physiology = the study of how these structures function So, we will learn how the body is built and how it works So, we will learn how the body is built and how it works Also… Also… Things that may go wrong (diseases, etc) & associated cures Things that may go wrong (diseases, etc) & associated cures possible career paths possible career paths current advances, issues, etc. current advances, issues, etc.

Course Outline Body Organization & Homeostasis Body Organization & Homeostasis The Skeletal & Muscular Systems The Skeletal & Muscular Systems The Endocrine System The Endocrine System The Nervous System and Senses The Nervous System and Senses Your Blood and Lymphatic System Your Blood and Lymphatic System Respiratory and Circulatory Systems Respiratory and Circulatory Systems Digestion and Excretion Digestion and Excretion Culminating Experience: The Fetal Pig Culminating Experience: The Fetal Pig

Prerequisites and Credits Successful completion of Integrated Science 1-4 with at least a C UC/CSU "d" laboratory science credit one of the courses approved for concurrent enrollment with Integrated Science 3-4 Successful completion of Integrated Science 1-4 with at least a C UC/CSU "d" laboratory science credit one of the courses approved for concurrent enrollment with Integrated Science 3-4

Honors Physiology Course Overview: Honors Physiology includes the same fascinating information you learn in regular Physio, but in greater depth and with more enrichment (refer to course guide for more info) Honors Physiology includes the same fascinating information you learn in regular Physio, but in greater depth and with more enrichment (refer to course guide for more info)Prerequisites: “A-“ or above in IS 1- 2 or 3– 4 (or B- in Honors 3-4) “A-“ or above in IS 1- 2 or 3– 4 (or B- in Honors 3-4) Attendance at a mandatory informational meeting at lunch Attendance at a mandatory informational meeting at lunch An entrance exam during tutorial An entrance exam during tutorial Teacher recommendation form completed by your current science teacher Teacher recommendation form completed by your current science teacherMeetings - Wed January 18 th or Fri January 20 th during lunch in room 64 Entrance Exams - Wed January 25 th or Fri January 27 th during tutotial - GET A PASS BEFORE TUTORIAL!

Environmental Science Study topics like: –Sustainability –Pollution and possible solutions –How do we deal with waste as a society? –Organic gardening and its impact

Environmental Science Learn outside the classroom –Work in Tam’s organic garden –Study how the plants and animals in a natural environment interact –Habitat restoration trips –Field trips CARE ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT? PROVE IT AND TAKE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE!!!

PHYSICS What is physics? Physics is a UC/CSU approved lab science class that is the foundation of all sciences. It is an exciting and challenging class that seeks to understand the nature of … nature. Exciting demonstrations, weekly labs, and relevant projects all combine to provide a powerful understanding of the material. What topics are covered? Topics explored include: motion, Newton’s laws, gravity, satellites, momentum, energy, sound, light, electricity, nuclear radiation, and the latest ideas in cosmology. Who takes physics? Over half the students who go to Tamalpais High School take physics. Some take it because it has a reputation for being interesting, fun, and relevant. Others take it because they are considering a career in science, engineering, or medicine. Everyone knows that it is an upper-level science course that looks great on your transcript. What are the prerequisites? Completion of Integrated Science is required, as well as completion of Intermediate Algebra or higher. “All knowledge begins in wonder.” – Aristotle “I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious.” – Albert Einstein

HONORS PHYSICS How is honors physics different from from physics? Honors physics covers all the topics covered in physics, but does so at a deeper and more rigorous level. It has a faster pace. Additional topics are covered as well. It is assumed that the student has mastered both algebra and trigonometry. Most students will be enrolled in calculus (although this is not required). What are the prerequisites? Completion of Integrated Science is required, as well as passing score on a math readiness exam. What is the advantage of taking honors physics? A transcript showing that you have taken honors physics indicates that you are highly competent in math and physical science. Completion of honors physics will also give you a solid foundation for college-level, engineering physics. “All knowledge begins in wonder.” – Aristotle “I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious.” – Albert Einstein

Honors physics meeting times and test dates Meetings - Jan 17 th & 19 th during lunch in Mr. Lapp’s room (Palmer 65) Honors Entrance Test - Jan 23 rd before and after school in Palmer 65

ADVANCED PLACEMENT BIOLOGY  NEW, revised curriculum from the College Board, four “big ideas”  Less is more: fewer topics, more depth, more labs  Prereq: B- or better in IS and B- or better in either Physiology or Chemistry (Physio or Chem may be taken concurrently)

ADVANCED PLACEMENT BIOLOGY  HW Load – min a night  In Class:  Short daily quizzes on the homework  Packets on corresponding chapters  Fun labs!  Sing-a-longs!!!

ADVANCED PLACEMENT BIOLOGY  Best Parts of AP Bio  Freedom  Responsibility  Independence  Treated like a college student  Our teacher

ADVANCED PLACEMENT BIOLOGY  Learn Skills like:  Time management  Study Groups  Study for large tests  Preparing for an AP test

AP Biology informational meetings at lunch in Keyser 310 on Tuesday January 22 nd and Friday January 25 th Ms Wuerth at with any

AP Environmental Science What is APES about?  understand the interrelationships of the natural world  identify and analyze environmental problems  examine solutions for resolving and/or preventing environmental problems What topics do we study?  human populations and sustainability  climate change and atmospheric issues  water and toxicity  ecology and evolution  sustaining biodiversity  energy resources

AP Environmental Science Prerequisites?  Successful completion of IS 1- 4 with a 2.75 or higher  Completion or concurrent enrollment in Chemistry  Successful completion of Advanced Algebra is strongly recommended How can I get more information?  Information meetings in Palmer 63, Jan 24 th and 25 th during lunch  Mr. Ginsburg at

Lab Tech Make solutions Set up labs Be a guinea pig for new labs! Enhance your transcript Earn a grade

Information Meetings for Honors LUNCHTIME (beginning of lunch) Tuesday, January 17: –Honors Integrated Science 3/4 (Room 311) –Honors Physics (Room 65) Wednesday, January 18: –Honors Integrated Science (Room 311) –Honors Physiology (Room 64)

Information Meetings for Honors LUNCHTIME (beginning of lunch) Thursday, January 19: –Honors Chemistry (Room 66) –Honors Physics (Room 65) Friday, January 20: –Honors Physiology (Room 64) –Honors Chemistry (Room 66)

Information Meetings for AP LUNCHTIME (beginning of lunch) Tuesday, January 24: –AP Biology (Room 310) –AP Environmental Science (Room 63) Wednesday, January 25: –AP Environmental Science (Room 63) –AP Chemistry (Room 66)

Information Meetings for AP LUNCHTIME (beginning of lunch) Thursday, January 26: –AP Chemistry (Room 66) Friday, January 27: –AP Biology (Room 310)

Honors Entrance Tests Week of Jan 23 rd (signup required) Monday TueWednesdayThuFriday Before School Honors Chemistry Honors Physics Tutorial Honors Physiology After School Honors IS 3/4 Honors Chemistry Honors Physics Honors IS 3/4