1. Welcome to the Science Department Course Presentation 2015
Tom Lynch, Science Chairperson

2. All information can be found on the Science Department Website

3. Tonight’s Objectives….
Outline course requirements for Regents and Advanced Designation Diplomas
Outline the ‘typical progression’ of a Roslyn High School student in the science department
Criteria in consideration for the Honors Program
Entrance requirements for the Advanced Placement Program
Options in our Science Elective Program

4. 1. Requirements for Graduation: Courses and Exams
Regents Diploma
Regents Diploma with Advanced Designation
3 Years of HS Science
(passing grades)
Pass one
Regents Exam
in any science
Pass two
Regents Exams
1 LE & 1 PS
The "with honors" designation is added to either Regents Diploma option for students with an average score of 90 or more on all required Regents exams.

5. 2. Suggested Programs for your Child
The following slides show the likely science sequence for your child as they progress through their high school years.
Please refer to the Course Description Book, pages 40 to 44, for more details.

6. If your child is in 8th Grade Science with Ms. Triebe
12th Grade – Physical Setting: Physics
11th Grade – Physical Setting: Chemistry
10th Grade – Living Environment
9th Grade – Physical Setting: Earth Science

7. 9th Grade – Honors Biology
If your child is in Honors Earth Science with Ms. Samide or Mr. Schmitt
9th Grade – Honors Biology
11th Grade – AP Physics 1
10th Grade – Honors Chemistry

8. 3. High School Honors Program
The High School Science Department offers Honors Level coursework, comparable to the SAT II, in the following core courses: Living Environment and Chemistry.
When considering Honors placement for your child, be aware that the department recommends students to have a 90 or better average in their previous science course.
Students will be prepared for the SAT II Subject Tests as a result of enrolling in our Honors Courses.
Please refer to the Course Description Book, pages 40 to 44, for more details.

9. 4. Advanced Placement Courses
The High School Science Department offers Advanced Placement coursework in the following areas: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science and Physics.
When considering AP placement for your child, be aware that the department recommends students to have a 90 or better average in three previous core science courses.
Students must sit for the AP Exam in May and complete a course final in June. Students may obtain Adelphi University credits (fee payable to Adelphi).

10. 5. Electives
In addition to students’ core studies, we offer a wide range of elective courses to meet the interests of our students!
Please refer to the Course Description Book, pages 40 to 44, for more details.

11. Are you sick again? Diseases Accidents Occasional Discomforts Rashes
Allergies
Infections
Viral Body Attacks
Cancers

12. ASTRONOMY The Solar System ET Space Travel Stars Galaxies The Universe
Lightspeed

13. FORENSICS Fingerprint Analysis Skeletal Analysis Trace Evidence
Blood Evidence
Ballistics Analysis
Document Analysis

14. It’s Easy Being Green
It introduces students to the structure and function of plants organs as they relate to gardening.
This course is a hands on, outdoor science class that will meet in the school courtyard during class.
During the cooler months of school the class will meet in the school’s greenhouse and concentrate on caring for indoor plants and container gardens.

15. MARINE BIOLOGY Sea Floor Topography Water Properties Aquatic Zones
The Physics of Wave Motion
Fish
Sharks
Coral Reef Environment & Species
Arctic Animals (Penguins, Polar Bears, etc…)
Whales

16. Paleontology: The Study of Dinosaurs
Geologic Time Periods
Archeology
Dinosaur Anatomy & Classification
Dinosaur Physiology
Dinosaur Orders
Evolution of Dinosaurs
Evolution of Flight
Theories of Mass
Extinction
Birds as Modern Dinosaurs

17. The Science of Science Fiction
Are Bigfoot and the Lochness Monster real?
Were we visited by ancient aliens?
Is there extraterrestrial life?
Zombies? Really?
Will a global pandemic wipe out humanity?
Is global warming threatening our existence?
Will clones and robots soon be walking among us?
Will flying cars, space travel and teleportation become reality?

18. Questions?
Feel free to call at
Speak to your child’s current teacher if you have any concerns about course selection for next year.