1. Tam High Science Courses

2. 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

3. Honors Integrated Science 3-4 requirements
B or higher in Integrated Science 1-2
Teacher recommendation
Passing score on entrance exam
Entrance Exam Dates:
Week of January 25 in Integrated Science 1-2 classes

4. 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….

5. 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

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

7. Requirements Chemistry Honors Chemistry C- or better in IS 3 and 4
C- or better in Algebra 1 and 2 (or equivalent)
Advanced Algebra concurrently (or before)
A- or better in IS 3 and 4 (B- if Honors)
A- or better in last math class (B- if Honors)
Entrance test
Teacher recommendation
Advanced Algebra concurrently (or before)

8. Honors Chemistry Important Dates and Times
Entrance Test:
Room 316
Monday, 1/25 after school or
Wed, 1/27 before school
Informational Meeting:
Lunch,
Room 316
January 14 or
January 15

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

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

11. Honors Physiology Course Overview: Prerequisites:
Similar to regular Physiology
More depth and out of the classroom experiences
Prerequisites:
“A-“ or above in IS 1- 2 or 3– 4 (or B- in Honors 3-4)
Mandatory informational meeting at lunch
Teacher recommendation form completed by your current science teacher
Meetings
- January 13 or January 15 during lunch in room 64

12. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
What is Environmental Science all about?
Learning about our natural world and taking ACTION to reduce environmental issues!
UC/CSU
“D" laboratory science credit!
Prerequisites:
Integrated Science 1-4
Topics Include:
-Ecology
-Human Population Growth
-Climate Change
-Air, Water and Land Pollution and Management
-Sustainable Development

13. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Class Activities Include:
-Project-Based units to make learning relevant and tailored to each student.
-Labs and Field Work
-Guest Speakers
-Debates and Discussions
-Probeware labs
How can I learn more?
Mr. Harrison:

14. Marine Biology Dive Into The Ocean Realm! LABS FIELD TRIPS Marine Life
What Do We Study? Aquariums Marine Life Marine Environments Marine Technology Physical Oceanography Human Impact Real Marine Science Research!
LABS
FIELD TRIPS
What is Marine Science About?
Marine Life
Marine Chemistry
Marine Physics
Marine Geology
Marine Ecology
Technology!

15. Marine Biology Project Based Course Projects Include: Field Trips:
Many More !
Building a functional ROV(remote operated
Field Trips:
underwater vehicle)
Research Boat Trip Bay
Setting Up Saltwater Aquariums
Tide Pools
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Monitoring The Salt Marsh
The Bay Model
Great Pacific Garbage Gyre

16. Marine Biology UC/CSU approved Course UC “d” Lab Approved Course
Pre-requisite:
Completion of Integrated Science 1-4
How Can I get More Information?
See Ms. Tucker in Room 311
or Check out

17. PHYSICS “I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious.”
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

18. HONORS PHYSICS “All knowledge begins in wonder.” – Aristotle
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

19. Honors Physics meeting times and test dates
Information Meetings
- Tuesday, January 12 & Thursday January 14 during lunch in Mr. Lapp’s room (Palmer 65)
Honors Entrance Test
- Monday, January 25 before and after school in Palmer 65

20. Labs, labs, labs!
Design your OWN experiments
Bioinformatics – Cancer Genes
Detect GMOs in food
Control evolution of plants
DNA Barcoding
Make Ricotta Cheese (enyzmes)
Earn COLLEGE Credit for passing the AP Exam
National Pass Rate 63%, at Tam it is 90%!
Earn UC “D” lab science credit

21. AP Biology – an epic adventure
TOPICS
Evolution
Information
Energy
Interactions
How do we learn in this class?
Interesting videos
Labs and demos
Group work and activities
Fun songs!

22. How do I find out more and sign up?
Prerequisites:
B- or better in IS 1-4 AND
B- or better in Chemistry OR Physiology
Or Ms. Wuerth’s permission (not everyone tests well, if you love biology and are willing to take on the challenge, see Ms. Wuerth!)
See Ms. Wuerth in Keyser 310 Wed. Jan 20th or Fri. Jan 22nd at lunch
Check out the class website at: wuerthapbiology.weebly.com
Ms Wuerth or

23. 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

24. AP Chemistry Requirements: B- or better in Chemistry/ Honors Chemistry
B- or better in Advanced Algebra/Honors Advanced Algebra
Chemistry teacher recommendation
Information meetings: January 19 and 21 during lunch in Room 66
Contact Dr. Hart at

25. 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

26. 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 19 & 21 during lunch
Mr. Ginsburg at

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

28. Information Meetings for Honors LUNCHTIME (beginning of lunch)
Tuesday, January 12:
Honors Physics (Room 65)
Wednesday, January 13:
Honors Physiology

29. Information Meetings for Honors LUNCHTIME (beginning of lunch)
Thursday, January 14:
Honors Chemistry (Room 316)
Honors Physics (Room 65)
Friday, January 15:
Honors Physiology (Room 64)

30. Honors Entrance Tests (signup required)
Monday
January 25
Wednesday
January 27
Before School
Honors Physics
Rm 65
Honors Chemistry
Rm 316
After School

31. Information Meetings for AP LUNCHTIME (beginning of lunch)
Tuesday, January 19:
AP Environmental Science (Room 63)
AP Chemistry (Room 66)
Wednesday, January 20:
AP Biology (Room 310)

32. Information Meetings for AP LUNCHTIME (beginning of lunch)
Thursday, January 21:
AP Chemistry (Room 66)
AP Environmental Science (Room 63)
Friday, January 22:
AP Biology (Room 310)