1. Walt Whitman Science Course Overview
Don DeMember
Science Resource Teacher, NBCT

2. 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.

3. 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 Advanced Placement Science – 6 course options.
Many paths. Lots of flexibility!
Recommended vs Required.

4. 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.

5. 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)

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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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)

11. Foundations of Biomedical Science
New program for 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

12. Questions???
Contact
Don DeMember

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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