1. Kingwood Park HS Science Course Overview 2010-2011

2. Kingwood Park High School Science Department 2010-2011 Science Principal: Stacey Pate Science Dept: Jerry Ausburn-(Instructional Coach) Biology Jerry Ausburn-(Instructional Coach) Biology Amanda Bracewell-AP Biology Jim Brown-Physics Taylor Cooley-Biology Mindy Cox (Honors Chemistry/Team Leader Chemistry) Joe Ehrhardt-Principals of Physics Chris Elliott-Biology Garrett Gates-Aquatic Science Kathleen Goerner-(Honors Physics/Chemistry) Kristen Lynam (Honors Biology/Team Leader Biology) Ryan Scurlock-Anatomy and Physiology/Biology Lisa Wathen-Chemistry Ray Vogt-Astronomy/Chemistry Co-Teachers Ann Barber Brittany Lanehart Ruby Wallinger

3. Variety of course selections Variety of course selections Unlimited Opportunities Unlimited Opportunities High Expectations High Expectations Tradition of Excellence Tradition of Excellence

4. Why take Honors/Pre-AP Science classes? Why take Honors/Pre-AP Science classes? Great preparation for college success Great preparation for college success Earn additional grade points in GPA Earn additional grade points in GPA Preparation for AP Exams for possible college credit in 11 th - 12 th grades. Preparation for AP Exams for possible college credit in 11 th - 12 th grades. Teach students to think, read & write critically & analytically Teach students to think, read & write critically & analytically

5. Recommendations for Successful Science Honors Course Selection Maintain at least Maintain at least  80 in Honors Classes  90 in Level Classes Honors to level and level to honors moves only at: Honors to level and level to honors moves only at:  Three (3) weeks  Six (6) weeks  Semester  Parent Signature required for change

6. S uccess in Honors/Pre-AP Science requires students who are: Self-motivated, hard-working & who enjoy academic challenge and rigor Self-motivated, hard-working & who enjoy academic challenge and rigor Capable of success with challenging material presented at a faster pace Capable of success with challenging material presented at a faster pace Willing to take assignments beyond basic requirements Willing to take assignments beyond basic requirements Able to have time to devote & still be kids! Able to have time to devote & still be kids!

7. Freshmen Year Science Biology Biology Honors

8. Biology On Level Biology is designed for the average student who may be college bound On Level Biology is designed for the average student who may be college bound

9. Honors Biology Designed for the student that chooses to pursue a rigorous honors based curriculum and ….. Designed for the student that chooses to pursue a rigorous honors based curriculum and …..

10. ……. the student who may want to pursue additional higher level science courses and a career in a science related field ……. the student who may want to pursue additional higher level science courses and a career in a science related field

11. Sophomore Year Chemistry Chemistry Chemistry AP Chemistry AP IPC IPC

12. Junior Year Physics Physics Physics Honors Physics Honors Principals of Physics Principals of Physics

13. Senior Year Anatomy & Physiology Anatomy & Physiology Aerospace Science Aerospace Science Astronomy Astronomy Aquatic Science Aquatic Science

14. Science ALL freshman must take Biology Level or Biology Honors ALL freshman must take Biology Level or Biology Honors 4 Year Requirements: 4 Year Requirements: Biology, Honors or Level (9 th grade) Biology, Honors or Level (9 th grade) 10 th Grade and beyond-IPC: The State Board of Education voted to reverse their earlier decision and has declared that IPC will remain on the Recommended Graduation Plan! The new graduation plan will read that students in the Recommended plan must have Biology, Chemistry, Physics. If IPC is taken in this sequence, it MUST be taken before Chemistry and Physics. 10 th Grade and beyond-IPC: The State Board of Education voted to reverse their earlier decision and has declared that IPC will remain on the Recommended Graduation Plan! The new graduation plan will read that students in the Recommended plan must have Biology, Chemistry, Physics. If IPC is taken in this sequence, it MUST be taken before Chemistry and Physics. Chemistry, Honors or Level Chemistry, Honors or Level Physics, Honors or Level OR Principles of Physics. Physics, Honors or Level OR Principles of Physics. An additional 4 th lab science i.e. AP Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics, Astronomy, Environmental Systems, Aeroscience Studies, (Other Possible Selections: Astronomy, Aquatic Science, “GMO”-Geology, Meteorology, & Oceanography) An additional 4 th lab science i.e. AP Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics, Astronomy, Environmental Systems, Aeroscience Studies, (Other Possible Selections: Astronomy, Aquatic Science, “GMO”-Geology, Meteorology, & Oceanography)

15. Courses Continued… Chemistry, Honors or Level Chemistry, Honors or Level Physics, Honors or Level OR Principles of Physics. Physics, Honors or Level OR Principles of Physics. An additional 4 th lab science i.e. AP Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics, Astronomy, Environmental Systems, Aeroscience Studies, (Other Possible Selections: Astronomy, Aquatic Science, “GMO”-Geology, Meteorology, & Oceanography) An additional 4 th lab science i.e. AP Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics, Astronomy, Environmental Systems, Aeroscience Studies, (Other Possible Selections: Astronomy, Aquatic Science, “GMO”-Geology, Meteorology, & Oceanography)

16. Biology Biology Honors Biology Biology Honors Vocabulary is extensive Vocabulary is extensive Shorter lab reports Shorter lab reports Review Review Tests=60%, Daily work=20%, Labs=20% Tests=60%, Daily work=20%, Labs=20% 90+ on level science or 80+ accelerated/GT science 90+ on level science or 80+ accelerated/GT science Be able to write formal lab reports Be able to write formal lab reports No review No review Lengthy reading and writing assignments Lengthy reading and writing assignments Tests=70%, Daily=10%, Labs=20% Tests=70%, Daily=10%, Labs=20%