*Advanced Chemistry
Prerequisite: Chemistry
Advanced Chemistry offers several interesting units which include the following: Acid and Base Properties, Organic Chemistry, Nuclear Chemistry, Basic Gas Laws, Basic Thermo-chemistry, Aqueous Systems and Properties of Solutions. Writing formal lab reports and completing 3-4 basic chemistry laboratory exercises will help reinforce the lessons taught in this class. Power-point lessons will be created by students on various compounds and mixtures used by mankind. Various lab exercises will be completed for student interest. Power-point lessons with note-taking skills are emphasized for this college preparatory class.
*Chemistry
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing; Algebra I
Chemistry offers general studies which include an Introduction to Chemistry, and select topics include: Matter and Change, Scientific Measurement, Atomic Structure, Electrons in Atoms, The Periodic Table, Ionic and Metallic Bonding, Chemical Names and Formulas, Chemical Quantities, Chemical Reactions, Stoichiometry, and the States of Matter. Writing formal lab reports and completing 8-10 basic chemistry laboratory exercises will help reinforce the lessons taught in this class. A speech shall be given over an element on the periodic table to reinforce speech skills. Power-point lessons with note-taking are reinforced for this college preparatory class.
Physical Science
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing, graduation requirement
The Physical Science course of study relates to the exploration of the physical world around the student. Basic concepts are related to Chemistry and Physics. Laboratory exercises supplement the lecture and demonstrations. Labs are included to help students to understand the topics and meet the standards in the Common Core.