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Science
OVERVIEW
The Science Department provides students the opportunity to explore the world around them, to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills, and to become familiar with technology. Using the scientific process, students complete science projects, and conduct individual laboratory activities that require them to measure and analyze data, critique scientific facts, laws and theories, and draw inferences or conclusions based upon observation and experimentation; this process develops reference and research skills.
MAJOR COURSE OFFERINGS
Physical Science (Matter & Energy)--introduces and promotes science process skills and laboratory safety through the study of properties of matter, atomic theory, chemical symbols, stoichiometry, periodic table, organic chemistry, energy, mechanics, waves, energy transfer, electricity, and magnetism.
Biology--introduces the cell, organization of living systems, biochemistry, continuity of life, organic variation, reproduction, genetics, classification, diversity of life forms, and ecological relationships.
Human Biology--enhances biology skills and further develops these concepts. This course stresses topics in human physiology.
Physics/AP Physics--covers basic mechanics and its applications including: linear motion, Newton's Laws, static forces, circular and angular motion, conservation of momentum and energy as well as kinetic theory.
Chemistry/AP Chemistry--conforms to the College Board topics for the Advanced Placement Chemistry Examination. This course covers atomic theory and structure, chemical bonding, nuclear chemistry, gasses, liquids, solids, solutions, types of reactions, stoichiometry, equilibrium, kinetics, and thermodynamics.
Ecology--covers part of an ecosystem, energy flow, nutrient cycle, population changes, community relationships, adaptations to environment, natural ecosystems of Georgia, ecological succession, human population, endangered species, air pollution, water pollution, land use, and conservation of natural resources.
Genetics (new course)
Botany (new course)
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND PARTNERSHIPS
Piedmont Park Conservancy
SCIENCE RELATED LINKS
Annual Academic Research Fair Science Links Science Projects Evaluation Form National Science Teachers Association
STAFFDiane Young, chair
Jeff Cramer, Nikolai Curtis, Korri Ellis, Gabangaye Gcabashe, David Olorunfemi, Vinton Wolfe
