AGRIBOLOGY

Credit:  l

Grade:  10, 11, 12                                                                                     Course Length:  Term 

Prerequisite:  Integrated Science I and II; agricultural career major.

 The content if the course includes cell structure and anatomy, behavior of organisms, basic heredity principles, biological change, interdependence of living systems, matter and energy, and organization of living systems.  Practical agricultural concepts will connect scientific inquire and concept understanding.  Each student will be expected to participate in supervised agricultural experience.  Leadership development is provided through FFA.  This course meets either the life science or science elective requirements. 

BIOLOGY

Credit:  l

Grade: 10,  11, 12                                                                                     Course Length:  Term 

Prerequisite:  Integrated Science II.  

This is an introductory study of the living world, utilizing both historical and contemporary perspectives.  It operates on several levels;  biomolecular, cellular, organismal and ecological.  This course stresses the importance of basic biological concepts in students’ lives and the interconnectedness of mankind and the rest of the natural world.  The emphasis of the course is on identification and investigation of broad themes and concepts, rather than the accumulation of isolated facts on individual species.  Laboratory experience serves to introduce new  concepts and to reinforce ideas as they are developed.  The major topics include:  scientific inquiry, cell biology, genetics, diversity of living organisms, ecology and evolution.  Course requirements include projects, tests, laboratory activities and written assignments.

 BIOLOGY ADVANCED

Credit:  l

Grade:  10, 11, 12                                                                                     Course Length:  Term 

Prerequisite:      Integrated  Science  II;  Grade  of  ‘A’  in  Integrated  Science  II  or  grade ‘B’ in

Integrated  Science  II  Advanced;  science  teacher  recommendation. 

This course covers the same material as Biology with these differences: 

1.       Greater emphasis on higher order thinking.

2.       Greater use of mathematics in lab applications.

3.       Greater emphasis on inquiry-based learning.

4.       Higher homework expectations. 

*BIOLOGY AP

Credit:  l

Grade:   11, 12                                                                                          Course Length:  Term 

Prerequisites:    Biology; Chemistry I or Chem Com.  Science teacher recommendation. 

AP Biology is designed to be the equivalent of a college introductory biology course, usually taken in the freshman year.  The textbook, range and depth of topics covered, kind of laboratory work and student effort required for excellent grade evaluation reflects the rigorous nature of the course.  Instead of learning isolated facts, emphasis will be placed on conceptual understanding of a topic as well as themes that unify the science of biology.  A minimum of 10 lab experiences will allow students to observe nature at work while manipulating variables in an experiment.  Finally, current event readings and optional field trip activities will show the student applications of the concepts learned. 

*This course will be offered every other year.  It is scheduled to be offered during the 2001-2002 school year. 

CHEMISTRY I

Credit:  l

Grade:  10, 11, 12                                                                                     Course Length:  Term 

Prerequisite:      Integrated  Science  II;   Algebra   II   or   concurrent   enrollment   in   Advanced

Algebra II; science teacher recommendation.

This course provides a technical and mathematical approach to the understanding and appreciation of chemistry.  There will be an emphasis on concepts as well as investigation by observation, experimentation, and interpretation of data.  The study of laws, theories, principles and mathematical formulas, including calculations, will be covered along with descriptive and vocabulary type material.  Skills emphasized will involve reasoning, critical thinking, and the application and expression of knowledge.  The following major topics will be covered:  laboratory safety and skills; atomic theory; chemical reactions; nuclear chemistry and moles and stoichiometry.  Course requirements include laboratory investigations, reports, tests, and quizzes.  

CHEMISTRY II

Credit:  l

Grade:  11, 12                                                                                           Course Length:  Term 

Prerequisite:      Chemistry I or Chem Com; science teacher recommendation. 

This course is a continuation of Chemistry I topics and also emphasizes a technical and mathematical approach to the understanding and appreciation of chemistry.  There will be an emphasis on concepts and investigation by observation, experimentation, and interpretation of data.  The study of laws, theories, principles and mathematical formulas, including calculations, will be covered along with descriptive and vocabulary type material.  Skills emphasized will involve reasoning, critical thinking, and the application and expression of knowledge.  The following major topics will be covered:  Phases of matter, gas laws, thermodynamics and kinetics, oxidation and reduction, acids, bases, and salts, electrochemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry.  Course requirements include laboratory investigations, reports, tests, and quizzes.

 CHEMISTRY IN THE COMMUNITY (CHEM COM)

Credit:  l

Grade:  10, 11, 12                                                                                     Course Length:  Term 

Prerequisite:      Integrated  Science  II;   Algebra   II   or   concurrent   enrollment   in   Advanced

Algebra II; science teacher recommendation.

 This course is comparable to Chemistry I in content and in difficulty.  There will be an emphasis on concepts as well as investigation by observation, experimentation, and interpretation of data.  The study of laws, theories, principles, and mathematical formulas, including calculations, will be covered along with descriptive and vocabulary materials.  Skills emphasized will involve laboratory techniques, reasoning, critical thinking, and the application and expression of knowledge. 

Chem Com is different from Chemistry I in organizational structure and method.  The traditional chemistry topics are regrouped into units that emphasize chemistry’s impact on society.  The “preface” in Chem Com states, “Each of Chem Com’s eight units centers on a chemistry-related technological issue currently confronting our society and the world.”  This course uses the first three units:  “Supplying Our Water Needs;” “Conserving Chemical Resources;” “Petroleum:  To Build?  To Burn?;”  plus others if time permits.  There is less  lecture, more variety in activities, and more discussion than in Chemistry I.  ChemCom students are expected to be active participants in their chemistry education. 

EARTH SCIENCE

Credit:  l

Grade:  10, 11, 12                                                                                     Course Length:  Term 

Prerequisites:    At  least  one  Science  credit, usually Physical Science and/or Biology must have

been successfully completed and teacher recommendation.   

Earth Science is an activity-oriented course that encompasses four major study areas:  Geology, Astronomy, Meteorology and Oceanography.  Specific unit topics within each area will change from year to year.  Students will draw from past experiences in the natural and physical in their topic investigations.  Connections to local geology, topography and weather will be emphasized whenever possible.  Guest speakers and several field trips will ensure that students go beyond textbook learning.  The Woodford County High School Automated Weather System, linked to WKYT-TV and the Internet via the Woodford County Schools homepage will be used and monitored in the Class. 

Course Requirements will include individual written assignments, lab/group project activities and tests.         

INTEGRATED SCIENCE I

Credit;  l

Grade:  9                                                                                                  Course Length:  Term 

This is the first of a series of required integrated science courses, which will provide strong foundation of knowledge in the physical sciences content area.  The course will integrate a basic physics curriculum with related topics in the earth and space sciences.  Major topics will include measurement and computation, motion and forces, energy, earth’s shaping forces, weather and climate and mapping.  Emphasis will be placed on concept development and application, with students systematically engaged in laboratory activities, written assignments, projects and tests.

 INTEGRATED SCIENCE  I  ADVANCED

Credit:  l

Grade:  9                                                                                                  Course Length:  Term 

Prerequisite:      Grade of ‘A’ in 8^th grade science; science teacher recommendation. 

This course covers the same materials as Integrated Science I with these differences: 

1.       Greater emphasis on higher order thinking.

2.       Greater use of mathematics in lab applications.

3.       Greater emphasis on inquiry-based learning.

4.       Higher homework expectations. 

INTEGRATED SCIENCE II

Credit:  l

Grade:  10                                                                                                Course Length:  Term 

Prerequisite:      Integrated Science I.   

Integrated Science Ii is the follow-up, required, sister course to Integrated Science I.  It will cover topics and Core Content related to introductory chemistry and earth science.   To begin, students will learn the basic of chemical and lab safety techniques needed for higher electives.  They will review and use the scientific method of hypothesize, predict, design experiments, collect data and draw conclusions.  Lab work will emphasize the Inquiry approach whenever possible. 

Major units of study will include characteristics and structure of matter, kinetic and atomic theory, the periodic table, a study of rocks, minerals, water and the atmosphere, chemical reactions, radioactivity, natural resources and astronomy.

INTEGRATED SCIENCE  II  ADVANCED

Credit:  l

Grade:  10                                                                                                Course Length:  Term 

Prerequisite:      Integrated  Science  I;  science teacher recommendation.  

This course covers the same materials as Integrated Science II with these differences: 

1.       Greater emphasis on higher order thinking.

2.       Greater use of mathematics in lab applications.

3.       Greater emphasis on inquiry-based learning.

4.       Higher homework expectations. 

PHYSICS

Credit:  l

Grade:  11, 12                                                                                           Course Length:  Term 

Prerequisite:      Integrated Science II; Algebra II or concurrent enrollment in Advance Algebra II. 

This course provides a systematic introduction to the main principles of physics and emphasizes the development of problem solving ability.  The course provides a foundation in physics for students who are interested in engineering, architecture and related areas.  Course requirements include laboratory investigations, reports, tests, and quizzes.  This course will include integrated Tech Prep activities showing real-world applications of the content.  The following major topics will be covered: straight line motion; forces and vectors; projectiles gravitation and momentum; waves and sound; light and refraction; optics and interference; and  electrical circuits.