Tam High Science
Courses
2013-2014
Honors Integrated Science 3-4
• Requires higher level thinking and problem solving
skills
• Covers more detailed information at a faster pace
• Be prepared to complete daily assignments as well as
long term projects
Honors Integrated Science 3-4
requirements
B or higher in Integrated Science 1-2
• Teacher recommendation
• Passing score on entrance exam
Informational Meetings:
• Jan 28th and Jan 29th at lunch in room 63
Entrance Exam Dates:
• Mar 3rd and Mar 5th after school in room 63
Chemistry
• What makes up the world around us?
• “central science” – strong connections to all
other sciences
• experience fire and color
• action labs and demos
• Harry Potter’s floo powder….
Chemistry
• strongly recommended if
you are thinking about a
college major in science,
engineering or medicine
• one of the courses
approved for concurrent
enrollment with Integrated
Science 3-4
• requires basic algebra
• some HW every night
Chemistry
• fulfills pre/corequisite for AP Environmental Science
• fulfills pre/corequisite for AP Biology
• recommended prerequisite for Physics
Requirements
Chemistry
 C- or better in IS 3 and 4
 C- or better in Algebra 1
and 2 (or equivalent)
 Advanced Algebra
recommended concurrently (or before)
Honors Chemistry
 A- or better in IS 3 and 4
(B- if Honors)
 Current math course with
a grade of A- or better (Bif Honors)
 Entrance test
 Teacher recommendation
 Advanced Algebra
recommended concurrently (or before)
Honors Chemistry Important Dates
and Times
 Informational Meeting:
Lunch, Room 66
January 30 or
January 31
 Entrance Test:
Room 66
Monday, Mar 3
before or after school
PHYSIOLOGY 1-2
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What is this class all about?
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Anatomy = the study of the structures of the
human body
Physiology = the study of how these structures
function
So, we will learn how the body is built and how
it works
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Also…
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Things that may go wrong (diseases, etc) &
associated cures
possible career paths
current advances, issues, etc.
Prerequisites and Credits
• Successful completion of Integrated Science 1-4
with at least a C
• UC/CSU "d" laboratory science credit
• one of the courses approved for concurrent
enrollment with Integrated Science 3-4
Honors Physiology
Course Overview:
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Similar to regular Physiology
More depth and out of the classroom experiences
Prerequisites:
“A-“ or above in IS 1- 2 or 3– 4 (or B- in Honors 3-4)
 Mandatory informational meeting at lunch
 Entrance exam during tutorial
 Teacher recommendation form completed by your current
science teacher
Meetings
- January 28th or January 31st during lunch in room 64
Entrance Exams
- Mar 5th h or Mar 7th during tutorial
- GET A PASS BEFORE TUTORIAL!
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Labs, labs, labs!
• Design your OWN
experiments
• Bioinformatics
• Detect GMOs in food
• Control evolution of plants
• DNA Barcoding
• Make Ricotta Cheese
(enyzmes)
Earn COLLEGE Credit for passing the AP Exam
• National Pass Rate 63%, at Tam it is 90%!
Earn UC “D” lab science credit
AP Biology – an epic adventure
TOPICS
• Evolution
• Information
• Energy
• Interactions
How do we learn in this class?
• Interesting videos
• Labs and demos
• Group work and activities
• Field work
• Fun songs!
How do I find out more and sign up?
Prerequisites:
• B- or better in IS 1-4 AND
• B- or better in Chemistry OR Physiology
See Ms. Wuerth in Keyser 310 Feb 4th or Feb 7th at lunch
Check out the class wiki at: wuerthapbiology.wikispaces.com
Email Ms Wuerth mwuerth@tamdistrict.org or wuerthapbiology@gmail.com
UC/CSU
“D" laboratory science
credit!
Topics Include:
-Ecology
-Human Population Growth
-Climate Change
-Air, Water and Land Pollution
and Management
-Sustainable Development
Prerequisites:
Integrated Science 1-4
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Marine Science
Dive Into The Ocean Realm!
Lots of LABS!
Field Trips
What is Marine Science About?
Marine Life
Marine Chemistry
Marine Physics
Marine Geology
Marine Ecology
What Do We Study?
Aquariums
Marine Life
Marine Environments
Marine Technology
Physical Oceanography
Human Impact
Real Marine Science
Research!
iPADSAnd
laptops!
Marine Science
Project Based Course.
Projects Include:
• Building a functional
ROV(remote operated
underwater vehicle)
• Setting Up Saltwater
Aquariums
• Monitoring The Salt
Marsh
• Many more!
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Field Trips:
• Research Boat Trip on
the bay
• The Bay Model
• The marsh
• Tide Pools
• Monterey Bay Aquarium
• More!
Marine Science
UC “g”/CSU approved Course (“d”
approval applied for and is pending)
Pre-requisite:
Completion of Integrated Science 1-4
How Can I get More Information?
See Ms. Tucker in Room 311
or Check out her Weebly!
https://tuckermarinescience.weebly.com/
PHYSICS
What is physics? Physics is a UC/CSU approved lab science class that is the foundation of all sciences. It is
an exciting and challenging class that seeks to understand the nature of … nature. Exciting demonstrations,
weekly labs, and relevant projects all combine to provide a powerful understanding of the material.
What topics are covered? Topics explored include: motion, Newton’s laws, gravity, satellites, momentum,
energy, sound, light, electricity, nuclear radiation, and the latest ideas in cosmology.
Who takes physics? Over half the students who go to Tamalpais High School take physics. Some take it
because it has a reputation for being interesting, fun, and relevant. Others take it because they are considering
a career in science, engineering, or medicine. Everyone knows that it is an upper-level science course that
looks great on your transcript.
What are the prerequisites? Completion of Integrated Science 1 - 4 is required, as well as completion of
Intermediate Algebra or higher.
“All knowledge begins in wonder.”
– Aristotle
“I have no special talents. I am
only passionately curious.”
– Albert Einstein
HONORS PHYSICS
How is honors physics different from from physics? Honors physics covers all the topics
covered in physics, but does so at a deeper and more rigorous level. It has a faster pace. Additional
topics are covered as well. It is assumed that the student has mastered both algebra and
trigonometry. Most students will be enrolled in calculus (although this is not required).
What are the prerequisites? Completion of Integrated Science 1 - 4 is required, as well as
passing score on a math readiness exam.
What is the advantage of taking honors physics? A transcript showing that you have taken
honors physics indicates that you are highly competent in math and physical science. Completion of
honors physics will also give you a solid foundation for college-level, engineering physics.
“All knowledge begins in wonder.”
– Aristotle
“I have no special talents. I am
only passionately curious.”
– Albert Einstein
Honors physics meeting times
and test dates
Meetings
- Jan 28th & 30th during lunch in Mr. Lapp’s
room (Palmer 65)
Honors Entrance Test
- Mar 3rd before and after school in Palmer 65
AP Chemistry
• second year Chemistry
course open to juniors &
seniors
• rigorous college-level
material
- equivalent to a first-year
college chemistry class
• advanced, quantitative
labs
• strong emphasis on
problem-solving
AP Chemistry
Requirements:
 B- or better in Chemistry/ Honors Chemistry
 B- or better in Advanced Algebra/Honors Advanced Algebra
 Chemistry teacher recommendation
 Information meeting: Room 66, Feb 5th or Feb 6th
or see Mr. O’Meara
AP Environmental Science
What is APES about?
 understand the
interrelationships of the
natural world
 identify and analyze
environmental problems
 examine solutions for
resolving and/or preventing
environmental problems
What topics do we
study?
 human populations
and sustainability
 climate change and
atmospheric issues
 water and toxicity
 ecology and evolution
 sustaining biodiversity
 energy resources
AP Environmental Science
Prerequisites?
 Successful completion of IS 14 with a 2.75 or higher
 Completion or concurrent
enrollment in Chemistry
 Successful completion of
Advanced Algebra is strongly
recommended
How can I get more
information?
Information meetings in
Palmer 63, Feb 4th and 5th
during lunch
Email Mr. Ginsburg at
jginsburg@tamdistrict.org
Lab Tech
• Make solutions
• Set up labs
• Be a guinea pig for
new labs!
• Enhance your
transcript
• Earn a grade
Information Meetings for Honors
LUNCHTIME (beginning of lunch)
Tuesday, January 28:
– Honors Integrated Science 3/4 (Room 63)
– Honors Physics (Room 65)
-- Honors Physiology (Room 64)
Wednesday, January 29:
– Honors Integrated Science (Room 63)
Information Meetings for Honors
LUNCHTIME (beginning of lunch)
Thursday, January 30:
– Honors Chemistry (Room 66)
– Honors Physics (Room 65)
Friday, January 31:
– Honors Physiology (Room 64)
– Honors Chemistry (Room 66)
Information Meetings for AP
LUNCHTIME (beginning of lunch)
Tuesday, Feb 4:
– AP Biology (Room 310)
– AP Environmental Science (Room 63)
Wednesday, Feb 5:
– AP Environmental Science (Room 63)
– AP Chemistry (Room 66)
Information Meetings for AP
LUNCHTIME (beginning of lunch)
Thursday, Feb 6:
– AP Chemistry (Room 66)
Friday, Feb 7:
– AP Biology (Room 310)
Honors Entrance Tests
(signup required)
Monday
March
3rd
Before
Honors Chemistry
School
Honors Physics
Tutorial
Tue
sda
y
Wednesday
March 5th
Honors Physiology
After
Honors IS 3/4
School
Honors Chemistry
Honors Physics
Honors IS 3/4
Thu
rsd
ay
Friday
March 7th
Honors
Physiology