Science Course Selections
2009-2010
9th Grade
10th Grade
Integrated
Science
(9th grade)
Biology I Honors
(9th grade)
Bio I/Bio I H
(10th grade)
Chem I (Algebra I)
Chem IH (Geometry)
(10th grade)
Physics (A, B, C Alg I)
Physics H (A, B, C Alg II)
(10th grade)
Chem I (Algebra I)
Chem IH (Geometry)
Anatomy & Phys.
Anatomy & Phys.
(A, B, C in Bio I)
(A, B, C in Bio I)
Anatomy/Phys.H
(C or better Bio and
Chem)
Marine Science
Marine Science
(A, B, C in Bio I)
(A, B, C in Bio I)
Biology II
(A, B, C Bio I )
Zoology
(A, B, C in Bio I)
AP Physics
(A,B in Physics)
(Chemistry)
(A, B, C Chem I)
Zoology
(A, B, C in Bio I)
Chemistry II
(A,B,C in Chem I)
Environmental
Science
(A, B, C in Chem I)
(Physics)
Physics (A, B, C Alg I)
Physics H (A, B, C Alg II)
Environmental
Science
AP Chemistry
Marine Science H
(A, B, C in Bio I)
(Chemistry)
AP Biology
(A, B, C Bio and Chem)
AP Environmental
(C or better Bio and
Chem)
Chem I (Algebra I)
Chem IH (Geometry)
Physics (A, B, C Alg I)
Physics H (A, B, C Alg II)
Courses in Bold Face Type
receive Quality Points.
Advanced Placement (AP)
students are required to take a
national exam in the spring.
Integrated Science
Prerequisite –
None
9th Grade
Science
Science Exploration Begins Here!
This course features the concepts
fundamental to physical,
biological, and earth/space
sciences.
Topics such as scientific processes,
the earth and solar system,
resource management, matter
and energy, and human growth
and development are included.
Participate in labs (using a variety of
equipment and food), make and
use models, computer projects
and research, outside classroom
activities and take home labs.
Biology and Biology Honors
The study of Life!
Cells, DNA, Genetics,
Evolution, Ecology,
Microbiology, Plants,
Invertebrates &
Vertebrates and
Human Body are all
examples of topics
studied.
• Throughout the year,
students participate in
several labs, activities
and dissections to help
them visualize the
concepts being taught.
• Biology Honors students
will have more complex
projects, tests and
extra assignments.
BIOLOGY II
(grade 10 – 12)
Prerequisite – Biology I or IH and
Chemistry, recommended C or
better in Biology.
New and more
advanced topics will
be covered: i.e.
population dynamics,
species continuity,
cellular metabolism,
animal & plant
physiology.
Experience What it Means to be Alive!
AP Biology
• Why Should I take AP
Biology?
– Get a head start for college
science
– Chance to earn college credit
• Prerequisites :
– C or better in Biology and/or
Chemistry
• What are we going to do?
– McMush Lab- what is
McDonalds food made of
– Demise of the Halloween
Pumpkin
– Tie Die Chemistry
– Extracting DNA
ENVIRONMENTAL
SCIENCE
A REAL-WORLD, HANDS-ON INTRODUCTION
TO OUR CHANGING WORLD AROUND US
FOCUS and
ACTIVITIES
The three basic renewable resources are
water, air, and soil. We study each system and
see how man has messed each up. The
solutions to man’s destruction are on-going,
taking imagination and clever, new ways of
looking at things.
 Increasing carbon dioxide is causing a huge
global change in climates, ranging from
droughts, to floods, to much stronger
hurricanes, and increased tornadoes.
Information from this course is useful for these
life-long changes.

Students work with cars,
equipment, and gadgets all
designed to use alternate energy
sources.
We design alternative energy “dream homes”
for the not-too-distant future.
We share our knowledge as mentors
with our classes, the school, and other
schools, especially Pinellas Park
Elementary and Morgan Fitzgerald
Middle
This class is responsible for the
paper recycling, with additional
opportunities in other types of
recycling.
We study the KOE water cycle
with hopes of doing water testing
in the Everglades.
Water testing is one thing we share with the 4th graders first at their
school and then at a nearby park.
There are many more activities
including the following:
Planting veggies and butterfly plants,
while enjoying the pond and wildlife
habitats created outside.
 Learning to root new plants from
cuttings and share the new plants with
students, staff, and families
 Practicing nonaggressive observation,
while enjoying the outdoors.

Why Chemistry?
• Did you know that everything in the world is
mostly made up of empty space-even the floor
you walk on!
• Chemistry is the fascinating study of “stuff”
(better known as “matter”.)
• Matter is everything inside and around you.
• Join us to find out more!
Chemistry I
Prerequisites:
Minimum of Algebra I
Passed Biology I
• Chemistry is the study of
everything around us: everything
involves chemistry.
• We will study the many exciting
components within chemistry.
– You will learn how to read the
periodic table, the backbone in
chemistry
– You will learn how to work with
chemical equations and solve
problems involving chemical
formulas
• There are many exciting labs in
chemistry that you will participate
in!
Chemistry I Honors Prerequisites
• Minimum Requirements:
– Passed Geometry
OR
– Currently Enrolled in Geometry
– Passed Biology I
• In Chemistry I honors students
will examine key components in
chemistry
• Students will study the properties,
composition, and physical changes
of elements
• Students will learn how to write
and use chemical formulas and
equations
• Students will learn how to read
and utilize the periodic table of
elements
• Students will learn the atomic
structure of the elements on the
periodic table
AP CHEMISTRY
Prerequisites
• Students must
have passed
both Chemistry
and Physics
with a “C” or
better
• This course will prepare students to take
Chemistry at the college level
• Students are provided the opportunity
in the spring to take the AP test to
receive college credit for their work
• Students can receive up to 6 credit
hours of college level Chemistry
• AP Chemistry is very demanding and
rigorous
• AP Chemistry will build on all the
material covered in previous Chemistry
classes
CHEMISTRY II
PREREQUISITES
•A “C” or better in
Chemistry I or Chemistry
I Honors
• Chemistry II students will
cover topics covered in
Chemistry I with much
more depth
• Labs are more complex
• Students will move into
topics concerning acid
and bases, equilibrium,
and thermodynamics
Physics
• Understanding physics means understanding more
about the world around you!
• Physics is the most fundamental of all the sciences
• It describes nature from the smallest particles to the
large scale structure of the universe
• It has redefined the way we think of space and time
• Physics requires critical thinking, problem solving,
mathematical skills, commitment, and creativity
• If you are open minded and looking for a challenging
and satisfying course, Physics is it!
Physics and Physics Honors
• Prerequisites:
– Physics Algebra 1 (A,B,C)
– Physics H Algebra 2 (A,B,C)
• Content:
– Laws of motion
– Basics of electricity and magnetism
– Optics
AP Physics
• Prerequisites:
– Trigonometry
– Physics Honors or Physics 1
• Content:
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Laws of motion
Electricity and magnetism
Thermodynamics
Optics
Intro to modern physics (relativity and quantum
mechanics)
• There is a high level of mathematical competency
required to be successful in this course
Marine Science
Juniors & Seniors
C or better in Biology
Marine Science
Honors
Juniors & Seniors
C or better in Biology
and Chemistry
Semester 1
history of oceanography
plate tectonics
properties of water
ocean sediments
technology project
* honors students will complete
a project each 6 wks
Semester 2
marine ecosystems
marine resources
marine pollution
life in the sea
technology project
*honors students will complete
a project each 6 wks
Dissections
starfish
marine clam
squid
dogfish shark
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Anatomy and Physiology
Juniors/Seniors
C or Better in Biology
Anatomy Honors
C or Better in Biology and
Chemistry
Anatomy is the study of the
structure and shape of the
body
its body parts
and their relationships to one
another.
Physiology is the study of how the body and its
parts work or function.
Anatomy is taught as regular Anatomy or as Honors
Anatomy.
In Honors classes a more in depth study of the body takes
place with projects covering effects, disorders and
diseases of the body.
Course content includes:
An orientation of the body
Basic Chemistry,Cells,Tissues
The Skin & Body Membranes
The Skeletal System
The Muscular System
The Nervous System
The Endocrine System
The Cardiovascular System
The Lymphatic System
The Respiratory System
Special Senses and Blood
Digestive, Urinary and
Reproductive Systems
We also do actual dissections of a Cow’s Eye a Sheep’s
Heart and a Cat
Anatomy is a fun course that allows you to investigate the
human body and its functions.
Come on along and join us, it promises to be an enjoyable
course for both juniors and seniors!!
ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
HONORS
FOR
Criminal Justice Students
• The class covers all the essential
learnings of Anatomy and
Physiology Honors.
• The class is 50% Anatomy and
Physiology and 50% Forensic
Science.
Eligibility for Anatomy and
Physiology Honors
• C or better in Biology and
Chemistry
• Recommendation of 10th grade
Criminal Justice Biology or
Chemistry teacher
Zoology
Study of Animals
11th & 12th Grade
“C” or Better in Biology 1
Zoology
Learn about…
• Diversity of invertebrates &
vertebrates
• Relationships between animal
groups
• Classification
• Comparative anatomy
• Influences on animal
behavior
• Psychology of animal training
• Zoological careers
• Full dissection lab course
Practical Lab and Dissection Course
Examples of Dissections:
Ascaris, Earthworm, Squid,
Crayfish, Garden Spider,
Grasshopper, Drum, Frog,
Owl Pellets, Fetal Pig
Zoological/Technology Field Trips
SeaWorld, EPCOT,
Animal Kingdom
PLEASE
see your science
teacher for
recommendations
on course
selections