Download Honors Integrated Science 3-4 - Tamalpais Union High School District

Tam High
Science Courses
2015-2016
Honors Integrated Science 3-4
O Requires higher level thinking and problem solving
skills
O Covers more detailed information at a faster pace
O 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
O Teacher recommendation
O Passing score on entrance exam
Entrance Exam Dates:
O Week of January 26 in Integrated Science 1-2 classes
Chemistry
O What makes up the world around us?
O “central science” – strong connections to all
other sciences
O experience fire and color
O action labs and demos
O Harry Potter’s floo powder….
Chemistry
O strongly recommended if you
are thinking about a college
major in science,
engineering or medicine
O one of the courses approved
for concurrent enrollment
with Integrated Science 3-4
O requires basic algebra
O some HW every night
Chemistry
O fulfills pre/corequisite for AP Environmental Science
O fulfills pre/corequisite for AP Biology
O recommended prerequisite for Physics
Requirements
Chemistry
 C- or better in IS 3 and 4
Honors Chemistry
 A- or better in IS 3 and 4 (Bif Honors)
 C- or better in Algebra 1 and
2 (or equivalent)
 Advanced Algebra
recommended -concurrently
(or before)
 A- or better in last math
class (B- if Honors)
 Entrance test
 Teacher recommendation
 Advanced Algebra
recommended concurrently (or before)
Honors Chemistry Important
Dates and Times
 Informational Meeting:
 Lunch,
 Room 316
January 15 or
January 16
 Entrance Test:
Room 316
Monday, 1/26 after school or
Wed, 1/28 before school
PHYSIOLOGY 1-2
O What is this class all about?
O Anatomy = the study of the structures of the
human body
O Physiology = the study of how these
structures function
O So, we will learn how the body is built and
how it works
O Also…
O Things that may go wrong (diseases, etc) &
associated cures
O possible career paths
O 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:
O Similar to regular Physiology
O 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 14 or January 16t during lunch in room 64
Entrance Exams
- Jan. 26 after school or Jan. 28 during tutorial in room 64
- GET A PASS BEFORE TUTORIAL!
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UC/CSU
“D" laboratory science
credit!
Prerequisites:
Integrated Science 1-4
Topics Include:
-Ecology
-Human Population Growth
-Climate Change
-Air, Water and Land Pollution and
Management
-Sustainable Development
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Students in Environmental
Science are:
-Connecting with organizations like
Surfrider to monitor our local water
quality
-Restoring our Tam Garden
-Improving our Recycling Program
on Campus
-Educating the public about forest
ecology
-Restoring habitats through invasive
species removal
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 “d” laboratory approved course!
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/
Marine Research (New Course)
• Conduct your own in depth research
• Design your own project focus.
Marine bio, marine tech, etc.
• Work with marine science mentors
in the community.
• Enter projects in various
competitions.
• Work in team projects and
individual research projects.
• For more information see Ms. Tucker in
room 311 or email
[email protected]
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
Information Meetings
- Tuesday, January 13 & Thursday January 15
during lunch in Mr. Lapp’s room (Palmer 65)
Honors Entrance Test
- Monday, January 26 before and after school in
Palmer 65
Labs, labs, labs!
• Design your OWN
experiments
• Bioinformatics – Cancer
Genes
• 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 (possible field trip to the
Galapagos in Spring 2016)
• 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
• Or Ms. Wuerth’s permission (not everyone
tests well, if you love biology and are willing
to take on the challenge, see Ms. Wuerth!
See Ms. Wuerth in Keyser 310 Tues Jan 20th or Wed Jan 21st at lunch
Check out the class website at: wuerthapbiology.weebly.com
Email Ms Wuerth [email protected] or [email protected]
AP Chemistry
O second year Chemistry
course
• rigorous college-level
material
- equivalent to a first-year
college chemistry class
• advanced, quantitative
labs
• strong emphasis on
problem-solving
Requirements:
AP Chemistry
 B- or better in Chemistry/ Honors Chemistry
 B- or better in Advanced Algebra/Honors Advanced Algebra
 Chemistry teacher recommendation
 Information meeting: January 20 and 22 during lunch in Room 66
Contact Dr. Hart at [email protected]
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, Jan 21 & 22
during lunch
Email Mr. Ginsburg at
[email protected]
New Course – AP Computer
Science Principles (Pilot)
O Intro. to Computer Science
O Choose your own project/app
O Learn to code in language of your
choosing.
O New to coding? This class is for you!
O Already know how to code and want to
learn more and work on your own
project/app? This class is for you!
O Want more info? See Ms. Wuerth in
Keyser 310 on Friday Jan 23rd at lunch
Lab Tech
O Make solutions
O Set up labs
O Be a guinea pig for new
labs!
O Enhance your transcript
O Earn a grade
Information Meetings for Honors
LUNCHTIME (beginning of lunch)
Tuesday, January 13:
O Honors Integrated Science 3/4 (Room 63)
O Honors Physics (Room 65)
Wednesday, January 14:
O Honors Integrated Science (Room 63)
O Honors Physiology
Information Meetings for Honors
LUNCHTIME (beginning of lunch)
Thursday, January 15:
O Honors Chemistry (Room 316)
O Honors Physics (Room 65)
Friday, January 16:
O Honors Physiology (Room 64)
O Honors Chemistry (Room 316)
Information Meetings for AP
LUNCHTIME (beginning of lunch)
Tuesday, January 20:
O AP Biology (Room 310)
O AP Chemistry (Room 66)
Wednesday, January 21:
O AP Biology (Room 310)
O AP Environmental Science (Room 63)
Information Meetings for AP
LUNCHTIME (beginning of lunch)
Thursday, January 22:
O AP Chemistry (Room 66)
O AP Environmental Science (Room 63)
Friday, January 23:
O AP Computer Science Principles (Room 310)
Honors Entrance Tests
(signup required)
Before
School
Monday
Wednesday
January 26
January 28
Honors
Physics
Rm
65
Tutorial
After
School
Honors
Chemistry
Rm
316
Honors
Physics
Rm
65
Honors
Physiology
Rm
64
Honors
Chemistry
Rm
316
Honors
Physiology
Rm
64