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Science Courses
OFFERED
AT
WEBER HIGH SCHOOL
Why take science?
 Learn important life skills:
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spotting patterns, and working out reasons for them, and spotting
errors and mistake
how to appraise and evaluate conflicting evidence and any bias in
that evidence
not accepting arguments (or dismissals) based on authority but from
evidence
skeptical evaluation (investigating before taking things at face value)
logical deductions and inference (learn to evaluate evidence and
make conclusions based on evidence)
 Prepare for college
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Boost ACT/SAT scores
Have a more attractive portfolio for college acceptance applications
 Increase your marketability in the job field
WHS Science Faculty
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Mr. Cruff, Department Head
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Mrs. Bowden
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B.S. Agricultural Education
Mrs. Swenson
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B.S. Secondary Education [Biology Composite]
M.Ed.
Mr. Shaffer
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B.S. Zoology, Chemistry minor
B.S. Secondary Education [Biology Composite]
M.S. Geosciences
Mrs. Radle
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B.S. Agricultural Education
M.S. Ag. Business and Animal Science
Mr. LeDuc
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B.S. Secondary Education (Math, Chemistry minor)
M.S. (in progress)
Miss Campbell
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B.S. Biology, Chemistry minor
B.S. Wildlife Biology
B.S. Secondary Education [Biology Composite]
M.S. Biology
Mr. Thorpe
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B.S. Chemical Engineering
Science Department Courses
 AP Biology – LeDuc
 AP Chemistry – Cruff
 AP Environmental Science – LeDuc
 AP Physics B – Thorpe
 AP Physics C – Thorpe
 BAS (Biological Agricultural Science) – Campbell, Shaffer
 Biology – LeDuc, Radle , Swenson
 Biotechnology (DNA) – Swenson
 Chemistry – Cruff, Bowden
 Plant Science/Greenhouse – Campbell, Shaffer
 Physics – Thorpe
 Investigation Science – Radle
Possible Studies Outline
 General Studies for the college
bound student
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9th Grade Earth Systems, Biology
10th Grade Biology, Chemistry, or
Physics
11th Grade Biology, Chemistry, or
Physics
12th Grade Biology, Chemistry, or
Physics
 Honors student
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9th Grade Earth Systems or Biology
10th Grade Biology, Chemistry, or
Physics
11th Grade AP Biology, AP Chemistry,
AP Environmental Science, or AP
Physics
12th Grade AP Biology, AP Chemistry,
AP Environmental Science, or AP
Physics
 Advanced student (very rigorous)
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9th Grade Earth Systems or Biology
10th Grade AP Biology, or AP
Environmental Science
11th Grade AP Biology, AP Chemistry,
AP Environmental Science, or AP
Physics
12th Grade AP Biology, AP Chemistry,
AP Environmental Science, or AP
Physics
 Specialized studies
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9th Grade Earth Systems or Physics
with technology
10th Grade Biology, Physics, or
Chemistry
11th Grade Bioag, Biotech, or Plant
Science
12th Grade Bioag, Biotech, or Plant
Science
Regular Science Courses
BIOLOGY
CHEMISTRY
PHYSICS
Should I take regular science courses beyond the graduation
requirement?
 Are you planning on attending college?
 Are you majoring in science?
 Do you want to significantly boost your ACT/SAT scores?
 Do you want your college application to look more
attractive?
 Do you enjoy hands on, work?
 Are you looking for an exciting challenge?
 Do you want to broaden your career path possibilities?
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Biology
 Life science credit or
science elective credit
 Good prerequisite for
other science courses
 Labs
 Use microscopes
 Get your own DNA
 Dissections
Chemistry
 Physical science credit or
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science elective credit
Good prerequisite for
other science courses
Highly recommended
course for college bound
students
Course IS available for
sophomores
Labs
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Energy in reactions
Chemical reactions
Acids and Bases
Physics
 Physical science credit or
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science elective credit
Good prerequisite for
other science courses
Highly recommended for
college bound students
More in depth than 9th
grade physics (physics
with technology)
Labs
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Acceleration and Velocity
Collisions
Electricity and Magnetism
AP Science Courses
AP BIOLOGY
AP CHEMISTRY
AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
AP PHYSICS B
AP PHYSICS C
Should I take AP science courses?
Are you planning on attending college?
Are you majoring in science?
Do you want to significantly boost your ACT/SAT scores?
Do you want your college application to look more
attractive?
 Do you enjoy hands on, rigorous work?
 Are you looking for an exciting challenge?
 High school courses are MUCH smaller than freshman
college courses, you get more attention from your teacher
at Weber High
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AP Biology Course Description
 Equivalent of a college
intro biology course taken
by biology majors
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prerequisites:
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Biology and Chemistry
Or AP Chemistry
 College credit available
for passing the AP exam
 Open to sophomores
AP Biology Topics
 Molecules and Cells (25%)
 Biochemistry
 Cells
 Cellular energetics
 Heredity and Evolution (25%)
 Heredity
 Molecular genetics
 Evolutionary biology
 Organisms and Populations
(50%)
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Diversity of organisms
Structure and function of plants
and animals
Ecology
AP Biology Labs
 12 in depth labs
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6 extra credit labs (after
school hours)
6 in class labs
 Labs are highly
recommended for exam
preparation
 Breakfast 
AP Chemistry
 Equivalent of a college
intro chemisty course
taken by chemisty
majors
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prerequisites:
Chemistry
 Physics
 Algebra II
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 College credit available
for passing the AP exam
AP Chemistry Topics
 Structure of Matter
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(20%)
States of Matter (20%)
Reactions (35-40%)
Descriptive Chemistry
(10-15%)
Laboratory (5-10%)
AP Chemistry Labs
 After school
hours in depth
labs (extra credit,
but highly
recommended for
students taking
the AP Exam)
 Classroom labs
AP Environmental Science Course Description
 Equivalent of a college science course in environmental
science
 Recommended prerequisites:
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Biology, Earth Systems, Chemistry, and Algebra II
Or
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AP Biology
 AP Chemistry
College credit available for passing the AP exam
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 Fills college science credit for business majors
 Open to sophomores
APES Topics
 Earth Systems and Resources
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(10-15%)
The Living World (10-15%)
Populations (10-15%)
Land and Water Use (10 –
15%)
Energy Resources and
Consumption (10-15%)
Pollution (25-30%)
Global Change (10-15%)
APES Labs and Field Investigations
 Water collection and
analysis
 Soil collection and
analysis
 Local
system/environmental
problem study
AP Physics B
 Equivalent of a college
intro physics course
taken by non-physics
majors
 Recommended
prerequisites:
Equivalent of HS Physics
(not 9th grade physics)
 Algebra II
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 College credit available
for passing the AP exam
AP Physics B Course Description
 Newtonian Mechanics
 Fluid Mechanics
 Thermal Physics
 Electricity and
Magnetism
 Waves and Optics
 Atomic and Nuclear
Physics
AP Physics C
 Equivalent of a college
intro physics course
taken by science and
engineering majors
 Recommended
prerequisites:
Equivalent of HS Physics
(not 9th grade physics)
 Enrollment in Calculus
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 College credit available
for passing the AP exam
AP Physics C Course Description
 Mechanics and Physics
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Kinematics
Newton’s laws of motion
Work, energy, and power
Systems of particles and linear
momentum
Circular motion and rotation
Oscillations
Gravitation.
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Electrostatics
Conductors, capacitors, and
dielectrics
Electric circuits
Magnetic fields
Electromagnetism
AP Physics Labs
 AP Physics B
 AP Physics C
Specialized Science Courses
BIOLOGICAL AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
BIOTECHNOLOGY (DNA) SCIENCE
PLANT SCIENCE
INVESTIGATION SCIENCE
Should I take specialized science courses?
 Do you need to earn CTE credit?
 Are you looking to specialize in a particular field?
 Agriculture
 Biotechnology
 Greenhouse/Landscaping
 Are you looking for an exciting challenge?
 Do you want to broaden your career path
possibilities?
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BAS (Biological Agricultural Science)
 Fills graduation life
science credit OR CTE
credit
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(fills biology credit)
 Agriculture emphasis
 Learn about
 Crop growth
 Animal care
 Renewable energy/Ethanol
and Methane
Biotechnology
 Rigorous course in advanced biology topics
 Earn CTE credit
 Earn Science elective credit
 Earn 3 credits of concurrent enrollment through Salt
Lake Community College
 Extensive hands-on laboratory training using the latest
in lab equipment.
Biotechnology Course Highlights
 Extract DNA from cheek
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cells.
Compare your DNA with
other students from around
the country.
Transform bacteria using a
gene that makes them glow
green.
Make yogurt and cheese
Use DNA and proteins to
predict evolutionary
relationships
Plant Science/Greenhouse
 Science elective credit
OR CTE credit
 Emphasis on greenhouse
 Learn about
 Horticulture
 Plant anatomy
 Economic aspect
Investigation Science
 1 year science elective
credit
 Prerequisite – have
taken or currently
enrolled in
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Biology
Chemistry
Physics (not 9th grade
physics)
 Science research project
 Independent project
 Science fair required
Investigation Science
 Improve research skills
 Improve oral and visual
presentation skills
 Preparation for science
competitions
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Envirothon
Science Olympiad
I-SWEEEP
Other Science Opportunities
 Science Fair
 Science/Health Sterling Scholar
 Science Letter
 Science Scholarships
 Science Competitions
 Science Olympiad
 I-Sweep
 Envirothon
 Science Clubs
 Astronomy
 Green Club
 MESA