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

Tam High
Science Courses
2016-2017
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 25 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
concurrently (or before)
 A- or better in last math
class (B- if Honors)
 Entrance test
 Teacher recommendation
 Advanced Algebra
concurrently (or before)
Honors Chemistry Important
Dates and Times
 Informational Meeting:
 Lunch,
 Room 316
January 14 or
January 15
 Entrance Test:
Room 316
Monday, 1/25 after school or
Wed, 1/27 before school
PHYSIOLOGY 1-2
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 content but more depth, differentiated assessments,
learning extensions (case studies, research journal analyses,
term projects), out of class community experience and/or
internships
Prerequisites:
O “A-“ or above in IS 1- 2 or 3– 4 (or B- in Honors 3-4)
O Mandatory informational meeting at lunch
O Teacher recommendation form completed by your current
science teacher
Meetings
- January 13 or January 15 during lunch in room 64
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
Marine Biology
Dive Into The Ocean Realm!
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!
Technology!
Marine Biology
Project Based Course
Projects Include:
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Building a functional
ROV(remote operated
underwater vehicle)
Setting Up Saltwater
Aquariums
Monitoring The Salt
Marsh
Great Pacific Garbage
Gyre
Many More !
Field Trips:
Research Boat Trip Bay
Tide Pools
Monterey Bay Aquarium
The Bay Model
Marine Biology
UC/CSU approved Course
UC “d” Lab 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
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
Information Meetings
- Tuesday, January 12 & Thursday January 14
during lunch in Mr. Lapp’s room (Palmer 65)
Honors Entrance Test
- Monday, January 25 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
• 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 Wed. Jan 20th or Fri. Jan 22nd 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 meetings: January 19 and 21 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 19 & 21
during lunch
Email Mr. Ginsburg at
[email protected]
Biomedical Sciences
O Biomedical Sciences is geared towards those
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interested in pursuing post-secondary education
in the areas of pre-med, pre-vet, virology,
microbiology, and biotechnology
Introduction to hands on lab techniques used in
research
Technical reading and writing skills
Pre-reqs: Integrated Science 1-4 (or equivalent)
with passing grades, successful completion of
Chemistry (or H Chem) 1-2, or be concurrently
enrolled in either Chemistry course.
UC/CSU "d" laboratory science credit approved
pending resubmission in March
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 12:
O Honors Physics (Room 65)
Wednesday, January 13:
O Honors Physiology
Information Meetings for Honors
LUNCHTIME (beginning of lunch)
Thursday, January 14:
O Honors Chemistry (Room 316)
O Honors Physics (Room 65)
Friday, January 15:
O Honors Physiology (Room 64)
O Honors Chemistry (Room 316)
Honors Entrance Tests
(signup required)
Before
School
After
School
Monday
Wednesday
January 25
January 27
Honors
Physics
Rm
65
Honors
Chemistry
Rm
316
Honors
Physics
Rm
65
Honors
Chemistry
Rm
316
Information Meetings for AP
LUNCHTIME (beginning of lunch)
Tuesday, January 19:
O AP Environmental Science (Room 63)
O AP Chemistry (Room 66)
Wednesday, January 20:
O AP Biology (Room 310)
Information Meetings for AP
LUNCHTIME (beginning of lunch)
Thursday, January 21:
O AP Chemistry (Room 66)
O AP Environmental Science (Room 63)
Friday, January 22:
O AP Biology (Room 310)