Grade 12 - Science
Chemistry (Credit: 1.00)Chemistry is intended to provide a more inâ€depth study of matter and its interactions. In preceding years students
should have developed an understanding for the macroscopic properties of substances and been introduced to the
microstructure of substances. This chemistry course will expand upon that knowledge, further develop the
microstructure of substances and teach the symbolic and mathematical world of formulas, equations, and symbols.
The major concepts covered are measurement in chemistry, atomic structure, chemical formulas and bonding,
chemical reactions, stoichiometry, gases, chemical equilibrium, and organic chemistry. Students at this level should
show development in their ability and understanding of scientific inquiry. The units contain experiments and projects
that seek to develop a deeper conceptual meaning for the student and actively engage the student. The continued
exposure of science concepts and scientific inquiry will serve to improve the student's skill and understanding.
Chemistry should be preceded by an Algebra I course and preceded or accompanied by an Algebra II course.
Physics (Credit: 1.00)Physics is intended to provide a more inâ€depth study of the physical universe. In preceding years students should have
developed a basic understanding for the macroscopic and microscopic world of forces, motion, waves, light, and
electricity. The physics course will expand upon that prior knowledge and further develop both. The curriculum will
also seek to teach the symbolic and mathematical world of formulas and symbols used in physics. The major concepts
covered are kinematics, forces and motion, work and energy, waves, sound and light, electricity and magnetism, and
nuclear physics.
Students at this level should show development in their ability and understanding of scientific inquiry. The units
contain experiments and projects that seek to develop a deeper conceptual meaning for students and actively engage
them. The continued exposure to science concepts and scientific inquiry will serve to improve the students' skill and
understanding.
Physics should be preceded by Algebra I and II courses and geometry.
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