Science
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Agriscience Foundations (Course #8106810)
1.0 credit – Grades 9-12
The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop knowledge of the complexity of Florida's agriculture history, scientific and research concepts, environmental principles, career opportunities, safety and leadership.
Anatomy and Physiology (Course #2000350)
1.0 credit – Grades 11-12
Prerequisites: “B” or better in both Biology & English. Instructor approval required.
The purpose of this course is to provide students with general exploratory & advanced activities in the structures and functions of the components of the human body. This is a technology driven course & having internet access at home is strongly recommended. Laboratory activities are an integral part of this course.
Astronomy Solar/Galactic (Course #2001350)
1.0 credit – Grades 9-12
The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop and apply knowledge of the universe and compare the conditions, properties, and motions of bodies in space. Emphasis is placed on concepts basic to Earth, including materials, processes, history, and the environment. Laboratory investigations of selected topics in the content to foster inquiry should include use of the scientific method, measurement, laboratory apparatus, and safety procedures as an integral part of this course. Use of satellite imagery, image-processing techniques, model development with behavior-over-time graphs, and night telescopic observations are encouraged. The content includes, but is not limited to, the following: implementation of scientific habits of mind application of scientific knowledge, methodology, and historical context to solve problems; use of laboratory technologies; terminology; historical developments from ancient cultures to the present; instruments for collection of astronomical data; celestial sphere; ascension and declination; planets, asteroids, and comets; effects of the motions of the Earth; effects of the Earth-Moon system; the sun; astronomical measurements; stars; cosmology; connections between astronomy, technology, and society space flight and exobiology.
Biology 1 (Course #2000310)
1.0 Credit – Grades 10-12
This course deals with the structure, function, and diversity of living organisms, with environmental emphasis. Laboratory activities are an integral part of this course.
Pre-AICE Biology (Course #2000322)
1.0 credit – Grades 9-11
Biology helps learners to understand the biological world in which they live and take an informed interest in science and scientific developments. The syllabus includes the basic principles and concepts that are fundamental to the subject (characteristics and classification of living organisms; organization of the organism; movement into and out of cells; biological molecules; enzymes; plant nutrition; human nutrition; transport in plants; transport in animals; diseases and immunity; gas exchange in humans;
respiration; excretion in humans; coordination and response; drugs; reproduction; inheritance; variation and selection; organisms and their environment; human influences on ecosystems; biotechnology and genetic modification), some current applications of biology, and a strong emphasis on practical skills. Learners also develop an understanding of the scientific skills essential for progression to further education or a career related to science.
AICE Biology 1 AS (Course #2000321)
1.0 Credit – Grades 11-12
AS Level Biology builds on the skills from Pre-AICE Biology or its equivalent. The course includes the main theoretical concepts which are fundamental to the subject (cell structure; biological molecules; enzymes; cell membranes and transport; the mitotic cell cycle; nucleic acids and protein synthesis; transport in plants; transport in mammals; gas exchange; infectious diseases; immunity), some current applications of biology, and a strong emphasis on advanced practical skills. Practical skills are assessed in a timetabled practical examination. The emphasis throughout is on the understanding of concepts and the application of biology ideas in novel contexts as well as on the acquisition of knowledge. The course encourages creative thinking and problem-solving skills which are transferable to any future career path.
Chemistry 1 (Course #2003340)
1.0 credit – Grades 11-12
Prerequisite: Biology & Algebra 1 with a grade of “C” or better; pass Algebra & Biology EOC, and enrollment in Algebra 2.
This course should be taken by all students planning to go to college, considering a career in nursing, medical technology, or in other related technical fields. In this course, students learn scientific inquiry through questions, observations, investigations, & models. Additionally, they gain an understanding of matter and energy. Laboratory activities are an integral part of the course.
Pre-AICE Chemistry (Course #2003372)
1.0 credit – Grades 10-11
Chemistry helps learners to understand the technological world in which they live and take an informed interest in science and scientific developments. The syllabus includes the basic principles and concepts that are fundamental to the subject (states of matter; atoms, elements, and compounds; stoichiometry; electrochemistry; chemical energetics; chemical reactions; acids, bases, and salts; the Periodic Table; metals; chemistry of the environment; organic chemistry; experimental techniques and chemical analysis), some current applications of chemistry, and a strong emphasis on practical skills. Learners also develop an understanding of the scientific skills essential for progression to further education or a career related to science.
AICE Chemistry 1 AS (Course #2003371)
1.0 credit – Grades 11-12
AS Level Chemistry builds on the skills acquired from Pre-AICE Chemistry or its equivalent. The course includes the main theoretical concepts which are fundamental to the subject (atomic structure; atoms, molecules and stoichiometry; chemical bonding; states of matter; chemical energetics; electrochemistry; equilibria; reaction kinetics; the Periodic Table: chemical periodicity; group 2; group 17; nitrogen and sulfur; An introduction to AS Level organic chemistry; hydrocarbons; halogen compounds; hydroxy compounds; carbonyl compounds; carboxylic acids and derivatives; nitrogen compounds; polymerization; organic synthesis; analytical techniques), some current applications of chemistry, and a strong emphasis on advanced practical skills. Practical skills are assessed in a timetabled practical examination. The emphasis throughout is on the understanding of concepts and the application of chemistry ideas in novel contexts as well as on the acquisition of knowledge. The course encourages creative thinking and problem-solving skills which are transferable to any future career path.
Earth/Space Science (Course #2001310)
1.0 credit - Grades 10-12
This course is designed for students desiring a knowledge of the Earth and the space around it. Topics include water systems, weather, minerals, as well as a comprehensive study of space and rocketry. This is a technology-driven course with laptops used on a regular basis.
Environmental Science (Course #2001340)
1.0 credit 9-12
Students investigate the use of scientific inquiry research, measurement, problem solving, lab apparatus and technologies, experimental procedures and safety procedures. This is a technology-driven course with laptops used on a regular basis. An important aspect of this course is a focus on current energy and pollution problems. Laboratory activities are an integral part of this course.
Pre-AICE Environmental (Course #2001342)
1.0 credit – Grades 9-12
This course is designed as an interdisciplinary course to provide students with scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to identify and analyze environmental problems and to evaluate risks and alternative solutions for resolving and/or preventing them. Laboratory investigations that include the use of scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, laboratory apparatus and technologies, experimental procedures, and safety procedures are an integral part of this course. The National Science Teachers Association recommends that at the high school level, all students should be in the science lab or field, collecting data every week. School laboratory investigations (labs) are an experience in the laboratory, classroom, or the field that provide students with opportunities to interact directly with natural phenomena or with data collected by others using tools.
AICE Environmental Management AS (Course #2001381)
1.0 credit – Grades 10-12
AS Level Environmental develops scientific knowledge and understanding of global environmental issues and theories (introduction to environmental management; environmental research and data collection; managing human population; managing ecosystems and biodiversity; managing resources; managing water supplies; managing the atmosphere; managing climate change), and of the policies and strategies for managing the environment. The course covers the sustainable use and management of resources, and strategies that aim to protect environments. Learners will interpret and analyze data and do investigative work. Case studies allow teachers to choose their own examples to investigate, which may be local, regional, or global. Learners do not need to have studied the subject before starting the course.
Forensics (Course #2002480)
1.0 credit – Grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Biology
This course is designed to prepare the student in the fundamental background of forensic science. The course outlines the roles and responsibilities of a forensic scientist, surveys the different fields that use forensics, and teaches the skills needed to investigate basic crime scenes. Students must work independently, as well as in close group/class situations and in the outside environment. The course is appropriate for students interested in the study of forensic science, criminal justice, or crime scene investigations. Emphasis is placed upon observation skills, documentation, and presentation.
Pre-AICE Marine Science 1 (Course #2002515)
1.0 credit – Grades 10
Enrollment in this course is based on interest or achievement in previous science courses or science assessments. This course is designed to stimulate learners' interest in science of the marine world and enhances their understanding of its relevance to society. Topics include structure of the earth, plate tectonics, oceans, and seas, tides and currents, the water cycle, pH and salinity, dissolved gases, density, effects of increasing depth, upwelling marine organisms (including cell structure and function, reproduction, classification, the animal kingdom, animal life cycles, migration), nutrients, respiration, photosynthesis, feeding relationships, components of ecosystems, investigating ecosystems, open-ocean ecosystems, sedimentary shores, mangrove forests, tropical coral reefs, and human influences on the marine environment.
AICE Marine Science 1 AS (Course #2002515)
1.0 credit – Grades 10-12
AS Level Marine Science provides a coherent and stimulating introduction to the science of the marine environment. We recommend that learners starting this course should have completed a course in AICE Pre-Biology, AICE Biology, or the equivalent. The emphasis throughout is on the understanding of concepts (water; earth processes; interactions in marine ecosystems; classification and biodiversity; examples of marine ecosystems; physiology of marine organisms, energy; fisheries for the future; human impacts on marine ecosystems) and the application of ideas to new contexts. It is expected that practical activities will underpin the teaching of the whole course. Science is a practical subject and research suggests that success in future scientific study, or a scientific career, requires good practical skills.
Pre-AICE Physics (Course #2003432)
1.0 credit – Grades 10-12
Physics helps learners to understand the technological world in which they live and take an informed interest in science and scientific developments. The syllabus includes the basic principles and concepts that are fundamental to the subject (motion, forces, and energy; thermal physics; waves; electricity and magnetism; nuclear physics; space physics), some current applications of physics, and a strong emphasis on practical skills. Learners also develop an understanding of the scientific skills essential for progression to further education or a career related to science.
