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Alternative Applied Science
Grade 9
1 Unit
Prerequisite : Department Approval
This course deals with understanding force and motion , energy and conservation , electricity and magnetism , and properties of
matter . Students are also instructed in identifying the uses and dangers of common chemicals , understanding how humans can have
positive and negative effects on the environment , and the human body ’ s basic needs and control systems .
Alternative Biology
Grade 10
1 Unit
Prerequisite : Alt . Science I , Department Approval
This course emphasizes an understanding and analysis of cells and living organisms , structure and function of DNA , the theory of
evolution , how biological molecules are essential to living organisms , and the interdependence of living organisms and their
environments .
Science Course Sequence
Levels 9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade 12 th Grade
Standard
Earth / Environmental
Biology
Physical Science
Or
Chemistry
Honors
Honors Earth / Environmental
Honors Biology
Or
Honors Chemistry I
Honors Chemistry Or Honors Physics
Honors Physics
Advanced Placement ( AP ) Pre AP Chemistry ( fall ) AP Chemistry ( spring ) Or Honors Physics ( fall ) AP Physics ( spring )
Biology II ( fall ) AP Biology ( spring ) Or Pre AP Chemistry ( fall ) AP Chemistry ( spring ) Or Honors Physics ( fall ) AP Physics ( spring )
Alternative Alternative Applied Science Alternative Applied Biology
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