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To Access information on Assignments, Course Context, Interesting Science Links, Description of Animals in Science Room and Information on Mr. Foote Click the link Below: http://www.gardenvalleyphoto.com/FooteScience/sci.htm List of Science Classes This page will provide you with information about the type of classes taught by the Garden Valley Science Department Biology Biology is a course which involves study of life. In this 2 semester class the students learn the basics of cell biology, genetics, major plants and animal groups and their biology; and interactions of plants and animals (ecology). This class is a required class to graduate and is usually taken in the Sophomore year. Advanced Science Advanced Science is a course which is designed for the College Bound Student. It involves a overview of Biology using a College Introductory Text. This course also allows students to pick areas of subject matter which they have a special interest and they can help design the course outline. Class is offered to Juniors and Seniors only. Physics Physics is an advanced class for Juniors and Seniors. It emphasizes the physical world with example topics including: Force, Velocity, Acceleration, Light, Sound, Magnetism and Electricity. A Term paper is required for the first semester. This class is only offered every other year. Physical Science Physical Science is a freshman introductory Science class design to explore the physical world. Topics include: Force, velocity, acceleration, light, sound, wave types, electricity, magnetism, and gravity. A term paper is required of all students first semester. This is a required graduation class. Photography This class is open to all high school students grades 9-12. Topics in this class include Black and White, Color and Slide Photography techniques ; in addition some digital photographic techniques will be covered. Chemistry Chemistry is offered every other year alternating with Physics. Chemistry class is very similar to first year college chemistry. In this class students will expand on the knowledge that they learned in Physical Science. They will explore the inner components of the atom, chemical reactions , organic chemistry and Periodic table. Each student is require to present a Power Point presentation first semester and a on hands demonstration second semester. Anatomy and Physiology This is a year long class focusing on the Stucture and Function of the Human Body. Emphasis will be on body systems and there physiology. Includes extensive lab activities inlcuding dissection of Cats, sheep brains, eyes and hearts. Each student will present two power point presentations on various body systems of interest to them. Forensics Science This is a new class being offered 2nd Semester 2006-7. Emphasis is on the use of the scientific method to solve crimes using forensic evidence. Topics include fingerprint analysis, blood spatter, forensic anthropology, dna fingerprint, lip prints, and many more forensic topics. Student will be required to solve at least 2 crimes based on their use of these techniques. |
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