What does Science have to offer for Tech Students?
College in the School Chemistry
Who should take it? �Students who are on a college track that may need Chemistry as part of their course load.
What is it like?�This course introduces students to atomic structure and how atoms combine to form �compounds. From there we learn how those compounds participate in chemical reactions. �We also study acids and bases and solution chemistry. �About once a week we work with lab experiments related to these concepts.
What are the benefits?�College credit can be earned for successfully completing this course.�One of the most valuable skills that a student will gain from this course is problem solving.
Why is it interesting/important?�Most students comment on how interesting and hands on the lab component is but �Chemistry has now become a state requirement because it is crucial for so many �different careers.
Forensics
Who should take it?�Any students who have an interest in Crime Scene investigation �or who may want to be a forensic scientist.
What is it like?�This class is very hands on based. There are several activities related �to crime scene investigation including fingerprinting, handwriting analysis, �blood spatter analysis, ballistics as well as an actual crime scene investigation.
What are the benefits?�Students will get a good sense of the skills needed to be a forensic �scientist including problems solving. It’s a lot of fun too.
Why is it interesting/important?�The activities that are a part of this class are interesting as well as fun.
AP Biology
Who: This course best suits college bound students with a strong interest in science and a passion for learning. Successful study habits including time management and attention to detail, as well as perseverance are essential.
What do we study? Chemistry of Life - cell structure and function; Cellular Energetics - metabolism, photosynthesis and cellular respiration; Cell Communication; Heredity; Gene expression and regulation; Natural selection; Ecology.
Benefits:GPA boost; College credits when you pass the AP exam; Preparation for rigorous college coursework; Meets the MN Biology standards.
Why is it interesting and important? Hands on, fun lab experiences; Develops critical and analytical thinking skills; Takes standard Biology to the next level.
Anatomy and Physiology
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PLTW Principles of Biomedical Science
10th grade students that need a biology credit, are interested in the medical field and would enjoy solving the death of unknown origin. Those students that like to work independently and are self-motivated.
9,11,12 grade students that need elective credits and are interested in the medical field and forensic science.
3 Main topic areas: Medical Investigations, Clinical Care, Outbreaks and Emergencies. Students use an online platform to independently complete a notes outline and perform teacher-led labs related to 40 different biomedical science fields.
PLTW Principles of Biomedical Science (Con’t)
3. BENEFITS?
GPA boost; College credits when your grade is a B- or better; Preparation for rigorous college coursework; Meets the MN Biology standards.
4. WHY IS IT IMPORTANT/INTERESTING?
Many hands-on lab opportunities, solving a death of unknown origin, creating your own labs, play the role of 40 different Biomedical Professionals.
Physics:
Who should take it? 11th or 12th grade students with strong Algebra skills who want to prepare for understanding the physical world around them and build critical thinking skills.
What is it like? Many hands-on activities involving measuring and relating measurements in motion, forces, energy, electricity, light, and sound.
What are the benefits? Critical thinking! Also…
Why is it interesting/important? Physics is a foundation science studying the forces involved in explaining why everything happens! Physics affects everything around you from sports…to electronics…to why your hair gets frizzy in the winter.
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