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SCIENCE
“The Illinois Learning Standards for Science were developed using the 1985 State Goals for Science, the National Science Education Standards, various other state and national works, and local education standards contributed by team members.
Science is a creative endeavor of the human mind. It offers a special perspective of the natural world in terms of understanding and interaction. The aim of science education is to develop in learners a rich and full understanding of the inquiry process; the key concepts and principles of life science, physical science, and earth and space sciences; and issues of science, understandings and their interactions with the natural world as eight science content standard categories. The Illinois Learning Standards for Science integrate these categories into a powerful resource for the design and evaluation of science curricula taught in Illinois schools.
The Illinois Learning Standards for Science are organized by goals that inform one another and depend upon one another for meaning. Expectations for learners related to the inquiry process are presented in standards addressing the doing of science and elements of technological design. Unifying concepts connect scientific understanding and process and are embedded in standards spanning life science, physical science, and earth and space science. The importance of this knowledge and its application is conveyed in standards describing the conventions and nature of the scientific enterprise and the interplay among science, technology and society in past, present and future contexts.” To learn more about the Illinois Learning Standards for Science you can refer to this web site: http://www.isbe.net/ils/science/standards.htm.
Zion-Benton strives to follow the NSTA's recommendation that 40 percent of science instruction time be spent in laboratory and hands on activities. Consistent student attendance is vital to student success in a science course; therefore, parents need to encourage their students to practice regular school attendance.
To enhance success in the science experience, students, parents and teachers should work together to help each student to select the course that best blends with the student's previously learned skills (especially in math) and the student's career goals
Rodney Winslow, Department Chair
847-731-9570 – winslowr@zbths.org
Sample Science Sequence Options for Students
Note: ZBTHS requires two years of Science for graduation. A minimum of three years may be required for admission to a four-year university.
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AC |
TA |
CP |
IP |
Life - A |
| 9th |
AC Bio |
TA Physics |
Earth Science |
Earth Science |
Earth Science |
| 10th |
AC Chem. |
TA Chemistry |
CP-Bio |
IP Bio |
Life Science |
11th |
Physics
AP Chem.
AP Biology |
TA
Biology |
CP Chem |
CP Chem |
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12th |
AP Biology
AP Physics
AP Chem. |
Physics
AP Bio
Ecology |
Ecology
Physics |
Ecology
Physics |
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Earth Science SC215
All Year - 1 Credit – 9
Prerequisites: None - Placement: incoming freshmen only
Course Description: Earth Science is designed as a course that focuses on the development of scientific inquiry towards the physical and earth sciences. This course is intended to increase student's awareness of the universe they live in. This goal will be achieved by participation in lab and class activities in the following areas: chemistry, astronomy, physics, geology, and meteorology. This course is a lab-based course in which students integrate knowledge for application into technology and society. Successful completion of this course will provide placement of students into the various pathways offered at ZBTHS.
APPLIED PHYSICS SC226 (TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY)
All Year – 1 Credit – 9
Prerequisite: See Technology Academy Eligibility and Expectation Requirements. Acceptance into the Academy. Student must purchase/possess the school endorsed Academy laptop.
Fees: Scientific Calculator (any approved for a ZBTHS math course) Storage Device (Floppy disk, CD-R, or “Flash drive”), optional field trip for Six Flags Amusement park in May, approx $32.00.
Course Description: Students enrolled in Applied Physics will experience a hands-on approach to science. Physics is the conceptual backbone of science and technology; therefore, it is an excellent starting point into scientific investigation. The study of the physical world around us provides a natural flow into technology. Students will use graphing programs, spreadsheets, and other application programs as they study topics of motion, sound and light, electricity, and the atom.
AC BIOLOGY SC202
All Year - 1 Credit (Grade Weighted) – 9 (grade 10 students who are taking AC English)
Prerequisites: High school placement test math/ science/reading scores in the top 20% of class. Placement.
Fees: None
Course Description: This is a lab-oriented course intended for motivated students planning on pursuing Advanced Placement Science courses and/or a career in science. This course encourages the student to derive generalizations and to reason through problems. Among the units to be covered are plant/animal structure and function, human genetics, microbiology, human biology, ecology and zoology. Students will participate in both dissection and quarterly research projects. Reading skills are essential in independent research for these projects.
LIFE SCIENCE A SC211
1 Year - 1 Credit - 10, 11, 12.
Prerequisite: By Special Placement Only
Fees: None
Course Description: Activity oriented course designed so students can easily learn the basic concepts in Biology. Among units covered are the scientific method, cell structure, genetics, plants, animals, and ecology. You cannot take Life Science if you have had Biology or are currently enrolled in Biology.
CP BIOLOGY SC201
All Year - 1 Credit - 10, 11, 12
Prerequisites: Placement
Fees: Computer disk and materials for projects.
Course Description: Introductory lab course in which emphasis will be placed on man and his need to understand nature and his relation to it. Among the topics included are: ecology and community relationship, microorganisms and disease, plant/animal structure, function of genetics, and human heredity. Students will participate in both dissection and research projects. This course is designed to meet the needs of students who will continue to further their formal education, or who may enter the nation's work force upon graduation.
INTEGRATED PATHWAY BIOLOGY SC200
All Year - 1 Credit – 10
Prerequisites: Placement.
Fees: Computer disk, and materials for projects.
Course Description: This science course is an interdisciplinary approach to man's search for truth about his world. This class focuses on primarily biological issues and concepts but some physical science is covered throughout the school year. Students can expect “hands-on” laboratory work, experiences on the Internet, and investigative work in the IMC. The goal of the IP science is to cover science in thematic units. Projects are required to successfully complete the course. Students must be concurrently enrolled in IP English.
CHEMISTRY SC203 (TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY)
All Year – 1 Credit – 10
Prerequisite: See Technology Academy Eligibility and Expectation Requirements. - Acceptance into the sophomore level of the Academy. Student must purchase/possess the school endorsed Academy laptop.
Fees: Storage Device (Floppy disk, CD-R, or “Jump drive”) notebook, index cards, folders, and materials for projects, scientific calculator.
Course Description: In this course students will study the following topics: classification of matter, energy changes in matter, phases of matter, atomic structure, electron configurations, the Period Table of Elements, bonds between atoms, chemical formulas and nomenclature, and the mathematics of chemistry, kinetics, energy, pH, nuclear chemistry, and organic chemistry. The goals of the course are to integrate the study of mathematics (especially algebra) into chemistry, to improve problem-solving skills and reasoning ability.
CP CHEMISTRY SC204
All Year - 1 Credit - 10, 11, 12
Prerequisites: Pass CP Biology/AC Biology and Algebra 1 with a C or higher, concurrent enrollment in a math course is strongly recommended.
Fees: Computer disk, notebook, index cards, folders, scientific calculator, and materials for projects
Course Description: In this course students will study the following topics: classification of matter, energy changes in matter, phases of matter, atomic structure, electron configurations, the Period Table of Elements, bonds between atoms, chemical formulas and nomenclature, and the mathematics of chemistry, kinetics, energy, pH, nuclear chemistry, and organic chemistry. The goals of the course are to integrate the study of mathematics (especially algebra) into chemistry, to improve problem-solving skills and reasoning ability.
AC CHEMISTRY SC205
All Year - 1 Credit (Grade Weighted) - 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: AC Biology, a “C” or better in Algebra 2 and/or concurrent enrollment in Algebra 2 and had received a “B” or higher in Geometry. CP Biology students need to gain approval from the science department chair and/or AC Chemistry teacher.
Fees: Computer disk and scientific calculator required (approximately $100). Materials needed for quarter projects.
Course Description: This is a lab-oriented course intended for motivated students planning on pursuing a science career. It encourages students to think independently, to derive generalizations and to solve problems. Through inquiry, reasoning and interpretation, the student will gain a better understanding of what a chemist does and how chemistry inter-relates with the quality of life, and the degree of technology and social-political climate throughout the world. Units of study include: atomic theory, mole concept, chemical bonding, energy changes, reaction rates, chemical equilibrium, and acid-base theory. Students will participate in quarterly research projects.
EARTH SCIENCE WORKSHOP SC2161/SC2163
Semester 1 - .50 Credit - Elective 11, 12
Semester 2 - .50 Credit - Elective 11, 12
Prerequisite: One year of completed Earth Science. Replaces a failed semester of Earth Science
Fees: Materials for projects
Course Description: This course is designed to make up one or two semesters of Earth Science. Students from all pathways may use this class to gain credit in either semester of Earth Science that they may have failed. This course will use workshop strategies. Skill focus will be on data interpretation used on the ACT exam. The content of the course will be a combination of topics ranging from chemistry, geology, meteorology, and astronomy. This course may only be taken once for credit recovery during normal day classes.
BIOLOGY SC214(TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY)
All Year - 1 Credit - 11
Prerequisite: See Technology Academy Eligibility and Expectation Requirements. - Acceptance into the junior level of the Academy. Student must purchase/possess the school endorsed Academy laptop.
Fees: Storage Device (Floppy disk, CD-R, or “Jump drive”), notebook, index cards, folders, and materials for projects, scientific calculator.
Course Description: Introductory lab course in which emphasis will be placed on man and his need to understand nature and his relation to it. Among the topics included are: ecology and community relationship, microorganisms and disease, plant/animal structure, function of genetics, and human heredity. Students will participate in both a dissection and research projects. This course is designed to meet the needs of students who will continue to further their formal education, or who may enter the nation’s workforce upon graduation. Students will use graphing programs and spreadsheets.
ENVIRONMENTAL ECOLOGY SC220
All Year - 1 Credit - Elective 11, 12
Prerequisite: Pass Biology and Chemistry or Earth Science with a “C” or better.
Fees: Minor costs of field trips
Course Description: The interrelationship of organisms and their environments is explored with an emphasis on human impacts. An exploration of rivers, streams, and groundwater takes place through outdoor field studies. Students should be prepared to participate in outdoor field work on and off campus as these are integral to the course content.
PHYSICS SC209
All Year - 1 Credit (Grade Weighted) - 11, 12
Prerequisites: Biology, Chemistry, and a "C" or higher in Algebra 2, or concurrently enrolled in Algebra 2 having received a "B" or higher in Geometry and written permission of the physics teacher is required if qualifications are other than those listed above.
Fees: Scientific calculator (approximately $100).
Course Description: Algebra and geometry based course with an emphasis placed on problem solving skills. Topics of study include: motion, mechanics, energy, light, waves, electricity and magnetism. The entire universe is analyzed from celestial bodies to sub nuclear particles. Concepts are reinforced through laboratory investigations.
AP BIOLOGY SC207
All Year - 1 Credit (Grade Weighted) - 11, 12
Prerequisites: AC Biology, Accelerated Chemistry, enrollment in Physics is recommended.
Fees: Purchase Cliff’s Notes Study Guide to AP Biology, AP Biology Lab Manual, and AP Examination fees
Course Description: Designed to be equivalent to freshman college biology. A thorough presentation of the concepts of biology including laboratory investigations will be undertaken. Topics to be studied will include: microbiology, cell physiology, biochemistry, molecular genetics and evolution.
AP CHEMISTRY SC206
All Year - 1 Credit (Grade Weighted) - 11, 12
Offered for 2008-09 and 2010-11 school years
Prerequisites: AC-Biology, Accelerated Chemistry, Algebra 2. Enrollment in Physics is recommended.
Fees: Required materials—bound lab notebook, scientific calculator (approximately $100), Cliff Notes Study Guide to AP Chemistry, AP Examination fees Course
Description: Designed to be the equivalent of freshman college chemistry. Students are required to take the Advanced Placement Exam. Kinetics, thermodynamics, inorganic and organic chemistry and reaction predictions are among the topics to be covered. Labs are scheduled an average of twice weekly. Occasionally students may be required to meet before or after school for additional lab preparation.
AP PHYSICS SC210
All Year - 1 Credit (Grade Weighted) – 12
Offered for 2007-08 and 2009-10 School Years
Prerequisites: Physics, Precalculus or concurrent enrollment in Calculus. Written permission from the Physics teacher is required if qualifications are other than those listed.
Fees: Scientific calculator required (approximately $100), Advanced Placement Examination fees.
Course Description: Course is designed to be the equivalent of freshman college physics. Students should be self-motivated and have good study habits. Nightly homework is very common. This course will further the student's understanding of the physical world. Areas of study include mechanics, heat, kinetic theory, thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, waves and optics, as well as modern physics.
SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY SEMINAR TBA
Either Semester - .50 Credit - Elective 10, 11, 12 - may be repeated for a total of one credit.
Prerequisite: Science Department Chair/Technology Coordinator approval, by special permission only. A written plan of study and an agreement with a teacher to serve, as mentor must be completed.
Fees: Materials for project
Course Description: Designed for students wishing to obtain specialized science/technology credit and help prepare classroom laboratory materials and support technology (i.e. Pasco Science-Technology lab). The plan of study may include an in-depth laboratory project in the area of study as well as a review of scientific literature to support the project.
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