Discussion, hands-on investigation, and problem solving are incorporated into this class. In Integrated Science students study many different aspects of science, including ecology, earth sciences, organic chemistry, and energy. The class is taught by Mr. Burnell, and Mrs. Mack. Schreck, Chemistry Ms. Wahl and her least favorite student. Biology Sophomore students have a choice between Regular Biology, Honors Biology, and Descriptive Biology.
Biology is the study of living things.
In Regular Biology students use the scientific method to students investigate life processes in the cell as well as in organisms of the six-kingdom system. Honors Biology is an in-depth Biology course, paced for the high ability student. Strong emphasis is placed on scientific reasoning and creative thinking which are developed through laboratory problem solving. The invitation to take this course is made on the basis for DAT scores, ninth-grade Health, English and Mathematics grades, and cumulative grade point average. Descriptive Biology introduces basic biological concepts to student whose interests and ability in science are less developed.