There is a small introduction of calculus in connection with the physical concepts of acceleration and work. This course includes the principles of Newtonian mechanics, wave and optics, light, electricity and magnetism, and other topics of classical and modern physics. Classroom demonstrations and laboratory work reinforce the aforementioned topics. The course involves the conception, researching and experimentation of a research topic in any area of science. This course encourages independent thinking and accomplishments which are impossible to achieve in a traditional science course.
Students perform the various functions necessary to complete the project at an individual pace.
The project, and every part of the project, must be completed by specific deadlines. At the end of the term, students are required to report their findings by writing a research paper in standard thesis form, to defend their thesis to a board faculty members, and compete in several research forums outside the school. There will be laboratory exercises relating to environmental problems. These experiments spark the imagination of the students to observe and to try to remedy some of the problems. Much attention will be given to the beauty and need for care of the world today for the generations of tomorrow.