Students investigate how the physical world functions and how scientists formulate physical laws of nature. Students analyze and apply theories and laws of the physical world of chemistry, astronomy, geology meteorology, and physics. Students explore and investigate the five areas of physical science.
Students identify the characteristics of ecosystems and their components.
They recognize inter-relationships in the biosphere and processes affecting them. Students form a knowledge base for evaluating personal, societal and political choices on environmental issues. Students gain an understanding of physical geology which includes minerals and rocks, internal and external earth processes. Students demonstrate a knowledge of earth's structure and history. They are exposed to earth's atmosphere and oceans.