All Freshman Science courses
are one semester courses which prepare students for success
on the Ohio Graduation Test. In these courses, students study
Chemistry, Energy, Plate Tectonics, Earth's composition,
and origins of the Earth and Universe. While the topics remain
the same at every level, this course has been developed on
several different levels to meet the learning and experiences
of all our students. Eighth grade science teachers can assist
students in selecting the most appropriate science course.
Biology I - (Prerequisite: Grade average of A and teacher
recommendation in 8th grade science in the Fairfield Visions
Program. Top students from Accelerated 9th Grade Science
may enroll in Biology for 2nd semester, space permitting,
if the receive an A in 9th grade science, have teacher
recommendation, demonstrate exemplary study habits, and
score high on a district science placement test in the
late fall.) This college-preparatory course begins with
an introduction to the techniques of scientific investigation.
It continues with study of the cell, its structure and
related biochemistry, continuity of life, the hereditary
structures, cell division, and genetic patterns. This course
also discusses concepts related to ecology, environmental
issues and a survey of the organisms that surround us in
the world.
Key Dates
Winter break begins at the end of the school day on Fri., Dec. 19, 2008.
School resumes on Mon., Jan. 5, 2009
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