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“Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from

magic.”-Arthur C. Clarke

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Science at CHS

Eighth Grade Open House

January 2014

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Earth Systems ScienceEducational Objectives

This course is designed to serve as an introduction to earth and

environmental science. Students will explore the science of our

Earth and the role that humans play in shaping the natural world.

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Earth Systems ScienceUnits of Study

• Science as Inquiry• Water: an essential chemical resource

• Energy: fuel for thought• Atmosphere and Climate• Geosphere

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What do you DO in ESS?

Develop skills in:•inquiry•graphing and analysis•using evidence•researching•applying learning habits•collaboration

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Through:•activities•research assignments•experiments•small group presentations•web-based interactives•projects•solving real world problems

HOW do you learn in ESS?

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Four Years at CHS

• Students must complete 3.5 credits in science.

• 1 Credit is earned for each core course• .5 credit is earned for Essential Topics

courses.• ESS and Biology are required freshman

and sophomore courses.• Students may take more than one

science course at a time.

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BasicProgression of Courses

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Science Elective Courses

• For students interested in science, but don’t want to commit to AP science.

• Forensic Science

• Anatomy and Physiology

• Engineering Lab• Environmental

Science

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One of MANY Alternates

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Another Alternative

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Mathematics at CHS

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Progression of CoursesAlgebra I(1 Credit)

Geometry(1 Credit)

Algebra II(1 Credit)

Algebra II & Trigonometry

(1 Credit)

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Progression of Courses (cont’d)Algebra II(1 Credit)

Algebra II & Trigonometry(1 Credit)

Trigonometry(0.5 Credit)

Algebra III(0.5 Credit)

Pre-Calculus(1 Credit)

Pre-Calculus(1 Credit)

AP Statistics(1 Credit)

AP Calculus(1 Credit)

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Doubling Up & Honors DistinctionStudents who are considering continuing the study of mathematics beyond high school or who would like to take AP math or science classes may choose to double up on math courses in one or more of their years at CHS. Doubling on math courses depends on course prerequisites and teacher recommendation.

Honors distinction is available in Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II. Earning honors distinction requires completing a portfolio that demonstrates the student’s superb learning habits, classroom leadership, and extended and self-directed learning.

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AlgebraAlgebra

GeometryGeometry

AlgebraAlgebra II & TrigonometryII & Trigonometry

AlgebraAlgebra IIIIII

AP StatisticsAP Statistics

AlgebraAlgebra IIII

TrigonometryTrigonometry

Pre CalculusPre Calculus

Pre CalculusPre Calculus

CalculusCalculus

CalcCalc II OFF CampusII OFF Campus

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Elective CoursesElectives available to Juniors and Seniors: (Semester Courses, 0.5 credit)

•Consumer Math•Probability & Statistics•Astronomy

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Support ClassesSupport classes are available to students in Algebra I and Geometry. Entrance to strategic math courses are based on teacher recommendation and past math performance.

•Strategic Algebra•Strategic Geometry

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What do math and science classes look like at CHS?

• Differentiated Instruction• Problem Solving • Inquiry

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