LINKScience:

Your path to the world of Science

LINKScience Courses

The study of science includes three fields:

1. Life Sciences

2. Physical Sciences

3. Earth Sciences

Life Science Courses

Life Science Classes Basic Life Science Biology (Applied-Regular-Differentiated)

Elective Life Science Classes (Require successful completion of Biology)

Genetics Zoology Anatomy & Physiology Animal Behavior (biennial even year) Botany (biennial even year) Environmental Studies (biennial odd year) Microbiology (biennial odd year)

Physical Science Classes

Physical Science Classes Basic Physical Science Physical Science Chemistry (Applied, Regular & Differentiated) Physics (Applied, Regular & Differentiated)

Elective Physical Science Classes Advanced Chemistry Advanced Physics Astronomy (biennial odd year)

Earth Science Classes

Earth Science Classes Basic Earth Science GeoScience Earth Systems

Elective Earth Science Classes (Requires successful completion of GeoScience or Physical Science)

Astronomy (biennial odd year)

Graduation Requirements

LPS requires students earn 15 credits (3 semesters) for graduation requirements.

Most four year colleges require 3 years of science with at least 2 selected from biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science. Two classes must include laboratory instruction.

All LHS science classes except for the basic science classes meet admission requirements for science and laboratory instruction.

9th Grade Requirements

Starting in the fall of 2006-2007, all Freshmen will be required to take Physical Science and GeoScience.

Freshmen interested in the advanced science courses will be allowed to take Biology following application and approval from the department chairman. GeoScience is required, in addition to Biology, during 9th or 10th grade year.

Scopes of Study

A Scope of Study is a plan outlining the courses which will prepare each student for their academic goals.

The LHS Science department ascribes to 4 different scopes which are defined by either graduation or post-secondary education goals:

•Basic – meeting only LPS graduation requirements•Introductory – for technical & vocational schools or four-

year programs not requiring science.•Preparatory – for four-year programs requiring some science•Advanced – for four-year science-intensive programs

Scope and Courses: Basic

Students in 11th or 12 grades that are interested in earning credits for graduation and not planning on any post-secondary education.

Careers may include: food service, telemarketing, & labor services

Suggested Courses: Basic Life, Physical and Earth Science

Scope and Courses: Introductory

Students interested in some post-secondary education. Preparation for community college, two-year associate program or possibly a four-year non-science program.

Careers may include: electronics, cosmotology, legal-assistant, mechanics, HVAC, secretary, animal science, etc.

Suggested Courses: Applied Biology or Biology, Physical Science, GeoScience

Scope and Courses: Preparatory

Students interested in a four-year post-secondary education with non-science emphasis but requiring science for admissions or as part of a program.

Careers may include: education, business, architecture, construction management, arts, communications, etc.

Suggested Courses: Applied Chemistry, Applied Physics, Biology, Astronomy, Environmental Studies, Zoology, Botany, Earth Systems, Animal Behavior, Genetics

Scope and Courses: Advanced

Students interested in a four year post-secondary education with an emphasis in science, engineering, or medicine.

Careers may include: medicine, engineering, sciences: chemist, physicist, meterologist, biologist, veterinarian, food scientist, forensic scientist, etc.

Suggested Courses: Diff Biology, Chemistry (Reg, Diff & Adv), Physics (Reg, Diff & Advanced), Microbiology, Genetics, Anatomy/Physiology

LINKScience Scope

AdvancedAdvancedDiff Biology, Chemistry (Reg, Diff & Adv), Physics (Reg, Diff & Advanced), Microbiology, Genetics, Anatomy/Physiology

PreparatoryPreparatoryApplied Chemistry, Applied Physics, Biology, Astronomy, Zoology, Environmental Studies, Botany, Earth Systems, Animal Behavior, Genetics

IntroductoryIntroductoryPhysical Science, GeoScience, Applied Biology or Biology

BasicBasicBasic Life Science, Basic Physical Science, Basic Earth Science

LINKScience Courses: Progression

Physical Science & GeoScience or

Biology

12th

11th

10th

9th

Biology, Earth SystemsApp Biology or Biology

App Chem, App Physics, Env. Studies, Zoology, Botany, Astronomy, & Genetics

Biology D, Genetics, Chemistry (or D)

Physics (or D), Genetics,Anat/Physio

Adv Chem, Adv Physics,Microbiology

Introductory Preparatory Advanced

(Optional)

(Optional) (Optional)

Course Sequence: Graduation Requirements

Basic Life Science (5 credits)

Basic Physical Science (5 credits)

Basic Earth Science (5 credits)