Physical Science1 Credit
No prerequisite.
Physical Science is an overview of the fundamentals of Physics and principles of Chemistry. Topics offered include heat, light, sound, magnetism, machines, gravity, electricity as well as the periodic table, properties of the elements, and bonding. This is a vital and necessary preparatory class for the other sciences. |
Mrs. Deatherage
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Biology I1 Credit
Prerequisite: Physical Science.
This is an introductory Biology course that investigates, analyzes, and emphasizes the following: invertebrates, vertebrates, plants, bacteria, viruses, method, biochemistry, cell structure and function, photosynthesis and respiration, tissues and mendelian genetics. |
Mr. Bailey
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Environmental Science1 Credit
Prerequisite: Biology 1
This is a natural science class integrating all the sciences, earth science, biology, chemistry, and physics, and presents them in a single class. Our society is becoming more aware of the interrelationship of the disciplines of science. It is also necessary to recognize the precarious nature of the stability of some systems and the ease with which this stability can be disturbed. |
Mr. Bailey
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Honors Chemistry1 Credit
Prerequisites: Biology I
A lab science course covering the properties of matter, measuring, calculating, chemical formulas, chemical reactions, bonding, acid/base, oxidation reduction, and titration. The purpose of studying chemistry is to develop and attitude of curiosity, and intellectual process of inquiry and a knowledge of facts and concepts by doing laboratories, questions and problems. |
Mr. Bailey
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Honors Physics1 Credit
Prerequisites: Algebra II (final grade B or higher)
This course is a senior class of study which includes measurement, motion in a straight line, vectors, Newton’s Laws, momentum and its conservation, motion in two dimensions, universal gravitation, work and power, heat, waves, light, lenses, electricity, currents, circuits, electromagnetism and the atom. A strong mathematics background is necessary. This course also includes many laboratory situations. |
Mrs. Deatherage
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Honors Geology.5 Credit
Prerequisite or Concurrently Enrolled: Honors Chemistry
This one semester course acquaints students with basic scientific principles that apply to the earth and our natural environment. Emphasis is placed on current and historical geologic processes of North America with emphasis on the Great Plains region. Laboratory work includes exercises with maps, rock structures, minerals, fossils, and energy resources. New discoveries and environmental issues are discussed. Field experiences are an integral part of the course. Students are expected to have completed Physical Science prior to taking this course and have completed or be concurrently enrolled in Chemistry. |
Mrs. Deatherage
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Honors Astronomy.5 Credit
Prerequisite or Concurrently Enrolled: Honors Chemistry
This one semester course provides the opportunity to develop knowledge and understanding about the solar system, galaxy, and universe in which we live. Much attention is given to the process by which we obtained this information about the universe. Students use tools of observation to learn about space and learn how other astronomers, past and present, have used available tools to expand our understanding of the space-time continuum. Areas of study include: the process of science, including use of the tools used to observe the sky; stellar astronomy and how stars change over time; and planetary astronomy and how interstellar spacecraft are obtaining information about other bodies in the solar system. |
Mrs. Deatherage
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Honors Biology II1 Credit
Prerequisite: Biology I
Custer's Biology II course covers Human Anatomy & Physiology as well as some advanced biology concepts. While learning about the human body, we will also learn about Cellular Respiration (Glycolysis, Kreb's Cycle, and Electron Transport Chain), the Central Dogma for DNA (transcription and translation) and more! We will cover the basics of the human body as well as the details for many of the organ systems. This course prepares students for college-level classes and requires good note-taking, memorization, and studying in order to be successful. |
Mrs. Dooley
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