Biology +
Biology + (1 of 2) offers a comprehensive journey from the molecular level of organisms to the complexity of ecosystems. It starts with the structure and function of multicellular organisms, emphasizing the use of models to illustrate biological processes. The course then draws connections between geological processes and life on Earth through engaging concepts like photosynthesis, cellular respiration, and carbon cycling.
Biology +
Biology + (2 of 2) investigates ecosystems, evolution, and the human footprint on the environment. Topics include natural selection, adaptation, and the statistical likelihood of traits contributing to species survival. Solutions for reducing human effects on biodiversity and the environment are developed, applying engineering design principles. The curriculum covers natural selection, adaptation, and the statistical likelihood of traits contributing to species survival.
Chemistry +
Chemistry + (1 of 2) delves into chemistry's core principles, connecting them to Earth's systems and cosmic processes. It covers the sun's lifecycle, nuclear fusion, and star-produced elements, using the periodic table for predicting elemental behaviors and electron configurations. The course addresses nuclear changes, fission, fusion, and decay, alongside a detailed examination of the carbon cycle's global impact. It also explores chemical reaction energetics, bond energy dynamics, and the conservation of mass principle.
Chemistry +
Chemistry + (2 of 2) advances the study of chemistry with a focus on energy transformations, system behaviors, and their environmental and technological applications. It offers an in-depth look at electric currents and magnetic fields, the principles of energy conservation within systems, and the practical applications of the second law of thermodynamics. The curriculum integrates energy and mineral resource management, emphasizing the development of efficient energy solutions and the optimization of chemical reactions for environmental stewardship.
Earth and Space Science +
Earth and Space Science + (1 of 2) offers a deep understanding of Earth's dynamic systems and the impact these processes have on human activity. The course emphasizes the carbon cycle's significance, demonstrating its impact through visual models and experiments. Additionally, it addresses the effects of human activity on Earth's systems, including climate change, natural resource management, and sustainability of living things.
Earth and Space Science +
Earth and Space Science + (2 of 2) explores the processes that shape the cosmos and our planet; connecting space phenomena with Earth dynamics. The course covers such topics as the sun's lifecycle, the Big Bang theory, the solar system's orbital mechanics, and historical evidence of plate tectonics. Integral science practices like developing models, analyzing evidence, and applying scientific reasoning are applied throughout the course.
Environmental Science
Environmental Science (1 of 2) examines the relationships between organisms and the environment, including impacts of research on scientific thought and the environment by using scientific practices, evidence-based data and its display, as well understanding how data informs societal decision making.
Environmental Science
Environmental Science (2 of 2) examines the relationship between humans and the environment including the past, present and future impacts of resource utilization, identifies pollution of the air, soil and water and its sources and discusses regulations and actions that can and have been taken to mitigate harm to the Earth.
Physical Science +
Physical Science + (1 of 2) explores the fundamental principles governing the natural world, from subatomic particles to the vastness of the universe. It delves into the electrical forces binding matter, employing Newton's Law of Gravitation and Coulomb's Law to predict interactions between objects. The course highlights the significance of molecular structures in material design and explains macroscopic energy phenomena through the motion and position of particles. Additionally, the curriculum addresses global challenges through physics principles and engineering design.
Physical Science +
Physical Science + (2 of 2) connects physical laws and both natural and technological worlds. The course covers the modeling of Earth's internal and surface phenomena, explaining the formation of geological features and the impact of energy flow on climate. Additionally, it explores energy conversion principles, thermal energy distribution, and the second law of thermodynamics. A significant focus is placed on wave mechanics and its application in digital communication and energy transmission.