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.
MS Biology and Physical Science
MS Biology and Physical Science (2 of 2) explores topics through many creative and interactive assets, including virtual labs and review games to immerse students in 21st-century online learning. Topics include: energy and its transformation, matter, natural cycles, the effect of the sun on ocean and air currents, different types of pollution, and the effects of greenhouse gases on the Earth's climate.
MS Biology and Physical Science
MS Biology and Physical Science (1 of 2) investigates the interaction between systems and what factors affect their growth, and the life cycles of plants and animals to find out how they reproduce plants and animals. Topics include: cells, the hierarchy of organization, covering tissues, organs, and organ systems.
MS Environmental Science
MS Environmental Science (2 of 2) examines physical science, such as physics and space science, and the history of science to highlight influential scientists.
MS Environmental Science
MS Environmental Science (1 of 2) examines life science concepts from biology, ecology, environmental sciences, and explores scientific process to investigate the questions of ecology and genetic technology.
MS Physical Science
MS Physical Science (2 of 2) investigates concepts from ecology and geology to explore the interactions between and among organisms in an ecosystem. Topics covered include types of rocks, the rock cycle, and Earth’s resources to explore how Earth’s processes can lead to natural hazard events and severe weather, and then discover how technology can help during disasters, as well as other benefits of technology.
MS Physical Science
MS Physical Science (1 of 2) examines concepts from the fields of chemistry, biology, and ecology. The relationship between matter, energy, and chemical reactions is explored to understand cellular respiration and photosynthesis, while synthetic materials are analyzed to see how they impact society.
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.
Science - Grade 1
In Science - Grade 1 (1 of 2), students will learn about many of the basic concepts in the field of science. They will begin by exploring light and sound. Once students have had a chance to understand the concepts of light and sound, they will investigate light and sound in a hands-on project. Students will then discover matter, motion, and forces. From this knowledge, students will be able to identify properties of objects and how they move. Students will also get to investigate patterns in life such as how life cycles and how energy flows. Students will look at plants and animals throughout their life cycles and then focus on the similarities and differences between parent organisms and their young.
Science - Grade 1
Science - Grade 1 (2 of 2) explores how living things stay alive and how plants and animals survive, along with how plants and animals help solve human problems. It describes various objects in the sky such as the Sun, moon, and stars. Lastly, it will explain the changes in daylight in different seasons and weather and describe natural resources.
Science - Grade 2
Science - Grade 2 (2 of 2) explores the structures of the human body, compares living things in different environments, and digs deeper into natural resources. Explorations include: the different types of landforms, bodies of water, and how to map both landforms and bodies of water. The course examines how changes are made to Earth’s surfaces through weathering, erosion, earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes and floods. It digs deeper into the weather, seasons, and objects in the sky such as the Sun and Moon.
Science - Grade 2
Science - Grade 2 (1 of 2) covers many topics in science, including science processes, plants, animals, matter, energy, motion, and forces. Students will learn how scientists ask questions about objects, organisms, and events. They will identify and experiment with simple equipment and tools to make observations and gather data. Science 2 (1 of 2) allows students to identify and then compare and contrast the basic needs of living things for survival. Students will also get to identify and describe major stages in the life cycles of plants and animals. Students will get the chance to act as scientists by designing a solution to a human problem by mimicking the structure and function of plants and/or animals. Students will learn about the different types of matter, including their properties and changes that can be done to them. Science 2 (1 of 2) ends with students identifying the relationship between energy and motion and energy and forces. Students will also look at the concepts of electricity, gravity, and magnetism.