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SCIENCE SEMINAR - (Prerequisite: Must have attempted one full credit in both Earth Science and Biology) The primary focus of this course is to teach science utilizing local resources and key areas of interest. Essentially, the major concepts of chemistry, physics, and biology will be taught through an interdisciplinary, inquiry approach. "Hands on" activities and student directed learning will be at the core of the curriculum. The first nine weeks will use chemistry concepts as the central theme. Through chemistry, students will learn about water quality, biogeochemical cycles, role of chemistry in living things, and how altering chemistry alters systems. The second nine weeks of the course will focus on physical science concepts. Students will learn about the physical structure of living and nonliving things, how force, motion and energy influence systems, and the role of machines, light magnetism, and electricity in both the organic and inorganic worlds. Throughout the course, students will be asked to correlate their learning to other disciplines as well as determine the impact humans have on these phenomena.

vGEOLOGY - (Prerequisite: "C" or better in Earth Science and Biology) The spectacular eruption of a volcano, the terror wrought by an earthquake, the magnificent scenery of a mountain valley, and the destruction created by a landslide are all subjects covered in geology. Geology will expand upon the physical world where Earth Science left off. The Caņon City area is rich in geologic events, history and landforms. This class will explain local features by relating them to global events and history. Geology is designed for the student who shows an interest in the physical world and a curiosity as to why the world looks the way it does. Extensive use of labs, slide shows, VCR tapes, and hands on demonstrations are used to cover material. Local resources will be used as references, such as the Royal Gorge and Garden Park. Several walking trips to the hogbacks, helps create a near outdoor living geology classroom.

CHEMISTRY I - (Prerequisite: Algebra II or concurrently with Algebra II) This course is designed for improving students thinking skills. It is a rather rigorous comprehensive study of matter, its properties and relationships. Problem solving is emphasized. The basic theories of chemistry, the use of laboratory equipment and the metric system are stressed. Atomic structure, the molecular concept, chemical bonding, phases of matter solutions, and periodic law, are a few of the major concepts that are reviewed in laboratory and lecture.

vBIOLOGY II - (Prerequisite: "B" or better in Biology; needs to have taken Chemistry I) This course is designed to be an in depth study of botany and genetics in which laboratory work and research are emphasized. In this course the student will study photosynthesis & respiration, plant anatomy, plant ecology, plant growth, Mendelian genetics, DNA, genetic engineering and mitosis & meiosis. There will be short review of the cell, organic & inorganic chemistry, and the diversity of life. As a student you will also be required to complete a specific project involving research and application of scientific skills and demonstrate those abilities to the instructor. Internet computer network will be a vital part of the science discovery process.

vCHEMISTRY II - (Prerequisite: "B" or better in Chemistry I) Chemistry II provides greater depth into theories of chemistry with emphasis on the laboratory. Analytical chemistry including organic and biochemical techniques are covered. More emphasis is placed on reaction mechanisms, electro-chemistry, equilibrium, coordination compounds and thermo-chemistry. This course is designed for college prep students who intend to pursue careers in science related areas.

PHYSICS - (Prerequisite: "B" or better in Chemistry I) A challenging course designed for the serious math/science student who is about to enter college in those career related fields. This course is designed around labs, projects, problems, packets and research papers. Physics is the relationship between motion and energy and explaining that relationship by formulas. Topics covered are force, motion, heat, sound, light, magnetism and electricity. The students special interest will be explored in projects and research papers.

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Note: The chemistry website was created by Joe Trebella, CCHS's chemistry teacher.