Monday - Thursday:

The Science curriculum is based on the National Science Standards and the Washington State GLEs. Students may take their science classes either as a teacher led class or as an individualized learning plan according to the schedule below:

September:        Periods 1 and 4:                                Orientation

Periods 2,3,5,6  :               Lab techniques and investigations

October:              Period 1    8:20- 9:10        Orientation

                                Period 2    9:15-10:05       Physical Science Learning Plans. The learning plans have two components: your in-class work and your homework. One lab is required per week for the duration of your learning plan. Each learning plan should take 6-8 weeks to complete. Earth and Space science are distinct learning plans. Students begin with the chemistry learning plan.

                                Period 3   10:10-11:00     Teacher led Biology

Oct 5 – Nov 19                   The Cell.       Field trip: Water testing at Indian Creek.

                                                                                Dec 7 – Feb 4                     Heredity and Genetics

                                                                                Feb 8 – Apr 1                      Evolution.     Field trip: water testing at Indian Creek.

                                                                                Apr 19- Jun 17                    Ecology

                                Period 4   11:40-12:30     Theme (teacher led)     

                                                                                Oct 5 – Nov 19                   Biology (Genetics)

                                                                                Dec 7 – Feb 4                     Health/PE

                                                                                Feb 8 – Apr 1                      Prep for HS Prof. Exam

                                                                                Apr 19- Jun 17                    Chemistry (prerequisite is Physical Science Chem)

                                Period 5   12:35-1:25        Teacher led Physical Science. Earth and Space Sci are integrated into classes.

                                                                                Oct 5 – Nov 19                   Chemistry

                                                                                Dec 7 – Feb 4                     Chemistry

                                                                                Feb 8 – Apr 1                      Forces/Motion

                                                                                Apr 19- Jun 17                    Energy

                Period 6   1:30-2:20          Health/Biology Learning Plans  The learning plans have two components: your in-class work and your homework. One lab is required per week for the duration of your learning plan. Each learning plan should take 5 weeks to complete.

Friday:

7:30-8am Office Hours

8-11 am Faculty Meeting

11 am -12:30 noon lunch / scheduled conferences

12:30-2:30 Office hours

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