The Biology curriculum is designed to continue student investigations of the life sciences that began in grades K-8 and provide students with the necessary skills to be proficient in biology. This curriculum includes more abstract concepts, such as the interdependence of organisms, the relationship of matter, energy, and organization in living systems, the behavior of organisms, and biological evolution. Students investigate biological concepts through experience in laboratories and field wor...

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The Biology curriculum is designed to continue student investigations of the life sciences that began in grades K-8 and provide students with the necessary skills to be proficient in biology. This curriculum includes more abstract concepts, such as the interdependence of organisms, the relationship of matter, energy, and organization in living systems, the behavior of organisms, and biological evolution. Students investigate biological concepts through experience in laboratories and field wor...

Part of the Science department at Coal Mountain Elementary School.

The Biology HL course will provide students with higher-order investigative experiences and activities to promote a deeper understanding of critical concepts in Biology. Such concepts will include basic biochemistry, cell structure and function, genetic patterns of inheritance, plant form and function, evolution, ecology, animal physiology and the international nature of science. It emphasizes the development of inquiry skills and higher-order thinking via experiential learning. Students will...

The Chemistry curriculum is designed to continue student investigations of the physical sciences that began in grades K-8 and provide students with the necessary skills to be proficient in chemistry. This curriculum includes more abstract concepts such as the structure of atoms, the structure and properties of matter, and the conservation and interaction of energy and matter. Students investigate chemistry concepts through experience in laboratories and fieldwork using the processes of inquiry.

The Chemistry curriculum is designed to continue student investigations of the physical sciences that began in grades K-8 and provide students with the necessary skills to be proficient in chemistry. This curriculum includes more abstract concepts such as the structure of atoms, the structure and properties of matter, and the conservation and interaction of energy and matter. Students investigate chemistry concepts through experience in laboratories and field work using the processes of inqui...

Part of the Science department at Coal Mountain Elementary School.

The IB Chemistry SL course is a year-long, second-year chemistry course. This is a rigorous experimental science that combines academic study with the acquisition of practical and investigational skills, similar to a college-level introductory chemistry course.  In-depth topics of study include models of the particulate nature of matter, models of bonding and structure, classification of matter, factors that drive chemical reactions, factors that determine the rate and extent of a chemical re...

Earth Systems Science is designed to continue student investigations that began in K-8 Earth Science and Life Science curricula and investigate the connections between Earth’s systems through Earth history. These systems – the atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, and biosphere – interact through time to produce the Earth’s landscapes, ecology, and resources. This course develops the explanations of phenomena fundamental to the sciences of geology and physical geography, including the early his...

In this course, students will learn about the study of the distribution and abundance of life and interactions between and among organisms and their environment, including the impact of human activities on the natural world. It draws on elements from biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and the social sciences. This curriculum is lab and field-based. Whenever possible, careers related to ecology and relevant case studies will be emphasized.

The Environmental Science curriculum is designed to extend student investigations that began in grades K-8. It integrates the study of many components of our environment, including the human impact on our planet. The concepts integrated into this course include: the flow of energy and the cycle of matter, interconnection of all life, stability and change in an ecosystem, conservation and resource allocation, and evaluation of human activity and technology.