South River High
Grade 9Nanotech Exploration (STEM)

South River HighNanotech Exploration (STEM)

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

This course is a one semester Pathway 2 course in the STEM Nanotechnology and Materials Science Pathway. This course engages students in the exploration of the impact of size on chemical and physical characteristics with an emphasis one depth of learning, cross-cutting STEM concepts, relevance to real world applications, and the handson practice of science and engineering through inquiry and design. As students explore the nano world, they gain an enduring understanding of the applicability of Nanotechnology to all areas of science and how this relativity young science is changing the way we view and interact with computing, environmental issues, materials design, engineering, and medicine. This advanced course is paired with STEM Materials Science offered in the opposite semester to round out the Pathway 2 experience. This course receives Advanced Weighting (the same as AP courses) because it has a prerequisite that is Advanced Placement. Prerequisite(s): AP Computer Science or AP Statistics (NCHS only)

Grades: High School (9-12)

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