BPS High School Course Catalog 24-25 - Flipbook - Page 72
40052BL STEMx Research and Design 2 - (Seaholm)
Honors STEMx Research and Design II will introduce students to action research, a form of self-reflective
systematic inquiry by students on their own research practice. Action research is a flexible spiral process
which allows action (change, improvement) and research (understanding, knowledge) to be achieved
at the same time. The goals of action research are the improvement of research methodologies, a
better understanding of data measurables, and an improvement in the “action” in which the research is
carried out. The primary objective of the course is to prepare students to do action research in a longterm externship over the trimester. · Research response groups will be formed and will meet weekly.
They will identify, interpret, analyze, and synthesize research-based literature for the purpose of writing
a review of the literature associated with a selected topic of interest in STEMx · Design, implement, and
measure an action research project related to the selected topic(s).
Prerequisites: STEMx Research and Design I. Biology, Chemistry, Physics must be taken previously or
concurrently, Integrated Math 3 must be taken previously. Students must agree to District Policy for offcampus exploration. This course can be repeated for credit.
Grades Taught: 11, 12
Credit: 0.5
NCAA Approved
40062 Astronomy
Astronomy is a one-semester course that covers easily observed solar and lunar phenomena, as well as
constellations. Students will learn how electromagnetic energy and various telescopes are used to study
the sun and the evolution of stars into white dwarfs, neutron stars and black holes. Students will study
the formation of our solar system and celestial objects like planets, moons, asteroids/meteoroids and
comets. Moving beyond the solar system, students will compare our galaxy to others and learn about
theories of the universe.
Prerequisites: None
Grades Taught: 10, 11, 12
Credit: 0.5
NCAA Approved
44052 Forensic Science
Forensic science is a one trimester laboratory based investigative class which will cover a wide range of
science concepts. Students will apply biology, chemistry, and physics concepts to solve real-world
forensic science questions. Students will learn how to observe, collect, analyze, and evaluate evidence
found at crime scenes. The course will explore the investigation of crime scenes, blood, DNA, hair and
fiber, documents, toxicology, arson, and career exploration.
Prerequisites: Biology, Chemistry A taken previously or concurrently
Grades Taught: 11, 12
Credit: 0.5
NCAA Approved
45022 Environmental Science
This course investigates both natural and human changes in the environment. Students will be
introduced to the tools and techniques needed to understand and analyze environmental issues. Lab
activities will introduce basic ecosystem concepts necessary for understanding the environmental
issues covered in the remainder of the course. Topics include history of the Earth, the hydrosphere, the
geosphere, climate, the atmosphere, use of natural resources, pollution, and our unending quest for
energy. Information is presented in an objective, scientific manner, allowing students to reach their own
conclusions regarding environmental issues.
Prerequisite: Biology Sem 1
Grades Taught: 10, 11, 12
Credit: 0.5
NCAA Approved
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