Nixa High School Course Description Book 2024-2025 (3) - Flipbook - Page 68
PHYSICAL SCIENCE - 1320
1 Year = 1 Credit
Grade Level: 9-12
Emphasizes basic application and science skills needed to understand the physical world
we live in. This course is one semester of physics and one semester of chemistry.
Students will learn the basic concepts of Newton’s laws, energy, light, structure of matter,
chemical equations, etc. Students must pass Physical Science to take any other science
course. Required for graduation. NCAA Approved Course
HONORS PHYSICAL SCIENCE - 1325
1 Year = 1 Credit
PR
Grade Level: 9
Honors physical science is an advanced first year course for high school freshmen.
Emphasizes advanced application and science skills needed to understand the physical
worlds we live in. Students will utilize technology, laboratory activities, problem-solving
and critical-thinking skills to enhance understanding and application of scientific
reasoning. This course is one semester of physics and one semester of chemistry.
Students will learn the basic concepts of Newton’s laws, energy, light, structure of matter,
chemical equations, etc. Enrolled students will be required to complete at least one
research project or paper that may be entered into a science competition. Extensive
independent research and preparation will be expected of all students enrolled in this
course. Students must pass Physical Science/Honors Physical Science to take any
additional science courses. Required for graduation. NCAA Approved Course
Prerequisites: Minimum 80% in both semesters of 8th grade Honors Science or minimum of
90% in both semesters of 8th grade science and these students must take placement test and
make satisfactory score. Students must maintain at least an 80% average to remain in this
course 2nd semester.
BIOLOGY I - 1330
1 Year = 1 Credit
Grade Level: 10-12
Topics include cellular function, genetics, ecology, and classification schemes. There is
extensive laboratory work in this class. This course is a requirement to graduate from
Nixa High School. Students will take the EOC exam. NCAA Approved Course
HONORS BIOLOGY I - 1327
1 Year = 1 Credit
PR
Grade Level: 10-12
Topics include cellular function, genetics, ecology, and classification schemes. This class is
designed to be a higher level, inquiry-based study of biology. Students will utilize
technology and be involved in extensive laboratory work. Problem solving and criticalthinking skills will be an essential part of the course. Enrolled students will be required to
complete projects and formal lab write-ups. Students will take the EOC exam. NCAA
Approved Course
Prerequisites: 80% in Honors Physical Science OR 90% in Physical Science and satisfactory
score on placement test (contingent upon availability). Students must maintain at least an 80%
average to remain in this course 2nd semester.
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