The Scholars Online Science Program provides a unique opportunity for students to pursue an integrated science education in which the fundamentals of biology, chemistry, physics, and astronomy are set in their historical and cultural contexts and taught from the classical Christian education perspective that studying nature gives us insights to the mind of God the Designer, and prepares us to accept our responsibility as stewards of His creation.
The curriculum is coordinated so that students completing each course cover
- the fundamental concepts of the topic, along with the relationship of these concepts to other sciences
- connections and interdependencies between scientific activity and the society in which it takes place
- the purpose, application, and limitations of the scientific method
- practice in communicating scientific concepts, data, results, and implications to others
- vocabulary and practice for the SAT II examinations (biology, chemistry, and physics)
All classes involve online chat sessions, in-class reports, textbook reading assignments, homework preparation, frequent quizzes, semester examinations, and email feedback. Natural Science is supplemented by a range of web-based readings. The Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Astronomy use standard textbooks and multimedia materials that include CDROM-based animations, videos, and interactive quizzes and exercises.
Individual courses
Courses are listed the recommended order. Grade levels indicate those grades at which students usually have the required mathematical skills. (Click on small triangle next to course name to expand listing and review course description, meeting and homework expectations, instructor, and links to further information.)
If you would like to see a couse not yet listed, please use the EMAIL US link below to contact Scholars Online Administration with your course request.
Students who were enrolled in courses from previous years will find the teacher, text, and course description information available from the student's unofficial transcript, which can be reached from the parent's Account Management Center, or from an alumni's own Account Management Center.
To see details about an individual course, click on the black triangle to the left of the course name
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The Chemical History of the Candle • 2008 listing - for reference only • Grade 7 or above • [Summer course]
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[Enrolled students will be notified if teacher schedules change between course posting in April and the scheduled start of classes. Please see Tuition and Fees for refund policy.]
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| | Section 1 Instructor: Christe McMenomyClasses meet from June 10, 2008 to August 7, 2008Tuesday 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM ET • Thursday 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM ETTuition: $200.00
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Description
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| | A short introduction to the history of science, chemistry, and the experimental method using the lectures given by Michael Faraday at the Royal Institute. Faraday is still widely regarded as one of the greatest experimental scientists of all time. He was the original "Mr. Wizard", and for many years, he would give a series of lectures during the Christmas season "suitable to the juvenal auditory", that is, just for young people. Using his 1861 lectures as a starting point, we will explore some of the basic ideas of atomic theory, properties of solids, liquids, and gases, combustion reactions. and energy, and gain experience using the scientific method of experimentation and writing lab reports.
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Meetings
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Homework
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| | Students will perform experiments based on one of Faraday's lectures each week and post short lab reports for discussion. Students will also have short assignments designed to establish familiarity with basic chemistry concepts of atoms, molecules, moles, and reaction mechanics.
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Prerequisites
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| | Curiousity and a lively sense of humor.
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Recommended background
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Instructor's Notes
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| | This course is especially appropriate for students planning on taking Chemistry in the 2008 academic year.
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Textbooks and Materials
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The Chemical History of the Candle (Edition: 1)
Michael Faraday
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ISBN: 0877972095
Publisher's website: The Chemical History of the Candle
Best sources: Scholars Online Bookstore
Other information: Several editions of this book are available, including a downloadable PDF version. Any version is acceptable.
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Natural Science I • 2008 listing - for reference only • Grade 7 or above
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[Enrolled students will be notified if teacher schedules change between course posting in April and the scheduled start of classes. Please see Tuition and Fees for refund policy.]
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| | Section 1 Instructor: Christe McMenomyClasses meet from September 2, 2008 to May 26, 2009Tuesday 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM ETTuition: $400.00
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Description
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| | This is the first year of a two-year high school science course that provides the background in earth, life, and physical sciences necessary for success in more intensive college-preparatory courses in biology, chemistry, and physics. The core concepts of modern science are presented in their social and historical context, rather than as abstract theories isolated from each other or their historical roots. We will discover the basic principles underlying both the physical and life sciences, including atomic theory, chemical reactions, motion, energy, electricity and magnetism, classification of living things, ecology, evolution, and cellular biology, along with overviews of the sciences of geology, meteorology, astonomy, oceanography, zoology and botany as we move through the history of scientific ideas from the ancient world to our own time. Students will learn to apply and recognize the limitations and advantages of scientific methodology, experimental and observational methods, and to mathematical methods for data analysis, and to appreciate not only the interrelations between different areas of scientific knowledge, but how the methods of critical analysis of observations developed, and how social forces shaped modern science. The first year covers advances made during ancient, medieval, and Renaissance periods.
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Meetings
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| | Please contact instructor for information on how often the course will meet online in chat.
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Homework
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| | Students meet once a week for discussion of material drawn from primarily from extensive website reading on the historical background and substance of modern scientific theories. Exercises and lab assignments will help students learn the practical application of the ideas discussed in class.
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Prerequisites
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Recommended background
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| | Junior high level courses in life, earth, and physical sciences will be useful. Students should have taken a survey course in world history or western civilization, or be taking one concurrently.
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Instructor's Notes
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| | Students may complete the second half of this course during an intensive summer term.
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Textbooks and Materials
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There are no textbook or materials currently required for this course.
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Natural Science II - Intensive • 2008 listing - for reference only • Grade 8 or above • [Summer course]
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Sections
[Enrolled students will be notified if teacher schedules change between course posting in April and the scheduled start of classes. Please see Tuition and Fees for refund policy.]
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| | Section 1 Instructor: Christe McMenomyClasses meet from June 10, 2008 to August 14, 2008Tuesday 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM ET • Thursday 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM ETTuition: $350.00
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Description
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Meetings
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Homework
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| | Students meet twice a week for discussion of material drawn from primarily from extensive website reading on the historical background and substance of modern scientific theories. Exercises and lab assignments will help students learn the
practical application of the ideas discussed in class. This load is double that expected during the regular school year.
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Prerequisites
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| | Natural Science I or permission of the instructor.
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Recommended background
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| | General knowledge of western civilization since the Renaissance is assumed. Prior coursework should include introduction to concepts of natural law, scientific theory, scientific methodology (experiments), and fundamental theories of weather, planetary system astronomy, matter (density, mass, weight), optics (reflection and refraction), classification systems in biology, survey of human anatomy and physiology, and Newtonian (classical) mechanics covered in Natural Science I.
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Instructor's Notes
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| | This intensive summer course covers all the material of the regular academic year course. It is intended for highly motivated students who need to continue with a focussed course in astronomy, biology, chemistry, or physics in the following year in order to meet their curriculum science goals before high school graduation.
CLASSES DO NOT MEET THE WEEK CONTAINING 4 July.
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Textbooks and Materials
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There are no textbook or materials currently required for this course.
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Natural Science II • 2008 listing - for reference only • Grade 7 or above
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Primary Instructor
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Sections
[Enrolled students will be notified if teacher schedules change between course posting in April and the scheduled start of classes. Please see Tuition and Fees for refund policy.]
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| | Section 1 Instructor: Christe McMenomyClasses meet from September 3, 2008 to May 27, 2009Wednesday 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM ETTuition: $400.00
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Website
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Description
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Meetings
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Homework
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Prerequisites
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Natural Science I or equivalent background.
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Recommended background
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| | Junior high level courses in life, earth, and physical sciences will be useful. Students should have taken a survey course in world history or western civilization, or be taking one concurrently.
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Instructor's Notes
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Textbooks and Materials
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There are no textbook or materials currently required for this course.
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Biology • 2008 listing - for reference only • Grade 9 or above
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Sections
[Enrolled students will be notified if teacher schedules change between course posting in April and the scheduled start of classes. Please see Tuition and Fees for refund policy.]
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| | Section 1 Instructor: Christe McMenomyClasses meet from September 4, 2008 to May 28, 2009Monday 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM ET • Thursday 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM ETTuition: $450.00
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Website
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Description
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| | Introduction to the principles of modern biology, including organic chemistry, the structure and components of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, cellular respiration and photosynthesis, genetics, evolution and speciation, comparative anatomy with an emphasis on human anatomy and physiology, plant structure, growth, and reproduction, and ecology.
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Meetings
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Homework
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| | Students read 10-15 pages per session and complete at least one short essay or presentation each week. Online quizzes are required for each unit, term reports and comprehensive examinations are given each semester.
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Prerequisites
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| | Life science course at junior high level.
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Recommended background
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| | Students should have completed a junior high school level course in life science that covers the description of a cell and its method of reproduction, concepts of classification of organisms, some evolution theory, and some human anatomy and physiology (i.e., human organ systems and their functions). We cover all of these topics in detail, and students have an easier time if they have been exposed to the basic concepts before starting my course. It is also useful to have some physical science experience, especially with the concepts of atoms, molecules, chemical reactions, and thermodynamics or heat energy. We cover these topics in the early part of the course when we discuss cell structure and functions.
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Instructor's Notes
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| | Text for this course will be Campbell/Reece Biology:Concepts and Connections; we will determine by June 1 whether to adopt the new 6th edition or continue using the 5th edition.
Controversial topics such as evolution, reproductive controls, and genetic engineering require student maturity. AP students must meet during extra classes. For information about our approach to evolution, see the evolution page.
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Textbooks and Materials
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Biology: Concepts and Connections (Edition: 6)
Neil A. Campbell, Janet B. Reece, Lawrence G. Mitchell, Martha R. Taylor
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ISBN: 0321489845
Publisher's website: Biology: Concepts and Connections
Best sources: Scholars Online Bookstore
Other information: Students may not substitute editions. Students require copies with keyword allowing access to the text companion website. Note: Text and study guide together are available directly from Pearson as Package ISBN0321587820.
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Student Study Guide for Biology: Concepts and Connections (Edition: 6)
Campbell, Reece, Taylor, Simon, Dickey
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Biology - Advanced Option (Biology AP) • 2008 listing - for reference only • Grade 9 or above
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Sections
[Enrolled students will be notified if teacher schedules change between course posting in April and the scheduled start of classes. Please see Tuition and Fees for refund policy.]
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| | Section 1 Instructor: Christe McMenomyClasses meet from September 4, 2008 to May 28, 2009Dates and times to be arranged with enrolled students.Tuition: $125.00
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Website
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Description
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| | Students must be already enrolled in the regular Biology course to attend this small-enrollment chat session where we will review course material in greater depth, take diagnostic exams and complete extra essay work, and report laboratory experiences in preparation for the May AP Biology Examination.
This course has been approved as meeting the AP requirements and will be listed as an AP course on student transcripts.
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Meetings
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Homework
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Prerequisites
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| | Concurrent enrollment in the regular Biology course. Prior life science at the junior high level or high school level covering cells, basic concepts of heredity, anatomy, and ecology.
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Recommended background
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Instructor's Notes
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Textbooks and Materials
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Barron's How to Prepare for the AP Biology Advanced Placement Examination (with CD ROM)
Deborah T. Goldberg
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ISBN: 0764179101
Best sources: Scholars Online Bookstore
Other information: You can and should look at several AP preparation texts before choosing one; I happen to like this one the best. Find some issue that you know a little about or that confuses you and read the explanations in Barron's, REA, Princeton Review or other AP preparation text, then pick the one that makes the most sense AND has several practice exams.
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AP Biology Lab Manual for Students
The College Board
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| | This text is recommended; purchase and use is optional.
ISBN: None
Publisher's website: AP Biology Lab Manual for Students
Best sources: store.collegeboard.com/productdetail.do?Itemkey=991461
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Astronomy • 2008 listing - for reference only • Grade 10 or above
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Primary Instructor
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Sections
[Enrolled students will be notified if teacher schedules change between course posting in April and the scheduled start of classes. Please see Tuition and Fees for refund policy.]
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| | Section 1 Instructor: Christe McMenomyClasses meet from September 3, 2008 to May 27, 2009Wednesday 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM ETTuition: $400.00
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Website
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Description
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| | Introduction to the principles of modern astronomy, including basic constellation recognition, apparent motions of celestial objects, development of the Copernican model of the solar system, telescope optics, characteristics of solar system planets, stellar structure and life cycles, and current theories on the origin of the universe.
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Meetings
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Homework
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| | Students read one chapter per week from an introductory astronomy textbook, and perform a set of 9-12 exercises, many of which involve mathematical calculation. Quizzes are taken weekly. Students also prepare a term paper on some aspect of modern astronomy each semester, and take a comprehensive semester examination.
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Prerequisites
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| | Students should have completed Algebra I and be able to solve the quadratic formula and calculate areas and volumes.
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Recommended background
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Textbooks and Materials
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Universe (Edition: 8)
Roger A. Freedman, William J. Kaufmann III
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ISBN: 0716795647
Publisher's website: Universe
Best sources: Scholars Online Bookstore
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Chemistry - Advanced Option • 2008 listing - for reference only • Grade 11 or above
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Primary Instructor
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Sections
[Enrolled students will be notified if teacher schedules change between course posting in April and the scheduled start of classes. Please see Tuition and Fees for refund policy.]
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| | Section 1 Instructor: Christe McMenomyClasses meet from September 4, 2008 to May 29, 2009Dates and times to be arranged with enrolled students.Tuition: $125.00
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Description
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| | Students already enrolled in the regular Chemistry course will attend small-enrollment chat sessions to review course material in greater depth, complete more difficult assignments, and report laboratory experiences in preparation for the May AP Chemistry Examination. This course will be submitted for formal AP designation by the College Board.
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Meetings
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Homework
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| | Students have additional problem or essay work and reading per week. Workload varies, becoming more intense in March and April in preparation for the May examination. Students must also complete a minimum set of laboratory exercises.
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Prerequisites
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| | Concurrent enrollment in the regular Chemistry course. Previous physical science at the junior high level covering basic concepts on nature of matter (atomic theory, chemical reactions). Natural Science II very helpful.
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Recommended background
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Instructor's Notes
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Textbooks and Materials
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There are no textbook or materials currently required for this course.
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Chemistry • 2008 listing - for reference only • Grade 11 or above
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Primary Instructor
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Sections
[Enrolled students will be notified if teacher schedules change between course posting in April and the scheduled start of classes. Please see Tuition and Fees for refund policy.]
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| | Section 1 Instructor: Christe McMenomyClasses meet from September 4, 2008 to May 29, 2009Monday 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM ET • Thursday 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM ETTuition: $450.00
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Website
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Description
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| | Introduction to the concepts of matter, atomic structure, electron configuration, the nature of chemical bonds, aspects of acid-base and precipitation reactions, simple solution preparation, chemical equilibria, ane energy. Additional topics may include organic chemistry, biochemistry, and the characteristics of chemical families.
Textbooks for this course will be announced in spring, 2008.
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Meetings
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| | This course meets 2 times per week for discussion and review of assigned homework.
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Homework
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| | Students are expected to read 5-15 pages per week in the text, with close study of example situations; work through CD-ROM based animations and exercises; complete a set of 5-10 math-based homework problems for each session and post at least one solution with explanations from each set, and take quizzes on each chapter in preparation for the semester examinations.
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Prerequisites
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| | Students should have completed a first year algebra and a year geometry course or their equivalent, and be taking a second year algebra course. They must be able to factor algebraic expressions and be able to solve the quadratic equation. Use of scientific notation and logarithmic expressions will be covered during the course.
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Recommended background
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| | A junior high school level course in physical science is highly recommended. Students taking this accerated Chemistry course in preparation for the SAT II and/or AP examinations in chemistry should also have completed ScholarsOnline Natural Science (especially Year II), Biology, or Astronomy.
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Instructor's Notes
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| | Attendance at both weekly sessions is required for all students. AP option students will have additional meetings during late fall and spring in preparation for the AP examination in May.
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Textbooks and Materials
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Chemistry and Chemical Reactivity (Edition: 6)
James C. Kotz, Paul M. Treichel, Gabriela C. Weaver
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ISBN: 053499766X
Publisher's website: Chemistry and Chemical Reactivity
Best sources: Scholars Online Bookstore
Other information: As of April 2008, the 7th edition has been announced, but I plan to use the 6th edition anyway. Verify that your copy is a "media" edition, which includes the General ChemistryNOW CD-ROM.Use of publisher's companion website is optional.
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Natural Science I • Offering for 2009 • Grade 7 or above
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Primary Instructor
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Sections
[Enrolled students will be notified if teacher schedules change between course posting in April and the scheduled start of classes. Please see Tuition and Fees for refund policy.]
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| | Section 1 Instructor: Christe McMenomyClasses meet from August 31, 2009 to May 28, 2010Tuesday 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM ETTuition: $400.00
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Website
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Description
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Meetings
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Homework
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| | Students meet once a week for discussion of material drawn from primarily from extensive website reading on the historical background and substance of modern scientific theories. Exercises and lab assignments will help students learn the practical application of the ideas discussed in class.
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Prerequisites
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Recommended background
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Instructor's Notes
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Textbooks and Materials
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There are no textbook or materials currently required for this course.
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Natural Science II • Offering for 2009 • Grade 7 or above
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Primary Instructor
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Sections
[Enrolled students will be notified if teacher schedules change between course posting in April and the scheduled start of classes. Please see Tuition and Fees for refund policy.]
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| | Section 1 Instructor: Christe McMenomyClasses meet from August 31, 2009 to May 28, 2010Wednesday 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM ETTuition: $400.00
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Website
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Description
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Meetings
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Homework
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Prerequisites
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Natural Science I or equivalent background.
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Recommended background
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| | Junior high level courses in life, earth, and physical sciences will be useful. Students should have taken a survey course in world history or western civilization, or be taking one concurrently.
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Instructor's Notes
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| | Students may complete the second half of this course during an intensive summer term.
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Textbooks and Materials
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There are no textbook or materials currently required for this course.
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Biology - Advanced Option (Biology AP) • Offering for 2009 • Grade 9 or above
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Primary Instructor
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Sections
[Enrolled students will be notified if teacher schedules change between course posting in April and the scheduled start of classes. Please see Tuition and Fees for refund policy.]
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| | Section 1 Instructor: Christe McMenomyClasses meet from August 31, 2009 to May 28, 2010Dates and times to be arranged with enrolled students.Tuition: $125.00
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Website
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Description
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| | Students must be already enrolled in the regular Biology course to attend this small-enrollment chat session where we will review course material in greater depth, take diagnostic exams and complete extra essay work, and report laboratory experiences in preparation for the May AP Biology Examination.
This course has been approved as meeting the AP requirements and will be listed as an AP course on student transcripts.
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Meetings
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| | This course meets once a week for discussion and review of assigned homework.
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Homework
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| | Students have additional problem or essay work and reading per week. Workload varies, becoming more intense in March and April in preparation for the May examination. Students must also complete a minimum set of laboratory exercises.
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Prerequisites
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| | Concurrent enrollment in the regular Biology course. Prior life science at the junior high level or high school level covering cells, basic concepts of heredity, anatomy, and ecology.
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Recommended background
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Instructor's Notes
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Textbooks and Materials
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Barron's How to Prepare for the AP Biology Advanced Placement Examination (with CD ROM)
Deborah T. Goldberg
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ISBN: 0764179101
Best sources: Scholars Online Bookstore
Other information: You can and should look at several AP preparation texts before choosing one; I happen to like this one the best. Find some issue that you know a little about or that confuses you and read the explanations in Barron's, REA, Princeton Review or other AP preparation text, then pick the one that makes the most sense AND has several practice exams.
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AP Biology Lab Manual for Students
The College Board
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ISBN: None
Publisher's website: AP Biology Lab Manual for Students
Best sources: store.collegeboard.com/productdetail.do?Itemkey=991461
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Biology • Offering for 2009 • Grade 9 or above
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Primary Instructor
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Sections
[Enrolled students will be notified if teacher schedules change between course posting in April and the scheduled start of classes. Please see Tuition and Fees for refund policy.]
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| | Section 1 Instructor: Christe McMenomyClasses meet from August 31, 2009 to May 28, 2010Monday 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM ET • Thursday 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM ETTuition: $450.00
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Website
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Description
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| | Introduction to the principles of modern biology, including organic chemistry, the structure and components of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, cellular respiration and photosynthesis, genetics, evolution and speciation, comparative anatomy with an emphasis on human anatomy and physiology, plant structure, growth, and reproduction, and ecology.
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Meetings
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| | This course meets 2 times per week for disc |
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