The class will cover a variety of science topics, such as biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science. Students will have the opportunity to explore these topics through hands-on activities and experiments, and will receive guidance and support from the tutor. The class will be led by an experienced elementary school science tutor who will provide instruction and support throughout the course. The goal of the class is to help students develop a basic understanding of science and build the skills and curiosity needed to become lifelong learners and critical thinkers in the field of science.

The class will cover a variety of science topics, such as biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science. Students will have the opportunity to explore these topics through hands-on activities and experiments, and will receive guidance and support from the tutor. The class will be led by an experienced middle school science tutor who will provide instruction and support throughout the course. The goal of the class is to help students develop an understanding of the scientific method and build the skills and confidence needed to succeed in future science courses.

This class is designed for students who plan to pursue a career that relies on computer technology. No computer programming experience is necessary; however, a strong math background will help assure success. You will be learning the web-based programming language, Java or a different language of your choice. Course topics include program development cycle, program syntax, code writing techniques, classes, data types, methods, conditionals, and repetition statements. You will gain an in-depth knowledge of how computers execute programs.

In this course you will learn basic principles of chemistry and physics and how they are relevant to other courses and to daily life. Chemistry topics include laboratory practices, properties of matter, atomic theory and structure, bonding and chemical reactions, solutions and acids and bases. Physics topics include data analysis, motion, forces, energy, and waves. You will be expected to have prior mastery of algebra, graphing, and slope. As an honors student, you will be expected to demonstrate a high level of personal responsibility for completing assignments and lab reports and preparing for tests. The observational, investigative, and problem-solving skills, along with laboratory techniques and technical writing skills of the course will lay a foundation for future science courses.

In this course, you will study such topics as evolution, ecology, biochemistry, cell biology, and genetics. You will apply the methods of scientific investigation to understanding major themes of the biological sciences. You will explore the cell as the basic unit of living organisms. You will relate life functions to the structures of the living organisms, and explore how organisms maintain homeostasis (balance). Another key theme in Biology is the flow of energy through cellular processes such as photosynthesis and cellular respiration.