Science and Technology

All year                                                 6 Credits

(385) Honors

(386) College Prep

Open to Grades 11,12

This course is designed to integrate the theories of science with the process of technology used in the world around us. The course of study will provide the student with an opportunity to test and apply theories of science with practical applications. Class lectures and discussions will parallel activities taking place in the laboratory, the shop and on field studies. A variety of career opportunities will flow from this course, ranging from engineering and building design to industrial management. This program will be team taught, under the direction of the Science and Arts Departments. Students may contract for either College Prep or Honors credit and may apply the six credits toward either the Science or Arts graduation requirement.

Upon successful completion of this course students should be able to:

·         apply principles of scientific inquiry.

·         formulate hypotheses from available information 

·         develop a methodology to test hypotheses

·         summarize and interpret data

·         present findings in an acceptable written format

·         work cooperatively in a group make oral presentations following an established format