Science

❖ Work with experts in the field of agriculture and take a leadership role by participating in exciting FFA activities
❖ Manage controlled environments to create optimal growth, nutrition, and integrated pest management plans
❖ Use advanced technology and equipment to grow and maintain sustainable flowers, plants, and farm-to-table produce
Career Focus: Prepared for immediate employment, advanced certifications, and further education
Extras: Lab Science credit, certifications/scholarships, work-based experiences

Are you hungry? Students will apply science in the process of making food and beverages that you get to eat and drink! Learn basic food preparation & cooking skills, safety & sanitation knowledge, and nutrition when preparing as well as enjoying a variety of lab products. In this course, students will learn about the relationships between science, food and nutrition. Basic laws of science, microbiology and government legislation are applied to the food path from farm to table. The Washington State Food Handler’s permit will be given allowing students to earn a required card that will allow them to obtain employment in the local food industry. Students will have the opportunities to earn certificates for passing the following Precision Exams for 21st Century Skills, Food & Nutrition, and Culinary Arts I, that may be placed in their digital portfolio and put on their resume. FCCLA is a Career and Technical Student Organization that will be used in this class that includes Power of One projects, Competitive Events and Skill Demonstration opportunities that allows students to earn recognition, be a part of an organization that focuses on personal growth, leadership, community service, and career exploration.

❖ Craft amazing and fun foods using flames, knives, and creative chemistry
❖ Express creativity as part of a team that designs menus, prepares meals, organizes catered events, and develops unique dining experiences
❖ Partner with hospitality professionals to provide high-quality customer service, event planning, and catering support
Career Focus: Prepared for state licensure, immediate employment, advanced certifications, and further education
Extras: Lab Science credit, work-based experiences, national competitions

Are you hungry? Students will apply science in the process of making food and beverages that you get to eat and drink! Learn basic food preparation & cooking skills, safety & sanitation knowledge, and nutrition when preparing as well as enjoying a variety of lab products. In this course, students will learn about the relationships between science, food and nutrition. Basic laws of science, microbiology and government legislation are applied to the food path from farm to table. The Washington State Food Handler’s permit will be given allowing students to earn a required card that will allow them to obtain employment in the local food industry. Students will have the opportunities to earn certificates for passing the following Precision Exams for 21st Century Skills, Food & Nutrition, and Culinary Arts I, that may be placed in their digital portfolio and put on their resume. FCCLA is a Career and Technical Student Organization that will be used in this class that includes Power of One projects, Competitive Events and Skill Demonstration opportunities that allows students to earn recognition, be a part of an organization that focuses on personal growth, leadership, community service, and career exploration.

Topics for this course include: scientific method; SI and metric systems; unit conversions; atomic structure; periodic table; bonding; and stoichiometry. This course includes laboratory work. 

Introduces chemistry concepts such as: uncertainty in measurements; nomenclature; structure of matter; chemical equations and stoichiometry; introductory thermochemistry; periodic properties; and chemical bonding. 

Students must also enroll in CHEM107L at EWU for the lab portion of this course.

IB Physics courses prepare students to take the International Baccalaureate Physics exams. In keeping with the general aim of IB Experimental Sciences courses, IB Physics promotes understanding of the facts, patterns, and principles underlying the field of physics; critical analysis, prediction, and application of scientific information and hypotheses; improved ability to communicate scientific ideas; developing technology skills in a scientific context; and an awareness of the impact of scientific advances in physics upon both society and issues of ethical, environmental, economic philosophical, and political cultural importance. Course content varies, but includes the study of physical measurement; mechanics; thermal, atomic, and nuclear physics; oscillations and waves; electric currents; fields and forces; and energy, power, and climate change. Laboratory experimentation is essential; calculus may be used in some courses. 

This course is the continuation of IB Physics SL 1. This course will continue students'  understanding of the facts, patterns, and principles underlying the field of physics; critical analysis, prediction, and application of scientific information and hypotheses; improved ability to communicate scientific ideas; and an awareness of the impact of scientific advances in physics upon both society and issues of ethical, philosophical, and political importance. Course content varies, but includes the study of physical measurement; mechanics; thermal, atomic, and nuclear physics; oscillations and waves; electric currents; fields and forces; and energy, power, and climate change. Laboratory experimentation is essential; calculus may be used in some courses. 

An introduction to fundamental physics topics highlighting applications to the world around us. There will be an emphasis on learning by inquiry and on designing and critiquing solutions to real world issues. Students who take this class will be able to:

• Describe and explain fundamental physics concepts in areas such as motion, forces, electricity, sound, and light.
• Rigorously describe and analyze fundamental physics processes in areas such as motion, forces, electricity, sound, and light.
• Use scientific investigative techniques such as generating and testing hypotheses to answer questions about relevant physics concepts.
• Employ a quantitative and qualitative problem solving approach to describing and analyzing physics concepts.
• Apply appropriate physics principles to assess and address a community safety issue and an energy management issue.
• Describe how the methods of inquiry in physics contribute to society.

This course focuses on the scientific principles related to the cultivation of garden and ornamental plants, including fruits, vegetables, flowers, and landscape and nursery crops. Includes instruction in specific types of plants, such as citrus; breeding horticultural varieties physiology of horticultural species; and the scientific management of horticultural plant development and production through the life cycle. 

This course focuses on the scientific principles related to the cultivation of garden and ornamental plants, including fruits, vegetables, flowers, and landscape and nursery crops. Includes instruction in specific types of plants, such as citrus; breeding horticultural varieties physiology of horticultural species; and the scientific management of horticultural plant development and production through the life cycle. 

Introduction to the concept of our planet as a finite environment with certain properties essential for life and will explore dynamic nature of the earth’s physical, chemical, geological, and biological processes and their interrelated “systems”.

Explores the dynamic nature of the Earth's physical, chemical, geological and biological processes and the science behind how these "systems" are all interrelated and connected. Explore the idea that our planet is a finite environment with certain properties essential for life. An energetic class intended to be fun and interactive. 

This course furnishes and understanding of fundamental topics in biology- diversity of life, form and function of living organisms, information flow, and transfer of energy. The course covers basic chemistry, cell structure and function, animal physiology, introductory genetics, evolution, introductory ecology, and carbon flow.

An introduction to the function of human cells, organs, and organ systems as it relates to health and well-being current developments, and society. Students will learn to identify and discuss contemporary breakthroughs or issues in science and medicine and their societal relevance.  Students will analyze and interpret real-world human subject data to evaluate the function of organ systems under both normal and disease states to diagnose medical conditions. Students will describe the function and interaction between human organ systems, and describe common human diseases/disorders and how access to current medical approaches for treatments affects outcomes.

An introduction to the function of human cells, organs, and organ systems as it relates to health and well-being current developments, and society. Students will learn to identify and discuss contemporary breakthroughs or issues in science and medicine and their societal relevance.  Students will analyze and interpret real-world human subject data to evaluate the function of organ systems under both normal and disease states to diagnose medical conditions. Students will describe the function and interaction between human organ systems, and describe common human diseases/disorders and how access to current medical approaches for treatments affects outcomes.

❖ Investigate the dynamics of natural resources on range lands, ponds, woodlands, and controlled environments
❖ Save the planet through dynamic projects including animal, land, and resource protection
❖ Conduct field studies, experiments, and research projects with environmental professionals
Career Focus: Prepared for immediate employment, advanced certifications, and further education
Extras: Lab Science credit, certifications/college credit, national competitions

❖ Solve medical mysteries by designing and performing advanced laboratory experiments
❖ Experience hands-on activities in forensic science, anatomy, cell biology, disease research, and genetic engineering
❖ Perform DNA fingerprinting, explore bioinformatics, and debate medical ethics
Career Focus: Prepared for certifications and further education
Extras: Lab Science credit, college credit/national competitions, project-based experiences

❖ Solve medical mysteries by designing and performing advanced laboratory experiments
❖ Experience hands-on activities in forensic science, anatomy, cell biology, disease research, and genetic engineering
❖ Perform DNA fingerprinting, explore bioinformatics, and debate medical ethics
Career Focus: Prepared for certifications and further education
Extras: Lab Science credit, college credit/national competitions, project-based experiences

❖ Solve medical mysteries by designing and performing advanced laboratory experiments
❖ Experience hands-on activities in forensic science, anatomy, cell biology, disease research, and genetic engineering
❖ Perform DNA fingerprinting, explore bioinformatics, and debate medical ethics
Career Focus: Prepared for certifications and further education
Extras: Lab Science credit, college credit/national competitions, project-based experiences

❖ Solve real world medical cases using forensic anthropology and advanced DNA analysis
❖ Deep dive into the anatomical structures of the human body through professional laboratory experiments
❖ Use data acquisition software to monitor body functions such as muscle movement, voluntary action, and respiration
Career Focus: Prepared for advanced certifications and further education
Extras: Lab Science credit, college credit/national competitions, project-based experiences

❖ Solve real world medical cases using forensic anthropology and advanced DNA analysis
❖ Deep dive into the anatomical structures of the human body through professional laboratory experiments
❖ Use data acquisition software to monitor body functions such as muscle movement, voluntary action, and respiration
Career Focus: Prepared for advanced certifications and further education
Extras: Lab Science credit, college credit/national competitions, project-based experiences

❖ Use sports-specific training, injury recognition, and physical therapy to prepare and rehabilitate the physically active
❖ Work with certified athletic trainers as well as fitness and healthcare professionals to assist with injury prevention and recovery
❖ Coach and motivate clients, athletes, and patients using the same advanced exercise equipment and techniques as fitness and wellness centers nationwide
Career Focus: Prepared for immediate employment, advanced certifications, and further education
Extras: Science elective credit, national competitions, college credit/scholarships

❖ Use sports-specific training, injury recognition, and physical therapy to prepare and rehabilitate the physically active
❖ Work with certified athletic trainers as well as fitness and healthcare professionals to assist with injury prevention and recovery
❖ Coach and motivate clients, athletes, and patients using the same advanced exercise equipment and techniques as fitness and wellness centers nationwide
Career Focus: Prepared for immediate employment, advanced certifications, and further education
Extras: Science elective credit, national competitions, college credit/scholarships

❖ Use sports-specific training, injury recognition, and physical therapy to prepare and rehabilitate the physically active
❖ Work with certified athletic trainers as well as fitness and healthcare professionals to assist with injury prevention and recovery
❖ Coach and motivate clients, athletes, and patients using the same advanced exercise equipment and techniques as fitness and wellness centers nationwide
Career Focus: Prepared for immediate employment, advanced certifications, and further education
Extras: Science elective credit, national competitions, college credit/scholarships

❖ Use sports-specific training, injury recognition, and physical therapy to prepare and rehabilitate the physically active
❖ Work with certified athletic trainers as well as fitness and healthcare professionals to assist with injury prevention and recovery
❖ Coach and motivate clients, athletes, and patients using the same advanced exercise equipment and techniques as fitness and wellness centers nationwide
Career Focus: Prepared for immediate employment, advanced certifications, and further education
Extras: Science elective credit, national competitions, college credit/scholarships

❖ Invent, design, build, and program humanoid, industrial, and competitive robots that solve a wide range of problems
❖ Apply emerging technologies in agriculture, public safety, marketing, engineering, and surveying
❖ Build, program, and operate advanced robotic vehicles to perform specific missions
Career Focus: Prepared for immediate employment and further education
Extras: Lab Science credit, national competitions, scholarships

❖ Invent, design, build, and program humanoid, industrial, and competitive robots that solve a wide range of problems
❖ Apply emerging technologies in agriculture, public safety, marketing, engineering, and surveying
❖ Build, program, and operate advanced robotic vehicles to perform specific missions
Career Focus: Prepared for immediate employment and further education
Extras: Lab Science credit, national competitions, scholarships