Science

Earth Science 

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This laboratory science course is designed for all students. This course is designed to meet the New York State Science Standards in the areas of Earth Science as well as Investigation and Experimentation. Topics explored include astronomy, plate tectonics, energy cycles, atmospheric and oceanic convection, climate, biogeochemical cycles, structure and composition of the atmosphere, and geology. Laboratory experiences are an integral part of the course and students can expect homework daily

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Biology 

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This laboratory science course meets the New York State Science Standards in the areas of Biology as well as Investigation and Experimentation. Topics explored include cell biology, genetics, ecology, evolution, and physiology. Laboratory experiences are an integral part of the course and students can expect homework daily.

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Chemistry 

This laboratory science course meets the New York State Science Standards in the areas of Chemistry as well as Investigation and Experimentation. Topics explored include atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonds, conservation of matter and stoichiometry, gases and their properties, acids and bases, solutions, chemical thermodynamics, reaction rates, chemical equilibrium, organic and biochemistry, and nuclear processes. Laboratory experiences are an integral part of the course and students can expect homework daily.

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Physics 

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This laboratory science course meets the New York State Science Standards in the areas of Physics as well as Investigation and Experimentation. Topics explored include motions and forces, vectors, conservation of energy and momentum, heat and thermodynamics, waves, electric and magnetic phenomena. Students perform laboratory activities using various technologies. Students can expect homework daily.

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Please Note:

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The New York State Education Department requires all students enrolled in laboratory based science classes to complete 1,200 minutes of laboratory experiences.  Students must submit the corresponding laboratory reports as evidence of satisfactory content mastery and task completion.  Students who fail to meet the minimum time requirements will be prevented from taking the culminating Regents Examination in June.

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