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Science, Technology and Engineering
Parent Curriculum NightClass of 2018
Science is a way of thinking much more than it is a body of knowledge.”
Carl Sagan
Why take science?
Graduation Requirement:
State Passing MCAS
score on either physics, chemistry, biology or engineering/technology MCAS test (passing score is at least the needs improvement designation)
Natick High
3 years of lab science◦Physics,
chemistry and biology courses preferred.
MA State College
Requirement (Class of 2017 and
beyond)
• 3 courses (drawn from Natural Science and/or Physical Science and/or Technology/ Engineering), including 3 courses with laboratory work
9th grade choices:Physics 11 (college prep level)
Course appropriate for most 9th grade students.
Physics 10 (honors) Should my child take honors physics?
Physics 10AP (Physics 1 course, approved by the College Board)
Small subset of high achieving students who are recommended and place into this one section of honors physics that will follow the College Board’s physics 1 curriculum with the idea of taking the physics 1 AP test in May.
Elective options:
Engineering Projects 11 (semester)Science at the Movies 21 (semester)
Robotics 11 (semester)Civil Engineering and Architecture (2nd semester after
completion of Engineering Projects)
A+ and MAC + Certification
Should my child take honors physics?YES, IF THEY ARE A STUDENT WHO:
◦ Is currently earning an A or B+ in science. ◦ Is an independent learner.◦ Loves the subject and wants to go more in
depth in this area.◦ Is self-disciplined.◦ Is organized.◦ Has strong mathematical and/or problem-
solving skills.◦ Is an independent reader.◦ Desires an academic challenge.◦ Is willing to commit extra time.
Consider the balance of schedule and factor in outside activities.
Should my child take AP physics 1? YES, IF THEY ARE A STUDENT WHO:
◦ Is currently earning an A in science and math.◦ Receives the recommendation of both 8th grade math and
science teachers.◦ Scores high enough on placement test given in April.◦ Is an independent learner.◦ Loves the subject and wants to go more in depth in this area.◦ Is self-disciplined.◦ Is organized.◦ Has strong mathematical and/or problem-solving skills.◦ Is an independent reader.◦ Desires an academic challenge.◦ Is willing to commit extra time including summer work and test
over material at beginning of school.
Consider the balance of schedule and factor in outside activities.
Expectations for Science Courses for 2013-2014
Area of Study Reading/Class Homework Tests/Essays/Papers/Quarter
Projects/Comments
Honors Physics (P10)Physics10AP expectations where different in ()
20 pages a week from the textbook.(Additional units covered for AP curriculum)
Daily problem set, lab reports, and studying per class. 30 to 60 minutes per class.(A minimum of 60 minutes per class.)
2 tests per quarter(2-4 summative assessments)
4-8 labs/activities per quarter (6-10 labs/activities per quarter)
4-6 formal lab reports per quarter
Exams can be made up. An average of the two exams is recorded. Labs can be re-written to an 88%. (Exams and labs may be re-taken/re-written)
End of the year project
For example of written lab report, please see the science webpage.
(Must meet testing prereqs for class enrollment)
(Required summer work.)
(AP test in May.) (MCAS test in June.)
Physics (P11) Varies based on unit topic 30 minutes-problems or studying per class
2-3 tests per quarter Multiple quizzes per
quarter 4-6 labs per quarter 2-4 formal lab report
per quarter Assessments can be
made up to 100%. Labs can be made up
to an 88%.
Project each semester
For example of written lab report, please see the science web page.
Core Science Class Choices
11th Grade
10th Grade
9th Grade
Physics 10
Chem 20
Bio 30AP
Chem
Chem 21
Bio 31
AP ES
Bio 32
Core Science Class Choices
11th Grade
10th Grade
9th Grade
Physics 11
Chem 20Bio 30
AP Chem
Chem 21AP ES
Chem 22
Bio 31
Bio 32
Elective Classes12th
GradeAll electives open to 11th grade plus
AP Physics CAP BiologyThemes in
Biology (Honors)Zoology
Anatomy and PhysiologyPhysics for Engineers
Environmental Science (2
levels)
11th Grade
All electives open to 10th grade plus
AP ChemistryAP
Environmental Science
ForensicsDiseases and
MedicinesAstronomy
10th Grade
All electives open to 9th grade plus
Green Engineering
(sem)Advanced Land Robotics (sem
1)Advanced Sea
Robotics (sem2)
A+ Certification
MAC + CertificationDisease and
Medicine (sem 2 for 10th graders)
Civil Engineering
and Architecture
(sem)
9th Grade
Robotics (sem)Engineering
Projects (sem)Civil
Engineering and
Architecture (sem 2)
Science at the Movies (sem)A+ or MAC + Certification
The Science Department:Ms. Loncich
Mr. Shapiro
Ms. Pearson
Mr. Araujo
Physics
Mrs. Mayorga
ChemistryMrs. Weber
Mr. Weiss
Mrs. Magnuson
Mrs. Mayorga
Mr. Sanford
BiologyMr. Jekanoski
Mr. Hinnenkamp
Ms. Tully
Ms. Conroy
Mr. Wilson
Ms. Haverstick
Engineering/Technology
Mr. Scott
Mr. Shapiro
Ms. Pearson
Ms. Haverstick
Questions
Reach me at 508 647-6613 or [email protected]