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Science
Course descriptions
Science
Three science credits are required for
graduation.
Smart Core requires successful completion of 1 unit in
Physical Science and Biology, and a lab science of either Chemistry or Physics
Physical Science Classes
Physical Science
Grade Level: 9-12 - 1 credit, 2 semesters
Physical science begins the study of higher-level physics and
chemistry and continues educating the student in the nature of science. In this
course students will study the major discoveries such as atoms, the Periodic
Table, chemical reactions, gravity, forces, and light waves that have shaped
our thinking about the physical world. Students are expected to use
suitable mathematics and collect and analyze data. This course serves as a
transition into other science courses.
Chemistry
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 —1 credit, 2 semesters
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Physical
Science. Prior completion of Algebra II or concurrent enrollment is strongly
recommended.
Chemistry studies the structure and composition of matter, and the
changes it undergoes. It is an important foundation course for a long list of
career fields. Lab work provides an opportunity for familiarization with lab
equipment, techniques, and safety procedures. A strong foundation in Algebra is
needed and mathematical familiarity with the metric system, significant
figures, scientific notation, conversion factors, percentages and ratios are
important.
Pre-AP Chemistry
Grade Level: 10--12 – 1 credit, 2 semesters
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Physical
Science with a minimum of a B average.
Follow with enrollment in AP Chemistry.
Pre-AP Chemistry is a more rigorous treatment of the concepts and
topics covered in regular Chemistry. Students will be expected to understand
and function at higher levels of operation and will be expected to learn more
on an individual basis. Materials used will be similar to that of AP Chemistry.
The course will emphasize reading, math skills, critical-thinking and
problem-solving. The depth of this course requires that additional time be
spent outside of class. The laboratory experiments require greater mathematical
applications and analysis.
Physics
Grade Level 11,
12 - 1 credit,
2 semesters
Prior
completion of Algebra II and Trigonometry is highly recommended, but at a
minimum, concurrent enrollment in Trigonometry is required. A calculator with
trigonometric and scientific functions is mandatory. Physics is a useful
foundation course for a variety of career fields and contributes to the
understanding of such college courses as chemistry, physics, and engineering.
This course deals with the nature of physics and each of its major areas:
motion, mechanics, light, sound and electricity. Classroom and laboratory works
are fully integrated. 37
Life Science Classes
Biology
Grade Level: 10-12 — 1 credit, 2 semesters
This course is designed as a general survey of the living world,
including the study of both plants and animals and their relationship to man.
Biology investigates the chemistry and role of cells in life processes,
genetics, evolution and the diversity of life. Students will study the world
through the study of behavioral relationships, ecology, and the global impact
of ecological issues. It continues to educate the student in the nature of
science. Students should be expected to spend time viewing and classifying life
forms in addition to collecting and analyzing data. This course is an
important foundation course of a long list of career fields.
Pre–AP
Biology
Grade Level: 10
– 1 credit, 2 semesters
Pre-AP Biology is strongly recommended as preparation for Advanced
Placement Biology. Pre-AP Biology is a more rigorous treatment of the concepts
and topics covered in regular Biology. Although enrollment is open to all
students, those interested in Pre-AP Biology should consider the following
criteria: achievement test scores, past performance in science classes, and
teacher recommendation. Students will be expected to understand and function at
higher levels of operation and will be expected to learn more on an individual
basis. Emphasis is on the application of the content material in past, present
and future situations with a mathematical approach for recording experimental
data and critical evaluation for analyzing, synthesizing, and formulating
logical conclusions.
Zoology
Grade Level: 11, 12 —- 1/2 credit, 1
semester
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Biology with a
C or better
This course requires considerable understanding of biology, as it
involves a broad-spectrum survey of the animal kingdom. Students will engage in
developing information on selected taxonomy of animals, both invertebrates
and vertebrates, with major emphasis on vertebrate systems. A collection
of some type will be required.
Forensics
Grade Level: 11, 12 - 1/2 credit, 1 semester
Successful completion of Biology and Chemistry is recommended. Forensic
Science incorporates scientific processes into the reading, writing, reasoning
ability and laboratory competencies used in modern criminal investigations.
Students will study the role a forensic scientist plays in analyzing various
types of physical evidence, crime scenes, fiber analysis, toxicology, arson,
fingerprinting, ballistics evidence, and handwriting and voice analysis. It is
a good foundation course for the Law Enforcement pathway found in CAB and HHS.
Environmental
Science
Grade Level: 11, 12 – 1/2 credit, 1
semester
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Biology
This course looks at the natural environment and how it functions from
chemical, biological and physical perspectives. In addition, it takes a
serious look at current problems within the environment, the solutions
that exist and the frustrations involved with making sensible change.
Human Anatomy and
Physiology
Grade Level: 11, 12 — 1 credit, 2 semesters
A strong foundation in Biology is required with C or better and teacher
recommendation. Human Anatomy & Physiology is an integrated approach to the
human organism and its functions. Students will study organization of the
body and its body systems. Students will develop an understanding of the
organization of the human body through studies of body systems, tissues, and
the cell and its chemistry. Students will spend time dissecting and viewing
body systems as well as collecting and analyzing data. This course can be
taken for concurrent credit from ASU-MH.
Medical Human
Anatomy & Physiology HHS (career tech)
Grade: 10, 11, 12—1 credit - 2 semesters
This course focuses on anatomy and physiology of body systems and the
diseases of those systems. Specific areas of study include the basic structure
of the human body, processes of disease, and the following body systems;
integumentary, skeletal, muscular, circulatory, lymphatic, nervous, sensory,
respiratory, digestive, urinary, endocrine, and reproductive.
Biological Animal
Science ACME, HHS (career tech)
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12—1/2 Credit - 1 semester
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Animal Science
This
course is a scientific approach to animal science using scientific principles
and applied management practices. An emphasis on selection and industry
review will be based on scientific data. 38
Food Science (career
tech)
Grade Level: 11, 12 – 1/2 credit, 1 semester
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Food and
Nutrition or Nutrition and Wellness, or have taken/ be enrolled in Chemistry.
This course uses the scientific method of study various relationships
between food science, nutrition, and food preparation. Experimental methods are
employed to analyze food mixtures, food microbiology, food preservations,
and complex food systems. Due to the expanding field of food science, students
are given insight into career possibilities with the education and training
needed, as well as up-to-date information regarding technological advances and
future trends in food preparation, preservation, evaluation, and
utilization of food.
Advanced Placement Courses
AP Environmental Science
Grade Level: 11, 12 — 1 credit, 2 semesters
Strong foundation in Biology and Chemistry (with a B or better) and
instructor approval is required. This course deals with advanced concepts in
environmental science. Topics covered include, but are not limited to,
populations and their affects on the environment, the role of modern
civilization on the future of the earth, and various cycles including nitrogen,
carbon, water cycles. There will be AP designed laboratory activities to
support the many concepts as well as some student generated labs. Students may
receive college credit by passing a comprehensive AP exam at the end of the
year.
AP Biology
Grade Level: 11, 12 — 1 credit, 2 semesters
Strong foundation in Biology (with a B or better) and instructor
approval is required. This course consists of the study of molecular and
cellular biology, organismal biology and population biology. Students may
receive college credit by passing a comprehensive AP exam at the end of the
year.
AP Chemistry
Grade Level: 12 — 1 credit, 2 semesters
Strong foundation in Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Algebra
II as well as instructor recommendation is required. This course deals with
advanced concepts in chemistry. Laboratory work and chemical problem solving
make up an integral part of this course. Strong math background is necessary.
Students may receive college credit by passing a comprehensive AP exam at the
end of the year.
Frameworks
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Mountain Home School Instructions for Using
Jedi at Home
Students are able to use the
Jedi/Skills Tutor program both at school and at home.
Here are the instructions for
using Jedi from your home computer.
l. You must be connected to
the Internet.
2. Type the following address
into your internet browser, or click on this link: www.myskillstutor.com
3. You will be taken to a login screen
with three blanks boxes.
4. In the User Name box, the
student should type the same login name they use at school.
5. In the Password box, the
student should type the same password they use at school. The student will
not be able to log in at home until they have logged in at school and set up
their password.
6. In the Site box, the
student should type in the proper site ID for their school or grade as listed
below.
7. Click on Log In.
8. The student will be taken
to the lessons that have been assigned to them.
9. Note: If your computer
does not have Adobe Flash installed on it, the computer may prompt you to
download it from Adobe’s website. You will need to do this in order to
use the program. You can also click on this link to download it.
10. Also, be aware if you are
on dial-up or have an older operating system such as Windows 98, the program
may be extremely slow.
If you cannot get logged in,
you may contact the technology department for help. 870-424-6932 or
870-425-1329. Here are the Site IDs and the school or grade that uses them.
Jedi Learning Site IDs
Kindergarten: nelson02
Nelson Wilkes Herron
(Grades 1-3): nelson02
Guy Berry (Grade 4): guy01
Pinkston Middle School –Note, this school uses 2 different sites:
Grades 5-6: pinkston01
Grade 7: mountain08
Mountain Home Junior High
(grades 8-9): mountain08
Mountain Home High
School (grades 10-12): mountain09
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Student Work
Being
chosen to have your face on a stamp would be a huge honor. Everyone from John
F. Kennedy to Marilyn Monroe has had their face on a stamp. If I could choose
the person whose face would appear on the next printing of the stamp, I
wouldn’t just choose one person, id choose five. These five people aren’t famous,
but all of them very well could be. I would choose Them Guys & That One
Girl, the greatest youth worship band in history. We should be on the next stamp because
we influence so many people by leading them to God, we all work hard at our
musical skills, and we’re all just so totally awesome.
Ask
anyone from my youth group who influences you most here and more chances then
not, they’ll say one of the five people from our band. Several people
have come up to us, telling us that they admire what we do, and that they
couldn’t imagine doing it every Wednesday. The past 10 months that
we’ve been playing, so many people have been saved during our services.
It’s great to open my eyes and see around thirty teenagers praising God,
not caring what anyone around them thought.
Everyone,
except me, is experienced musicians. The boys have been playing their
instruments for no less than a year each, I’ve only been singing for
about eleven months and playing guitar for two. Our practices are a very
serious time for us, well, most of the time anyway. Nearly every Monday night,
we get together at our church and practice for about two hours together so we
can play on Wednesday during our youth service. We spend the time working on
the three to six songs we’ve chosen to play that week. After we practice,
we usually just mess around and hang out until our youth pastor throws us out.
We’re all usually together, just hanging out & talking, or whatever.
If you find one of us, you’ll most likely find at least one more person.
We
have only been together for about ten months, but we all just mesh so well
together. Our first practice was amazing. We had to play to a CD because not
everyone knew the song, but by the end of the practice, we were all nearly 100
percent in sync with each other.
Over the summer, we all got closer, after band practices; we would hang
out together until we had to head home. Those summer nights will always be held
in my heart. We stayed up late, talked all night, through all the hard times
that summer, those nights kept me alive.
If
I had a say on who would be on the next stamp, I would defiantly choose Them
Guys and That One Girl. Even though we’re all still young, we influence
many people and lead them to God. We also are hard workers when it comes to our
musical skills, practicing weekly together, and who knows how much on our own
free time.
Them Guys and That One Girl, the greatest
youth worship band ever, a group that is synonymous with friendship. (LO)
Newton’s
Laws of Motion
