Science Courses

Grade 7 | Credits: 5

Science 7 is a full year course that will build on the elementary and middle school science program.  Students will utilize the science practices to explore phenomena related to physical, earth, and life sciences.  Students will explore grade level specific concepts by being presented with engaging scientific phenomena and performing investigations to create models that explain the phenomena.  In addition to science content, students will further develop science related skills such as asking questions, modelling, and designing investigations.

Grade 8 | Credits: 5

Science 8 is a full-year course designed to provide students with a basic understanding of chemistry, geology, astronomy and meteorology. Students participate in small-group, cooperative learning activities, as well as large-group discussions. This course frequently uses an inquiry approach where students generate questions and revise their thinking as their understandings of scientific concepts are refined. Laboratory skills, data analysis, practical application, and critical thinking using the scientific process are emphasized throughout the course, as well as writing scientific arguments using the claims, evidence, reasoning paradigm.

Grade 8 | Credits: 5 | Prerequisites will determine placement into course

Science 8 Honors is a full-year course designed to initiate the serious science student's explorations into chemistry, geology, astronomy and meteorology. The course frequently uses an inquiry approach where students are constructing their knowledge of basic scientific concepts through small-group, cooperative learning activities and laboratory experiences. Laboratory skills, data analysis, practical application, and critical thinking using the scientific process are emphasized throughout the course, as well as writing scientific arguments using the claims, evidence, reasoning paradigm. This course differs from Academic 8th Grade Science by an accelerated pace and increased depth and breadth of content.

Grade 9 | Credits: 5 

Academic Biology introduces students to broad aspects of the biological sciences including the structure and function of matter and organisms, inheritance and variation of traits in living things, organisms and their interdependent relationships including the effects of humans on the environment, natural selection and evolution.  Students experience a variety of learning strategies, including cooperative group interaction, discussion, demonstration and laboratory experimentation. In all of these activities students incorporate content into their critical thinking.  This course is offered at East Brunswick High School students only for students who have not met graduation requirements.

Meets NJ Graduation Requirements

Meets NCAA Core Course Requirements

Grade 9 | Credits: 5

Accelerated Biology is designed for students who have exhibited past success in science and may continue their study of science in college.  This course provides students a comprehensive study of biological sciences including the structure and function of matter and organisms, inheritance and variation of traits in living things, organisms and their interdependent relationships including the effects of humans on the environment, natural selection and evolution.  Students experience a variety of learning strategies, including cooperative group interaction, discussion, demonstration and laboratory experimentation. In all of these activities students incorporate content into their critical thinking.  Critical analysis of data and problem solving are major thrusts of this course.

Meets NJ Graduation Requirements

Meets NCAA Core Course Requirements

Grade 9 | Credits: 7.5 | Semester Lab Period | Prerequisites will determine placement into course

Honors Biology, which provides a rigorous, intensive study of Biology, is designed for students who have done exemplary work in the previous year’s science class.  This course is geared to those students who have strong science skills, high motivation, and who have exhibited the ability to analyze data critically and arrive at meaningful conclusions. Topics of study include the structure and function of matter and organisms, inheritance and variation of traits in living things, organisms and their interdependent relationships including the effects of humans on the environment, natural selection and evolution.  The students continuously engage in critical-thinking activities, analysis of data, and the written presentation of logical conclusions during the extensive laboratory activities.

Meets NJ Graduation Requirements

Meets NCAA Core Course Requirements