Honors Science 8

Prerequisite: District qualifying examination or recommendation and review.

This course carries weighted grades

1 Year | 1 credit-weighted

Honors Science provides challenging coursework that requires students to ask scientific questions, and develop, test, and refine ideas through laboratory investigations. Students will analyze and interpret data to support or defend scientific claims that reflect a high level of comprehension. This course will include a greater depth of content and cross-curricular integration. Students will investigate DNA, genetics, Earth’s structure, geological processes, natural hazards, natural selection, and transfer of energy. This course includes rigorous assessments and will include the application of knowledge to real-life situations.