Science
Lynbrook Union Free School District
Science — Scope & Sequence
Secondary Curriculum Overview, Grades 6–12
What is a scope & sequence? This page outlines, course by course, the units of study your child will experience in Science, roughly how long each unit takes, and how it connects to New York State learning standards and the district's Profile of the Owl skills. Tap any course below to see the full table of units.
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Science 6 (E03SCI6) Science 7 (M03SCI7) Earth and Space Science (S03434R) - 1 year, 1 credit Biology R (S03411R) - 1 year, 1 credit Biology H (S03411H) - 1 year, 1 credit New Visions Curriculum AP Biology (S03412AP) - 1 year, 1 credit Physical Setting/Chemistry R (S03420R) - 1 year, 1 credit Physical Setting/Chemistry H (S03421H) - 1 year, 1 credit AP Chemistry (S03422AP) - 1 year, 1 credit Physical Setting/Physics H (S03460H) - 1 year, 1 credit AP Physics 1 (S03462AP) - 1 year, 1 credit AP Physics 2 (S03463AP) - 1 year, 1 credit AP Environmental Science (S03442AP) - 1 year, 1 credit Applied Science & Technology (S03429) - 1 year, 1 credit College Marine Science (S03444COL) - 1 year, 1 credit Anatomy and Physiology (S03443) - 1 year, 1 credit Principles of Physical Science (S03471) - 1 year, 1 credit College Forensic Science (S03441COL) - 1 year, 1 credit Introduction to Research H (S03401H) - 1 year, 1 credit Research Projects 1H (S03480H) - 1 year, 1 credit Research Projects 2H (S03481H) - 1 year, 1 credit Research Projects 3H (S03438COL) - 1 year, 1 creditScience 6 (E03SCI6) 7 units
| Unit of Study | Topics to be Studied | Standards | Profile of the Owl Connection |
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| Unit 1 – Forces and Interactions | Newton’s laws, types of forces, motion, interactions, Electricity and Magnetism | NYSED MS-PS2-1 to 4 |
Critical Thinking: analyze physical interactionsReal-Life Skills: apply concepts to experimentsGlobal Citizenship: energy & environment impactSEL: collaboration
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| Unit 2 – Energy | Forms of energy, energy transfer, conservation, kinetic/potential | NYSED MS-PS3-1 to 5 |
Critical Thinking: problem solvingReal-Life Skills: measurement and calculationsGlobal Citizenship: environmental impactSEL: group discussion
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| Unit 3 – Waves and Electromagnetic Radiation | Wave properties, light, sound, EM spectrum, applications | NYSED MS-PS4-1 to 4 |
Critical Thinking: analyze wave behaviorReal-Life Skills: interpret dataGlobal Citizenship: technology applicationsSEL: peer collaboration
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| Unit 4 – Properties of Matter | States of matter, density, mass, volume, mixtures and solutions | NYSED MS-PS1-1 to 3 |
Critical Thinking: compare matter propertiesReal-Life Skills: lab measurementsGlobal Citizenship: sustainable practicesSEL: cooperative experiments
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| Unit 5 – Chemical Reactions | Elements, compounds, reactions, conservation of mass | NYSED MS-PS1-4 to 6 |
Critical Thinking: analyze reactionsReal-Life Skills: apply chemistry conceptsGlobal Citizenship: chemical safety & environmentSEL: lab teamwork
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| Unit 6 – Human Impact on the Environment | Pollution, climate change, renewable energy, conservation | NYSED MS-ESS3-1 to 4 |
Critical Thinking: evaluate human impactsReal-Life Skills: problem-solvingGlobal Citizenship: environmental stewardshipSEL: discussion & reflection
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| Unit 7 – NYS Science Investigations | All Mixed Up!, Cool It! (hands-on investigations) | NYSED MS-ETS1-1 |
Critical Thinking: conduct experimentsReal-Life Skills: data analysisGlobal Citizenship: collaborationSEL: cooperative work
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Science 7 (M03SCI7) 10 units
| Unit of Study | Topics to be Studied | Standards | Profile of the Owl Connection |
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| Unit 1 – Investigating Science | Lab safety, experimental design, scientific method | — |
Critical Thinking: interpret data and patternReal-Life Skills: model systemsSEL: teamwork in investigations
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| Unit 2 – Space Systems | Solar system, stars, galaxies, motions of Earth and Moon, gravity, orbits | NYSED MS-ESS1-1 to 4 |
Critical Thinking: analyze celestial movementsReal-Life Skills: model systemsGlobal Citizenship: understand Earth in a global contextSEL: teamwork in investigations
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| Unit 3 – Weather and Climate | Atmospheric layers, weather patterns, climate zones, climate change, forecasting | NYSED MS-ESS2-5 to 7 |
Critical Thinking: interpret data and patternsReal-Life Skills: apply knowledge to daily lifeGlobal Citizenship: awareness of climate issuesSEL: collaborative discussion
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| Unit 4 – Earth’s History | Fossils, rock layers, geologic time, plate tectonics, natural hazards | NYSED MS-ESS1-5, MS-ESS2-1 |
Critical Thinking: analyze Earth's historyReal-Life Skills: apply geologic methodsGlobal Citizenship: environmental awarenessSEL: cooperative learning
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| Unit 5 – Earth's Systems | Rock cycle, melting, sedimenation, weathering, erosion, metamorphism, water cycle | NYSED MS-ESS2-4, MS-ESS3-1 |
Critical Thinking: analyze Earth's systemsReal-Life Skills: data interpretationGlobal Citizenship: environmental awarenessSEL: cooperative learning
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| Unit 6 – Structure, Function, and Information Processing | Cells theory, organelles, body systems, homeostasis | NYSED MS-LS1-1 to 3, 8 |
Critical Thinking: analyze life processesReal-Life Skills: apply biology knowledgeGlobal Citizenship: human impact on speciesSEL: teamwork
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| Unit 7 – Reproduction and Development of Organisms | Reproductive systems, sexual/asexual reproduction, growth and development, genetics, mutations | NYSED MS-LS1-1 to 4 |
Critical Thinking: analyze life processesReal-Life Skills: apply biology knowledgeGlobal Citizenship: human impact on speciesSEL: empathy & discussion
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| Unit 8 – Evolution | Natural selection, adaptation, evidence of evolution, speciation | NYSED MS-LS4-1 to 5 |
Critical Thinking: evaluate evolutionary processesReal-Life Skills: data interpretationGlobal Citizenship: understanding biodiversitySEL: collaborative projects
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| Unit 9 – Ecology | Ecosystems, food webs, energy flow, human impact | NYSED MS-LS2-1 to 5, MS-ESS3-3 |
Critical Thinking: analyze ecosystemsReal-Life Skills: problem-solving for environmental issuesGlobal Citizenship: environmental stewardshipSEL: teamwork
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| Unit 10 – NYS Science Investigations | It’s Alive! and How’s the Weather Up There? (hands-on investigations) | NYSED MS-ETS1-1 |
Critical Thinking: conduct experimentsReal-Life Skills: data collection & analysisGlobal Citizenship: collaborationSEL: cooperative work
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Earth and Space Science (S03434R) - 1 year, 1 credit 7 units
| Unit of Study | Topics to be Studied | Standards | Profile of the Owl Connection |
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| Unit 1 – Discovering New Worlds |
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HS-ESS1-1, HS-ESS1-3, HS-ESS1-4 |
Critical Thinking: Model Earth–Sun–planet systemsReal‑Life Skills: Data modeling & argumentation Global Citizenship: Future sustainability of humanitySEL: Collaborative model building
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| Unit 2 – Probability of Life Elsewhere |
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HS-ESS1-2, HS-ESS1-4, HS-ESS1-6, HS-ESS2-5, HS-ESS2-7 |
Critical Thinking: Analyze astronomical & geologic evidenceReal‑Life Skills: Evidence‑based explanationGlobal Citizenship: Origins of life perspectiveSEL: Academic discourse
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| Unit 3 – Earthquakes, Volcanoes & Tsunamis: Who’s at Risk? |
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HS-ESS1-5, HS-ESS2-1, HS-ESS2-3, HS-ESS3-1 |
Critical Thinking: Evaluate hazard risk & spatial dataReal‑Life Skills: Risk assessment & decision‑makingGlobal Citizenship: Disaster preparednessSEL: Collaborative problem solving
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| Unit 4 – Climate Change |
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HS-ESS1-7, HS-ESS2-2, HS-ESS2-4, HS-ESS2-6, HS-ESS3-1, HS-ESS3-5 |
Critical Thinking: Systems modeling & feedback analysisReal‑Life Skills: Interpreting climate modelsGlobal Citizenship: Climate literacySEL: Structured debate
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| Unit 5 – More Hurricanes and Blizzards in NYC? |
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HS-ESS1-7, HS-ESS2-8, HS-ESS3-5 |
Critical Thinking: Analyze regional climate dataReal‑Life Skills: Local forecasting & data interpretationGlobal Citizenship: Community resilienceSEL: Cooperative investigations
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| Unit 6 – Solutions for a Sustainable Future |
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HS-ESS3-2, HS-ESS3-3, HS-ESS3-4, HS-ESS3-6 |
Critical Thinking: Evaluate solution trade‑offsReal‑Life Skills: Community‑based problem solvingGlobal Citizenship: Sustainability & ethicsSEL: Collective responsibility
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| NYS Regents Laboratory Requirement (Embedded) | Labs embedded across all units using ESRTs and inquiry investigations | NYSSLS Lab Requirement |
Critical Thinking: Scientific inquiry
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Biology R (S03411R) - 1 year, 1 credit 8 units
| Unit of Study | Topics to be Studied | Standards | Profile of the Owl Connection |
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| Unit 1 – Introduction to Biology & Lab Skills | Scientific method, lab safety, data analysis, measurement, advanced lab techniques | NYSED HS-LS1-1, HS-LS2-1 |
Critical Thinking: design and analyze experimentsReal-Life Skills: safe lab practicesGlobal Citizenship: responsible experimentationSEL: collaboration
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| Unit 2 – Interacting Systems in Organisms | Cell structure & function, cell transport, levels of organization, interacting body systems | NYSED HS-LS1-2, HS-LS1-3 |
Critical Thinking: analyze cell processesReal-Life Skills: lab observationsGlobal Citizenship: understand biological systemsSEL: teamwork in labs
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| Unit 3 - Stability and Change in Organisms | Homeostasis, feedback mechanisms, interacting body systems | NYSED HS-LS1-2, HS-LS1-3 |
Critical Thinking: problem-solving in geneticsReal-Life Skills: apply genetics to real-life examplesGlobal Citizenship: ethical implicationsSEL: collaborative work
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| Unit 4- Matter and Energy in Cells | Biochemistry, Photosynthesis, and cellular respiration | NYSED HS-LS1-5, HS-LS1-6, HS-LS1-7 |
Critical Thinking: evaluate evolutionary processesReal-Life Skills: analyze dataGlobal Citizenship: biodiversity awarenessSEL: peer discussion
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| Unit 5- Matter and Energy in Ecosystems | Trophic levels, energy pyramids, cycling of matter among Earth's systems | NYSED HS-LS2-3 to 5, HS-ESS2-1 to 6 |
Critical Thinking: analyze ecosystemsReal-Life Skills: problem-solvingGlobal Citizenship: stewardshipSEL: collaboration
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| Unit 6 - Interactions in Ecosystems | Interactions between organisms and their envornment, habitat vs. niche, symbiotic relationships, and factors that affect population growth | NYSED HS-LS2-1, HS-LS2-2, HS-LS2-8, and ESS 2-7 |
Critical Thinking: analyze system functionsReal-Life Skills: apply knowledge to healthGlobal Citizenship: awareness of human biologySEL: group projects
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| Unit 7 - Stability and Change in Ecosystems | Biodiversity, changing communities, human impact on the environment, designing solutions | HS-LS2-2, HS LS2-6, HS-LS2-7, HS-ESS2-6, HS-ESS2-7 |
Critical Thinking: inquiry-based experimentsReal-Life Skills: collect & analyze dataGlobal Citizenship: responsible experimentationSEL: collaboration
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| Unit 8 - DNA Structure and Function | DNA/RNA, replication, protein synthesis, mutations, and gene expression | HS-LS1-1, HS-LS3-1, HS-LS3-2 | — |
| Unit 9 - Growth, Reproduction, & Development | |||
Biology H (S03411H) - 1 year, 1 credit 7 units
| Unit of Study | Topics to be Studied | Standards | Profile of the Owl Connection |
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| Unit 1 – Introduction to Honors Biology & Lab Skills | Scientific method, lab safety, data analysis, measurement, advanced lab techniques | NYSED HS-LS1-1, HS-LS2-1 |
Critical Thinking: design and analyze experimentsReal-Life Skills: lab proceduresGlobal Citizenship: responsible experimentationSEL: collaboration
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| Unit 2 – Cells & Biochemistry | Cell structure & function, molecular biology, biochemistry, cell transport, photosynthesis, cellular respiration | NYSED HS-LS1-1 to 3 |
Critical Thinking: analyze molecular processesReal-Life Skills: apply lab techniquesGlobal Citizenship: understand life at cellular levelSEL: teamwork
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| Unit 3 – Genetics & Molecular Biology | DNA/RNA, replication, transcription, translation, protein synthesis, Mendelian and non-Mendelian inheritance | NYSED HS-LS3-1 to 3 |
Critical Thinking: analyze genetic dataReal-Life Skills: lab investigationsGlobal Citizenship: bioethics considerationsSEL: collaborative problem-solving
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| Unit 4 – Evolution & Biodiversity | Evidence for evolution, natural selection, adaptation, speciation, phylogenetics, classification | NYSED HS-LS4-1 to 5 |
Critical Thinking: evaluate evolutionary patternsReal-Life Skills: data interpretationGlobal Citizenship: biodiversity stewardshipSEL: group discussion
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| Unit 5 – Ecology & Environmental Science | Ecosystems, energy flow, biogeochemical cycles, population dynamics, human impacts, conservation | NYSED HS-LS2-1 to 5, HS-ESS3-1 to 4 |
Critical Thinking: analyze ecosystem interactionsReal-Life Skills: problem-solvingGlobal Citizenship: environmental stewardshipSEL: collaboration
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| Unit 6 – Human Body Systems & Physiology | Organ systems, homeostasis, integration of systems, health applications | NYSED HS-LS1-2, HS-LS1-3 |
Critical Thinking: analyze system functionReal-Life Skills: apply knowledge to health & medicineGlobal Citizenship: awareness of global health issuesSEL: cooperative learning
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| Unit 7 – Honors Lab Investigations | Three required Regents labs plus advanced inquiry labs, molecular techniques | NYSED NYSSLS Lab Requirements |
Critical Thinking: independent investigationReal-Life Skills: advanced data collection & analysisGlobal Citizenship: responsible experimentationSEL: collaboration
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| Biology H (S03411H) - 1 year, 1 credit | |||
New Visions Curriculum 7 units
| Unit of Study | Topics to be Studied | Standards | Profile of the Owl Connection |
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| Unit 1 – Marathon Runner |
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HS-LS1-2, HS-LS1-3, HS-LS1-7 |
Critical Thinking: Systems modeling & cause‑effect reasoningReal‑Life Skills: Data interpretation & modelingSEL: Collaborative sense‑making
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| Unit 2 – Humans vs. Bacteria |
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HS-LS4-2, HS-LS4-3, HS-LS4-4, HS-LS4-5, HS-LS2-8 |
Critical Thinking: Evidence‑based argumentationGlobal Citizenship: Public health awarenessSEL: Ethical discussion
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| Unit 3 – Evolution of Sick Humans |
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HS-LS1-1, HS-LS3-1, HS-ETS1-2, HS-ETS1-3, HS-LS4-1 |
Critical Thinking: Molecular‑to‑organism reasoningReal‑Life Skills: Problem‑solvingSEL: Team modeling
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| Unit 4 – Saving the Mountain Lion |
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HS-LS3-2, HS-LS1-8, HS-LS1-4, HS-LS4-3, HS-LS3-3 |
Critical Thinking: Trade‑off analysisGlobal Citizenship: Conservation ethicsSEL: Structured debate
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| Unit 5 – Food for All |
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HS-LS2-1, HS-LS1-5, HS-LS2-4, HS-LS2-3, HS-LS1-6 |
Critical Thinking: Systems & energy flow analysisReal‑Life Skills: Evaluating solutionsGlobal Citizenship: Food equity
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| Unit 6 – Woolly Mammoth |
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HS-LS2-7, HS-LS4-6, HS-LS2-2, HS-LS2-5, HS-LS2-6 |
Critical Thinking: Ethical reasoningSEL: Respectful discourseGlobal Citizenship: Science & society
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| NYS Regents Laboratory Requirement (Embedded) | Labs embedded across all units emphasizing inquiry, modeling, and data analysis | NYSSLS Lab Requirement |
Critical Thinking: Scientific investigationReal‑Life Skills: Data collection & reporting
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AP Biology (S03412AP) - 1 year, 1 credit 8 units
| Unit of Study | Topics to be Studied | Standards | Profile of the Owl Connection |
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| Unit 1 – Chemistry of Life | 1.1- Structure of Water and Hydrogen Bonding 1.2 Elements of Life 1.3 Introduction to Macromolecules 1.4 Properties of Biological Molecules Carbohydrates 1.5 Lipids 1.6 Nucleic Acids 1.7 Proteins | AP Bio Standards SYI - 1, ENE -1, SYI-1, IST-1, |
Critical Thinking: design and analyze experimentsReal-Life Skills: lab techniques & analysisGlobal Citizenship: responsible experimentationSEL: collaboration
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| Unit 2 – Cells | 2.1 Cell Structure and Function 2.2 Cell Size 2.3 Plasma Membrane 2.4 Membrane Permeability 2.5 Membrane Transport 2.6 Facilitated Diffusion 2.7 Tonicity and Osmoregulation 2.8 Mechanisms of Transport 2.9 Cell Compartmentalization 2.10 Origins of Cell Compartmentalization | AP Bio Standards SYI-1, ENE-1, ENE-2, |
Critical Thinking: molecular analysisReal-Life Skills: lab applicationsGlobal Citizenship: bioethicsSEL: peer collaboration
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| Unit 3 – Cellular Energetics | 3.1 Enzymes 3.2 Environmental Impacts on Enzyme Function 3.3 Cellular Energy 3.4 Photosynthesis 3.5 Cellular Respiration | AP Bio Standards ENE-1, |
Critical Thinking: analyze cell processesReal-Life Skills: lab observation & modelingGlobal Citizenship: understanding life systemsSEL: teamwork
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| Unit 4 – Cell Communication and Cell Cycle | DNA/RNA structure, replication, transcription, translation, Mendelian & non-Mendelian inheritance, gene regulation | AP Bio Standards IST-3, ENE-3, IST-1 |
Critical Thinking: problem solvingReal-Life Skills: lab experimentsGlobal Citizenship: ethical geneticsSEL: collaborative discussion
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| Unit 5 – Heredity | Evidence for evolution, natural selection, speciation, phylogenetics | AP Bio Standards IST-1, EVO-2, SYI-3 |
Critical Thinking: analyze evolutionary dataReal-Life Skills: interpret evidenceGlobal Citizenship: biodiversity awarenessSEL: discussion & collaboration
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| Unit 6 – Gene Expression and Regulation | Populations, communities, ecosystems, energy flow, biogeochemical cycles, human impact | AP Bio Standards IST-1, IST-2, IST-4 |
Critical Thinking: analyze ecological interactionsReal-Life Skills: problem-solvingGlobal Citizenship: environmental stewardshipSEL: teamwork
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| Unit 7 – Natural Selection | Plant & animal physiology, homeostasis, feedback systems | AP Bio Standards EVO-1, EVO-2, EVO-3, SYI-3 |
Critical Thinking: analyze system functionsReal-Life Skills: lab applicationGlobal Citizenship: health awarenessSEL: collaborative work
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| Unit 8 – Ecology | College-level inquiry-based labs, AP Lab Manual experiments, data analysis, statistical evaluation | AP Bio Standards ENE-3, IST-5, ENE-1, SYI-1,ENE-4,SYI-3, EVO-1 |
Critical Thinking: independent investigationReal-Life Skills: data collection & interpretationGlobal Citizenship: responsible experimentationSEL: collaboration
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Physical Setting/Chemistry R (S03420R) - 1 year, 1 credit 14 units
| Unit of Study | Topics to be Studied | Standards | Profile of the Owl Connection |
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| Unit 0 - Intro to Chem | safety, elements and symbols, lab equipment | — |
Critical Thinking: analyze matterReal-Life Skills: lab measurementsGlobal Citizenship: understanding materialsSEL: teamwork in labs
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| Unit 1 - Intro and Measurement | % error, mass/volume/density, sigfigs, scientific notation, classifications of matter, % composition, hydrates, separations | NYSED HS-PS1-1 to 3 |
Critical Thinking: interpret atomic structureReal-Life Skills: apply periodic trendsGlobal Citizenship: scientific literacySEL: collaborative work
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| Unit 2 - Matter and Energy | temperature, kinetic/potential energy, heat, phases of matter, phase changes, heating/cooling curves, heat calculations | NYSED HS-PS3-1 to 3 |
Critical Thinking: predict reaction outcomesReal-Life Skills: lab synthesisGlobal Citizenship: responsible lab workSEL: teamwork
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| Unit 3 - Gas Laws | kinetic molecular theory, pressure/temperature/volume measurements and units, STP, Charles/Boyle/Gay Lussac Laws, combined gas law, vapor pressure and intermolecular forces | NYSED HS-PS1-6, HS-PS1-7 |
Critical Thinking: problem-solvingReal-Life Skills: calculation skillsGlobal Citizenship: quantitative analysisSEL: peer collaboration
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| Unit 4 - The Atom | atomic theories, atomic structure, subatomic particles ratios in atoms and ions, isotopes and average atomic mass, energy levels, electron excitation and light production | NYSED HS-PS1-1 to 3 |
Critical Thinking: analyze energy changesReal-Life Skills: lab measurementsGlobal Citizenship: real-world applicationsSEL: collaboration
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| Unit 5 - Periodic Table | periodic table history and intro, types of elements/ table geography, trends in valence electrons/nuclear charge/atomic and ionic radius/electronegativity/ionization energy | NYSED HS-PS1-1 to 3 |
Critical Thinking: analyze solutionsReal-Life Skills: lab techniquesGlobal Citizenship: problem-solvingSEL: teamwork
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| Unit 6.1 - Ionic Bonding | bonding intro and Lewis structures, Lewis ions, ionic bonding and drawing, criss cross method of formula writing, polyatomic ions, naming ionic formula | NYSED HS-PS1-2, HS-PS2-6 |
Critical Thinking: inquiry-based investigationReal-Life Skills: data collection & analysisGlobal Citizenship: responsible experimentationSEL: collaboration
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| Unit 6.2 - Covalent Bonding | covalent bonding properties, drawing covalent bonds, both ionic and covalent with polyatomics, covalent naming, polarity, metallic bonding, intermolecular forces, hydrogen bonding | NYSED HS-PS1-2, HS-PS2-6 |
Critical Thinking: analyze matterReal-Life Skills: lab measurementsGlobal Citizenship: understanding materialsSEL: teamwork in labs
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| Unit 7 - Stoichiometry | formulas and equations features, reaction types, moles, balancing equations, stoichiometry | NYSED HS-PS1-4 to 7 |
Critical Thinking: interpret atomic structureReal-Life Skills: apply periodic trendsGlobal Citizenship: scientific literacySEL: collaborative work
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| Unit 8 - Solutions | solutions, solubility and solubility factors, like dissolves like, solubility curves, percent by mass and volume, parts per million, molarity, electrolytes, predicting solubility | NYSED HS-PS1-6, HS-PS1-7 |
Critical Thinking: predict reaction outcomesReal-Life Skills: lab synthesisGlobal Citizenship: responsible lab workSEL: teamwork
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| Unit 9 - Kinetics & Equilibrium | kinetics intro, rate factors, equilibrium, potential energy diagrams, spontaneous reactions, enthalpy, entropy, predicting single and double replacement reactions, LeChatelier's Principle | NYSED HS-PS1-5, HS-PS2-6 |
Critical Thinking: problem-solvingReal-Life Skills: calculation skillsGlobal Citizenship: quantitative analysisSEL: peer collaboration
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| Unit 10 - Acids, Bases, and Salts | Arrhenius acids and bases, pH scale, indicators, weak and strong acids, neutralization reactions, titration (math), titration (practical), Bronsted-Lowry theory | NYSED HS-PS1-6, HS-PS1-7 |
Critical Thinking: analyze energy changesReal-Life Skills: lab measurementsGlobal Citizenship: real-world applicationsSEL: collaboration
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| Unit 11 - Redox | oxidation numbers, redox reactions, oxidation/reduction, agents, half-reactions, net ionic equations, electrochemistry, voltaic and electrolytic cells | NYSED HS-PS1-5, HS-PS2-6 |
Critical Thinking: analyze solutionsReal-Life Skills: lab techniquesGlobal Citizenship: problem-solvingSEL: teamwork
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| Unit 12 - Nuclear | unstable isotopes, nuclear decay, decay modes, penetrating power, half-life, fission, fusion, natural and artificial transmutations, uses and dangers of radioactivity | NYSED HS-PS1-8 |
Critical Thinking: inquiry-based investigationReal-Life Skills: data collection & analysisGlobal Citizenship: responsible experimentationSEL: collaboration
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Physical Setting/Chemistry H (S03421H) - 1 year, 1 credit 14 units
| Unit of Study | Topics to be Studied | Standards | Profile of the Owl Connection |
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| Unit 0 - Intro to Chem | safety, elements and symbols, lab equipment | — |
Critical Thinking: analyze matterReal-Life Skills: lab measurementsGlobal Citizenship: understanding materialsSEL: teamwork in labs
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| Unit 1 - Intro and Measurement | % error, mass/volume/density, sigfigs, scientific notation, classifications of matter, % composition, hydrates, separations | NYSED HS-PS1-1 to 3 |
Critical Thinking: interpret atomic structureReal-Life Skills: apply periodic trendsGlobal Citizenship: scientific literacySEL: collaborative work
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| Unit 2 - Matter and Energy | temperature, kinetic/potential energy, heat, phases of matter, phase changes, heating/cooling curves, heat calculations | NYSED HS-PS3-1 to 3 |
Critical Thinking: predict reaction outcomesReal-Life Skills: lab synthesisGlobal Citizenship: responsible lab workSEL: teamwork
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| Unit 3 - Gas Laws | kinetic molecular theory, pressure/temperature/volume measurements and units, STP, Charles/Boyle/Gay Lussac Laws, combined gas law, vapor pressure and intermolecular forces | NYSED HS-PS1-6, HS-PS1-7 |
Critical Thinking: problem-solvingReal-Life Skills: calculation skillsGlobal Citizenship: quantitative analysisSEL: peer collaboration
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| Unit 4 - The Atom | atomic theories, atomic structure, subatomic particles ratios in atoms and ions, isotopes and average atomic mass, energy levels, electron excitation and light production | NYSED HS-PS1-1 to 3 |
Critical Thinking: analyze energy changesReal-Life Skills: lab measurementsGlobal Citizenship: real-world applicationsSEL: collaboration
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| Unit 5 - Periodic Table | periodic table history and intro, types of elements/ table geography, trends in valence electrons/nuclear charge/atomic and ionic radius/electronegativity/ionization energy | NYSED HS-PS1-1 to 3 |
Critical Thinking: analyze solutionsReal-Life Skills: lab techniquesGlobal Citizenship: problem-solvingSEL: teamwork
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| Unit 6.1 - Ionic Bonding | bonding intro and Lewis structures, Lewis ions, ionic bonding and drawing, criss cross method of formula writing, polyatomic ions, naming ionic formula | NYSED HS-PS1-2, HS-PS2-6 |
Critical Thinking: inquiry-based investigationReal-Life Skills: data collection & analysisGlobal Citizenship: responsible experimentationSEL: collaboration
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| Unit 6.2 - Covalent Bonding | covalent bonding properties, drawing covalent bonds, both ionic and covalent with polyatomics, covalent naming, polarity, metallic bonding, intermolecular forces, hydrogen bonding | NYSED HS-PS1-2, HS-PS2-6 |
Critical Thinking: analyze matterReal-Life Skills: lab measurementsGlobal Citizenship: understanding materialsSEL: teamwork in labs
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| Unit 7 - Stoichiometry | formulas and equations features, reaction types, moles, balancing equations, stoichiometry | NYSED HS-PS1-4 to 7 |
Critical Thinking: interpret atomic structureReal-Life Skills: apply periodic trendsGlobal Citizenship: scientific literacySEL: collaborative work
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| Unit 8 - Solutions | solutions, solubility and solubility factors, like dissolves like, solubility curves, percent by mass and volume, parts per million, molarity, electrolytes, predicting solubility | NYSED HS-PS1-6, HS-PS1-7 |
Critical Thinking: predict reaction outcomesReal-Life Skills: lab synthesisGlobal Citizenship: responsible lab workSEL: teamwork
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| Unit 9 - Kinetics & Equilibrium | kinetics intro, rate factors, equilibrium, potential energy diagrams, spontaneous reactions, enthalpy, entropy, predicting single and double replacement reactions, LeChatelier's Principle | NYSED HS-PS1-5, HS-PS2-6 |
Critical Thinking: problem-solvingReal-Life Skills: calculation skillsGlobal Citizenship: quantitative analysisSEL: peer collaboration
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| Unit 10 - Acids, Bases, and Salts | Arrhenius acids and bases, pH scale, indicators, weak and strong acids, neutralization reactions, titration (math), titration (practical), Bronsted-Lowry theory | NYSED HS-PS1-6, HS-PS1-7 |
Critical Thinking: analyze energy changesReal-Life Skills: lab measurementsGlobal Citizenship: real-world applicationsSEL: collaboration
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| Unit 11 - Redox | oxidation numbers, redox reactions, oxidation/reduction, agents, half-reactions, net ionic equations, electrochemistry, voltaic and electrolytic cells | NYSED HS-PS1-5, HS-PS2-6 |
Critical Thinking: analyze solutionsReal-Life Skills: lab techniquesGlobal Citizenship: problem-solvingSEL: teamwork
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| Unit 12 - Nuclear | unstable isotopes, nuclear decay, decay modes, penetrating power, half-life, fission, fusion, natural and artificial transmutations, uses and dangers of radioactivity | NYSED HS-PS1-8 |
Critical Thinking: inquiry-based investigationReal-Life Skills: data collection & analysisGlobal Citizenship: responsible experimentationSEL: collaboration
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AP Chemistry (S03422AP) - 1 year, 1 credit 9 units
| Unit of Study | Topics to be Studied | Standards | Profile of the Owl Connection |
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| Unit 1 – Atomic Structure & Periodicity | Atomic theory, electron configuration, periodic trends, quantum model, moles and molar mass. empirical and molecular formula, gravimetric analysis of mixtures | AP Chemistry Standards SP 1–7 |
Critical Thinking: analyze atomic structureReal-Life Skills: lab applicationsGlobal Citizenship: scientific literacySEL: collaborative problem-solving
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| Unit 2 – Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure | Ionic, covalent, metallic bonds, VSEPR, polarity, intermolecular forces,resonance, utilizing formal charge to evaluate prospective lewis diagrams | AP Chemistry Standards PS1.A-B |
Critical Thinking: predict chemical propertiesReal-Life Skills: lab investigationsGlobal Citizenship: material understandingSEL: teamwork
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| Unit 3 – Properties of Substances and mixtures | Intermolecular forces, Properties of solids,liquids and gases, Ideal gas ;law, kinetic molecular ytheory, Solutions and mixtures, Representations and separation of mixtures, Solubility, Spectroscopy, the electromagnetic spectrum and the Beer-Lambert Law. | AP Chemistry Standards PS1.A-B, PS1.C |
Critical Thinking: quantitative problem solvingReal-Life Skills: lab calculationsGlobal Citizenship: ethical lab practicesSEL: peer collaboration
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| Unit 4 – Chemical Reactions | Reactions, Net ionic reactions, Physical and chemical changes, Stoichiometry, Titrations, Types of chemical reactions, Acid base and REDOX reactions | AP Chemistry Standards PS3.A-B, PS1.B |
Critical Thinking: analyze energy & reaction ratesReal-Life Skills: lab measurementsGlobal Citizenship: real-world applicationsSEL: teamwork
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| Unit 5 – Kinetics | Reaction rates, Rate laws, Elementary reactions, Reaction energy profile, Mechanisms and rate laws, Pre-equilibrium approximation, Catalysis and multi-step profile. | AP Chemistry Standards PS1.C, PS3.D |
Critical Thinking: problem-solvingReal-Life Skills: lab techniquesGlobal Citizenship: sustainability awarenessSEL: collaboration
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| Unit 6 – Thermodynamics | Calorimetry and energy diagrams, Bond enthalpy's, Hesse's Law, Using Heats of formation to deytermine the enthalpy of a reaction, Heat capacity and specific heat capacity | AP Chemistry Standards PS1.B, PS3.D |
Critical Thinking: analyze energy and electron flowReal-Life Skills: lab applicationGlobal Citizenship: energy awarenessSEL: teamwork
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| Unit 7 Equilibrium | the equilibrium state, manipulation of equilibrium constants. The meaning of the value of K, Le Chatliers principle and utilizing the value of Q to determine equilibrium shifts, Using ICE tables to determine equilibrium concentrations, Solubility equilibria and molar solubility | AP Chemistry Science Practices 1–7 |
Critical Thinking: independent investigationReal-Life Skills: hands-on lab skillsSEL: collaboration
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| Unit 8 Acid -base equilibria | the pH scale, the effect of different acids, bases and salts on the pH of a solution, making buffers and their utility, titrations and indicators. | A.P. chemistry standards PS1.C and PS2. D |
critical thinking, independent investigation, Citizenship: real world applications
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| Unit 9 applications of thermodynamic principles | Entropy, enthalpy and thermodynamic favorability under standard conditions, Gibb's free energy, the relationship between standard potential, the equilibrium constant and Gibb's free energy, Determing the Potential of voltaic and electrolytic cells, Exploring the relationship between quantity of charge and mass, energy coupling in multi-step processes, kinetic control | PS1.D and PS3.C |
Critical thinking, Independent investigation, Citizenship: real world applications and energy awareness
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Physical Setting/Physics H (S03460H) - 1 year, 1 credit 9 units
| Unit of Study | Topics to be Studied | Standards | Profile of the Owl Connection |
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| Unit 0 – Math & Measurement Review | Scientific Notation Metric System, Significant Figures, Graphing, Algebra | — |
Critical Thinking: analyze motionReal-Life Skills: problem-solvingGlobal Citizenship: understanding natural lawsSEL: collaboration in labs
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| Unit 1 – Force & Motion | Exploring Velocity, Force, Mass & Acceleration, Forces & Motion, Combinations of Forces, Force Pairs | NYSED HS-PS2-1 & 2-2, HS-PS3-1 |
Critical Thinking: analyze motionReal-Life Skills: problem-solvingGlobal Citizenship: understanding natural lawsSEL: collaboration in labs
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| Unit 2: Momentum | Momentum, Safety in Construction Zones | NYSED HS-PS2-2, HS-ETS 1-3 |
Critical Thinking: analyze energy transferReal-Life Skills: lab measurementsGlobal Citizenship: application of energy conceptsSEL: teamwork
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| Unit 3: Energy | Motion & Energy, Slowing & Stopping, Thermodynamics, Elastic Objects & Energy, Falling Objects & Energy, Vehicle Efficiency Thermal Tales (NYSED Lab) | NYSED HS-PS2-1, HS-PS3-1, HS-PS3-2, HS-PS3-4, HS-ETS1-3 |
Critical Thinking: evaluate motion systemsReal-Life Skills: lab experimentsGlobal Citizenship: real-world applicationSEL: collaborative problem-solving
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| Unit 4: 2D Motion & Applications | Gravitational Force & Acceleration, Circular Motion, Projectiles, Friction & Normal Force, Suspension Bridges | NYSED HS-PS2-1, HS-PS2-4, HS-PS2-6, HS-ETS1-2 |
Critical Thinking: analyze wave behaviorReal-Life Skills: lab & experimental techniquesGlobal Citizenship: technological applicationsSEL: teamwork
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| Unit 5: Non-Contact Forces | Universal Law of Gravity, Static Electricity Models, Electric Fields, Charging Objects, Coulomb's Law, Magnetism, Electromagnetism Induction Junction (NYSED Lab) | NYSED HS-PS2-4, HS-PS2-5 |
Critical Thinking: problem-solvingReal-Life Skills: lab applicationsGlobal Citizenship: engineering & technology relevanceSEL: collaboration
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| Unit 6: Current Electricity & Circuits | Current Electricity, Circuits Wheels to Watts (NYSED Lab) | NYSED HS-PS3-5 |
Critical Thinking: analyze physical systemsReal-Life Skills: real-world applicationGlobal Citizenship: engineering & technology literacySEL: group problem-solving
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| Unit 7: Waves | Sound, Light, Intereference, EM Spectrum, Geometric Optics, Information Technology | NYSED HS-PS4-1, HS-PS4-3, HS-PS4-4, HS-PS4-5 |
Critical Thinking: inquiry-based investigationReal-Life Skills: data collection & analysisGlobal Citizenship: responsible experimentationSEL: collaboration
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| Unit 8: Modern | Photon Energy, Nuclear Reactions, The Universe | NYSED HS-PS1-8, HS-PS4-3, HS-ESS1-2 |
Critical Thinking: inquiry-based investigationReal-Life Skills: data collection & analysisGlobal Citizenship: responsible experimentationSEL: collaboration
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AP Physics 1 (S03462AP) - 1 year, 1 credit 9 units
| Unit of Study | Topics to be Studied | Standards | Profile of the Owl Connection |
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| Unit 1 – Kinematics | Motion in one and two dimensions, velocity, acceleration, graphical analysis | AP Physics 1 Science Practices 1–8 |
Critical Thinking: analyze motionReal-Life Skills: problem-solvingGlobal Citizenship: understanding mechanics in real-world contextsSEL: collaboration
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| Unit 2 – Dynamics & Newton’s Laws | Forces, Newton’s laws, friction, circular motion, gravitation | AP Physics 1 SP 1–8 |
Critical Thinking: evaluate forcesReal-Life Skills: lab applicationGlobal Citizenship: real-world problem solvingSEL: peer collaboration
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| Unit 3 – Work, Energy & Power | Work, kinetic & potential energy, conservation of energy, power | AP Physics 1 SP 1–8 |
Critical Thinking: analyze energy transformationsReal-Life Skills: lab measurementsGlobal Citizenship: technology applicationsSEL: teamwork
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| Unit 4 – Momentum & Collisions | Linear momentum, impulse, conservation of momentum, elastic/inelastic collisions | AP Physics 1 SP 1–8 |
Critical Thinking: evaluate interactionsReal-Life Skills: experimental measurementsGlobal Citizenship: applied physicsSEL: collaborative problem solving
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| Unit 5 – Rotational Motion & Torque | Torque, rotational kinematics, moment of inertia, angular momentum | AP Physics 1 SP 1–8 |
Critical Thinking: analyze rotational systemsReal-Life Skills: lab applicationGlobal Citizenship: engineering relevanceSEL: teamwork
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| Unit 6 – Energy & Momentum of Rotating Systems | Rotational energy, angular momentum, conservation of rotational energy, conservation of angular momentum | AP Physics 1 SP 1–8 |
Critical Thinking: analyze energy and momentum of rotational systemsReal-Life Skills: lab applicationGlobal Citizenship: engineering relevanceSEL: teamwork
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| Unit 7 – Oscillations & Simple Harmonic Motion | Springs, pendulums, period, frequency, energy in oscillations | AP Physics 1 SP 1–8 |
Critical Thinking: analyze motion patternsReal-Life Skills: lab measurementsGlobal Citizenship: real-world applicationsSEL: collaboration
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| Unit 8 – Fluids & Density | Fluid statics and dynamics, Archimedes’ principle, buoyancy, pressure | AP Physics 1 SP 1–8 |
Critical Thinking: interpret fluid behaviorReal-Life Skills: lab techniquesGlobal Citizenship: engineering & technology applicationsSEL: teamwork
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| Unit 9 – Labs & Inquiry-Based Investigations | Inquiry-based labs, data analysis, experimental design | AP Physics 1 SP 1–8 |
Critical Thinking: independent investigationReal-Life Skills: hands-on lab skillsGlobal Citizenship: responsible experimentationSEL: collaboration
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AP Physics 2 (S03463AP) - 1 year, 1 credit 8 units
| Unit of Study | Topics to be Studied | Standards | Profile of the Owl Connection |
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| Unit 1 – Thermodynamics | Temperature, heat, heat transfer, laws of thermodynamics, energy conservation | AP Physics 2 SP 1–7 |
Critical Thinking: analyze energy systemsReal-Life Skills: lab measurementsGlobal Citizenship: environmental applicationsSEL: teamwork
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| Unit 2 – Electrostatics | Electric forces, fields, potential, capacitance | AP Physics 2 SP 1–7 |
Critical Thinking: analyze electrostatic forces and fieldsReal-Life Skills: lab measurementsGlobal Citizenship: technological applicationsSEL: teamwork
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| Unit 3 – Electricity & Circuits | Resistance, Ohm's law, voltage, current, DC circuits | AP Physics 2 SP 1–7 |
Critical Thinking: analyze electrical systemsReal-Life Skills: lab measurementsGlobal Citizenship: technological applicationsSEL: teamwork
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| Unit 4 – Magnetism & Electromagnetism | Magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction, Faraday’s & Lenz’s laws, applications | AP Physics 2 SP 1–7 |
Critical Thinking: problem solvingReal-Life Skills: experimental techniquesGlobal Citizenship: engineering relevanceSEL: collaboration
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| Unit 5 – Waves & Physical Optics | Waves, interference, diffraction | AP Physics 2 SP 1–7 |
Critical Thinking: analyze wave behaviorReal-Life Skills: lab applicationsGlobal Citizenship: wave & physical optical technologiesSEL: teamwork
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| Unit 6 – Geometric & Physical Optics | Reflection, refraction, lenses, mirrors, interference, diffraction | AP Physics 2 SP 1–7 |
Critical Thinking: analyze wave behaviorReal-Life Skills: lab applicationsGlobal Citizenship: optical technologiesSEL: teamwork
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| Unit 7 – Quantum, Atomic & Nuclear Physics | Atomic models, quantum theory, nuclear reactions, radioactivity | AP Physics 2 SP 1–7 |
Critical Thinking: evaluate particle behaviorReal-Life Skills: lab & computational analysisGlobal Citizenship: scientific literacySEL: collaboration
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| Unit 7 – Labs & Inquiry-Based Investigations | Inquiry-based labs, data analysis, experimental design, 25% lab-based instruction | AP Physics 2 SP 1–7 |
Critical Thinking: independent investigationReal-Life Skills: hands-on lab skillsGlobal Citizenship: responsible experimentationSEL: collaboration
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AP Environmental Science (S03442AP) - 1 year, 1 credit 9 units
| Unit of Study | Topics to be Studied | Standards | Profile of the Owl Connection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 – The Living World - Ecosystems | Ecosystems, terrestrial and aquatic biomes, biogeochemical cycles, primary productivity, trophic levels, energy flow, food chains and food webs | AP Environmental Science SP 1–7 |
Critical Thinking: analyze Earth systemsReal-Life Skills: field & lab investigationsGlobal Citizenship: sustainability awarenessSEL: collaborative problem-solving
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| Unit 2 – The Living World - Biodiversity | Biodiversity, ecosystem services, island biogeography, ecological tolerance, natural disruptions to ecosystems, adaptations, and ecological succession | AP Environmental Science SP 1–7 |
Critical Thinking: evaluate ecosystem dynamicsReal-Life Skills: lab & field data collectionGlobal Citizenship: conservation awarenessSEL: teamwork
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| Unit 3 – Populations | Generalis and specialist species, K-Selected/r-selected species, survivorship curves, carrying capacity, population growth and resource availability, age structure diagrams, total fertility rate, human population dynamics, demographic transition | AP Environmental Science SP 1–7 |
Critical Thinking: analyze population trendsReal-Life Skills: data analysisGlobal Citizenship: global awarenessSEL: collaborative problem solving
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| Unit 4 – Land & Water Use | Plate tectonics, soil formation and erosion, soil composition and properties, Earth's atmospher, global wind patterns, watersheds, solar radiation and earth's season, Earth's geography and climate, El Nino and La Nina | AP Environmental Science SP 1–7 |
Critical Thinking: assess human-environment interactionReal-Life Skills: case studiesGlobal Citizenship: sustainable practicesSEL: group discussion
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| Unit 5 – Land and Water Use | Tragedy of the Commons, clearcutting, the Green Revolution, impacts of agricultural practices, irrigation methods, pest control methods, meat production methods, impacts of overfishing, impacts of mining, impacts of urbanization, ecological footprints. | AP Environmental Science SP 1–7 |
Critical Thinking: evaluate energy systemsReal-Life Skills: lab and applied experimentsGlobal Citizenship: sustainable energySEL: teamwork
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| Unit 6 – Energy Resources and Consumption | renewable and nonrenewable resources, global energy consumption, fuel types and uses, distribution of natural energy resources, fossil fuels, nuclear power, energy from biomass, solar energy, hydroelectric power, geothermal energy, hydrogen fuel cell, wind energy, energy conservation | AP Environmental Science SP 1–7 |
Critical Thinking: analyze environmental problemsReal-Life Skills: lab & research projectsGlobal Citizenship: environmental stewardshipSEL: collaboration
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| Unit 7 – Atmospheric Pollution | air pollution, photochemical smog. thermal inversion, atmospheric carbon dioxide and particulates, indoor air pollutants, reduction of air pollutants, acid rain, noise pollution | AP Environmental Science SP 1–7 |
Critical Thinking: evaluate global environmental challengesReal-Life Skills: research & analysisGlobal Citizenship: global responsibilitySEL: teamwork
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| Unit 8 – Aquatic and Terrestrial Pollution | sources of pollution, human impacts on ecosystems, endocrine disruptors, human impacts on wetlands and mangroves, eutrophication, thermal pollution, persistent organic pollutants (POP's), bioaccumulation and biomagnification, solid waste disposal, waste reduction methods, sewage treatment | AP Environmental Science SP 1–7 |
Critical Thinking: independent investigationReal-Life Skills: hands-on lab & field skillsGlobal Citizenship: ethical experimentationSEL: collaboration
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| Unit 9 - Global Change | stratospheric ozone depletion, reducing ozone depletion, the greenhouse effect, increases in the greenhouse gases, global climate change, ocean warming, ocean acidification, invasive species, endangered species, human impacts on biodiversity | AP Environmental Science SP 1–7; 4 Big Ideas include 1-energy transfer, 2- interactions between Earth systems, 3-interactions between species and the environment 4-sustainability |
Critical Thinking: independent investigationReal-Life Skills: hands-on lab & field skillsGlobal Citizenship: ethical experimentationSEL: collaboration
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Applied Science & Technology (S03429) - 1 year, 1 credit 6 units
| Unit of Study | Topics to be Studied | Standards | Profile of the Owl Connection |
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| Unit 1 – Introduction to Applied Science | Scientific method; lab safety | NYSED HS-ETS1-1 to 3, HS-PS1-1 |
Critical Thinking: scientific inquiryReal-Life Skills: lab techniquesGlobal Citizenship: scientific literacySEL: collaboration
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| Unit 3 – Chemistry Applications | Properties of matter,Atomic Theory, chemical reactions, energy transformations, lab techniques | NYSED HS-PS1-1 to 6 |
Critical Thinking: problem solvingReal-Life Skills: lab experimentationGlobal Citizenship: responsible use of materialsSEL: collaboration
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| Unit 2 – Earth Science Applications | Weather, climate, environmental impacts, Space Exploration | NYSED HS-ESS2-1 to 6 |
Critical Thinking: analyze Earth processesReal-Life Skills: data collectionGlobal Citizenship: environmental stewardshipSEL: teamwork
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| Unit 4 – Physics Applications | Forces, motion, energy, waves | NYSED HS-PS2-1 to 6, HS-PS3-1 to 5 |
Critical Thinking: analyze physical systemsReal-Life Skills: real-world problem solvingGlobal Citizenship: technology awarenessSEL: teamwork
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| Unit 5 – Genetics & Biotechnology | DNA/RNA, inheritance, genetic technologies, ethical considerations | NYSED HS-LS3-1 to 3 |
Critical Thinking: analyze biological dataReal-Life Skills: lab techniquesGlobal Citizenship: ethical scienceSEL: collaboration
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| Unit 7 – Labs & Applied Projects | Inquiry-based investigations, real-life problem solving, cross-disciplinary projects | NYSED HS-ETS1-1 to 3, HS-PS1-1 to HS-LS3-3 |
Critical Thinking: independent investigationReal-Life Skills: lab & applied skillsGlobal Citizenship: responsible experimentationSEL: collaboration
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College Marine Science (S03444COL) - 1 year, 1 credit 8 units
| Unit of Study | Topics to be Studied | Standards | Profile of the Owl Connection |
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| Unit 1: Introduction to Marine Science | Overview of marine science, oceanography, marine biology, scientific method | NYSED HS-LS1-1 to HS-ESS3-1, College-level standards |
Critical Thinking: scientific inquiryReal-Life Skills: lab techniquesGlobal Citizenship: understanding marine ecosystemsSEL: collaboration
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| Unit 2: Current, Tides & Waves | Ocean Currents, Tides, Waves | NYSED HS-LS2-1 to 4 |
Critical Thinking: analyze ecological interactionsReal-Life Skills: field/lab data collectionGlobal Citizenship: environmental stewardshipSEL: teamwork
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| Unit 3: Marine Ecology | Nutrient Cycles, Food Chains, Food Webs, Symbiosis, Succession | NYSED HS-ESS3-1, HS-ESS3-4 |
Critical Thinking: evaluate human impactsReal-Life Skills: applied problem solvingGlobal Citizenship: sustainable practicesSEL: collaborative discussions
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| Unit 4: Marine Environments | Marine Life Zones, Sandy Beach, Rocky Coast, Tide Pool, Coral Reef, Estuary | NYSED HS-ESS2-1 to 6 |
Critical Thinking: analyze ocean processesReal-Life Skills: field data analysisGlobal Citizenship: understanding global systemsSEL: teamwork
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| Unit 5: Unicellular Marine Organisms | Classification, Bacteria, Diatoms, Dinoflagellates, Marine Algae, Marine Plants, Marine Grasses | NYSED HS-ESS3-3 |
Critical Thinking: analyze problems & solutionsReal-Life Skills: lab/field investigationsGlobal Citizenship: advocacy for sustainabilitySEL: collaboration
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| Unit 6: Simple Marine Animals | Zooplankton, Protozoa, Sponges | NYSED HS-LS2-1 to 4, College-level lab standards |
Critical Thinking: independent investigationReal-Life Skills: hands-on lab/field skillsGlobal Citizenship: responsible researchSEL: collaboration
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| Unit7: Marine Invertebrates | Cnidarians, Mollusks, Crustaceans, Cnidarians, Echinoderms | NYSED HS-LS2-1 to 4, College-level lab standards |
Critical Thinking: independent investigationReal-Life Skills: hands-on lab/field skillsGlobal Citizenship: responsible researchSEL: collaboration
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| Unit 8: Marine Vertebrates | Fishes, Marine Reptiles & Birds, Marine Mammals | NYSED HS-LS2-1 to 4, College-level lab standards |
Critical Thinking: independent investigationReal-Life Skills: hands-on lab/field skillsGlobal Citizenship: responsible researchSEL: collaboration
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Anatomy and Physiology (S03443) - 1 year, 1 credit 7 units
| Unit of Study | Topics to be Studied | Standards | Profile of the Owl Connection |
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| Unit 1 – Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology | Scientific method, body organization, terminology, lab safety | NYSED HS-LS1-1, HS-LS1-3 |
Critical Thinking: analyze structure-function relationshipsReal-Life Skills: lab techniquesGlobal Citizenship: scientific literacySEL: collaboration
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| Unit 2 – Cells & Tissues | Cell structure & function, organelles, cellular processes, tissue types | NYSED HS-LS1-1 to 3 |
Critical Thinking: evaluate cellular processesReal-Life Skills: lab microscopyGlobal Citizenship: understanding life sciencesSEL: teamwork
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| Unit 3 – Skeletal & Muscular Systems | Bone structure, joint function, muscle anatomy, movement | NYSED HS-LS1-2 to 3 |
Critical Thinking: analyze musculoskeletal functionReal-Life Skills: lab dissections, modelsGlobal Citizenship: health literacySEL: collaboration
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| Unit 4 – Nervous System | Neurons, brain structure, nerve signaling, Senses and sense organs | NYSED HS-LS1-1 to 3 |
Critical Thinking: interpret system interactionsReal-Life Skills: lab activitiesGlobal Citizenship: understanding human biologySEL: teamwork
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| Unit 5 – Circulatory & Respiratory Systems | Heart, blood vessels, blood composition, lungs, gas exchange | NYSED HS-LS1-2 to 3 |
Critical Thinking: analyze physiological processesReal-Life Skills: lab experiments, simulationsGlobal Citizenship: health awarenessSEL: collaboration
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| Unit 6 – Digestive & Urinary Systems | Organs of digestion, nutrient absorption, waste removal, kidney function | NYSED HS-LS1-2 |
Critical Thinking: evaluate system efficiencyReal-Life Skills: lab exercisesGlobal Citizenship: health literacySEL: teamwork
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| Unit 8 – Labs & Inquiry-Based Investigations | Dissections, lab simulations, data collection, analysis, cumulative projects | NYSED HS-LS1-1 to 3 |
Critical Thinking: independent investigationReal-Life Skills: hands-on lab skillsGlobal Citizenship: responsible researchSEL: collaboration
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Principles of Physical Science (S03471) - 1 year, 1 credit 8 units
| Unit of Study | Topics to be Studied | Standards | Profile of the Owl Connection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 – Scientific Inquiry & Measurement | Scientific method, lab safety, experimental design, measurement techniques | NYSED HS-ETS1-1 to 3, HS-PS1-1 |
Critical Thinking: design experimentsReal-Life Skills: lab techniquesGlobal Citizenship: scientific literacySEL: collaboration
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| Unit 2 – Motion & Forces | Newton’s Laws, kinematics, dynamics, friction, gravity | NYSED HS-PS2-1 to 6 |
Critical Thinking: analyze physical systemsReal-Life Skills: problem-solvingGlobal Citizenship: technological applicationsSEL: teamwork
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| Unit 3 – Energy & Work | Work, energy, power, kinetic & potential energy, conservation of energy | NYSED HS-PS3-1 to 5 |
Critical Thinking: analyze energy transformationsReal-Life Skills: lab investigationsGlobal Citizenship: energy literacySEL: collaboration
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| Unit 4 – Waves & Electromagnetic Radiation | Wave properties, sound, light, EM spectrum, applications | NYSED HS-PS4-1 to 3 |
Critical Thinking: interpret wave phenomenaReal-Life Skills: lab experimentsGlobal Citizenship: technological applicationsSEL: teamwork
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| Unit 5 – Matter & Atomic Theory | Structure of matter, atoms, elements, periodic table, chemical reactions | NYSED HS-PS1-1 to 6 |
Critical Thinking: analyze matter and reactionsReal-Life Skills: lab techniquesGlobal Citizenship: scientific literacySEL: collaboration
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| Unit 6 – Solutions, Gases & Thermodynamics | Properties of solutions, gas laws, thermodynamic principles | NYSED HS-PS1-1 to 6, HS-PS3-1 |
Critical Thinking: evaluate physical systemsReal-Life Skills: lab data analysisGlobal Citizenship: real-world applicationsSEL: teamwork
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| Unit 7 – Nuclear Science | Radioactivity, nuclear reactions, applications & safety | NYSED HS-PS1-8, HS-PS3-5 |
Critical Thinking: analyze nuclear processesReal-Life Skills: lab safety & experimentationGlobal Citizenship: responsible technology useSEL: collaboration
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| Unit 8 – Labs & Inquiry-Based Investigations | Hands-on labs, experimental design, data analysis, cross-topic projects | NYSED HS-ETS1-1 to 3 |
Critical Thinking: independent investigationReal-Life Skills: lab & analytical skillsGlobal Citizenship: ethical experimentationSEL: collaboration
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College Forensic Science (S03441COL) - 1 year, 1 credit 7 units
| Unit of Study | Topics to be Studied | Standards | Profile of the Owl Connection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 – Introduction to Forensic Science | History of forensic science, scientific method, lab safety, legal considerations | NYSED HS-ETS1-1 to 3, College-level standards |
Critical Thinking: analyze forensic methodsReal-Life Skills: lab techniquesGlobal Citizenship: ethical responsibilitySEL: collaboration
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| Unit 2 – Evidence Collection & Analysis | Organic/inorganic evidence, hair/fiber analysis, DNA extraction, PCR | NYSED HS-LS1-1 to 3 |
Critical Thinking: interpret scientific evidenceReal-Life Skills: lab proceduresGlobal Citizenship: ethical applicationSEL: teamwork
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| Unit 3 – Crime Scene Investigation | Crime scene documentation, chain of custody, fingerprint analysis, photography | NYSED HS-ETS1-1 |
Critical Thinking: problem-solvingReal-Life Skills: practical applicationGlobal Citizenship: legal/ethical awarenessSEL: collaboration
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| Unit 4 – Chemical & Toxicology Analysis | Drug analysis, toxicology, chromatography, chemical identification | NYSED HS-PS1-1 to 6 |
Critical Thinking: analyze chemical evidenceReal-Life Skills: lab experimentationGlobal Citizenship: responsible scientific practiceSEL: teamwork
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| Unit 5 – Microscopy & Trace Evidence | Microscopic analysis, soil, paint, glass, fiber, and other trace evidence | NYSED HS-LS1-1 to 3 |
Critical Thinking: evaluate evidenceReal-Life Skills: lab techniquesGlobal Citizenship: accuracy in reportingSEL: collaboration
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| Unit 6 – Case Studies & Applied Investigations | Review of famous cases, practical applications, mock investigations | NYSED HS-ETS1-1 to 3 |
Critical Thinking: apply knowledge to real scenariosReal-Life Skills: investigation & reportingGlobal Citizenship: ethical practiceSEL: teamwork
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| Unit 7 – Labs & Inquiry-Based Projects | DNA analysis, toxicology experiments, fingerprinting, comparative analysis | NYSED HS-LS1-1 to 3, College-level lab standards |
Critical Thinking: independent investigationReal-Life Skills: hands-on lab skillsGlobal Citizenship: ethical experimentationSEL: collaboration
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Introduction to Research H (S03401H) - 1 year, 1 credit 6 units
| Unit of Study | Topics to be Studied | Standards | Profile of the Owl Connection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 – Introduction to Scientific Research | Research methods, lab safety, ethics | NYSED HS-LS1-1 to HS-LS4-1 |
Critical Thinking: scientific inquiryReal-Life Skills: lab & research skillsGlobal Citizenship: ethical research practicesSEL: collaboration
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| Unit 2 – Literature Review & Data Analysis | Reading scientific papers, synthesizing information, basic statistical analysis using Data Classroom/MS Excel | NYSED HS-LS1-1, HS-LS3-1 |
Critical Thinking: analyze and interpret dataReal-Life Skills: academic writingGlobal Citizenship: understanding scientific contributionsSEL: independent work with guidance
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| Unit 3 – Extended Research Project | Hypothesis formulation, variable identification, control vs. experimental groups, designing experiments | NYSED HS-ETS1-1 to 3 |
Critical Thinking: design experimentsReal-Life Skills: lab methodologyGlobal Citizenship: ethical experimentationSEL: teamwork
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| Unit 4 – ExploraVision: Scientific Writing Unit | Writing professional-style research paper, using proper citation, entering competitions | NYSED HS-LS1-1, HS-LS3-1 |
Critical Thinking: independent experimentationReal-Life Skills: lab techniquesGlobal Citizenship: responsible scientific practiceSEL: collaboration
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| Unit 5 – Science Fair Project | Hypothesis formulation, variable identification, control vs. experimental groups, designing experiments, entering science fair competitions | NYSED HS-LS1-1, HS-LS3-1 |
Critical Thinking: communicate findings effectivelyReal-Life Skills: professional writing/presentationGlobal Citizenship: sharing knowledgeSEL: collaboration & feedback
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| Unit 6 – Symposium / Final Research Paper / Summer Research | Writing professional-style research journal article, creating presentations, summer research | NYSED HS-LS1-1, HS-ETS1-1 |
Critical Thinking: independent problem-solvingReal-Life Skills: project managementGlobal Citizenship: contributing to knowledgeSEL: self-regulation, perseverance
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Research Projects 1H (S03480H) - 1 year, 1 credit 6 units
| Unit of Study | Topics to be Studied | Standards | Profile of the Owl Connection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 – Advanced Research Techniques in DNA Barcoding | Descriptive and inferential statistics, molecular genetics methods, gel electrophoresis, PCR | NYSED HS-LS3-1, HS-LS1-1 |
Critical Thinking: apply advanced research techniquesReal-Life Skills: lab methodologyGlobal Citizenship: contributing to scientific understandingSEL: collaboration
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| Unit 2 – Project Planning & Literature Review | Planning independent research, reviewing scientific literature, research portfolio development | NYSED HS-LS1-1, HS-LS4-1 |
Critical Thinking: synthesize literatureReal-Life Skills: project managementGlobal Citizenship: ethical research practicesSEL: self-directed learning
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| Unit 3 – Hands-On or Computational Inquiry-Based Research | Conducting experiments in social sciences or molecular genetics, data collection, troubleshooting | NYSED HS-LS1-1, HS-LS3-1 |
Critical Thinking: problem-solving and analysisReal-Life Skills: experimental techniqueGlobal Citizenship: research integritySEL: perseverance & teamwork
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| Unit 4 – Research Competitions | Preparing entries for local, regional, or national research competitions, presentation skills | NYSED HS-ETS1-1 to 3 |
Critical Thinking: communicate findingsReal-Life Skills: professional presentationGlobal Citizenship: sharing knowledgeSEL: collaboration
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| Unit 5 – Professional Report Writing | Writing research reports, Intel papers, documenting methods & results | NYSED HS-LS1-1, HS-LS3-1 |
Critical Thinking: analytical writingReal-Life Skills: scientific communicationGlobal Citizenship: contribution to scientific knowledgeSEL: self-management
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| Unit 6 – Long-Term Project Planning | Planning for junior/senior long-term research projects, mentorship, summer research | NYSED HS-LS1-1, HS-LS3-1 |
Critical Thinking: independent research planningReal-Life Skills: project managementGlobal Citizenship: preparing for scientific contributionSEL: self-directed learning
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Research Projects 2H (S03481H) - 1 year, 1 credit 6 units
| Unit of Study | Topics to be Studied | Standards | Profile of the Owl Connection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 – Mentorship & Project Development | Securing professional mentors, planning research projects, aligning with research goals | NYSED HS-LS1-1, HS-LS3-1 |
Critical Thinking: plan sophisticated researchReal-Life Skills: mentorship & project managementGlobal Citizenship: networking & ethical collaborationSEL: self-regulation
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| Unit 2 – Literature Review & Background Research | Reviewing literature relevant to independent research, compiling data, summarizing prior studies | NYSED HS-LS1-1, HS-LS3-1 |
Critical Thinking: synthesize informationReal-Life Skills: academic writingGlobal Citizenship: contribute responsibly to scientific knowledgeSEL: perseverance
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| Unit 3 – Conducting Independent Research | Hands-on experimental work, data collection, troubleshooting, applying advanced techniques | NYSED HS-LS1-1, HS-LS3-1 |
Critical Thinking: problem-solvingReal-Life Skills: lab and field techniquesGlobal Citizenship: ethical researchSEL: collaboration & perseverance
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| Unit 4 – Data Analysis & Interpretation | Statistical analysis, interpreting results, comparing with literature, drawing conclusions | NYSED HS-LS1-1, HS-LS3-1 |
Critical Thinking: analyze and interpret dataReal-Life Skills: scientific reasoningGlobal Citizenship: critical evaluation of informationSEL: independent thinking
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| Unit 5 – Research Presentation & Competitions | Preparing professional research reports, presentations, entering competitions, peer review | NYSED HS-ETS1-1 to 3 |
Critical Thinking: communicate findingsReal-Life Skills: professional presentationGlobal Citizenship: sharing knowledgeSEL: collaboration
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| Unit 6 – Summer Research Planning | Planning summer research opportunities, preparing for next year’s long-term research projects | NYSED HS-LS1-1, HS-LS3-1 |
Critical Thinking: long-term planningReal-Life Skills: project managementGlobal Citizenship: independent contribution to researchSEL: self-directed learning
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Research Projects 3H (S03438COL) - 1 year, 1 credit 6 units
| Unit of Study | Topics to be Studied | Standards | Profile of the Owl Connection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 – Completion of Long-Term Research | Finalizing ongoing independent research from junior/senior years, applying advanced techniques | NYSED HS-LS1-1, HS-LS3-1 |
Critical Thinking: solve complex problemsReal-Life Skills: independent researchGlobal Citizenship: contributing to knowledgeSEL: perseverance
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| Unit 2 – Research Portfolio Management | Maintaining detailed documentation of research process, data, and results | NYSED HS-LS1-1, HS-LS3-1 |
Critical Thinking: analyze and document resultsReal-Life Skills: organizational skillsGlobal Citizenship: ethical record-keepingSEL: self-regulation
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| Unit 3 – Research Competitions | Entering research competitions (LISEF, NYSSEF, local fairs, ISEF, Regeneron STS, etc.), finalizing research papers | NYSED HS-LS1-1, HS-LS3-1 |
Critical Thinking: problem-solving and critical evaluationReal-Life Skills: professional research communicationGlobal Citizenship: scientific contributionSEL: perseverance & teamwork
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| Unit 4 – Mentoring & Peer Support | Acting as mentors for younger research students, assisting with labs and research techniques | NYSED HS-ETS1-1 to 3 |
Critical Thinking: teach and guideReal-Life Skills: leadershipGlobal Citizenship: collaborative growthSEL: teamwork
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| Unit 5 – Educational Materials Development | Creating lessons, activities, or labs for younger students, preparing instructional content | NYSED HS-ETS1-1 to 3 |
Critical Thinking: design educational materialsReal-Life Skills: teaching & communicationGlobal Citizenship: knowledge sharingSEL: collaboration
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| Unit 6 – Symposium Preparation & Presentation | Preparing for the LHSRP Research Symposium, presenting research to an audience | NYSED HS-ETS1-1 to 3 |
Critical Thinking: communicate findings effectivelyReal-Life Skills: professional presentationGlobal Citizenship: contribution to scientific communitySEL: confidence & collaboration
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