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Science

Find information about the science courses offered at Highland High School, including course descriptions, grade levels, credits, and graduation requirements.

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Science

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  1. Science Course Registration 2019-2020

  2. HHS Grad Requirements - Science • 3 total credits of science • 2 credits must be lab science courses

  3. HHS Science Paths

  4. Course Descriptions – Lab Sciences • PHYSICAL SCIENCE Grade Level: 9-10     YEAR/ 1.0 credit • Physical Science is a full year introductory science course usually taken by students as a 9th grader. The topics primarily include Newton’s laws, thermal energy, electricity, electromagnetic waves, magnetism, work, nuclear and fossil fuels, alternative energy, sound, & light. • BIOLOGY Grade Level: 10 YEAR/ 1.0 credit • Biology is a full year science course where the primary focus is the structure and function of the living world. Topics for the year will include scientific process, classification, cells, photosynthesis and respiration, genetics, evolution, ecology, and an intro to biochemistry and biotechnology. This is an introductory biology course but is intended to be a college prep type course. • CHEMISTRY Grade Level: 11-12 YEAR/ 1.0 credit • (Prerequisite:  Physical Science, Algebra I) This math-based chemistry class builds upon the chemistry information that has been covered in the student's 8th and 9th grade science classes. By the use of lecture, research, and laboratory work we will be covering chemical reactions, naming and balancing, stoichiometry, gases and liquids, heat capacities, equilibriums, electrochemistry, oxidation and reduction, and organic chemistry.  • PHYSICS Grade Level: 11-12 YEAR/ 1.0 credit • (Prerequisite: Strong math skills in algebra & geometry) This algebra-based Physics course introduces students to major concepts in physics that students will encounter in a post-secondary course. Students will develop problems-solving skills to research and design to create solutions to the many projects to be completed. Some of the projects to be completed include rockets, energy, and kinematics. Physics students may be attending Physics Day at Enchanted Village in the spring. • ANIMAL SCIENCE       Grade Level: 11-12                                YEAR/ 1.0 credit • This course will count for a third year Lab Science, CTE, or Elective credit. Biology highly recommended, and Agriculture 1 is recommended. Animal Science is a continuation of the Life Science curriculum at Highland High School and counts as Advanced Biology. Students will be learning about animal anatomy and physiology, classification, growth requirements, reproduction, and the production of agriculture animals. This class is highly recommended if you are planning to attend post-secondary education in any animal science, pre-veterinary, or biology field. FFA membership is automatic (no cost) and you will have the opportunity to participate in FFA activities such as the Fair and Livestock Evaluation trips. This course is recognized for admission to major universities that require 3rd year lab science.

  5. Course Descriptions: Non-Lab Sciences AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES Grade Level: 9-12 YEAR/ 1.0 credit This course is designed to introduce students to the global agriculture industry, leadership skills, and opportunities available to students in agriculture. Topics covered by this class will include agriculture history and economics, animal science, plant science, agricultural equipment operation, natural resource management, and the National FFA Organization. FFA Membership is provided and participation is highly recommended as several activities associated with this class are part of the FFA experience and opportunities. HORTICULTURE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Grade Level: 10-12 YEAR/ 1.0 credit Third year science alternative and/or CTE credit. Prerequisite: Biology This course will explore basic plant science, plant anatomy and physiology, and growing of plants. Students will learn how to identify plants, growing structures, plant classification systems, and about the many aspects of and careers in the horticulture industry. During second semester, this course will explore basic plant science, propagation of plants, pest management, and plant fertilization and nutrition as iterates to growing crops in a greenhouse. We will be raising plants for the spring plant sale and learning marketing and sales in the horticulture industry. As time allows, we will explore landscaping and interiorscaping with plants.

  6. Grad Requirement – Science Exam • Students in Grad Year 2021 and beyond (current freshman and sophomores) must pass the Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS) Test • Students will take this during the spring of their junior year • Students in Grad Year 2020 (current juniors) don’t need to pass a Science exam for graduation • Students on an IEP may meet this requirement as defined by their IEP

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