Sample Course Sequences – Science

The sample course sequence can be used as a guide to assist students in planning their course of study during their school career. When choosing course selections, students should take into consideration their Individualized Career and Academic Plan and the Secondary and Post-Secondary Career Cluster Pathway.

MIDDLE SCHOOL

GRADE 6

GRADE 7

GRADE 8

General Science 6

Life Science 7

Physical Science 8

Honors General Science 6

Honors Life Science 7

Honors Physical Science 8

HIGH SCHOOL

SAMPLE

GRADE 9

GRADE 10

GRADE 11

GRADE 12

1

Biology I

(Algebra I)

Biology II: Ecology

(passed Biology I but not SOL)

(Algebra I; Algebra, Functions and Data Analysis)

Earth Science I

Earth Science II: Oceanography

Earth Science II: Astronomy

Biology II: Human Anatomy and Physiology

Chemistry I

Physics I

2

Biology I

(Algebra I)

Earth Science I

(Geometry; Algebra, Functions and Data Analysis)

Chemistry I

Physics I

Earth Science II: Oceanography

Earth Science II: Astronomy

Biology II: Human Anatomy and Physiology

Biology II: Ecology

Physics I

Earth Science II: Oceanography

Earth Science II: Astronomy

Biology II: Human Anatomy and Physiology

Biology II: Ecology

AP Physics 1

AP Chemistry

AP Biology

AP Environmental Science

3

Biology I

(Geometry)

Chemistry I

(Algebra II)

Physics I

Earth Science II: Oceanography

Earth Science II: Astronomy

Biology II: Human Anatomy and Physiology

AP Environmental Science

Earth Science II: Oceanography

Earth Science II: Astronomy

Biology II: Human Anatomy and Physiology

4

Honors Biology I

STEM Biology

(Geometry or above)

Honors Earth Science I

(Geometry; Algebra, Functions and Data Analysis)

Honors Chemistry I

AP Physics 1

AP Physics 1

AP Physics 2

AP Chemistry

AP Biology

AP Environmental Science

5

Honors Biology I

STEM Biology

(Geometry or above)

Honors Chemistry I

AP Physics 1

(Algebra II, Pre-Calculus)

AP Physics 1

AP Chemistry

AP Biology

AP Environmental Science

AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism; Mechanics

AP Physics 2

AP Chemistry

AP Biology

AP Environmental Science

6

Environmental Science (IA)

Biology I (IA)

Honors Chemistry I

Earth Science I (IA)

Chemistry I

Physics I

Chemistry I

Physics I

Earth Science II: Oceanography

Earth Science II: Astronomy

Biology II: Human Anatomy and Physiology

Biology II: Ecology

AP Physics 1

AP Chemistry

AP Biology

AP Environmental Science

*Parenthesis indicate a prerequisite