Astronomy
0.5 credit
Grades 11 and 12
Prerequisite: Successful completion of
two science credits
Look up! What is out there? Astronomy
is the study of the universe beyond the
earth’s atmosphere. Through the physics
of matter, energy, forces, and motion
students will learn about the birth, life,
and death of our universe and the stars
and other objects that fill it. Students will
also learn about our view of the universe
from here on earth and study the basics
of celestial coordinate systems, the paths
and appearance of the sun, moon, and
planets across the sky.
all of the creatures that call it home?
Maine has a rich natural history and
supports a diverse array of habitat types
and species. This class will focus on the
various classes of wildlife found in Maine
including Fish, Amphibians, Reptiles,
Mammals, and Birds. Along the way
we will uncover the challenges Maine
wildlife face, the adaptations that allow
them to survive here, and some of the
strategies used by humans to manage
populations. An emphasis will be placed
on getting “out there” to experience some
of the wildlife right in our back yard.
Marine Biology
0.5 credit
Grades 11 and 12
Prerequisite: Successful completion of
two credits of science
What is the ocean like? What lives
in the ocean? How do these things
survive? Students will discover the great
diversity of marine life and the physical
and chemical factors that influence it,
including seawater chemistry, tides,
waves, and currents. Students will study
the coastal and oceanic environments of
marine life from shallow water habitats
such as the rocky intertidal, giant kelp
Environmental Studies
0.5 credit
Grades 11 and 12
Prerequisite: Successful completion of
two science credits
This class is a single science discipline
that integrates a range of other scientific
disciplines (chemistry, physical
science, and biology). Students will
study ecological principles and various
environmental issues. Students
will become familiar with species
interactions, population dynamics, and
various environmental issues threatening
ecosystems today. The goal of this
class is to increase students’ awareness
and level of appreciation for the world
around them.
Everyday Engineering
0.5 credit
Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12
Our modern lifestyle is built on many
mechanical devices that we use everyday
or rely on for everyday living. Students
will learn basic mechanical concepts
and simple machines and then apply
what they learn to make more complex
machines that model real-world
engineering projects. Students will
engage in engineering labs, prescribed
projects and independent creative
projects. Upon completing the course
students will have a an understanding of
basic mechanical concepts and how to
apply those concepts to solve complex
mechanical problems. Students will use
hand-held power tools, hand tools, and
hot glue guns.
Maine Fish and Wildlife
0.5 credit
Grades 10, 11 and 12
Prerequisite: Successful completion of
Introduction to Biology I or Honors
Biology (or either concurrently)
Do you love the Maine outdoors and
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