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Monta Vista High SchoolScience Department

• March 7, 2007

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The Science Experience

• All classes meet state standards
• Average class size is 32
• Weekly labs
• Technology includes
• LCD projectors in all classrooms
• Teacher laptop
• Student laptop carts
• LabPros to collect data
• Biotech equipment

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Recommended Class Sequence
AP Physics
Physics Physics Honors Physiology AP Biology AP
Chemistry ROP Engineering Tech
Chemistry or Chemistry Honors
Biology
ROP Advanced Engineering Tech
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FUHSD Graduation Requirements

• Must pass 2 science courses (passing is a minimum
  of a D)
• 1 must be Life Science
• Biology, AP Biology, and Physiology
• 1 must be Physical Science
• Chemistry or Chemistry Honors (cannot receive
  credit for both)
• Physics or Physics Honors (cannot receive credit
  for both)
• AP Physics, AP Chemistry, ROP Engineering Tech,
  ROP Advanced Engineering Tech

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UC/CSU Requirements
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Choosing a science class

• Consider
• Graduation and collegerequirements
• Student goals andinterests
• Current teachersrecommendation
• Other commitments
• English-language understanding Sheltered
  classes are limited to ELD students (see your
  assistant principal)

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Ask a UC Representative

• Should a student take one course from each
  discipline (Bio, Chem, Physics) compared to
  focusing on taking higher levels of one (Honors
  or AP)?
• What the UCs and private schools look for is
  academic vitality - a diverse exposure. Academic
  vitality is different than rigor of curriculum.
  Students should be choosing classes based on what
  best suits what they need to learn for where they
  are going - not just for the grades or to get
  into college. If a student is going into the
  sciences, then he/she should have all 3 sciences
  and then take an Honors or AP class. If the
  student is interested in English or Art, then the
  same science preparation is not needed.

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Chemistry Chemistry Honors

• Chemical Equations, Gases, Acids/Bases,
  Thermochemistry
• Field trips to Stanford Linear Accelerator, San
  Jose State, Nanotech Center
• Weekly labs

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Chemistry or Chemistry Honors?
Recommended prerequisites

• Chemistry
• Passing grade in Biology

• Chemistry Honors
• B or better in Biology
• More math intensive B or better in
  Geometry/higher, concurrent enrollment in Algebra
  2/higher
• Other notes
• Additional independent study for SAT 2-Chemistry
  suggested
• Strongly recommended for advancement to AP
  Chemistry

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Physics Physics Honors

• Motion, Waves, Electricity, Magnetism
• Hands-on experiences using CBLs (calculator-based
  labs)
• Velocity
• Force
• Cupertino Traffic Challenge
• Egg Drop

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Physics or Physics Honors?
Recommended prerequisites

• Physics
• Passing grade in previous MV science course
• B or better in Geometry and concurrent enrollment
  in Algebra 2/higher

• Physics Honors
• B or better in previous MV science course
• More math intensive B or better in Algebra2/Trig
  and concurrent enrollment in Precalculus/higher
• Other notes
• Good preparation for SAT 2-Physics
• Strongly recommended for advancement to AP Physics

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Physiology

• Focus on human health
• CPR certification
• Health internship in the community

• Recommended prerequisites
• B or better in Biology AND B or better in either
  Chemistry course

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Want to take an AP Class?

• AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Physics
• Second-year courses, following the regular or
  Honors class (except Biology)
• Recommended prerequisites for
• AP Bio Biology Honors Chemistry
• AP Chem Algebra 2 Honors Chemistry
• AP Physics Precalculus and Physics Honors
• Require independent reading and study beyond
  classroom instruction
• Consider students preparation level and other
  commitments before enrollment

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AP Biology

• Molecular Biology, Plants, Animals
• Weekly labs
• DNA-based labs
• Independent experiments
• Product development

• Recommended prerequisites
• B or better in Biology AND B or better in either
  Chemistry course
• Other notes
• Good preparation for SAT 2-Biology and AP exam

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AP Chemistry

• Thermodynamics, Intermolecular Forces, Kinetics,
  Acid-Base Equilibria, Organic Chemistry
• Weekly labs
• Formal lab notebook
• Advanced procedures

• Recommended prerequisites
• A in Chemistry (and teacher recommendation) or B
  or better in Chemistry Honors
• Concurrent enrollment in Math Analysis or
  Precalculus
• Other notes
• Good preparation for SAT 2-Chemistry and AP exam

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AP Physics

• Introductory Calculus, Kinematics, Dynamics,
  Electricity Magnetism
• Problem-solving and interactive discussions
• Weekly quizzes and exams

• Recommended prerequisites
• A in Physics (and teacher recommendation) or B or
  better in Physics Honors
• B or better in or concurrent enrollment in
  Calculus AB/BC
• Other notes
• Good preparation for SAT 2-Physics and AP (Level
  C) exams

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ROP Engineering Tech Advanced Engineering Tech

• Regional Occupational Program
• Robotics, Rockets, Bridges
• Project-based
• Advanced participation in Science fairs

• Recommended prerequisites
• Must be a junior or senior, or at least 16 years
  old
• Other notes
• Does not count as a second science
• Contact Bruce_Kawanami_at_ fuhsd.org

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Summer and Online Courses?

• Summer and online
• As little as 60 hours of instruction
• Must be pre-approved by MV administrator (see
  your students assigned assistant principal)
• Only certain online science courses with a lab
  component are accepted for UC/CSU credit (see UC
  admissions for details)

• Monta Vista Science
• 180 hours of instruction time for content to be
  learned at a greater depth
• Excellent laboratory experiences
• Consider
• Content of the course and students ability to
  review content on their own
• Expectations of next instructor, if any

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Taking a Second Science?

• Students may only take one science class per year
• Doubling up may be allowed if there is room in
  the fall, but not likely.
• Process Put your second science course as a 7th
  choice. In the fall, if there is room, students
  will be placed by priority
• Request what you really want In the past, some
  students have requested a certain second
  science course, while planning to switch it to a
  different science course early in Fall semester.
  When this occurs, it is highly unlikely the
  student will be permitted to make the switch.
• Changing your choice in the fall No guarantee of
  getting another science course.

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For more information

• Science Department website
• http//www.mvhs.fuhsd.org/
• travis_hambleton/science/index.htm
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
• Summer science programs, competitions,
  scholarships
• Course textbook information (ISBN, etc.)
• Contact Science Department Chair
• travis_hambleton_at_fuhsd.org
• 408-366-7600 x 8845 (email is preferred)