East Paulding High School

Curriculum includes more abstract concepts such as the interdependence of organisms, the relationship of matter, energy, and organization in living systems, the behavior of organisms, and biological evolution. Students will investigate biological concepts through experience in laboratories and field work using the processes of inquiry. Georgia Milestone - EOC Course

 Required: Yes
 Prerequisites: None
 Credit: 1.0
 Grades: 9  

 Also Offered:
 - Honors Biology
   

Curriculum includes more abstract concepts such as the structure of atoms, structure and properties of matter, characterization of the properties that describe solutions and the nature of acids and bases, and the conservation and interaction of energy and matter. Students investigate chemistry concepts through experience in laboratories and field work using the processes of inquiry.

 Required: Yes / or
 Prerequisites: None
 Credit: 1.0
 Grades: 10   

 or Earth Systems
 or Environmental Science

 Also Offered:
 - Honors Chemistry
     

Curriculum investigates the Earth’s systems to include the atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, and biosphere, landscapes, ecology, and resources. Develops the explanations of phenomena fundamental to the sciences of geology and physical geography, including the early history of the Earth, plate tectonics, landform evolution, the Earth’s geologic record, weather and climate, and the history of life on Earth.

 Required: Yes / or
 Prerequisites: None
 Credit: 1.0
 Grades: 10   

 or Chemistry
 or Environmental Science  

This curriculum is extensively performance, lab and field based. It integrates the study of many components of our environment, including the human impact on our planet. Chemistry, physics, mathematical, and technological concepts are integrated throughout the course.

 Required: Yes / or
 Prerequisites: None
 Credit: 1.0
 Grades: 10   

 or Chemistry
 or Earth Systems  

Curriculum is designed as a survey course of chemistry and physics.  This curriculum includes the more abstract concepts such as the conceptualization of the structure of atoms, motion and forces, and the conservation of energy and matter, the action/reaction principle, and wave behavior.  Students investigate physical science concepts through experience in laboratories and the processes of inquiry.

 Required: Yes / or
 Prerequisites: None
 Credit: 0.5
 Grades: 11   

 or Physics  

Curriculum includes more abstract concepts such as interactions of matter and energy, velocity, acceleration, force, energy, momentum, and charge. This course introduces the students to the study of the correction to Newtonian physics given by quantum mechanics and relativity. Students investigate physics concepts through experience in laboratories and field work using the processes of inquiry.    

 Required: Yes / or
 Prerequisites: None
 Credit: 1.0
 Grades: 11

 or Physical Science

 Also Offered:
 - Honors Physics
 

The human anatomy and physiology curriculum extensively performance and laboratory based.  It integrates the study of the structures and functions of all human body systems, however rather than focusing on distinct anatomical and physiological systems (respiratory, nervous, etc.) instruction should focus on the essential requirements for life.  Areas of study include organization of the body. 

 Required: Yes / or
 Prerequisites: None
 Credit: 1.0
 Grades: 12

 or Forensic Science
 or Zoology  

In this course students will learn the scientific protocols for analyzing a crime scene, how to use chemical and physical separation methods to isolate and identify materials, how to analyze biological evidence and the criminal use of tools, including impressions from firearms, tool marks, arson, and explosive evidence.

 Required: Yes / or
 Prerequisites: None
 Credit: 1.0
 Grades: 12  

 or Anatomy/Physiology
 or Zoology  

In this course, students will recognize key features of the major body plans that have evolved in animals and how those body plans have changed over time resulting in the diversity of animals that are evident today. In addition to classification and recognition, this course teaches students about the anatomical and physiological characteristics of animals. These characteristics relate to how an animal functions and can help students see the connections uniting particular animal groups. An understanding of form and function allows students to study how animals have evolved over time and to relate animals to their particular role in an ecosystem. Finally, students will develop an understanding that all living things are interconnected. Investigations include comparative studies done during laboratory observations and dissections.

 Required: Yes / or
 Prerequisites: None
 Credit: 1.0
 Grades: 12

 or Anatomy/Physiology
 or Forensic Science  

 Required: Yes / or
 Prerequisites: Biology
 Credit: 2.0 | Year Long
 Grades: 10-12

 or Anatomy/Physiology
 or Forensic Science
 or Zoology    

This course is designed to be the equivalent of the general chemistry course usually taken during the first college year. Students study topics related to the structure and states of matter (atomic theory, atomic structure, chemical bonding, nuclear chemistry, gases laws, kinetic molecular theory, liquids and solids and solutions), chemical reactions (reaction types, stoichiometry, equilibrium, kinetics, and thermodynamics), and descriptive chemistry (chemical reactivity, products of chemical reactions, relationships in the periodic table, and organic chemistry).

 Required: Yes / or
 Prerequisites: Chemistry
 Credit: 1.0
 Grades: 10-12

 or Anatomy/Physiology
 or Forensic Science
 or Zoology      

An algebra-based, introductory college-level physics course that explores topics such as Newtonian mechanics (including rotational motion); work, energy, and power; mechanical waves and sound; and introductory, simple circuits. Through inquiry-based learning, students will develop scientific critical thinking and reasoning skills.

 Required: Yes / or
 Prerequisites: Physics, AP Calculus
 Credit: 1.0
 Grades: 10-12

 or Anatomy/Physiology
 or Forensic Science
 or Zoology