Science - Fifth Form

This course covers varied subjects under the umbrella of earth sciences such as astronomy, geology, paleontology, geochemistry, oceanography, and meteorology.  Students investigate these topics in the classroom and laboratory in order to establish a foundation of skills necessary for a full laboratory course in biology during the Sixth Form year.  An emphasis is placed on scientific writing, measuring and recording data, and detailed analysis while also developing the students’ foundation of knowledge and vocabulary necessary for moving forward within the sciences.  Since earth science is such a broad group of sciences, individual classes have the opportunity to pursue material that they find particularly interesting without sacrificing their pursuit of core scientific skills. Through this differentiation of topics covered, we seek to instill in students a genuine and lasting interest and enthusiasm for science.

Text: McGraw Hill Earth Science, ISBN#: 007677497X

Human Anatomy and Physiology is limited to Fifth Form students who have already successfully completed a full year of earth science. This course starts by examining the animal cell and the basic structure and function of the human body. The rest of the year is spent studying specific body systems with a particular focus on disease and injury. Each student completes several dissections and labs that highlight the structure and function of each body system.