Science

Grade Level: 11-12

Prerequisites: Biology Honors, Chemistry Honors, teacher recommendation

Course Fee: $30.00

Course Description: This one-year course is designed with an emphasis on meeting the requirements of the College Board Advanced Placement AP Biology examination. This college-level curriculum provides students with the conceptual framework, factual knowledge, and analytical skills necessary to deal critically with the rapidly changing science of biology. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to our society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one credit of the Nevada high school graduation requirement for science and qualifies as a laboratory science for college entrance. This course may count towards the College and Career Ready Flex Credit requirements for the Standard Diploma. This course carries a $30.00 lab fee. It is required that students will take the AP exam in May.

Grade Level: 11-12

Prerequisites: Algebra II, Chemistry Honors, teacher recommendation

Course Fee: $30.00

Course Description: This one-year course is designed with an emphasis on meeting the requirements of the College Board Advanced Placement AP Chemistry examination. This college-level curriculum provides students with the conceptual framework, factual knowledge, and analytical skills necessary to deal critically with the rapidly changing science of chemistry. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to our society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one credit of the Nevada high school graduation requirement for science and qualifies as a laboratory science for college entrance. This course may count towards the College and Career Ready Flex Credit requirements for the Standard Diploma.This course carries a $30.00 lab fee. It is required that students will take the AP exam in May.

Grade Level: 11-12

Prerequisites: Biology Honors, Chemistry Honors, teacher recommendation

Course Fee: $30.00

Course Description: This one-year course is designed with an emphasis on meeting the requirements of the College Board Advanced Placement AP Environmental Science examination. This college-level curriculum provides students with the conceptual framework, factual knowledge, and analytical skills necessary to deal critically with the rapidly changing field of environmental science. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to our society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one credit of the Nevada high school graduation requirement for science and qualifies as a laboratory science for college entrance. This course may count towards the College and Career Ready Flex Credit requirements for the Standard Diploma. This course carries a $30.00 lab fee. It is required that students will take the AP exam in May.

Grade Level: 11-12

Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in Algebra II or higher, Geometry

Course Fee: $30.00

Course Description: This one-year course is designed with an emphasis on meeting the requirements of the College Board Advanced Placement AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based examination. This college-level curriculum provides students with the conceptual framework, factual knowledge, and analytical skills necessary to deal critically with the rapidly changing science of physics. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to our society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the science credits required for high school graduation and qualifies as a laboratory science for college entrance. This course may count towards the College and Career Ready Flex Credit requirements for the Standard Diploma. This course carries a $30.00 lab fee. It is required that students will take the AP exam in May.

Biology

Grade Level: 9

Prerequisites: None

Course Description: This one-year course is designed to integrate science and engineering practices, crosscutting concepts, and core ideas related to biology. The topics covered in Biology include Structures and Function, Matter and Energy in Organisms and Ecosystems, Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems, Inheritance and Variation of Traits, Natural Selection and Evolution, and Engineering Design. Demonstrations and lab experiences that employ proper safety techniques are essential to this course. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the science credits required for high school graduation and qualifies as a laboratory science for college entrance. This course may count towards the College and Career Ready Flex Credit requirements for the Standard Diploma.

Biology Honors

Grade Level: 9

Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in Algebra I, grades 8-9 MAP RIT score at or above the 70th-80th percentile or grades 8-9 PSAT score that meets or exceeds the benchmark, teacher recommendation

Course Description: This one-year course is designed to integrate science and engineering practices, crosscutting concepts, and core ideas related to biology. This course is designated as honors level by the accelerated instructional pacing and depth of content. The topics covered in Biology Honors include Structures and Function, Matter and Energy in Organisms and Ecosystems, Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems, Inheritance and Variation of Traits, Natural Selection and Evolution, and Engineering Design. Demonstrations and lab experiences that employ proper safety techniques are essential to this course. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the science credits required for high school graduation and qualifies as a laboratory science for college entrance. This course may count towards the College and Career Ready Flex Credit requirements for the Standard Diploma.

Chemistry

Grade Level: 10-12

Prerequisites: Algebra I, Biology, teacher recommendation

Course Description: This one-year course is designed to integrate science and engineering practices, crosscutting concepts, and core ideas related to chemistry. The topics covered in Chemistry include Structure and Properties of Matter, Chemical Reactions, and Engineering Design. Demonstrations and lab experiences that employ proper safety techniques are mandatory for this course. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the science credits required for high school graduation and qualifies as a laboratory science for college entrance. This course may count towards the College and Career Ready Flex Credit requirements for the Standard Diploma.

Chemistry Honors

Grade Level: 10-12

Prerequisites: Algebra I, Biology or Biology Honors, teacher recommendation

Course Description: This one-year course is designed to integrate science and engineering practices, crosscutting concepts, and core ideas related to chemistry. This course is designated as honors level by the accelerated instructional pacing and depth of content. The topics covered in Chemistry Honors include Structure and Properties of Matter, Chemical Reactions, and Engineering Design. Demonstrations and lab experiences that employ proper safety techniques are mandatory for this course. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the science credits required for high school graduation and qualifies as a laboratory science for college entrance. This course may count towards the College and Career Ready Flex Credit requirements for the Standard Diploma.

Dual Enrollment - CHEM 103 (Preparatory Chemistry)

Grade Level: 11 and 12

Prerequisites: Cumulative GPA of 3.25, successful completion or Biology or Biology Honors and Chemistry or Chemistry Honors Course Fee: $110.00

Course Description: This one semester course pairs with ENV 101. This dual enrollment course is offered as part of a formal agreement between CCSD and UNLV (NSHE Institution). This course is designated as a college level course by the accelerated instructional pacing and depth of content. The focus in this course serves as a preparation for CHEM 121. This course introduces general principles and terminology in chemistry to students with poor chemistry backgrounds. Exercises aimed at developing problem solving skills. Students should have taken or have concurrent enrollment in MATH 126 or higher to prepare for General Chemistry I. Students who complete this course will be awarded up to three credit hours from UNLV. There is a course fee of $110.00 per semester. Financial assistance is available. Students must apply to the NSHE Institution through Silverado's dual enrollment liaison.

Dual Enrollment - ENV 101 (Introduction to Environmental Science)

Grade Level: 11 and 12

Prerequisites: Cumulative GPA of 3.25, successful completion or Biology or Biology Honors and Chemistry or Chemistry Honors

Course Fee: $110.00 

Course Description: This one semester course pairs with CHEM 103. This dual enrollment course is offered as part of a formal agreement between CCSD and UNLV (NSHE Institution). This course is designated as a college level course by the accelerated instructional pacing and depth of content. The focus in this course serves as an introduction to the relationship of humans and the environment. This course focuses on selected aspects of current thinking and research concerning the impact of industrialization and urbanization on environmental quality, including the population explosion; the potential decline of the affluent society by the depletion of natural resources; the pollution of air, land surface and water; the public agencies and policies designated to solve environmental problems. Students who complete this course will be awarded up to three credit hours from UNLV. There is a course fee of $110.00 per semester. Financial assistance is available. Students must apply to the NSHE Institution through Silverado's dual enrollment liaison.

Dual Enrollment - GEOG 103 and 104 (Physical Geography of Earth's Environment)

Grade Level: 11 and 12

Prerequisites: Cumulative GPA of 3.25, successful completion or Biology or Biology Honors and Chemistry or Chemistry Honors Course Fee: $110.00

Course Description: This one semester course pairs with GEOL 100. This dual enrollment course is offered as part of a formal agreement between CCSD and UNLV (NSHE Institution). This course is designated as a college level course by the accelerated instructional pacing and depth of content. The focus in this course serves as an introduction to the processes that influence weather, rivers, oceans, climate, deserts, glaciers and their associated ecosystems. Emphasizes relationships between humans and our environment. Students who complete this course will be awarded up to three credit hours from UNLV. There is a course fee of $110.00 per semester. Financial assistance is available. Students must apply to the NSHE Institution through Silverado's dual enrollment liaison.

Dual Enrollment - GEOL 100 (Geology of the Dynamic Earth)

Grade Level: 11 and 12

Prerequisites: Cumulative GPA of 3.25, successful completion or Biology or Biology Honors and Chemistry or Chemistry Honors Course Fee: $110.00

Course Description: This one semester course pairs with GEOG 103 and 104. This dual enrollment course is offered as part of a formal agreement between CCSD and UNLV (NSHE Institution). This course is designated as a college level course by the accelerated instructional pacing and depth of content. The focus in this course serves as an introduction geology of the dynamic Earth: natural hazards and catastrophes, geology of natural resources, origin of the earth and life on earth, the earth’s natural systems and earth system processes, volcanoes and earthquakes, asteroids, comets and life, climate change, natural resources and our future.to the processes that influence weather, rivers, oceans, climate, deserts, glaciers and their associated ecosystems. This course emphasizes relationships between humans and our environment. Students who complete this course will be awarded up to three credit hours from UNLV. There is a course fee of $110.00 per semester. Financial assistance is available. Students must apply to the NSHE Institution through Silverado's dual enrollment liaison.

Geoscience

Grade Level: 10-12

Prerequisites: Biology Course

Description: This one-year course is designed to integrate science and engineering practices, crosscutting concepts, and core ideas related to Earth and space science. The topics covered in Geoscience include Space Systems, History of Earth, Earth’s Systems, Weather and Climate, Human Sustainability, and Engineering Design. Demonstrations and lab experiences that employ proper safety techniques are essential to this course. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the science credits required for high school graduation and qualifies as a laboratory science for college entrance. This course may count towards the College and Career Ready Flex Credit requirements for the Standard Diploma

Grade Level: 11-12

Prerequisites: Biology, Geoscience

Course Description: This one-year course increases scientific literacy through the use of science and engineering practices, crosscutting concepts and core ideas related to physical science and earth and space science. This course is designed to provide a foundation for success in high school physical science and earth and space science courses. The topics covered include nature of matter and interactions, forces and motion, earth systems and sustainability, and space science. Demonstrations and lab experiences that employ proper safety techniques are mandatory for this course. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the science credits required for high school graduation and qualifies as a laboratory science for college entrance. This course may count towards the College and Career Ready Flex Credit requirements for the Standard Diploma.

Grade Level: 11-12

Prerequisites: Geometry, teacher recommendation

Course Description: This one-year course is designed to integrate scientific and engineering practices, crosscutting concepts, and core ideas related to physics. The topics covered in Physics include Forces and Interactions; Energy; Waves and Electromagnetic Radiation; and Engineering Design. Demonstrations and lab experiences that employ proper safety techniques are mandatory for this course. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the science credits required for high school graduation and qualifies as a laboratory science for college entrance. This course may count towards the College and Career Ready Flex Credit requirements for the Standard Diploma.

Grade Level: 11-12

Prerequisites: Biology, Chemistry, teacher recommendation

Course Fee: $30.00

Course Description: This one-year course is a survey of the fundamentals of anatomy and physiology. This course is designated as honors level by the accelerated pacing and depth of content. Topics focus on the interrelationships of human body systems, using Science and Engineering Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Disciplinary Core Ideas of the science standards. Demonstrations and lab experiences that employ proper safety techniques are essential to this course. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. Prerequisites are successful completion of Biology/Biology Honors and Chemistry/Chemistry Honors. This course fulfills one of the science credits required for high school graduation and qualifies as a laboratory science for college entrance. This course may count towards the College and Career Ready Flex Credit requirements for the Standard Diploma. This course carries a $30.00 lab fee.