Mascenic Regional High School

Mr. Cole Gesin

cgesin@mascenic.org

Mr. Carl Seppala

cseppala@mascenic.org

Ms. Emily Weber

eweber@mascenic.org

Ms. Amanda Wolanyk

awolanyk@mascenic.org

Core Courses

Physical Science - CP (9)

This course introduces topics in physics and chemistry with emphasis on the NGSS and good science practices. Topics covered in Physical Science include motion, forces, energy, electricity, magnetism, waves, matter, atomic structure, bonding, and reactions. Methods of instruction will include discussion, problem solving, demonstrations, lab activities, and projects. Students will be assessed using traditional methods, such as tests and quizzes, and alternative forms of assessment including lab reports, projects, and classwork. Physical Science is required for graduation and a prerequisite for Biology.

Physical Science - H

This course introduces topics in physics and chemistry with emphasis on the NGSS and good science practices. Topics covered in Physical Science include motion, forces, energy, electricity, magnetism, waves, matter, atomic structure, bonding, and reactions. Methods of instruction will include discussion, problem solving, demonstrations, lab activities, and projects. Students will be assessed using traditional methods, such as tests and quizzes, and alternative forms of assessment including lab reports, projects, and classwork. As this is an honors course, pacing will be faster, more topics will be covered, and a higher level of rigor will be applied to instruction, classwork, and assessments. Honors students are expected to have a rm foundation in Algebra in order to be successful in this course; students taking 1201 Algebra I-H should take Physical Science-Honors. Physical Science is required for graduation and a prerequisite for Biology.

Biology - CP (10-12)

This course is an introduction to the study of biology guided through the key principles from the NGSS, while building a strong foundation in preparing students for future college preparatory sciences. Topics include the nature of science, cell structure and function, photosynthesis and respiration, inheritance and variation of traits, natural selection and evolution, and ecology. Laboratory work includes dissections, microscope work, and projects. Assessment tools include tests, quizzes, lab reports, and web quests.

Earth and Space Science - CP (9-12)

In this course we will focus on ve overarching themes that explain the world around us: space systems, the history of earth, earth systems, weather and climate, and human interactions. Space Systems will look at the processes, formation, and evolution of the solar system and the universe. History of the Earth will look at planet makeup and development along with the concepts of geologic time and the evidence and age of life on the planet. Earth Systems will look at what the Earth is made up of and howits make-up drives processes that are constantly reshaping what we see. Weather and Climate looks at how the atmosphere works and how that drives local weather and long range climatic conditions. Human Interactions looks at how our presence on the planet affects the world around us and how we have an effect on it as well.

Electives

Chemistry - CP/H (11-12)

This course is an NGSS aligned introductory course of chemistry designed to strengthen students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills and to give students a foundational understanding of chemistry. Course content to be covered includes lab skills, measurement, atomic theory and structure, the periodic table, electrons, chemical bonds, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, states of matter, gas laws, solutions, acids and bases, and thermochemistry. This course includes a laboratory portion that will place emphasis on hand-ons learning, proper use of scienti c equipment, how to conduct chemical experiments whilst obtaining accurate data/measurements and use of technology. Students will be assessed using traditional methods, such as tests and quizzes, and alternative forms of assessment including lab reports, projects, and classwork.

Horticulture (10-12)

Horticulture is the science of growing and cultivating crops, whether that is plants for the landscape or plants for food production. This course will provide students with an opportunity to learn both the cultivation of plants for their aesthetic beauty (landscape management) as well as for the bene t of food production (agriculture). The course will be a mixture of classroom learning and in the eld (and greenhouse) training. In class, students learn about the morphology of plants (plant parts), the fundamentals of plant growth, and the various uses of plants across the world. In the eld, students will learn to identify plants used in the landscape, cultivation practices of both ornamental plants and those used in food production. Students participate in growing bedding plants, both landscape and production pruning, landscape design and maintenance, food production, horticulture sales and trips to various horticulture businesses.

Introduction to Forensic Science - CP/H (11-12)

Forensic Science is a hands-on laboratory course giving a foundation for careers within science, allied health, engineering, and law enforcement. Using logic, data analysis, powers of observation, and critical thinking students will be introduced to the history of forensics, analyzing the crime scene, hair as evidence, ber evidence, ngerprints, blood and blood spatter, DNA ngerprinting,toxicology, forensic anthropology, and ballistics. Students will be assessed using traditional methods, such as tests and quizzes, and alternative forms of assessment including lab reports, projects, and classwork. *This course deals with sensitive content, including criminal activity, graphic imagery, violence, and simulated gore.

Natural Disasters - CP/H

Natural Disasters explores blizzards & ice storms, hurricanes, wild res, earthquakes, tsunamis, oods, landslides, volcanoes, limnic eruptions, and tornadoes. Topics will focus on speci c historical events, New Hampshire related natural disasters, and predicting and mitigating future events. Students will explore the science, engineering, and human element of each natural disaster. Teaching and assessments will be made up of research, activities, engineering projects, and public service announcements.