Full Year SY 2024-2025
5 credits Grades 11-12
Prerequisite: Biology, Chemistry, Algebra II, and Pre-Calculus (completed or
concurrent)
The Honors Physics course covers mechanics including kinematics, dynamics and mechanical energy, and waves, light, and electromagnetism. Students will use Algebra I and II and Geometry to understand these physics concepts. Lectures, demonstrations and laboratory investigations are used to develop an understanding of essential concepts. Application of the concepts to a wide variety of everyday phenomena is discussed. Students should be prepared to work at an accelerated pace with more independent work throughout the school year. It is strongly suggested that students follow the recommendation of their previous science teacher when choosing this class.
Full Year SY 2024-2025
5 credits Grades 11-12
Prerequisite: Biology, Chemistry, and Geometry
This course covers the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks, including: mechanics, kinematics, dynamics and mechanical energy, waves, light, and electromagnetism. This introductory course emphasizes labs, activities, and projects as a means to learn the major concepts of physics.
Application of the concepts to a wide variety of everyday phenomena is discussed. Over the course of the year, students will develop increasing independence with the application of the scientific practices in physics.
Full Year SY 2024-2025
5 credits Grade 10
Prerequisite: Biology and Algebra I Full Year
Using the Massachusetts Science and Technology/Engineering Curriculum Frameworks, CP Chemistry students will be guided through the major topics of chemistry including atomic structure, bonding, reactions, gas laws, solution making, heat and speed reactions, acids/bases, and electrochemistry. Students learn to use science and engineering practices to support their chemistry knowledge with experimental design, investigations, and models. Students will apply their chemistry knowledge to understanding practical real-world purposes. Students are also expected to
apply mathematical reasoning to a variety of chemistry concepts. Over the course of the year, students will develop increasing independence with their application of the scientific practices in chemistry.