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The (Physical Science) honors course differs from the non-honors course in that each topic is covered in more detail, at a faster pace, and with greater mathematical rigor.
The focus of this course (Life Science) is the scientific study of the human body and its major components and systems. This course offers students a hands-on approach to learning through laboratory work (including preserved animal and organ dissections), student multimedia presentations, independent student research, case studies and field studies. Units of study include: levels of organization; body support and movement; communication and control; fluids and transport; homeostatic balance; human development; and the interrelationships between body systems.
Physics (Physical Science) is the scientific study of the most fundamental laws of nature. This course aims to further develop students’ appreciation for and competence in the scientific method. This course also aims to develop students’ conceptual and quantitative understanding of physical principles. Students perform experiments to develop proficiency in laboratory technique in applying physical principles to the analysis of experimental data. Units of study in this course include motion, Newton’s Laws, momentum, energy waves, sound, fundamental particles of nature, and electricity and magnetism.
The (Physical Science) honors course differs from the non-honors course in that each topic is covered in more detail, at a faster pace, and with greater mathematical rigor, including trigonometry.
*Class receives honors weighting in SI weighted GPA and UC/CSU GPA calculations
Engineering and Design 2 – Electrical Design is a continuation in the Engineering and Design Pathway at SI. Students will build on the mechanical design skills and design thinking model to move towards creating electrical designs with Arduino hardware and use AI to code in C++. Students will create their own mechanical creations powered by electrical components. From something as basic as a button and LED, to more complex systems like LCDs and joysticks this is a class about allowing students to grow their creator minds using the principles of design as well as the skills of engineers. In this class students will become designers who create electronic products with every part of the user experience in mind, from the casing and mechanical components, to the electronics and interfaces.
Science teaching assistants provide support for the science department (1 hour/week) either before school, after school, or during resource period in one or more of the following ways:
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- Lab Assistant – assist with the setup and cleanup of science labs
- Peer Assistant – assist students taking introductory biology, chemistry, or physics
- Teacher Assistant – assist with grading assignments that require no teacher interpretation
Students interested in being a TA are required to fill out a short application available from the science department chair. Teaching assistants will be selected based on department needs and student qualifications. In some cases, students taking AP science courses will have priority in being a TA due to their qualifications in offering peer assistance.
*Taken as an independent study with the guidance of science teacher
