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    Anatomy and Physiology
    In this dual-credit elective, students study the human body--from cells to body systems-- and learn how these systems interact. A major portion of this course is devoted to laboratory work. Students have the option to pursue college credit for this course. 
     
    Climate Change, Climate Justice
    In this interdisciplinary course, students explore the topic of climate change and climate justice through both a science and social studies lens. Through a series of inquiry-based units, students investigate climate and engineering solutions as well as the disproportionate impact that climate change has on various frontline communities. They synthesize this information to consider potential solutions to mitigate the climate crisis through a lens of climate justice.
     
    NGSS Biology
    This lab-based course covers the foundational principles of modern life science as outlined in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The course is framed around the themes of structure and function as well as interaction and change. In addition to the focus on the NGSS life science content, scientific practices and engineering design, critical thinking, data analysis, and argumentation from evidence are emphasized throughout the course. Course content will include the relationship between molecules and organisms, genetics, evolution, and ecology. Technological, historical, political, and environmental aspects of biology will also be addressed. Content learned in physics and chemistry courses is built upon and expanded on in a biological context. 
     
    NGSS Chemistry
    This lab-based course covers the foundational principles of modern chemistry as outlined in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The course is framed around the themes of patterns as well as energy and matter. In addition to the focus on the NGSS chemistry science content, scientific practices, engineering design, and social justice are emphasized throughout the course. Course content will include the structures of atoms and compounds, the Periodic Table of the Elements, chemical reactions and physical changes, gases, solutions, acids and bases, chemical quantities, kinetic theory, and thermodynamics. Content and skills learned in NGSS Physics is built upon during the course. Critical thinking, data analysis, and argumentation from evidence are also emphasized. 
     
    NGSS Physics
    This course focuses on the core ideas of Physics - motion, forces, momentum, energy, waves, and electromagnetism. Students will experience the patterns approach of using experiments as a way to learn physics content and then apply what they have learned in engineering design tasks. The NGSS Physics class teaches students problem-solving, innovation, design, and critical thinking. Physics is lab-based and STEM (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics) is focused on students engaging in regular scientific inquiry and engineering design. This hands-on course is highly engaging for students, with emphasis on data collection, analysis, and communication, and lays the foundation for future high school science courses. Students will use technology to collect and analyze data as well as use data mines and simulations when direct observation or collection of data is not possible. This class is the first science class of the three-year science sequence. 
     
    Principles of Biomedical Science
    Students are exposed to a variety of health careers/occupations and learn about important issues in healthcare. They experience how biology, chemistry, and physics are used by medical and health professionals. Students participate in real-life simulations and role-play exercises and research the academic and people skills needed to pursue a variety of health-related fields.
     
    Research & Medicine
    This course focuses on how research, medicine, and technology profoundly influence our everyday lives. Students will be challenged to evaluate how their own beliefs have been shaped by technology and how culture influences the way research is conducted, received and/or embraced. Labs will focus on specific skills to prepare students for careers in research and medicine in conjunction with JHS’s partnership with On Track OHSU.

  • Olive Altieri

    Anatomy & Physiology

    Biology

    Senior Biotech

    oaltieri@pps.net

    503-916-5180 ext. 71365

     

    Greg Burkhead

    Chemistry

    gburkhead@pps.net

    503-916-5180 ext. 78556

     

    Zach Gray

    Physics

    zgray@pps.net

    503-916-5180 ext. 78505

     

    Mike Napoli

    Biology

    10th Grade Biotech

    mnapoli@pps.net

    503-916-5180 ext. 78546