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The passionate and dedicated members of the BHS Science Department offer a comprehensive curriculum, providing students of all abilities and aspirations, pathways to achieve their educational goals. The science department values authentic learning opportunities. Students participate in field and laboratory experiences that highlight the applications of science to everyday life.

The Science Department strives to support the academic, social, and civic expectations of Berlin High School in all of its courses. All science courses encourage students to use a variety of academic and technological resources to become self-directed, self-reflective independent learners. Substantial emphasis is placed on Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) science and engineering practices, cultivating effective communication, developing resilient and discerning problem solvers, growing innovative and imaginative designers, and supporting mindful and responsive collaboration, thereby developing skills that are transferable for success in a global society.


Department Curriculum

PROGRAM OF STUDIES


COURSE OFFERINGS:

CORE SCIENCE COURSES

Concepts in Chemistry (Grade 9)

Chemistry: Matter and Interactions (Grade 9)

Advanced Chemistry* (Grade 9)

Biology (Grade 10)

Advanced Biology* (Grade 10)

Earth & Space Science (Grade 11)

Chemistry: Investigations in Chemical Reactivity (Grade 11)

Physics (Grade 12)

** Indicates an Honors level course

ADVANCED PLACEMENT & COLLEGE CREDIT COURSES

AP UConn ECE Biology**

AP UConn ECE Chemistry**

AP UConn ECE Environmental Science**

UConn ECE Physics**

SCSU EC The Business of Science**

SCSU EC Earth and Space Science**

SCSU EC Zoology**

** Indicates an Honors level course

ELECTIVES

Anatomy and Physiology

Astronomy

Busting Myths in Science

Catastrophic Events in Science

Cooking Chemistry

Forensic Science

Horticulture

Marine Biology

** Indicates an Honors level course

Science Department 

DEPARTMENT MEMBERS

Samantha Adams
Chris Dippolino
Tyler Feger
Morgan Hanna
Fenn Holt
Megan Hurley
Adam Leonard
Lisa Primus
Matthew Recore
Brendan Wilkosz
Jennifer Winkler
Chris Wisniewski

 

LAB TECHNICIAN

Nancy Kennure 

 

DISTRICT SUPERVISOR 6-12

Adam Leonard




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