Homewood-Flossmoor Community High School
District 233

999 Kedzie Ave., Flossmoor, IL 60422
(708) 799-3000
 
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Science Department

Mission Statement:
   The science curriculum is designed to facilitate the transformation of all students into life-long problem solvers. Through experimentation, inquiry, critical thinking, and team-work, all students will be provided with the experiences necessary to become responsible decision makers in this increasingly technological world.

Department Goals:
  The individual courses offered in the science department are designed so that all students are provided with the opportunities to:

  • Gather and analyze data in an effective, accurate and safe manner

  • Gain the knowledge base needed to be scientifically literate.

  • Develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

  • Develop work habits and skills needed to be a useful member of a problem-solving team.

       

  Curriculum
       Biology Curriculum  
       Chemistry Curriculum  
       Physics Curriculum  

       Course listing
       Course Descriptions

           
(from Course Description Book)
Course Syllabi  
       AP Environmental Science  
       AP Chemistry  
       Honors Chemistry  
       CP Chemistry  
       CP Biology  
       Honors Geology Astronomy  
       Honors Biology  
       AP Biology    
       Honors Microbiology 
       CP Physics  
       Honors Physics 
       AP Physics B  
       AP Physics C  
       CP Zoology & Botany  
       Honors Zoology & Botany
       Engineering Physics  
       AC Physical Science  
      
Honors Forensic Science
Review Guides  
       CP Chemistry  
       Honors Chemistry  
       CP Biology (sem 1)
       CP Biology (sem 2)
       CP Physics (sem 1)
       H Physics (sem 1) 
  Science Tutoring Information

Staff Contact Information

Internet Links
       Biology
       Chemistry
       Physics
      
Geology/Astronomy

Summer School Applications
        Honors Biology info     
       
Honors Chemistry

Summer Enrichment Programs
       Discover Your Summer 2011 Database 
       American Chemical Society  
       Argonne Summer Research Program
       Carleton Summer Science Institute  
       Chicago Area Health & Medical Program
       Purdue Engineering Summer Program 
       UW - Woman in Engineering Camp
       UPenn Applied Science & Technology 
       Sewanee Environmental Institute Field Experience 

 

 

Program Rationale
The science curriculum at H-F is designed to facilitate the transformation of all students into life-long problem solvers.  
Program Goal Through experimentation, inquiry, critical thinking, and teamwork, all students are provided with the experiences necessary to become responsible decision-makers within our increasingly technological world.
Course Goals The individual courses offered in the study of science are designed so that all students are provided opportunities to:

- Gather and analyze data in an effective, accurate and safe manner;
- Gain the knowledge base needed to be scientifically literate;
- Develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills;
- Develop work habits and skills needed to be a useful member of a problem-solving team.

     

Program Learning Objectives by Core Courses

   Biology
    Students will...

  • Develop graphing skills

  • Advance lab skills

  • Utilize experimental design

  • Construct written and verbal explanations

  • Analyze text

  • Write conclusions

 

   Chemistry
    Students will...

  • Use inquiry, reasoning and critical thinking skills to assess and analyze chemical phenomena

  • Understand and apply the scientific process to answer questions and solve problems within a chemical context

  • Collaboratively conduct scientific investigations, share ideas, and present research findings

  • Identify, understand, and appreciate the connection between chemical concepts and applications within the everyday world

  • Utilize educational institutions, programs and technologies related to the study of Chemistry

 

   Physics
    Students will...

  • Use inquiry, reasoning and critical thinking skills to assess and   analyze physical phenomena

  • Understand and apply the scientific process to answer questions and solve problems within a physical context

  • Collaboratively conduct scientific investigations, share ideas, and present research findings

  • Identify, understand, and appreciate the connection between physical concepts and applications within the everyday world

  • Utilize educational institutions, programs and technologies related to the study of Physics

  Special points of interest:
     
· ZooBot Club
     
· Science Olympiad
     
· Advanced Placement:       
           Biology
           Chemistry
           Physics B & C
           Environmental Science

Science Department Awards   

     
     
 

 

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click here to contact Jodi Bryant, Director of Human Resources