• Biology is an introductory course where students learn the fundamental facts, theories, and principles of biology. The course is designed to help students recognize how science, technology, and society influence one another. The biology curriculum encourages the development of critical thinking skills via lab activities, class discussions, and other student-centered activities.

• Chemistry is the study of matter and how it changes.  Through the course of the school year students will learn the concepts of matter, measurement, atomic theory, the periodic table, bonding, chemical equations, gases, solutions, stoichiometry, acids and bases, organic molecules, kinetics, and thermodynamics.

• This course is an overview of forensic investigation techniques and applies science to the law.  It utilizes concepts in biology, chemistry and physics.  The forensic science class will give the students the opportunity to look at different types of crimes and the science used to solve these crimes.  We will be learning about and utilizing techniques to collect and analyze evidence such as glass, hair, fibers, paint, blood, etc.   The learning processes that will occur in this class are to help students understand how to work crime scenes and possibly solve crimes, as well as prevent them in the future.

• Oceanography is a study and field survey of marine organisms along with their geographical and physical oceanographic environments.  The class also includes topics about the interaction between the ocean and the atmosphere and its influence on weather and climate.  Students also learn about the preservation of the ocean's biodiversity and human interactions with the sea.  Oceanography is a science elective offered at Grayson to sophomores, juniors, and seniors.  The class is taught through a variety of methods, including labs, computer research, videos, and field trips.  Past field trips include a discovery scuba class, Atlanta Aquarium visit, and Skidaway Island trip.

• Anatomy and Physiology is a college preparatory course of special interest to students interested in medical and health support careers. It is a comprehensive look at the human body for structure and function.

AP Environmental Science

The goal of the AP Environmental Science course is to provide students with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world, to identify and analyze environmental problems both natural and human-made, to evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, and to examine alternative solutions for resolving and/or preventing them. Environmental science is interdisciplinary; it embraces a wide variety of topics from different areas of study. Yet there are several major unifying constructs, or themes, that cut across the many topics included in the study of environmental science.

Astronomy

The underlying principles of life, earth, and physical science are integrated in this study of the universe. Historical astronomy, the solar system, comets, constellations, extraterrestrial life, and the evolution of stars are the major topics of study. Observational astronomy skills and critical thinking are fostered through the use of laboratory and field activities.

BIOLOGY

This link has some really good notes on each topic in Biology. You may want to use this to help you understand the notes, and you can use it for projects. http://www.sirinet.net/~jgjohnso/

This is also a great link for more information on Biology topics. http://www.howe.k12.ok.us/~jimaskew/hbio.htm

This is an AWESOME guide to trees. It will be an excellent resource for your leaf collection. http://www.enature.com/guides/select_Trees.asp

This is the link to the Gwinnett County Online campus. If you need to make up a class during the year or during summer school, click here to find out more information. http://www.gwinnettk12online.net

This is the link to Georgia Virtual School. Check out this site if you want more information about online learning. http://www.gavirtualschool.org

Genetics Help and Practice Problems -- scroll down to Genetics http://www.borg.com/~lubehawk/biotopcs.htm

Genetic Disorders http://www.ygyh.org/?syndrome

Daphnia and Hydra Make-Up Lab http://ebiomedia.com/gall/classics/Daphnia/daphnia_gen.html

Information and practice for GHSGT. Juniors must pass this to graduate http://www.doe.k12.ga.us/curriculum/testing/ghsgt.asp

Information on Chemists http://www.woodrow.org/teachers/chemistry/institutes/1992/

CHEMISTRY

Metric System and conversions http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/misc/usmetric/metric.htm

Acids and Bases http://scifun.chem.wisc.edu/HOMEEXPTS/ACIDBASE.html

Chemistry practice problems

Calculus Help and math problems

Anthrax, the disease

http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?Did=000000101334903&Fmt=4&Deli=1&Mtd=1&Idx=2&Sid=1&RQT=309

Sample A.P. Chemistry exam (2001)

http://cbweb2s.collegeboard.org/ap/pdf/chemistry_01.pdf

Periodic Table

http://web.chem.ufl.edu/classes/2040/bowers/periodic/periodic.htm

Sample AP exams for 2002 and 2003

http://www.collegeboard.com/ap/students/chemistry/index.html

Algebra skills for chem students

http://www.epcc.edu/faculty/victors/algebra.htm

Virtual titration

http://www.visionlearning.com/library/science/chemistry-2/CHE2.2-acid_base.htm

Chemistry resource page

http://www.dit.ncssm.edu/TIGER/chem1.htm

Scuba http://cmcweb.lr.k12.nj.us/webquest/brennan/scubachem.htm

fingerprint information http://eprint.iacr.org/2004/021.pdf

PHYSICS 

Web Elements - contains information on all elements on the periodic table. http://www.webelements.com

Mitchell's Mad Science Lab - find guidelines for the Powerpoint Project http://cschemistry.home.mindspring.com/Physics/physics%20scientist%20project%20guidelines.htm

Physics information http://library.thinkquest.org/10796/ch1/ch1.htm

How devices work http://www.howstuffworks.com

Physics Info. http://www.hyperphysics.com

Current events in science http://news.yahoo.com/i/585

National Geographic http://www.nationalgeographic.com

GCPS Media Web Page http://www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us/media