Content: An in-depth study of ecology, scientific research methods, cell biology, genetics, growth and development of plants and animals, interacting systems in organisms, and animal behavior. Students are encouraged to take the Advanced Placement Exam in Biology.

Content: As part of the four-year academy program, this course is the first of a two-year sequence of integrated mathematics concepts. The first year of the course will cover the basic concepts of geometry, advanced algebra, and statistics. Students will expand their algebra knowledge to include linear, quadratic, polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions. Geometry topics will include congruence, similarity and right triangle trigonometry. Exploring the theory of probability and basic descriptive statistics will set the stage for the second year's focus on inferential statistics.

Activities: Projects, tests, quizzes, team and independent work, applications of graphing technology and applicable software.

Content: Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) is a high school level course that is appropriate for 9th or 10th grade students who are interested in design and engineering. The major focus of the IED course is to expose students to design process, engineering standards, research and analysis, technical documentation, global and human impacts, communication methods, and teamwork. IED gives students the opportunity to develop skills and understanding of course concepts through activity, project, and problem based (APPB) learning. Used in combination with a teaming approach, APPB-learning challenges students to continually hone their interpersonal skills, creative abilities and understanding of the design process. It also allows students to develop strategies to enable and direct their own learning.

The course assumes no previous knowledge but students should be concurrently enrolled in college preparatory mathematics and science. Students will employ engineering and scientific concepts in the solution of engineering design problems. In addition, students use a 3D solid modeling design software package to help them design solutions to solve proposed problems. Students will develop problem-solving skills and apply their knowledge of research and design to create solutions to various challenges that increase in difficulty throughout the course. Students will also learn how to document their work, and communicate their solutions to their peers and members of the professional community.

Content: Integrated Technology teaches students a broad base of technical and nontechnical skills. These skills are relevant to the workplace in technology today. Students will be provided with working knowledge of hand and power tools and the processes necessary to design and manufacture a product. They will also be exposed to interpersonal skills, problem-solving ability, teamwork, etc. which can also be used to be successful in today’s business world. The technology instructor will work with the math and science instructor to provide practical learning forums. Students will apply the concepts acquired in their technology, math, and science classes through projects that will incorporate the technical, nontechnical, math and science skills they acquire.

Content: As part of the four-year academy program, this course is the second of a two-year sequence of integrated mathematics concepts. Building on the first year of the course, topics will include matrices, sequences and series, complex numbers, and trigonometric functions. The relationships between the various components of geometry, (polygons, circles, solids), will be developed and explored. Data analysis utilizing descriptive and inferential statistics will prepare interested students for the Advanced Placement Statistics test.

Activities: Projects, tests, quizzes, team and independent work, applications of graphing technology and applicable software.

Content: Course stresses the importance of mathematics in understanding the basic physical concepts. An in-depth study will be made of laws of motion, optics, potential and thermal energy, electromagnetic waves, electric circuits, and quantum systems.

Activities: Laboratory work, reading, problem-solving, and a research project. Students will have an opportunity to develop computer solutions to problems involving multiple variables.

Content: Principles of Engineering is a course that helps students understand the field of
engineering/engineering technology. Exploring various technology systems and
manufacturing processes help students learn how engineers and technicians use
math, science, and technology in an engineering problem solving process to
benefit people. The course also includes concerns about social and political
consequences of technological change.

Content: The course is designed to provide students with a more sophisticated approach to the study of changes and properties of matter than Chemistry 1-2. The quantitative aspects of chemistry will be stressed.

Activities: Laboratory work, reading, and problem-solving will be stressed. Students must have a hand held calculator to aid in quantitative experiments and problem-solving.

Content: This is an honors level mathematics course designed for third year BHS Academy students who have successfully completed Honors Integrated Mathematics II. The curriculum includes an enriched study of analytical and functional trigonometry, linear and non-linear functional analysis, and introductory differential calculus. Students are instructed in mathematical procedures relating technology to business and science applications. Problems are examined through numeric, graphic, algebraic, and written analysis, allowing for the development of higher level thinking skills. In addition to the mathematics in this course, a strong emphasis is placed on the use of technology in the form of the graphing calculators and other related technologies as needed for integration with science and project requirements. The course also provides students with the background necessary for the rigorous AP Calculus BC offered during the senior year of the Academy program.

Content: An engineering research course in which students work in teams to research, design and construct a solution to an open-ended engineering problem. The product development lifecycle and a design process will be used to guide and help your team reach a solution to the problem. You and your team will present and defend your solution to a panel of outside reviewers at the end of the school year.

Engineering Design and Development allows you to apply all the skills and knowledge learned in the previous Project Lead the Way courses that you have taken during your high school career. Inventor, which is a state of the art 3-D design software package from AutoDesk will help you design solutions to the problem you and your team have chosen. This course will also test your time management and team working skills which are a valuable asset to you in the future.

Content: This is an Advanced Placement level mathematics course with honors credit designed for students who have successfully completed Honors Trigonome6 try/Analysis/Calculus or Honors Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry. A summer project may be required to supplement this rigorous program. The curriculum includes an enriched study of differential and integral calculus and additional topics based on recommendations for the Advanced Placement curriculum. Problems are examined through numeric, graphic, algebraic, and written analysis, allowing for the development of higher level thinking skills. In addition to the mathematics in this course, a strong emphasis is placed on the use of technology in the form of the graphing calculator and other related technologies as needed for integration with project requirements. This course also provides students with the background necessary to participate in the College Board Advanced Placement testing program.

Content: This is an honors level technology course designed for the senior year BHS Academy student. Issues in engineering, business, leadership and science will be explored through the design, control, utilization and assessment of appropriate technologies within the context of problem-based learning scenarios. The curriculum encompasses a variety of different learning formats. These include, but are not limited to: the scientific method, research & development and problem-based learning. Students will also be instructed in technological workplace skills and exposed to community interactions, such as, job shadowing, volunteer service and internship. A summer project may be required to supplement this rigorous program. The goal is to provide experiences in design engineering that enable students to appreciate technology, gain confidence in their own ability, develop portfolios, foster internships, and community/volunteer service.