Science

Science Courses Offered at SBJHS:

Life Science (7^th)*: This full year life science course develops scientific literacy in the content areas of cell biology, genetics, evolution, earth and life history, structure and function in living systems. Students will participate in a science project integrating scientific investigation with the Next Generation Science Standards. Students learn the proper and safe use of equipment through labs and hands-on activities.
*Also offered at Honors Level

Physical Science (8^th)*: This full year physical science course develops scientific literacy in the content areas of motion, forces, structure of matter, Earth in the solar system, reactions, chemistry of living systems, the periodic table, and density and buoyancy. Scientific investigation and experimentation are emphasized throughout the year. All students participate in the 8^th Grade Science Fair that integrates the Next Generation Science Standards into a rigorous scientific project. Students learn the proper and safe use of equipment through labs and hand-on activities. 
*Also offered at Honors Level