- Syosset Central School Dist
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SCIENCE
To contact the Science Department, please call (516) 364-5711.
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The Science Department offers courses to meet the needs of students at all levels. In every course, students are encouraged to think for themselves and apply scientific methods to the solution of problems. Learning is accomplished through the use of a wide variety of laboratory and classroom experiences. The courses offered in the department are designed to provide students with an appreciation for Science in the real world.
For all courses culminating in a Regents examination, satisfactory laboratory reports for 1200 minutes of laboratory experience is required (1) for entrance into the Regents examination, (2) to pass the course, and/or (3) to retake the course in summer school. In addition, laboratory reports must be completed and submitted within the time period determined by the subject teacher but in no case more than 15 school days after the completion of the laboratory work. A minimum of 70% of the labs must be completed each marking period to receive a passing grade for the marking period.
*Advanced Research in the sciences is available through the Advanced Research Program.
Click here for the NYS P-12 Science Learning Standards
Click here for the Next Generation Science Standards Parent GuideClick here for the PTSA Curriculum Presentation on Science, Fall 2020
SHS Science Research Symposium - Spring, 2021
AP & Advanced Research Summer Assignments 2021
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Animal Dissection Policy
The Board of Education of the Syosset CSD acknowledges the importance of the study of animals as part of the curriculum in certain life sciences courses. Practical experience with structure and function in animals is an essential component of these studies. The primary goals for the instructional process involving animals are to achieve an understanding of the life processes, to demonstrate biological principles, and to teach the proper care and handling of animals. Instructional activities involving the investigation and/or dissection of animals will be adequately supervised and conducted with respect for life and a commitment to the safety of the students performing the investigations and dissections.
The Board further recognizes that some students may have a moral or religious objection to the performance or witnessing of the dissection of an animal. Students shall have the right to opt-out of performance or witnessing of dissection activities, provided that the student performs an alternative project that is approved by the student’s teacher. The student’s moral or religious objection must be substantiated in writing by the student’s parent or guardian. Students who perform alternative approved projects and do not perform or witness the dissection of animals shall not be penalized.
At the commencement of the school year, parents and teachers will be advised of this policy through dissemination in the high school curriculum manual. Teachers of courses that include animal dissection shall provide additional notice to the students in those classes of their opt-out rights and responsibilities under the law and this policy. Such notice shall also be available upon request in the school office.
Department: Science
Course Number: 4020, 5024
Course Title: PHYSICAL SETTING/EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCES/ LABORATORY
Details: Year, 1 Credit, Alternating Single and Double Periods (Some students may be assigned Earth Science Workshop with this course.)
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Expense: Possible field trip
Description: This is a N.Y.S. Regents course. Students explore the physical laws of nature by studying the Earth and its place in the Universe. Topics include geology, meteorology, and astronomy. Laboratory work and research skills are part of this course.
Department: Science
Course Number: 4194
Course Title: PHYSICAL SETTING/EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCES WORKSHOP
Details: Year, 0.5 Credit, 1 Period, Alternate Day
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Co-Requisites: Earth Science
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Recommended For: Students who require support in Regents Earth Science
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Description: An individualized support program that will study Earth Science and focus on organizational skills
Department: Science
Course Number: 4150, 4153
Course Title: PHYSICAL SETTING/EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCES FOR THE ELL STUDENT / LABORATORY FOR THE ELL STUDENT
Details: Year, 1 Credit, 1 Period, Alternate Day
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Prerequisites: Presently in English as a Second Language Program
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Description: This course is designed to help and assist students learning language through the content area of Earth Science. This course fulfills the New York State Earth Science Regents curriculum. This course is taken to help ensure success in their class, as well as help students understand difficult concepts and vocabulary. In this class we implement ESL strategies to make learning fun and comprehensible.
Department: Science
Course Number: 4160, 4163
Course Title: LIVING ENVIRONMENT/BIOLOGY FOR THE ELL STUDENT / LABORATORY FOR THE ELL STUDENT
Details: Year, 1 Credit, 1 Period, Alternate Day
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Description: This course is designed to help and assist students learning language through the content area of the Living Environment. This course fulfills the New York State Living Environment Regents Curriculum. This course is taken to help ensure success in their class, as well as help students understand difficult concepts and vocabulary. In this class we implement ESL strategies to make learning fun and comprehensible.
Department: Science
Course Number: 4110, 4614, 4114
Course Title: LIVING ENVIRONMENT HONORS/BIOLOGY / RESEARCH 1 / LABORATORY (N.Y.S. Regents)
Details: Year, 2 Periods, 1 Credit for Biology Honors, 1/2 Credit for Science Research 1
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Prerequisites: Recommendation of 8th grade Regents Earth Science and Math teacher and an A in the Earth Science course and Regents exam.
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Recommended For: Students who have earned an A in the Earth Science course and Regents exam. This course is also recommended for students who wish to pursue science research.
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Description: This is an enriched curriculum in Biology which expands upon the NYS Living Environment curriculum by including additional topics. Science Research 1 is a co-requisite for this course. Students will be introduced to technical writing, library resources, and laboratory procedures applicable to the course. Course content is designed to prepare the student for the NYS Biology Regents exam.
