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ENGINEERING EXPLORATIONS

Course Length: Semester Course

Credit: 0.5 credit

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisite(s): None

Course Description: This course introduces the concept of engineering to students. Starting with the history of engineering, students will learn how engineering has evolved and understand that the past plays a critical role in product improvement. Students will also be introduced to the Engineering Design Process to understand how it plays a vital role in the world of engineering. Lastly, students will investigate different focus areas of engineering to decide which subdiscipline could be of future interest to them.

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Course Length: Semester Credit: 0.5 Grade Level: 11-12

Prerequisite(s): None

Description:   Environmental Science is an interdisciplinary exploration of the natural world and the complex interactions between humans and the environment. This course introduces students to foundational concepts in ecology, earth systems, biodiversity, energy resources, and environmental change. Through scientific inquiry, case studies, and hands-on activities, students will examine current environmental challenges—including climate change, pollution, land use, and resource management—and evaluate evidence-based strategies for creating sustainable solutions.

FlexLab Component: This course is offered asynchronously. No live instructional classes will be provided. The teacher will be available for support, as needed. FlexLab courses contain two required components - failure to complete both will result in failure of the course:

1. Online Coursework Students will complete coursework independently online with milestones and deadlines built within the course. Course content will include digital lessons, video instruction and lectures, readings, and interactive assignments delivered through our learning management system. 
2. Virtual Lab Sessions Students will participate in TWO of five lab sessions, each session will last up to THREE hours.  Labs may include dissections, data collection, chemical reactions, and/or group problem solving. Students will submit lab reports or reflective journals after each lab session.)

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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (SYNCHRONOUS)

Course Length: Semester

Credit: 0.5

Grade Level: 11-12

Prerequisite(s): None

Description:Environmental Science is an interdisciplinary exploration of the natural world and the complex interactions between humans and the environment. This course introduces students to foundational concepts in ecology, earth systems, biodiversity, energy resources, and environmental change. Through scientific inquiry, case studies, and hands-on activities, students will examine current environmental challenges—including climate change, pollution, land use, and resource management—and evaluate evidence-based strategies for creating sustainable solutions.

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 FOOD SCIENCE 

Course Length: Semester

Credit: 0.5

Grade Level: 10-12

Prerequisite(s): None

Description: Students will explore the physical, chemical, and biological properties of food components. The course integrates concepts from chemistry, microbiology, and anatomy to explain how food is created, stored, and digested. Laboratory sessions emphasize measuring techniques, product testing, and sensory evaluation. Topics include: composition and structure of foods (proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, water), food chemistry, food microbiology & safety, preservation & processing methods, food additives & labeling, measurements & chemical reactions in food.

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FORENSIC SCIENCE 1 

Course Length: Semester Course

Credit: 0.5 credit Pathway or Science credit

Grades: 10-12

Prerequisite(s): Biology

Course Description: Are you crazy about CSI? Want to learn how real crime scenes are processed and the role of science in solving crimes? This is the course for you! Begin your exploration here. We learn about evidence collection, fingerprints, impression evidence, and sketching crime scenes. For each category of evidence. we also review case studies to see how these types of evidence have been applied to real-life cases. We wrap up the semester by looking at Forensic Science career options and sub-specialties. Worried it'll be too gross? We stick with pretty "clean" types of evidence in this class, though our case studies and discussions do cover serious crimes, including murders.

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FORESTRY & NATURAL RESOURCES

Course Length: Semester

Credit: 0.5

Grades: 11-12

Prerequisite(s):

Course Description: From providing clean air and habitats for wildlife to supporting the lumber industry and offering countless resources, forests are at the heart of a healthy planet. In this course, students will explore forest ecology, management, and conservation while learning how humans impact these vital ecosystems. We’ll dive into topics like sustainable harvesting, forest management techniques (including the use of fire), and the ongoing debate about whether such methods do more harm or good. Students will also examine the role humans play in forest destruction and discover ways we can better manage forests to ensure their health for future generations. Through the lens of ethics, ecology, and industry practices, this course will help students understand the challenges and opportunities in protecting our forests while meeting the demands of the lumber industry.

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GLOBAL CULTURAL STUDIES 

Course Length: Yearlong

Credit: 1.0 English +1.0 Social Studies

Grades: 10

Prerequisite(s): None

Course Description: This course fosters an interdisciplinary approach to studying world history, social life, literature, politics, arts, and popular culture in global contexts. Our curriculum is directly aligned with fostering students’ critical, ethical, and global thinking. At the core, our courses explore the question, “What does it mean to explore how the past shapes our world today?” We will focus on the three enduring outcomes of English: reading with intent, writing with purpose, and speaking with clarity. We will also focus on the three enduring outcomes of Social Studies: thinking critically, engaging civically, and communicating clearly.

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GREEN DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY 

Course Length: Semester Course

Credit: 0.5 credit

Grades: 10-12

Prerequisite(s): Engineering Explorations

Course Description:   This course examines the impact of human activities on sustainability while exploring the principles and technologies that support sustainable and high-performance building design. Students learn how green building jobs and practices can impact climate change and study green energy, green agriculture, and green transportation systems, including emerging technologies such as water, wind, and solar power. Instruction highlights the key systems and stakeholders involved in high-performance buildings and the wide range of jobs and skills needed across green industries. Students also explore how businesses are adapting to increased demand for sustainable products and services and consider potential career pathways in green building and related green sectors.