CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
MATH AND SCIENCE FOREIGN LANGUAGE
  MATH SCIENCE SPANISH / LATIN
9th Introduction and Overview of Mathematics - Symbols & Reality Introduction and Overview of the Sciences  
Review of Algebra (which will have been taught in 7th & 8th grade) Units: dimensional analysis  
Set Theory The experimental method  
Relations (equal,greater, lass) and properties (reflexive, symmetric, transitive)    
Operations (add subtract, product, division, power, log: grouping) Astronomy  Beginning Latin
Properties (closure, associative, identity, inverse, commutative, distributive) The earth for all Grades
Numbers, variables, collective structures, functions Planets  
Graphing (Cartesian system) Sun  
Solution and characterization of equations (linear, quadratic) Stars  
Discrete Math & Number Theory Galaxy  
Number theory (integers, primes, reals) Anomalies (Olbers, Galileo, Novas, etc.)  
Finite math  
Logic Geology  
Free monoid and beginnings os automata theory Minerals and Rocks  
Cominationatorics History of the earth (eras)  
Probability, statistics Volcanoes, glaciers, erosion, hydrology, tectonics  
     
10th Geometry Biology At this point students will choose 
Proofs: axioms, theorems, etc. Anatomy whether to continue with Latin for
Plane geometry: lines, parallel, angles, triangles, perimeter, area Histology (cells) the next three years or start Spanish
Solid geometry: 3-space, volume, objects of rotation Physiology (organs and systems) and continue with Spanish for the
Topology, fractals, higher dimension Taxonomy; the kingdoms of life next three years.
  Genetics and evolution  
     
11th Trigonometry Chemistry  
the unit circle Atomic theory  
sine and cosine The elements: metals, semi-metals, non-metals, gases Spanish or Latin
properties, other functions Reactions  
Advanced Algebra Inorganic  
Solving more complex equations: quadratics, cubics, polynomials Organic  
Vectors: operations, dot & cross products; 2,3, higher dimensions Biochemistry  
Complex numbers    
     
12th Calculus Physics  
Limits Motion; tie in to calculus  
Differential calculus Mechanics Spanish or Latin
Integral calculus Wave mechanics; sound; light (lenses, mirrors, spectra)  
Series, convergence, asymptotes (0?0, inf/inf) Electricity and magnetism Literature, Translation
  Thermodynamics (entropy)  
  The atom  
  Subatomic particles  
  Decay, Fission, Fusion  
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