We are investigating a slight shift in our curriculum to offer Physics as an
introductory course in grade 9 and change Biology to grade 11. We currently
require Biology, Chemistry and Physics for graduation. Most of our students
take 4+ years of science which may include more than one AP course.
We are curious if any other schools have made the transition to *Conceptual
Physics *for grade 9 and could speak to a few questions that we have.
1. What, if any, were the scheduling concerns/problems that you faced?
2. Did you offer Physics to grade 11/12 as you were phasing in a grade
9 program?
3. If you had previously offered Bio at the grade 9 level, did you
notice any changes in the grade 8 to 9 transition?
4. Were there any staffing issues that needed to be resolved?
Any other issues/ideas that might contribute to our decision-making process
would be appreciated.
Many thanks for your input!
Pam Stewart
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*Pam Stewart
Grade 8 Team Leader, Science
Manlius Pebble Hill School
5300 Jamesville Road
DeWitt, New York 13214
315.446.2452 *
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