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Welcome to Gretna Hawks' Science Connection!

 

This website is designed to serve as a resource for Mrs. Francisco's Anatomy & Physiology, Biology and Earth Science students. Students may visit this site to access the course syllabus, course pacing guides, required materials, and moodle (a PCS sponsored web tool where powerpoint lectures, notes, class handouts, homework handouts, and web sites of interest are located).

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Advanced Earth Science

This course is an accelerated, inquiry-based class that explores topics in geology, astronomy, oceanography, and meteorology. At the end of the semester, students are required to complete the Virginia Earth Science S.O.L. test that will assess student mastery of the course topics. Successful completion of the S.O.L. test and the class are required by the state of Virginia.

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Anatomy and Physiology

This course is the study of the structural and functional characteristics of the human body.  We will begin at the microscopic level with atoms & cells and make our way to tissues, organs, and finally the organ systems in order to understand our bodies.  This course will include animal dissection as a means to learn body structure and function.

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General Biology
This course emphasizes the processes of scientific investigation through the study of living things in the classroom and laboratory settings. The nature of science will begin our investigations into the study of life. We will also study the cell, the chemistry of life, DNA, heredity, ecology, and kingdom classification. At the end of the semester, students are required to complete the Virginia Biology S.O.L. test that will assess student mastery of the course topics. Successful completion of the S.O.L. test and the class are required by the state of Virginia.