2021–22 Course Catalog

Science Alicia Taylor, Department Head A graduate of Lincoln School is expected to have a strong background in the major branches of science: Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, as well as the ability to use technology effectively. The courses offered place a special emphasis on logical reasoning, problem-solving, and critical thinking, as well as laboratory competency.

Please Note: Students considering pursuing Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, or Physics at the college level should speak to the chair of the Science Department and the Director of College Counseling about course sequence.

Physics/Physics Honors Yearlong—Required in Grade 9 The Physics First program helps students build a strong foundation for their scientific career at Lincoln School and beyond. In this course, students examine how matter behaves and interacts with its surroundings, answering such questions as “how do objects move?” and “how does electricity work?” The topics covered in the course are applicable to, and directly evident in, everyday life: motion, energy, momentum, electricity and magnetism, sound, and optics.

Students will investigate these topics through units that will include applied problem solving, laboratory experiments, demonstrations, independent design challenges, and interactive computer simulations. Throughout the course, students will enhance their algebra, problem-solving, and scientific reasoning skills. The concepts and skills learned in this course lay the critical groundwork for applications in future science courses. Honors Physics will move at a faster pace and will also have a greater emphasis on the quantitative nature of physics.

Prerequisite: none; recommendation of the department and completion of Algebra 1 is necessary for Honors Chemistry/ Chemistry Honors Yearlong—Required in Grade 10 The study of Chemistry allows us to understand the nature of matter on both observable and atomic levels. This course provides an introduction to the field and surveys all major topics in chemistry. Students engage in labs, lectures, projects, and class discussions exploring the conceptual and mathematical components of atomic interactions. Over the course of the year, students develop 36