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Berlin High School

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Science

Science

The passionate and dedicated members of the BHS Science Department offer a comprehensive curriculum, providing students of all abilities and aspirations, pathways to achieve their educational goals. The science department values authentic learning opportunities. Students participate in field and laboratory experiences that highlight the applications of science to everyday life.

The Science Department strives to support the academic, social, and civic expectations of Berlin High School in all of its courses. All science courses encourage students to use a variety of academic and technological resources to become self-directed, self-reflective independent learners. Substantial emphasis is placed on Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) science and engineering practices, cultivating effective communication, developing resilient and discerning problem solvers, growing innovative and imaginative designers, and supporting mindful and responsive collaboration, thereby developing skills that are transferable for success in a global society.

Course Offerings

  • Concepts in Chemistry (Grade 9)
  • Chemistry: Matter and Interactions (Grade 9)
  • Advanced Chemistry* (Grade 9)
  • Biology (Grade 10)
  • Advanced Biology* (Grade 10)
  • Earth & Space Science (Grade 11)
  • Chemistry: Investigations in Chemical Reactivity (Grade 11)
  • Physics (Grade 12)

** Indicates an Honors level course

  • AP UConn ECE Biology**
  • AP UConn ECE Chemistry**
  • AP UConn ECE Environmental Science**
  • UConn ECE Physics**
  • SCSU EC The Business of Science**
  • SCSU EC Earth and Space Science**
  • SCSU EC Zoology**

** Indicates an Honors level course

  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Astronomy
  • Busting Myths in Science
  • Catastrophic Events in Science
  • Cooking Chemistry
  • Forensic Science
  • Horticulture
  • Marine Biology

** Indicates an Honors level course

Science Department Staffs

  • Samantha Adams
  • Chris Dippolino
  • Alyssa Garbarino
  • Morgan Hanna
  • Fenn Holt
  • Megan Hurley
  • Adam Leonard
  • Lisa Primus
  • Matthew Recore
  • Brendan Wilkosz
  • Jennifer Winkler
  • Chris Wisniewski

LAB TECHNICIAN

Nancy Kennure

DISTRICT SUPERVISOR 6-12

Adam Leonard