(sixth grade) Science and TechnologyStart with an introductory unit that uses the Roxbury Latin School's own 50-acre forest as a living laboratory to teach basic skills in scientific observation, data collection, and developing hypotheses。Thereafter, the course rotates between three complementary, 10-week units。Technical part。 Our 21st century worldPaired with two courses in the science Department。 Design of life和 Environmental research.All three courses take a "hands-on" approach, combining rigorous academic research with frequent experimental activities。

在 Our 21st century worldIn The World in the 21st Century, students will learn about our interconnected digital world and how they can be creative, productive, safe and ethical citizens in it。Computers, personal devices, applications, and networks have become so easy to use that they no longer require much knowledge of how they actually work。Learning about what happens under the "hood" makes it possible for students to make fuller use of technology, to become creative producers in the digital realm rather than just consumers, and to understand the risks of using technology。Students will learn about transistors, bits and bytes, files and operating systems, and then move on to learning programming languages and ways to control computers。The boys will practice programming in Python, developing an understanding of algorithms, computational thinking and programming structures。They will learn how information moves around the Web, what is the Internet, and what is a web page。They will conclude the rotation by discussing privacy, anonymity, critical consumption, fair use and Internet ethics。

在 Design of life。Students study the form and function of living systems。They study the nature of life itself, observing its remarkable unity and incredible diversity。How do they consider Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection explain these features of life and enable us to understand the ingenious design of cells, organs and organisms。They develop an understanding of the nature of scientific inquiry by regularly observing organisms in the laboratory。They used composite microscopes, performed dissections, and built models and simulations to achieve these goals。

在Environmental research。 Students learn about living and abiotic systems on Earth and how they are interconnected。They found that humans are part of these natural systems, not external to them。From this perspective, the boys consider the impact of human activity on the environment, focusing on issues related to waste generation and energy use。男孩们不仅仅是了解社会所面临的环境问题；他们还研究如何通过以更环保的方式满足社会的需求来克服这些挑战。

(Fifth grade) Introduction to Physical Science is one A compulsory one year course specializing in matter。The course follows Introduction to physical science (IPS) text most of the time。The course is designed so that each class acts as a study group。Through an extensive series of experimental exercises, the class investigates the characteristic properties of matter。The course begins with the distillation of wood, producing charcoal and various "odorous liquids and gases."。To further investigate these substances, the boys learn the techniques of measuring mass and volume in metric units。After conducting a series of exercises to develop the idea of conservation of mass in physical and chemical changes, they studied the density, boiling point and solubility of matter。Here, the mathematics of tenth symbols, ratios, and proportions will be examined as needed。Students use differences in characteristic properties to separate substances from mixtures。Then there was the "Sludge Lab" : students were given mysterious mixtures and asked to separate and identify them over a two-week period。

After this exercise, the boys did experiments to distinguish elements from compounds。In the spring, the curriculum becomes more project-oriented, with an emphasis on the links between chemical processes and the environment。Each boy investigates the sources, properties, uses and safe disposal of a particular chemical element。His research forms the basis of lectures and written reports。This project links our laboratory work to industrial and environmental issues in the wider world。Another major project is exploring water systems in the environment, from ponds on campus to the Charles River to another major water system in the United States or the larger world。Municipal water sources, water quality parameters and wastewater treatment processes are studied。Students learn about ocean systems on a field trip to the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution。They perform a series of laboratory tests on samples collected from several locations along the Charles River and report on the results。Because the outcome of the course depends so much on the measurements taken by students in the laboratory, the boys experience the uncertainty of measurement, the importance of careful observation and accurate description in notebooks, and the collective nature of the scientific process。

(Year 4) Mathematics - Science Investigation (MSI) Is a year-round lab-based course that provides students with the opportunity to examine how we use energy and materials to shape and control the world around us。The boys do these things in an interdisciplinary context, exploring ideas in science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics, collectively known as STEAM。Boys are active learners in this course, discovering concepts through investigation and experimentation, and completing projects, often in collaboration, which increase in complexity throughout the year。They are also immersed in a "maker" culture, building creative confidence and using newly discovered skills, tools and techniques to tackle challenging problems。

Conceptual physics Is a concept-based (rather than math-based) survey course that covers many concepts about our physical world。Advanced math skills are not required or expected。Students focus on understanding - discovering patterns through practice and testing ideas through practical activities and demonstrations。Students will learn skills such as using measuring equipment and the importance of uncertainty in measurement。Will they learn how to construct an experiment and how to analyze and interpret data。Topics include Newtonian mechanics (motion, force, momentum, and energy), the geometry of optics, and the study of the properties of waves, including sound and light。Whenever possible, it's linked to "real world" applications。In the spring, students will study electrical, magnetic, and electromagnetic equipment such as motors, transformers, loudspeakers, etc。Students will have the opportunity to apply the concepts they have learned in several internal competitions, such as the Egg Drop challenge, bridge building project, sound reproduction device design and construction, and motor construction。

Physics of honor It's the study of matter and energy in our natural world。In this course, students will explore the qualitative and quantitative aspects of these topics。While an understanding of concepts is Paramount, students have many opportunities to practice the scientific process by observing phenomena, designing experiments, and collecting and analyzing data, while drawing and presenting conclusions。This lab-based and project-based learning is carried out throughout the curriculum。After an introduction to the scientific method, the course quickly moves into kinesiology - the study of space and time and the movement of things。如何 The motion of things, including one and two dimensional motion。Then came dynamics - the study of forces and why things move, including an introduction to Newton's famous laws of motion。Students apply these laws when studying various types of motion, including circular motion, rotational motion, orbital motion and oscillatory motion。Then, we study the energy and momentum of particles in various interactions, including collisions。The first semester focuses on the physics of particles and energy, and the second semester focuses on the physics of waves and energy (mechanical, sound, and electromagnetic waves, including light).。Topics include the study of sound waves, electrostatics and electric fields, electric and direct current, magnetic and electromagnetic induction。Finally, we review the interactions between light and matter, and conclude with an introduction to early quantum theory。The text used is Giankoli, Sixth Edition of Physics, published by Pearson, Prentice Hall。

化学和 Honors student in chemistry Study the structure and patterns of change in the world of matter and energy around us。The textbooks are Wilbraham, Staley, and Matta, 化学 化学；以及Brown, LeMay, and Bursten, Chemistry, central science Brown, LeMay, and Bursten, for Honors Chemistry.These courses include introductory laboratory exercises and a comprehensive study of stoichiometry, gas laws and kinetic theory, qualitative advanced views of electronic structures in atoms and chemical bonds between atoms, collision properties, reaction mechanisms, catalysis, equilibria, properties of acids and bases, and some organic chemistry。Good chemistry courses consider these topics in greater depth than chemistry courses。Frequent laboratory exercises and classroom demonstrations develop and illustrate key links between theoretical hypotheses and direct observations。In the laboratory, students practice safe chemical manipulation techniques, the mechanics of measurement, solution preparation, and the safe disposal of chemical wastes。

Honors biology program Culminating a comprehensive science education at Roxbury Latin School。This program is offered to Level I class members who have completed Chemistry or Honors Chemistry。The course text is Campbell, et al,biology。Concepts and associations.The reading and discussion presuppositions some knowledge of the physical sciences。A solid understanding of the physical foundations of biological processes enables students to understand the mechanisms of life forms from viruses to Homo sapiens。Evolution is the sequencing theory of biology that provides the background for the development of all other subjects。Major topics include ecosystems, biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, genetics, anatomy and physiology。Molecular mechanisms are emphasized。For all topics, plant and animal systems are examined in laboratory and classroom discussions。Regular laboratory exercises reinforce and illustrate the conceptual material。In addition, in consultation with working scientists, students design and perform an experiment to answer biological questions of their choice。

Environmental science Another culmination of a comprehensive science education at Roxbury Latin School。Male students in environmental science must complete chemistry courses and obtain permission from the Department。In 2011, the human population reached 7 billion。If current trends continue, the population could reach 10 billion in the lifetime of today's Roxbury Latin students。Is our growing population's use of natural resources -- forests, agricultural land, oceans, fresh water, fossil fuels -- sustainable？Whether the way we meet society's needs today will affect the ability of future generations to meet their needs？If so, what changes could be made in current patterns of natural resource use？在 Environmental science", each student offered his own answer to these questions and defended them。While the course focuses on the science behind Earth's living and abiotic systems and the ways in which humans affect them, students also discuss economic, social, and cultural barriers to change and opportunities to overcome them through education, public policy, technological progress, and individual action。

Throughout the year, students use the Roxbury Latin Forest as a living laboratory to observe and study the ecological and physical systems of the Earth。Topics include energy flows, hydrological cycles, biogeochemical cycles, biodiversity, species interactions, soils, climate and weather, and forestry。Students uncover the geological and written history of the Latin Forest in Roxbury and gain insight into the many ecosystem services it provides today。The students use their explorations of local forests as a platform to learn about other major biomes and aquatic ecosystems in the world, and to consider the range of impacts that human behavior has on the environment。The course text is by Tom Wessels Reading forest landscape (Published by The Countryman Press) and Environmental science8th Edition by Raven, Hassenzahl, and Berg (Published by Wiley)。

Special topics in engineering and Design Is a year-round program for boys who wish to further explore and apply their skills in math, science and art to real problems of global significance。The boys develop a framework for analyzing problems and making decisions through a series of oriented challenges in engineering。They learn the basic principles of mechanical and electrical design and then extend those principles and analytical techniques to more complex human and environmental systems。In the process, the boys discover the meaning of "engineering" and develop a sense of personal and professional responsibility for their community and the complex system in which they operate。Students often collaborate on short - and long-term projects, actively using technology and research to solve unique problems。Second grade boys must obtain permission from the teacher and 同时 参加 化学 或 Honor chemistry课程 。