WELCOME TO HONORS SCIENCE RESEARCH PROGRAM

Head start on Science Research

Summer Science Programs for High School Students

More information on Science Research on Dr. Gordon's webpage 

SCIENCE RESEARCH COURSES

Honors Science Research Program includes Freshmen Research H (open only for freshmen), Science Research Seminar 1 H (open to all students in grades 10-12), Intermediate Science Research 2 H (open to juniors and seniors who have demonstrated a commitment to conduct independent research during the school year and the summer) and Advanced Science Research 3 H (open for seniors completed Intermediate Science Research 2 H).  

Freshmen Science Research meets as a scheduled class every day. Sophomores, juniors and seniors meet every other day as a class or as scheduled in small groups during their lunch period, study hall or senior privilege. Students conducting in-school experiments are required to meet at least twice a week. All research students are required to present their work during the Science Research Symposium night at the end of the year.

FRESHMEN RESEARCH H                                       Full year - 1 credit

Grade 9          

Open enrollment. Highly recommended for freshmen students who will be taking Living Environment Honors class or for strong science students.

In this honors-level class, students will be provided with an in-depth exploration of the research process and techniques. They will conduct literary reviews and learn how to collect, process, organize, and graph data. These skills will then be incorporated into group and individual projects. The class meets every day. All students are required to present their research at the Annual Science Research Symposium.

SCIENCE RESEARCH SEMINAR 1 H – 4740                                       Full year - 1 credit

Grades 10, 11, 12                                                                                          

Prerequisite:    Honors Policy Applies            

Co-requisite:   Simultaneous enrollment in another science course

Students will work on research projects as individuals and in groups and enter into national competitions such as Toshiba Exploravision. In addition, students will begin planning their own original research projects in school and present their ideas at local science fairs such as the Long Island Science Congress and the Annual Science Research Symposium. Attendance at weekly scheduled assessment meetings is required. All students are required to present their research at the Annual Science Research Symposium.

INTERMEDIATE SCIENCE RESEARCH 2H AND ADVANCED SCIENCE RESEARCH 3H COURSES

These courses offer students the opportunity to conduct original scientific research under the guidance of a research scientist.  They are open to all students who have demonstrated a commitment to conduct independent research during the school year and the summer.  Students are required to conduct independent research outside of class each week, to meet weekly for assessment and mentorship with their science research teacher, and to present at local, regional, and national scientific competitions.  Students may receive up to 12 transferable college credits from the University at Albany through the University in the High School program. 

INTERMEDIATE SCIENCE RESEARCH 2H – 4750                             Full year - 1 credit      

Grade 11, 12

Prerequisites:  Completion of Science Research Seminar 1H

                        Honors Policy Applies

Co-requisite: Simultaneous enrollment in another science course

This class is for students who have already begun a mentored independent research project, and are still in the data collecting phase. Students will continue to collect data in any scientific field during the school year. Attendance at weekly assessment meetings is required. Students will attend science competitions such as the Long Island Science Congress. Advanced students may also enter the Siemens Science Competition.  All students are required to present their research at the Annual Science Research Symposium.

ADVANCED SCIENCE RESEARCH 3H – 4760                                    Full year - 1 credit      

Grade 12

Prerequisites:  Completion of Intermediate Science Research 2H

Honors Policy Applies

Co-requisite: Simultaneous enrollment in another science course

 This class is for students who have conducted extensive research during their junior year and over the summers. Students will prepare comprehensive research papers to enter the Intel Science Talent Search and Siemens competitions. Students will also be expected to attend the Long Island Science and Engineering Fair. Attendance at weekly assessment meetings is required. All students are required to present their research at the Annual Science Research Symposium.