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8-12 Science

8-12 Science

The goal of the Science Department at Billerica Memorial High School is to promote and engage all students in the Science and Engineering practices through hands-on and practical applications. We strive to help students develop the knowledge and skills needed to be scientifically literate citizens, and to prepare students for advanced course work in scientific fields to prepare for the rigors of post-secondary academics and professional careers.

All students are required to take a minimum of 3 years of science at BMHS after 8th grade. The recommended progression of core science courses is Biology, Chemistry, Physics from freshman to junior year.

The following AP Courses offered in the Science Department are:

  • AP Biology
  • AP Chemistry
  • AP Environmental Science
  • AP Physics 1
  • AP Physics C

Project Lead The Way (PLTW) is the leading provider of rigorous and innovative STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education curricular programs used in schools. PLTW exists to prepare students for the global economy through its world-class curriculum and an engaged network of educators and students. PLTW’s comprehensive curriculum has been designed by PLTW teachers, university educators, engineering and biomedical professionals, and school administrators to promote critical thinking, creativity, innovation, and real-world problem solving skills in students.  The hands-on, project-based program engages students on multiple levels, exposes them to areas of study that they typically do not pursue, and provides them with a foundation and proven path to college and career success. More than 12,500 schools in all 50 states and the District of Columbia are currently offering PLTW courses to their students. For more information, visit http://www.pltw.org

The PLTW courses offered at BMHS in the areas of Science, Computer Science, and Engineering are:

  • Human Body Systems
  • Principles of Biomedical Science
  • Medical Interventions
  • Gateway Engineering
  • Introduction to Engineering Design
  • Principles of Engineering
  • Engineering Essentials
  • Gateway Computer Science
  • AP Computer Science Principles
  • AP Computer Science A