Summer School Science courses
Summer Offering Science DS2

Succeed in Science 

This summer, explore the world around you through science! Hone critical thinking skills that can be applied across all subjects while you develop skills needed to understand and thrive in an increasingly technologically and scientifically advanced world.

Through a microscope, telescope or just your naked eyes, you see science everywhere. Now find the study of it more engaging and meaningful at Futures Academy. With our online personalized 1:1 and small group instruction, you will learn at your pace and in your style to get the most out of class. 

science courses for credit

 Over 17 science courses for credit offered
 One-to-one, paired & small group learning 
 UC, CSU, & NCAA Approved 
 College prep, workshop, honors & AP-level courses
 100% live online instruction 
 Remediate or accelerate
 Full-time or part-time
 Transfer credits back to your home school
 6-12 week timeframe  
 Prevent summer learning loss

Science Courses for Credit Offered:

Course: Chemistry
Level:  Workshop, College Prep, Honors
UC a-g Designation:  Lab Science
Credits:  10
Recommended Prerequisite:  Biology, Algebra 1

This course will cover concepts and theories relating to the scientific field of Chemistry. Students will have a clear understanding of matter and the elements, atoms, bonding, chemical reactions, and nuclear chemistry, among other concepts. Knowledge will be gained through reading, homework, in class instruction, models, and internet research. The students will apply their understanding of scientific theories to laboratory experiments and projects to demonstrate higher level thinking. Furthermore, this course critically analyzes principles of measurement and properties of matter. Focus on heat as a form of energy, atomic theory, and the stoichiometry of compounds and chemical equations. The course also explores fundamentals of thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, oxidation-reduction, and acid-base reactions. Attention is given to the chemistry of selected elements, general properties of organic compounds, and the practical use of chemical technology through laboratory activities.

Course: Biology

Level:  Workshop, College Prep, Honors
UC a-g Designation:  Lab Science
Credits:  10
Recommended Prerequisite:  N/A

Biology is the study of the living world, including microscopic organisms, fungi, plants, and animals. In Biology it is important to attempt to understand life and life processes. This biology course, therefore, is aimed at introducing principles and concepts that apply to life at all levels of organization, no matter how simple or complex they may be. Our study begins by examining those general characteristics that are shared by all living things. These include similarities in chemical makeup, energy usage, ability to reproduce and community involvement. This course also examines the molecular/cellular approach with emphasis on chemical principles related to biology. It focuses on the fundamentals of heredity and mechanisms of change and diversity within the kingdoms of organisms. The practical use of laboratory activities will be emphasized.

Course: Anatomy & Physiology

Level:  Workshop, College Prep
UC a-g Designation:  Lab Science
Credits:  10
Recommended Prerequisite:  Biology 

This college preparatory course focuses on the presentation of information leading to an understanding of the structure and function of the human body. This course is designed to provide students with a solid foundation for the study of Human Anatomy and Physiology. Throughout the semester we will emphasize the following topics: the Nervous System, Muscular System, Immune System, and Excretory System. Students will develop an understanding of complementary relationship between organ system and how is facilitates in maintaining homeostasis. In addition, students will be required to demonstrate experimental techniques to heighten the knowledge acquired during lecture.

Course: Environmental Science

Level:  Workshop, College Prep
UC a-g Designation:  Elective
Credits:  10
Recommended Prerequisite:  N/A 

The goal of this course is to provide students with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies to understand the interrelationships of the natural world, to identify and analyze environmental problems both natural and human-made, and to evaluate the risks associated with these problems and examine alternative solutions for resolving and/or preventing them.

Course: Health

Level:  Workshop, College Prep
UC a-g Designation:  Elective
Credits:  10
Recommended Prerequisite:  N/A 

Health Education is a required course that is part of the education plan for all students. The curriculum is designed to encourage a healthy way of living and discourage health-risk behaviors. Students will gain essential knowledge and will be challenged to address current health issues. Key concepts are the Essential Health Concepts, Analyzing Health Influences, Goal Setting, Practicing Health-Enhancing Behaviors, and Health Promotion. The major content areas of Health are (a) Nutrition and Physical Activity; (b) Growth and Development, and Sexual Health; (c) Injury Prevention and Safety; (d) Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs; (e) Mental, Emotional and Social Health; and (f) Personal and community health.

Course:  Oceanography

Level:  Workshop, College Prep
UC a-g Designation:  Elective
Credits:  10
Recommended Prerequisite:  Biology 

This college preparatory course examines a combination of the fundamentals of geology, meteorology, and life sciences to the study of the earth’s oceans. Students study the ecology and diversity of the world’s oceans, with particular attention paid to the complex interactions among all marine life, from the smallest microorganism to the largest sea mammal. Topics include: life in the sea, deep sea exploration, marine mammals, coastal ecosystems, and the sea floor. Students periodically write research papers on individual areas of interest. Students also learn to use graphs, tables, maps, data and the Internet to enrich their study of this challenging and exciting course.

Course:  Physics

Level:  Workshop, College Prep, Honors
UC a-g Designation:  Lab Science
Credits:  10
Recommended Prerequisite:  Chemistry, Algebra 2

This course is designed introduce students to the laws and theories integral to the study of Physics. Throughout the semester we will emphasize the following topics: Motions and Forces, Conservation of Energy and Momentum, Heat and Thermodynamics, Waves, and Electric and Magnetic Phenomena. Students will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the aforementioned topics, as well as exhibit problem-solving skills through dimensional analysis and various calculations. In addition, this course will require students to demonstrate experimental techniques that will highlight the students understanding of the topics discussed in lecture. The course develops an understanding and application of the physical laws fundamental to all sciences. Emphasis is also given to use of SI units, algebra, trigonometry and graphing, the investigation of momentum, energy, conservation laws, the quantum nature of light and electromagnetic radiation, and research into other topics current to the field.

Course:  Chemistry in the Community

Level:  Workshop, College Prep
UC a-g Designation:  Lab Science
Credits:  10
Recommended Prerequisite:  Biology

Chemistry in the Community focuses on the development of various scientific and quantitative skills. The course highlights the development of chemical analysis, scientific literacy, critical and creative thinking skills. In order to develop these skills students will participate in classroom activities including hands on labs and homework activities. Some such activities could include: lectures, discussions, vocabulary practice, free response practice, instructional videos, web based interactive, laboratory experiments, inquiry & research projects, etc.

Course:  Earth & Space-Lab

Level:  Workshop, College Prep
UC a-g Designation:  College-Prep Elective
Credits:  10
Recommended Prerequisite:  Biology 

This college preparatory course examines major concepts of earth science and astronomy through surveys of the physical and observational aspects of the earth and its place in the universe. This course shall include laboratory investigations, which incorporate the use of measurements, problem solving, inquiry, laboratory apparatus, safety procedures and experimental procedures. An opportunity will be provided to explore planet Earth, its changing surface, its waters, weather, and climate, and astronomy and its applications.

Course:  AP Biology
Level: AP
UC a-g Designation:  Lab Science
Credits:  10
Recommended Prerequisite:  N/A 

AP Biology is an introductory college-level biology course. Students cultivate their understanding of biology through inquiry-based investigations as they explore the following topics: evolution, cellular processes—energy and communication, genetics, information transfer, ecology, and interactions.

Course:  AP Chemistry

Level: AP
UC a-g Designation: Lab Science
Credits:  10
Recommended Prerequisite: Chemistry, Algebra 2

AP Physics 1 is an algebra-based, introductory college-level physics course. Students cultivate their understanding of Physics through inquiry-based investigations as they explore topics such as Newtonian mechanics (including rotational motion); work, energy, and power; mechanical waves and sound; and introductory, simple circuits.

Course:  AP Physics 1

Level: AP
UC a-g Designation:  Lab Science
Credits:  10
Recommended Prerequisite: Chemistry, Geometry 

The AP Chemistry course provides students with a college-level foundation to support future advanced course work in chemistry. Students cultivate their understanding of chemistry through inquiry-based investigations, as they explore topics such as: atomic structure, intermolecular forces and bonding, chemical reactions, kinetics, thermodynamics, and equilibrium. Created by the AP Chemistry Development Committee, the course curriculum is compatible with many Chemistry courses in colleges and universities.

If you are in biology class with twenty other kids, you aren’t necessarily going to get the answers you need but having the one-on-one experience, you can explore as far as you want to. For us it’s meant my son has found that he has an interest in science that he didn’t even know he had.


- Shelly M.
Futures Parent

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