Science
We prepare Women of the Word to lead successful lives by developing problem solving and critical thinking skills through understanding the science of God’s creation.
We want every student to have an opportunity to have a voice in the conversation on scientific issues, including environmental and medical issues, that affect their lives and the community in which they live. We hope to inspire students to pursue STEM careers in which they will improve the quality of life on planet Earth.
All Classes
- Elective
This two-semester course provides an introductory study of the structure and function of the human body.
- AP
- Required
Inorganic chemistry concepts are covered in depth with aspects of organic chemistry included.
- Required
IWA has created an interdisciplinary and hands-on approach designed to help students see biology as an active process, rather than as an accumulation of facts.
- Required
Chemistry introduces students to a range of topics addressing the chemical composition of the world around us.
- Elective
An upper level science course based on lab investigation, activities and exploration.
- Elective
This course is to prepare young women for an ever-changing society; in particular learning skills directly exceeding expectations relating to high school, college and life experience.
- Honors
- Required
A challenging course designed to prepare the students for AP Biology. Students will learn about all of the Metabolic Pathways and the way cells perform all of the myriad chemical reactions that allow life to continue.
- Honors
- Required
Introduces students to a physical science that relies heavily upon mathematical analysis.
- Honors
Design is the creative process of solving problems by identifying needs and then devising solutions. This solution may be a product, technique, structure, process, or many other things depending on the problem.
- Honors
- Required
An inquiry-based program that combines conceptual and mathematical descriptions of physical phenomena to construct a framework for understanding broader physics topics.
- Required
An inquiry-based program that combines conceptual and mathematical descriptions of physical phenomena to construct a framework for understanding broader physics topics.
Science Department
