Science 1B: Scientific Inquiry & Methodology
This Freshman-level Rainshadow science course provides an introduction to scientific methodology and the role of science in interdisciplinary inquiry. It combines the basic principles of several scientific disciplines: Earth Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Students will study thematic issues in science to discover how science influences our daily lives, will participate in labs, do hands-on experimentation, independent work, and discussion to build their own science knowledge and to begin creating educated opinions about the world. This course meets Rainshadow & State of Nevada standards for General Science and prepares students to use science as a tool in careers, higher education, and life.
