SCIENCE

The Qur'an is not only a religious text, but it is also a scientific one. Allah points to the miracles in His creations to confirm humanity's belief in the existence of a higher being, God. The Qur'an is filled with references to biology, astronomy, geology, physics and geography. Embryology and the development of a fetus is detailed in many verses in the Qur'an. Students are inevitably drawn to explore their physical environment as a way to further their belief in Allah and the miracles surrounding us. The science curriculum is taught using an Islamic lens as students increase their faith through scientific exploration. Students are empowered with the faith and knowledge necessary to make them invaluable assets to their communities.

Biology I

Biology I is a course based on laboratory investigations that include a study of the structures and functions of living organisms and their interactions with the environment. Students enrolled in Biology I explore the following topics: (1) structure and function of cells, (2) cellular processes, (3) the interdependence of organisms within populations, communities, ecosystems, and the biosphere. Students work with concepts, principles, and theories of the living environment. In addition, students enrolled in this course will demonstrate the ability to use scientific skills and and major biological concepts to explain the uniqueness and interdependence of living organisms, their interactions with the environment, and the continuation of life on earth.

Chemistry

Chemistry I is a course based on laboratory investigations of matter, chemical reactions, and the role of energy in those reactions. Students enrolled in Chemistry I compare, contrast, and synthesize useful models of the structure and properties of matter and the mechanisms of its interactions. In addition, students enrolled in this course are expected to: (1) gain an understanding of the history of chemistry, (2)use quantitative techniques in studying the interaction of atoms and molecules, (3) learn and practice laboratory safety (4) use molecular level concepts to examine macro level reactions. The student will demonstrate the ability to use scientific skills and processes to explain composition and interactions of matter in the world in which we live.

Physics

Physics I is a laboratory-based course in which students synthesize the fundamental concepts
and principles related to matter and energy, including mechanics, wave motion, heat, light,
electricity, magnetism, atomic and subatomic physics. Through regular laboratory study using
such quantities as velocity, acceleration, force, energy, momentum, and charge, students are able to: (1) examine the nature and scope of physics, including its relationship to other sciences and its ability to describe phenomena using physical laws, (2) describe the history of physics and the laws of physics, (3) explore the uses of its models, theories, and laws to investigate physical interactions on a micro and macro level. Students will demonstrate the ability to use scientific skills and processes to explain and predict the outcome of certain interactions which occur between matter and energy.