Coastal Ecology (in Belize)
This course is cross-listed as MUL990C (Extradisciplinary). See MUL990C (Extradisciplinary) in the Extradisciplinary section of the catalog for description.
Discipline: Science
Science courses at George School encourage students to understand the world in which they live. The academic schedule provides ample time for hands-on learning through experimentation. A wide survey of courses provides a broad knowledge of science.
For a student who comes to George School in 9th grade, this survey begins with a chemistry course. The paths that follow vary a great deal from student to student, but typically include at least one biology course and one physics course. Many students choose to delve more deeply into one or more of these three fundamental scientific disciplines by taking a second course, culminating in an IB or AP exam. Students also frequently opt to include courses in areas such as computer programming, robotics, and environmental science.
Contemporary East African Society and Conservation
This course is cross-listed as HIS990U (science) and MUL990U (extradisciplinary). See the Extradisciplinary section of the catalog for description.
South Africa: Art, Ecology & Social Justice
This course is cross-listed as MUL990S (Extradisciplinary) and ARV990S (Arts). See the course description for MUL990S (Extradisciplinary) in the Extradisciplinary section of the catalog. Min-Max Credit Hours: 1.0-1.0
Independent Science Research
This non-traditional course provides the student who enrolls the opportunity to further develop a keen interest in science through cooperation with a mentor and the coordinating George School teacher. Students who enroll must identify and…
Human Anatomy and Physiology
This course takes a holistic and applied approach to introducing students to the structure and function of the systems in the human body. The course relies heavily on laboratory activities, as well as discussions that…
Cognitive Neurology
This course is designed to study how we, as humans, acquire skills and knowledge thanks to brain plasticity and synaptic pruning. It looks at our neural networks from an evolutionary perspective. On a more fundamental…
Science & Literature
This course is cross-listed as MUL430L (Extradisciplinary) and ENG550C (English). See MUL430L (Extradisciplinary) in the Extradisciplinary section of the catalog for description. Min-Max Credit Hours: 1.0-1.0
Environmental Justice
In this course, students explore the relationship of exposure to environmental degradation and health risks to socioeconomic status and communities of color. Various issues of investigation include topics in rural, urban, local, domestic, and international…
Animal Behavior
This single mod course is designed to introduce students to the major topics in animal behavior, or ethology, from a sociobiological point of view. It familiarizes students with some general non-human behaviors such as territoriality,…
IB SL Environmental Systems
This lab-driven, interdisciplinary course prepares students for the IB Environmental Systems & Societies exam. Students use systems thinking to explore ecosystems, energy and nutrient transformations, population dynamics, biodiversity, and the issues of climate change and…
Parents/Guardians: Please join the Parent and Guardian Association (PGA) for dinner in the dining hall at 5:30 p.m. before its final meeting of the school year on Monday, April 17. The meeting will be from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in the MDA Library Conference Room. Those unable to attend in person may join virtually via Zoom.