<p>Someone said Geology would be a good capstone course after Biology, Chemistry and Physics and that might be correct, at least as an alternative to AP courses. </p>
<p>One problem, though, is that Chemistry requires a certain level of competence in algebra and Physics, properly taught, requires at least trig and preferably Calculus, so our failure to move enough of our seventh and eigth graders along in math at international pace is a problem for science, too.</p>
<p>For those in favor of a less serious Earth Science course, do you also favor a less serious Biology course for those who won't take science in college? Smell the flowers anyone?</p>