Science

Science at Cobble Hill

At The Cobble Hill School, Science is an immersive experience designed to equip students with real-world skills and knowledge. With two large, fully stocked laboratories, students perform hands-on experiments, dissections, and investigations using state-of-the-art equipment comparable to what is found in hospitals. These labs foster a deep understanding of scientific principles while encouraging students to think critically and solve real-world problems.

We also integrate Z-Space, a cutting-edge virtual reality device that allows students to conduct virtual dissections and operations, providing a unique, interactive learning experience. This technology enhances students' ability to visualize and engage with complex biological systems in a dynamic way.

Through these hands-on, inquiry-driven experiences and cutting-edge technology, our students are not only prepared for success in higher education but also gain the practical, real-world skills needed for future careers in science and technology.

Course Sequence

Biology Grade 9 - The new NYS high school Biology curriculum, starting in June 2025, aligns with the NYS P-12 Science Learning Standards. It introduces a storyline approach to the Regents exam, with questions grouped by narrative clusters. The curriculum requires 1200 minutes of laboratory work, including three mandatory investigations. This ensures a hands-on, inquiry-based learning experience that prepares students for the revised Regents Examination in Life Science: Biology.

Earth and Space Science Grade 10 - The 2025 NYS Earth and Space Science curriculum, aligned with the NYSSLS, promotes a student-centered, problem-solving approach. It emphasizes scientific practices like modeling, analyzing data, and constructing explanations to understand Earth's systems (geosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere) and space science. Students will use the 2024 Reference Tables for the June 2025 Regents Exam, featuring question clusters and constructed-response tasks focused on real-world phenomena and Earth's processes.

Chemistry Grade 11- The 2025 NYS Chemistry curriculum, based on NGSS, emphasizes hands-on labs, data analysis, and real-world connections. Key topics include atomic structure, chemical bonding, reactions, stoichiometry, states of matter, and thermochemistry. Students will engage in inquiry-based learning, develop scientific practices, and apply crosscutting concepts like patterns and cause and effect. The curriculum prepares students to analyze chemical processes and connect them to real-world applications.

SUPA Forensic Science - The SUPA Forensic Science course provides an in-depth look at the scientific principles applied to crime detection and evidence analysis. Topics include blood spatter analysis, fingerprinting, drug chemistry, DNA analysis, and hair/fiber identification. Students develop hands-on lab skills while exploring real-world applications in criminal investigations. This course, offering college credit from Syracuse University, emphasizes the intersection of science and law.

AP Biology - The AP Biology course is an introductory, college-level course focused on developing a deep understanding of biological principles through inquiry-based learning and extensive laboratory work. Organized around four "Big Ideas"—Evolution, Energetics, Information Storage and Transfer, and Systems Interactions—the course emphasizes critical thinking, scientific practices, and data analysis. Students explore key topics like cell structure, genetics, evolution, and ecology while engaging in investigations and applying concepts to real-world scenarios. This course fosters problem-solving skills and prepares students for success in higher education and beyond.