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Chemistry in the Earth System 1,2 (P) (6248, 6249) - PILOT COURSE - | |||
| Pilot Site: | |
| Districtwide pilot. | |
| Grade Range: | |
| 9–12 | |
| Prerequisites: | |
| Integrated Math I A-B (recommended) | |
| Course duration: | |
| T | |
| Subject area in which graduation credit will be given: | |
| Science - Chemistry | |
| UC subject area satisfied: | |
| d - Laboratory Science | |
| Course Description: | |
| This course integrates Physical Science with Earth and Space Science, following the three-course model for the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Units are based on the six instructional segments outlined in the California Framework and include: Combustion Heat and energy in the earth System Atoms, Elements and Molecules, Chemical Reactions, Chemistry of Climate Change, Dynamics of Chemical reactions and Ocean Acidification. Students will engage in the Science and Engineering Practices (SEP) as well as the Crosscutting Concepts (CCC) to explore phenomena demonstrating the Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCI) of each instructional segment. | |
| State Course Code(s): | |
| 9332 - Chemistry in the Earth System (3-course model) | |
| Basic Texts and Teaching Guides: | |
| Wilbraham, A. et al, 2007 Prentice Hall Chemistry, Prentice Hall | |