| Approved Site(s): |
| | Approved for San Diego SciTech High School. Other schools may not offer this course without prior approval from the Interdivisional Curriculum Committee.
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| Grade Range: |
| | 11–12 |
| Prerequisites: |
| | Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, Integrated Math III A-B or equivalent
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| Course duration: |
| | Two semesters |
| Subject area in which graduation credit will be given: |
| | Elective |
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| Course Description: |
| | This course explores topics in biology, chemistry and physics by challenging students to solve real-world problems rather than engaging in lab-based learning exercises. The course starts with a measurement unit in which students learn how to estimate quantities through their senses, recognize volume by sight, isolate mass by lifting and shaking, and feel forces through pushing and pulling. Subsequent units use equally novel approaches to teach concepts in biophysics, chemistry and biology. |
| State Course Code(s): |
| | State Course code not defined or retired. |
| Basic Texts and Teaching Guides: |
| | No adopted text. School choose from among available resources. |