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Functional Science 6th–8th (7112)


Grade Range:
 6–8
 Prerequisites:
 None
 Course duration:
 Two semesters; may be repeated for credit
Course Description:
 Students develop age-appropriate, individualized science skills within the context of the alternate achievement standards for students with severe disabilities, from which IEP goals are developed. A variety of high- and low-tech individual adaptations and modifications may be utilized in order for students to access the content area. Adaptations may be multi-sensory and multi-modality in nature.

Activities include participating in science-related adapted thematic literature units, participating in content area within the general education school curriculum, and applying the skills within the school and neighborhood communities, such as dressing appropriately for the current weather. Generalization of these skills across school, home, and community environments is the desired outcome to maximize students’ independence and participation in all aspects of their lives.

State Course Code(s):
 1000 - Self-Contained Class
Basic Texts and Teaching Guides:
 Functional Science 6th–8th materials kit.
Thematic Modules, San Diego City Schools, 2000.