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Functional Science 9th–12th (7113)


Grade Range:
 9–12
 Prerequisites:
 None
 Course duration:
 Two semesters; may be repeated for credit
Subject area in which graduation credit will be given:
 Elective
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.

Skills include being aware of physical properties and relations within the environment, using the senses, and being aware of plants and animals. Activities include participation in science-related adapted thematic literature units, participation in content area within the general education school curriculum, and applying these skills within the school, neighborhood, and vocational 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 Language Arts 9th–12th materials kits.
Thematic Modules, San Diego City Schools, 2000.