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Earth Science 1,2 Advanced (P) (6026, 6027)    - SITE ADOPTED COURSE -


Approved Site(s):
 Approved for Mira Mesa and Kearny DMD High Schools. Other schools may not offer this course without prior approval from the Interdivisional Curriculum Committee.

Grade Range:
 9–12
 Prerequisites:
 Successful completion of Integrated Math I A-B, and completion of or concurrent enrollment in Integrated Math II A-B.
 Course duration:
 Two semesters
Subject area in which graduation credit will be given:
 Science
Course Description:
 

This two-semester, standards-based laboratory science course is a more rigorous version of the regular Earth Science course currently offered. Topics covered include astronomy, dynamic Earth processes, energy in the earth’s systems, biogeochemical cycles, structure and composition of the atmosphere, and California geology. Emphasis will be placed on the use of mathematics and graphical analysis in each of these major content areas.The course is aligned to NGSS, integrating Disciplinary Core Ideas from Earth and Space Science, Crosscutting Concepts and Science and Engineering Practices.

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.