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Biology: The Living Earth 1,2 (6238, 6239) - PILOT COURSE - | |||
| Pilot Site: | |
| Districtwide pilot. | |
| Grade Range: | |
| 9–12 | |
| Prerequisites: | |
| Integrated Math I A-B (recommended) | |
| Course duration: | |
| Two semesters | |
| Subject area in which graduation credit will be given: | |
| Science - Biology | |
| UC subject area satisfied: | |
| d - Laboratory Science | |
| Course Description: | |
| Biology: The Living Earth integrates Life 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: Ecosystem Interactions and Energy, History of Earth’s Atmosphere: Photosynthesis and Respiration, Evidence of Evolution, Inheritance of Traits, Structure, Function, and Growth (from cells to organisms), Ecosystem Stability & the Response to Climate Change. 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): | |
| 9331 - The Living Earth (3-course model) | |
| Basic Texts and Teaching Guides: | |
| BSCS Biology: A Human Approach, Kendall/Hunt 2003 | |