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Essential Earth Science 1,2 (3823, 3824) (Special Ed.)

Grade Range:
	9�12
Prerequisites:
	None.
Course duration:
	Two semesters.
Subject area in which graduation credit will be given:
	Science: Other Science (See note below.)
Notes:
	This course meets the diploma requirement only for students that are eligible for the Alternative Pathway based on California Education Code 51225.31 and are taking the California Alternative Assessment (CAA).

Course Description:
	Essential Earth Science is a one-period science course intended for students in grades 9-12 or adult transition with cognitive disabilities who also are eligible to take the California Alternative Assessment (CAA). This course will provide evidence-based instruction aligned with alternate achievement standards, called the Core Content Connectors (CCCs), and linked to the California Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Earth Science provides an overview of astronomy, chemistry, geology, oceanography, meteorology, and paleontology, and provides a foundation for further study in physics, chemistry, biology, and environmental science. Students in this course will investigate and supplement their understanding by conducting and/or analyzing experiments and using technology to collect data and communicate ideas. 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) from Earth and Space Science. Adaptations, modifications and access to assistive technologies will be available based on the assessed needs of individual students and may incorporate the functional application of skills that include community based components to promote generalization of skills and independence.
State Course Code(s):
	9321 - Earth and Space Sciences
Basic Texts and Teaching Guides:
	Allison et al., Holt Earth Science, California ed., Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 2008. Supplemental Materials: Bernstein et al., Earth Science: Concepts and Challenges, Pearson Globe Fearon, 2003. Davies et al., Explore Earth Science, Attainment, 2021.

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