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Essential Biology: The Living Earth 1,2 (3836, 3837) (Special Ed.) | |||
| Grade Range: | |
| 9–12 | |
| Prerequisites: | |
| None. | |
| Course duration: | |
| Two semesters. | |
| Subject area in which graduation credit will be given: | |
| Science: Biology (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 Biology: The Living Earth 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).
Essential 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:
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. 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): | |
| 9324 - Biology | |
| Basic Texts and Teaching Guides: | |
| SDUSD Biology: The Living Earth Flexbook Unique Learning Systems Blueprint Resources | |
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