| Pilot Site: |
| | This is a pilot course for Madison High School. Other schools may not offer this course without prior approval from the Interdistrict Curriculum Committee.
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| Grade Range: |
| | 9-12 |
| Course duration: |
| | Two semesters |
| Subject area in which graduation credit will be given: |
| | Science: Physics |
| UC subject area satisfied: |
| | d - Laboratory Science |
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| Course Description: |
| | Students will study the underlying causes and effects of
forces on Earth and in the Universe, including
gravitational, contact, magnetic, nuclear, and
electrostatic forces using ASL for instruction. Students
will investigate the nature of energy and matter and their
conservation. They will have the opportunity to study the
formation of the geophysical features of Earth and
cosmic evolution. They will examine the collection of
evidence supporting physical models. Students will also
examine the principles of waves and how we use waves
in information technology, including information storage
and transfer. Students will work on projects which
demonstrate their mastery of the course, regularly
conduct experimental investigations, and participation in
engineering practices. |
| State Course Code(s): |
| | 9703 - Hearing Impairment Instruction |
| Basic Texts and Teaching Guides: |
| | SDUSD Physics of the Universe Flexbook |