Course Introduction: The major purpose of this course is to provide all students with science concepts and ideas that build upon the students’ K-6 experience. Emphasis will be placed on Investigation and Experimentation and the Science Standards which will prepare students to lead successful and productive lives and prepare them for future science courses. Life Science is covered in the first semester and Health is in the second semester. The focus of this course is student learning through scientific inquiry. Emphasis will be placed on laboratory safety, understanding the nature of science and the “questioning” process that is the heart of scientific inquiry. The course uses a balanced (inquiry/text) approach and establishes connections between various disciplines of Earth/Space Science, Physical Science and Life Science, with focus on Life Science in this introductory secondary science course. Topics that will be studied include cell biology, genetics, evolution, earth and life history, physiology, and physical principles in living systems.
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Course Introduction: The major purpose of this course is to provide all students with science concepts and ideas that build upon the students’ K-7 experience. Emphasis will be placed on Investigation and Experimentation and the Science Standards. This course is planned to help students gain the knowledge and skills necessary for leading a successful and productive life in a technological society and to give them the foundation for future science courses that will enable them to become scientifically literate citizens. The focus of this course is student learning through scientific inquiry. Emphasis will be placed on laboratory safety, understanding the nature of science and the “questioning” process that is the heart of scientific inquiry. The course uses a balanced (inquiry/text) approach and establishes connections between various disciplines of Earth/Space Science, Physical Science and Life Science, with focus on Physical Science in this introductory secondary science course. Topics that will be studied include Motion, Forces, Density and Buoyancy, Matter, Reactions, Periodic Table, Chemistry of Living Things, and Earth in the Solar System.
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Course Introduction: This course is designed to enrich student learning through scientific inquiry. In this course we will address Environmental Science concepts outlined in the California State Standards. These concepts will be presented through activities, lectures, discussions, debates, research, multimedia presentations and hands on laboratory experiences that will hopefully inculcate a passion for scientific exploration. In particular this course aims to develop an appreciation for the Earth, an awareness of environmental issues, and a sense of responsibility for the state of our environment. In this semester, the class will cover topics that include Changing Earth, Ecological Interactions, Endangered Species, Biomes, and Global Ecosystems, Energy resources, Pollution, Sustainability, conservation and preservation of the environment.
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Environmental Science Syllabus