Description/Rationale
This course enables students to develop a deeper understanding of concepts in biology, chemistry, earth and space science, and physics; to develop further their skills in scientific inquiry; and to understand the interrelationships among science, technology, and the environment.
Students conduct investigations and understand scientific theories related to: ecology and the maintenance of ecosystems; chemical reactions, with particular attention to acid-base reactions; factors that influence weather systems; and motion.
Unit Titles (Time + Sequence)
| Unit Name and Timing | Unit Title | Skill Emphasis | End-of-unit Task |
| Unit 1 (24 hours) | Chemical Processes | Lab procedures and safety | Consumer Product Analysis |
| Unit 2 (24 hours) | The Sustainability of Ecosystems | Communication skills | Environmental Issue Analysis |
| Unit 3 (24 hours) | Motion | Experimental design, data collection, and analysis | Analysis of Sporting Equipment |
| Unit 4 (24 hours) | Weather Dynamics | Research skills | Media Presentation |
| Unit 5 (14 hours) | Making Connections | Synthesis of concepts, application of skills | Aquatic Study |
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