Earth and Space Systems Alt.
Earth and Space Systems Alt.
This course is designed to allow students to explore the Earth and beyond while learning skills that will enable them to apply science and engineering practices and crosscutting concepts of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) to real world Earth and space science situations. Earth and Space Systems integrate key areas of science disciplinary core ideas including biology, chemistry, physics, geology and astronomy. This approach to learning affords students opportunities to distinguish among the four spheres that are essential to the study of the Earth (hydrosphere, geosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere), to recognize the delicate balance among these spheres, and to analyze the dramatic results when that balance is disrupted. This course will involve students developing solutions to authentic problem-based earth and space sciences’ issues and investigations. This course is designed to facilitate alternate academic learning outcomes appropriate to the instructional needs of the student, as documented in the Individualized Education Program (IEP). This course is linked to the general education curriculum; however, the student will require a different scope and sequence, adapted and modified materials.
IEP and Participation in an Alternate Assessment
Dual Enrollment Compatible Course:
