The Living Earth (Integrated Science I) (Period 5th)

This is a college preparatory, lab science class aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards. In this class, students deepen their understanding of biological core ideas, building off  their experiences and prior knowledge. Units of study include ecology and energy flow, cells, genetics, evolution, chemical cycles, and climate change. NGSS performance expectations are used to blend core ideas with scientific and engineering practices and crosscutting concepts, which incorporate usable knowledge that can be applied across the science disciplines. Inquiry-driven laboratory exercises are an integral part of the curriculum.