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Science Spring performances may include parades and field show competitions. Many of these events take place at night and on weekends. The Marching Band travels to many away performances, and the band serves as Logan's and Union City's representative all over the state. The Marching Band will attend a band camp at the end of August. Homework will be assigned weekly. Pre-camp rehearsal will be held at Logan in July and August. This course may be repeated for credit. PHYSICAL EDUCATION - NINTH GRADE (L7100) 10 Credits, One Year, Grade 9 Prerequisite: None. The ninth grade physical education program introduces students to activities that emphasize fundamental skill development, physical fitness and participation. Activities in the ninth grade program provide students with an understanding of the need for a program of lifetime fitness and good nutrition, as well as a proper body composition, appropriate ways of handling stress, and an appreciation of lifetime sports and activities. Students will participate in a minimum of eight activities that incorporate one of the following five strands: individual sport, team sport, combative sport, aquatics, and movement. Activities will be assigned according to staffing, available facilities, and the time of year. Class activities will include lectures; demonstrations and appropriate handouts; study guides; videotapes; and individual, group and team drills. Each activity unit will include student skills demonstrations and written evaluations covering rules, strategies, terminology, safety procedures, and scoring. Students are also required to take the state physical fitness test in April. This course may not be repeated for credit. PHYSICAL EDUCATION - TENTH GRADE (L7200) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: To have taken one year of 9th grade PE. Activity units in the tenth grade physical education program emphasize skill development, team play, lifetime sports, physical fitness, participation and an understanding of the need for lifetime fitness. Courses taught in this course include Frisbee, Indoor Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, and others. This course may be repeated for credit. Science Department Summary FOUNDATION COURSES Life Science Biology d Physical Science Chemistry * d Physics * d Conceptual Physics * d UPPER DIVISION ELECTIVES Life Science Forensic Science Investigation d Human Anatomy & Physiology d Marine Biology d ADVANCED PLACEMENT AND HONOR ELECTIVES Life Science Advanced Placement (AP) Biology d Advanced Placement (AP) Environmental Science d Human Anatomy & Physiology (Honors) d Physical Science Advanced Placement (AP) Chemistry d Advanced Placement (AP) Physics 1 d Advanced Placement (AP) Physics 2 d d All science courses meet the CSU and the UC 'd' Laboratory Science college entrance requirement * The other physical science course may be taken as an upper division science elective. Graduation Requirement: Students must earn 20 credits in science, including 10 units of life science coursework and 10 units of physical science coursework with grades of ‘D-’ or better. Students are placed into science courses based on student interest and skill readiness, not grade level. Note on Dissection: If a student has a moral objection to dissecting (or otherwise harming or destroying) animals, or any part of an animal, the pupil must notify the teacher regarding such objection, and the objection must be substantiated with a note from the pupil's parent or guardian. If the pupil chooses to refrain from participating in such a project or test, and if the teacher believes that an adequate alternative education project or test is possible, then the teacher may work with the pupil to develop and agree upon an alternate education project or test for the purpose of providing the pupil an alternate avenue for obtaining the knowledge, information or experience required by the course of study. (Education Code Sections 32255-32255.6) SCIENCE PATHWAYS Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 Required One is Required Science Electives Science Electives—Recommended Highly Recommended (Courses from Grade 11 cannot be repeated) AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Sciences, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Sciences, AP Physics 1, AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, Chemistry Anatomy & Physiology (or Honors), Anatomy & Physiology (or Honors), Forensic Science, Forensic Science Biology Marine Biology, Physics Marine Biology, Physics Physics FOUNDATIONAL COURSES AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, Anatomy & Physiology (or Honors), Chemistry, Forensic Science, Marine Biology ELECTIVE COURSES AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, Anatomy & Physiology (or Honors), Chemistry, Forensic Science, Marine Biology 44
Course Descriptions Foundational Science Courses BIOLOGY (L3100) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 9-12 Life Science Credit This course meets the CSU/UC ‘d’ laboratory science college entrance requirement. Prerequisite: None. Biology is a college preparatory, laboratory science course which prepares students for life science electives. Students will study cells, molecular biology, genetics, human body systems, disease, evolution and ecology based on standards set by the state of California. Biology provides the necessary background to make informed decisions related to life in the twenty-first century. Laboratory investigations provide opportunities for students to make observations, record and analyze data, form conclusions using data, and develop problem-solving skills. The principal methods of learning include reading the textbook, group discussion, activities, lecture, note taking, and laboratory experiments. Students may have opportunities to create curriculum-related products, graph from databases and read scientific publications. This course may not be repeated for credit. CHEMISTRY (L3210) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 10-12 Physical Science Credit This course meets the CSU/UC ‘d’ Laboratory Science college entrance requirement Prerequisite: Completed Algebra 1 with a passing grade Chemistry is a college preparatory, laboratory science course which prepares students for upper division science courses including AP Chemistry. Students will learn basic inorganic chemistry and will use math in problem solving. Topics include: matter, atomic structure, chemical composition, nuclear chemistry, periodic law, chemical bonds, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, thermodynamics, solutions, chemical equilibrium, gas laws, acids/bases, reaction rates, and the conservation of matter based on standards set by the state of California. Activities include lecture/discussion, group work, laboratory work, problem-solving, lab report writing and homework. Students may have opportunities to create curriculum-related projects and use scientific probes/computer applications as needed to create graphs, evaluate data and supplement their knowledge of physical chemistry using the internet. This course may not be repeated for credit. CONCEPTUAL PHYSICS (L3230) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 10-12 Physical Science Credit This course meets the CSU/UC ‘d’ Laboratory Science college entrance requirement. Prerequisite: Science Administrator and Science Department Chair approval required. Conceptual physics is a college preparatory, laboratory science class that prepares students for any science course. Students will develop scientific reasoning, scientific skills, and apply skills being learned in Algebra I. Passing Algebra I prior to taking Conceptual Physics is strongly recommended. This course differs from Physics L3220 because it is conceptbased, requiring no trigonometry or geometry. Typical math problems include three-variable equations (e.g. F=ma, a=F/ m , v=x/t), graphing problems (slope, trend lines), squaring or getting the square root (e.g. KE = ½mv 2 ), decimals and fractions. Topics include linear motion, energy, Newton’s Laws and forces, wave properties and their uses, and electricity and magnetism. Through inquiry labs and projects, students explore their own notions about common physical phenomena, make observations, discuss observations with peers, practice data collection and graphing techniques, and apply some basic mathematical skills (solving equations, interpreting graphs, and reasoning proportionately) to explain observations. Students may have opportunities to use computer graphing from Chromebooks, scientific publications, and desktop publishing. This course may not be repeated for credit. PHYSICS (L3220) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 10-12 Physical Science Credit This course meets the CSU/UC ‘d’ Laboratory Science college entrance requirement. Prerequisite: Completed Geometry with a 'B' or better Physics is a college preparatory, laboratory science course for students who are interested in developing an understanding of the fundamental principles that govern the physical nature of the world and universe. It will prepare students for upper division science courses as well as provide potential pre-med students basic level of understanding of physics. This course differs from Conceptual Physics L3230 because of the focus on higher-level mathematical computation skills used for solving story problems. Topics include motion, Newton’s laws and forces, momentum and energy, electricity and magnetism, atomic and nuclear physics, and astronomy, based on the Next Generation Science Standards adopted by the state of California. Course activities include lecture/discussion, group work, problem-solving, lab activities and experiments with lab report writing, and curriculum-based projects. This course will emphasize on problem-solving, critical thinking, reasoning with evidence, observation, data collection and analysis, and communication of ideas. Students may also have the opportunity to create and analyze graphs using spreadsheet and/or data-analyzing software. Homework is assigned daily. This course may not be repeated for credit. Elective Science Courses FORENSIC SCIENCE INVESTIGATION (L3160) 10 Credits, One Year, Grades 11, 12 Life Science Credit This course meets the CSU/UC ‘d’ Laboratory Science college entrance requirement. Prerequisite: Completed Biology and Chemistry or Physics with a passing grade Predictors of Success: Student interest, dedication to inclass work, commitment to daily homework/studying, and grades of ‘C’ or better in biology, chemistry and Algebra I. Forensic Science is a third or fourth-year, college preparatory, elective science course for those students interested in Science 45
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Page 7 and 8: UC Requirements Grade Point Average
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