Lockport Township High School District 205 2021-2022 Course Catalog

ESSENTIAL, CORE, CONTEMPORARY SCIENCE 1
Length of course:
One Year
Credit:
1.0 Credit
Grade Placement: 9, 10
Prerequisite:
IEP team decision
Course Description: Science 1 covers the biological sciences defining living things and the characteristics and basic needs of living things, parts of the cell and the function, kingdoms of
living things are investigated with life-skills applications. The nine systems of the human body are studied with emphasis on function and maintenance. The students are provided with
opportunities for laboratory exploration with each unit and are expected to use problem-solving skills such as classifying, describing, discriminating how things are alike, and deductive
reasoning skills. Placement in Science levels will be determined by IEP teams.
ESSENTIAL, CORE, CONTEMPORARY SCIENCE 2
Length of course:
One Year
Credit:
1.0 Credit
Grade Placement: 9, 10
Prerequisite: Science 1
Course Description: A survey course, Science 2 allows students to investigate areas of physical science, chemistry, and earth science and identify the relevance of the topic to their lives.
Topics include: Using Metric Measure, Matter, chemical Reactions, Energy, Heat, Electricity, Weather, Rocks and Minerals, changes within the Earth, and Space. A hands-on approach is
taken allowing students the opportunity to “try out” their newly acquired knowledge and make personal connections. Placement in Science levels will be determined by IEP teams.
ESSENTIAL, CORE, CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN GOVERNMENT
Length of course:
One Semester
Credit:
.5 Credit
Grade Placement: 10, 11
Prerequisite:
None
Course Description: American Government is an introductory course in the history of the Constitution and how it works to make our government one of the most successful in the world.
Students learn how the three branches of government “check and balance” each other, the rights guaranteed by the bill of rights and the Amendments, as well as their roles as citizens of
the United States of America. Historical events are presented in 21st century perspective through role-playing and the study of current events.
ESSENTIAL, CORE, CONTEMPORARY ECONOMICS
Length of course:
One Semester
Credit:
.5 Credit
Grade Placement: 10, 11
Prerequisite:
None
Course Description: Students often have significant difficulty in mastering an understanding of money management skills. Consumer Economics reinforces consumer skills such as defining
personal needs and wants, laws of supply and demand, market competition, and how the work force influences the economic climate of the nation.
ESSENTIAL, CORE, CONTEMPORARY US HISTORY
Length of course:
One Year
Credit:
1.0 Credit
Grade Placement: 11, 12
Prerequisite:
None
State Code:
04102A000
Course Description: Significant events in the United States’ development from its birth to the present are the highlights of the American History course. Geography and current events are
also infused into the curriculum as well as critical thinking and comprehension strategies.
ESSENTIAL, CORE, CONTEMPORARY DAILY LIVING SKILLS
Length of Course:
One Semester
Credit:
.5 Credit
Grade Placement:
IEP Decision
Prerequisite:
None
Course Description: The students will be provided instruction of real-life skills that include but are not limited to shopping, cooking, cleaning, safety and laundry. This class will provide
opportunities for guided practice in order to foster independence.
ESSENTIAL, CORE, CONTEMPORARY COMMUNITY AWARENESS
Length of Course:
One Year
Grade Placement:
IEP Decision
Prerequisite:
None
Course Description: The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the resources available in the community. Familiarizing students with the wide variety of services available to
them as a student, as well as after they graduate, will allow students to engage in their community.
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