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Science

SCIENCE

High School Four-Course Model

 

Life Science/Biology


From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes:

1: Structure and Function

2: Growth and Development of Organisms

3: Organization for Matter and Energy Flow in Organisms

 

Ecosystems: Interactions: Energy, and Dynamics

4: Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems

5: Cycles of Matter and Energy Transfer in Ecosystems

6: Ecosystem Dynamics, Functioning, and Resilience

7: Social Interactions and Group Behavior

 

Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Trait

8: Inheritance of Traits

9: Variation of Traits

 

Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity

10: Evidence of Common Ancestry and Diversity

11: Natural Selection

12: Adaptation and Biodiversity

 

Chemistry

Introduction to the Chemistry Course

1: Properties of Matter  

2: Structure of Matter

3: Understanding Chemical Reactions

4: Modifying Chemical Reactions

5: Conservation of Energy and Energy Transfer

 

Physics

Introduction to the Physics Course

1: Forces and Motion

2: Types of Interactions

3: Energy

4: Waves and Electromagnetic Radiation

 

Earth and Space Science

Introduction to the Earth and Space Science Course

1: Oil and Gas

2: Climate

3: Mountains, Valleys, and Coasts

4: Water and Farming

5: Causes and Effects of Earthquakes

6: Urban Geoscience

7: Star Stuff

8: Motion in the Universe

 

For more information, please visit the California Department of Education website.

DEPARTMENT CHAIR

  James Cheung   Teacher

SCIENCE TEACHERS

  Maureen Akunwafo   Teacher
  Samaraweera Batugedara   Teacher
  James Cheung   Teacher
  Clemente Godinez   Teacher
  Hyginus Onwudiwe   Teacher
  Olushina Oshinuga   Teacher
  George Wandiko   Teacher