Course: Biogeochemical Systems

High School

Biogeochemical Syst

Science

This course is designed to illustrate the role of chemical processes, inclusive of photosynthesis and cellular respiration, in the cycling of carbon among Earth’s spheres. Students will explore the study of matter and its interactions, motion, stability, and force through laboratory investigations, scientific discussions, and phenomena based instruction. Students will apply the science and engineering practices and crosscutting concepts of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) to explain systems interactions: the flow of energy among organisms in an ecosystem, the control of weather and climate with a major emphasis on the mechanisms and implications of climate change, and the importance of biological and geophysical phenomena that support student explanations of chemical processes such as the release of energy. This course will involve students developing solutions to authentic problem-based science issues and investigations, while exploring career opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). *Content from Biogeochemical Systems and the 9th Grade Biology course will be assessed on the High School Maryland Integrated Science Assessment (MISA). 420853 ESOL 420873 Co-Teach - This course is designed to have a general education teacher work in collaboration with a special educator in order to ensure that both general education and special education students have access to the general education curriculum while incorporating instructional practices and strategies to meet the needs of all students. 420883 Intensive - This course is designed to be a small class environment for special education students enrolled in a designated special education program.

420803, 420863, 420853 (ESOL), 420873 (Co-Teach), 420883 (Intensive)

8th Grade Science

1.0
Earth and Space Science or Physical Science

No

No

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