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Middle M/J Comprehensive Science 2

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Description

Get ready to roll into the world of science! This course puts you in the driver's seat as you explore the fundamental forces that shape our universe. Design your own skate park to investigate the connection between potential and kinetic energy and see the law of conservation of energy in action. Dive inside our planet by exploring the powerful forces of plate tectonics in a virtual interactive. Observe natural selection at work as you follow the captivating story of the peppered moth. M/J Comprehensive Science 2 will expand your understanding of core concepts found in life, earth, and physical science and create connections through real-world applications, engaging simulations, and hands-on discovery.

Follow the link below for the Department of Education description for this course:

Regular: https://www.cpalms.org/PreviewCourse/Preview/23159

Advanced: https://www.cpalms.org/PreviewCourse/Preview/23160

Segment One

Module One: Matter and Energy

  • Balance Within Ecosystems
  • Food Chains and Food Webs
  • Classification
  • Energy Forms and Energy Transfer
  • Conservation of Energy
  • Scientific Models

Module Two: Interdependence of Life

  • Biological Interactions
  • Limiting Factors
  • Theories and Laws
  • Evolution and Natural Selection
  • Advanced Forces of Natural Selection

Module Three: The Earth

  • Geologic Age
  • Relative Dating and Radioactive Dating
  • Layers of the Earth
  • Plate Tectonics
  • Advanced Tectonic Plate Interactions

 

Segment Two

Module Four: Patterns of Change

  • Rock Types
  • The Rock Cycle
  • Advanced Landforms
  • Convection Currents
  • Geologic Events
  • Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources
  • Human Impact
  • Environmental Adaptations 

Module Five: Energy Resources

  • Electromagnetic Spectrum
  • Properties of Light
  • Phases of Matter
  • Advanced Thermal Energy

Module Six: Heredity and Genetics

  • Mitosis and Meiosis
  • Heredity
  • Patterns of Inheritance
  • Punnett Square
  • Pedigree Chart
  • Advanced Genetics
  • Biotechnology

Basic school supplies are required for this course. Additional materials may be needed for optional course activities.

Besides engaging students in challenging curriculum, the course guides students to reflect on their learning and evaluate their progress through a variety of assessments. Assessments can be in the form of practice lessons, multiple choice questions, writing assignments, projects, research papers, oral assessments, and discussions. This course will use the state-approved grading scale. Each course contains a mandatory final exam or culminating project that will be weighted at 20% of the student’s overall grade.***

***Proctored exams can be requested by FLVS at any time and for any reason in an effort to ensure academic integrity. When taking the exam to assess a student’s integrity, the exam must be passed with at least a 59.5% in order to earn credit for the course.