- The first of 4 parts of the new SISC Upper School Science spiraling curriculum being implemented this Academic year 2008 - 2009. The course provide concepts that are presented in a way to meet the needs of students. The following Course outline offers pacing for students in order to have mastery of the concepts.
I. Science as an Inquiry
A. Science and technology
B. Attitudes
C. Science Process Skills
II. Measurement
III. Diversity
A. Structure and Properties of Matter
IV. Models and System
A. Digestion
B. Transport in Living Organism
C. Sexual Reproduction in Human Beings
VI. Cycles
A. Nutrient Cycles in the Ecosystem
VII. Interactions
A. Photosynthesis
B. Ecology and Energy Transfer
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General Science is a course of studies designed to lay the foundations forfurther science courses. It contains four units covering the major areas: biology, chemistry, physics, &astronomy. The development of skills, knowledge & attitudes within the context of science and technologywill be the focus. Making science meaningful & interesting is a major emphasis at this level.
