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U.S.I.C.A. Course Outline/Syllabus
Grade/Course: LIFE SCIENCE 8003
Grade Level: High School
TEXT BOOK: Life Science (Prentice Hall Science Explorer) Hardcover– January 1, 2002
by Ph.D. Michael J. Padilla, Ph.D. Ioannis Miaoulis and, Ph.D. Martha Cyr (Authors)
ISBN-10: 0130626430 / ISBN-13: 978-0130626431
Order No.: 1
Resources:
Text book
Teacher works CD
Teacher interactive
online
Links
Skype Conference
Area: Science
Type: Elective
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Code: SCI 8003
Class Type: Online
Instructional Supports:
Textbook, Magazines, Journals, Websites
Links, Conference, Comprehensive Reading
Plan
Length: 1 year
Credits: 1
Standards:
Florida Sunshine State
Standards
Total Numbers of class hours:300 hrs
Prerequisite:
none
B) Description:
The Life Science course will be for students who wish only to satisfy District graduation
requirements in life science. Students in Life Science will be expected to master the same
state standards as in biology, but which emphasize the practical aspects of biology and life..
The course will consist mostly of biology standards. Additional topics will include the
study of plants and animals.
C) Objectives:
To cultivate an awareness of the life science around us while providing hands-on activities and
cooperative classroom learning to enhance knowledge. Below is a brief list of subjects that will be
covered throughout the year.
Classifying Life
•Structures of organisms
•Classifying living things
•Bacteria, protest and fungi
Plants
•Monocots versus dicots
•Reproductions
•Ecosystems, resources and environment
Animals
•Invertebrates and vertebrates
•Animal behavior
•Identifying cause of habitat destruction and creating habitat
Anatomy and Physiology
•Cell process & reproduction
•Heredity
•Bones, muscles & skin
•Nutrients & digestion
•Body systems (circulatory, respiratory, etc.)
•Reproduction, growth & immunity
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D) Contents
Introduction to Life Science
UNIT 1 Cells and Heredity
Chapter 1 Cells: The Building Block of Life
Chapter 2 Cells Processes and Energy
Chapter 3 Genetics The Science of Heredity
Chapter 4 Modern Genetics
Chapter 5 Changes Over Time
Interdisciplinary Exploration: Dogs- Loyal Companions
UNIT 2 From Bacteria to Plants
Chapter 6 Bacteria and Vuiruses
Chapter 7 Protists and Fungi
Chapter 8 Introduction to Plants
Chapter 9 Seed Plants
Nature of Science: From Plants to Chemicals
UNIT 3 Animals
Chapter 10 Sponges, Cnidarians and Worms
Chapter 11 Mollusks, Arthropods, and Echinoderms
Chapter 12 Fishes, Amphibians and Reptiles
Chapter 13 Birds and Mammals
Chapter 14 Animal Behavior
Interdisciplinary Exploration: The Secret of Silk
UNIT 4 Human Biology and Health
Chapter 15 Bones, Muscles and Skin
Chapter 16 Food and Digestion
Chapter 17 Circulation
Chapter 18 Respiration and Excretion
Chapter 19 Fighting Disease
Chapter 20 The Nervous Systems
Chapter 21 The Endocrine Systems and Reproduction
UNIT 5 Ecology
Nature of Science: Protecting Desert Wildlife
Chapter 22 Populations and Communities
Chapter 23 Ecosystems and Biomes
Chapter 24 Living Resources
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E. Methodology
E)Academic Methodology:
Tests
Writing Reports
30%
20%
Homework
5%
Class Work
20%
Reading Assignment
25%
F) Book Reference:
1. Principles of Life (High School Edition) [Hardcover] David M. Hillis (Author), David E. Sadava
(Author), H. Craig Heller (Author), Mary V. Price (Author)
2. Wonderland: A Year in the Life of an American High School Paperback by Michael
Bamberger(Author)
3. Holt Science and Technology, California Directed Reading Worksheets: Life Science [Paperback]
4. Crime Scene Investigations: Real-Life Science Activities for the Elementary Grades by Pam Walker
and Elaine Wood (Jul 26, 1999)
H) Web Reference:
www.lifescienceslink.org
www.sciencescion.info/links/LifeSciList.htm
www.lifescienceglobal.com/useful-links
www.scilinks.org
www.expasy.org/links.html
http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/begin/tour/
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/silence-of-the-bees/full-episode/251/
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Education/ConservationCentral/walk/walk4.html
http://www.iris.edu/seismon/
http://news.discovery.com/tech/tags/interactive.htm
http://www.nssl.noaa.gov/education/svrwx101/
http://www.comet.ucar.edu/nsflab/web/explore/index.htm
http://climate.nasa.gov/interactives/climate_time_machine
http://marsrover.nasa.gov/technology/is_entry_descent_landing.html
http://cse.ssl.berkeley.edu/Segwayed/lessons/classifying_galaxies/student2.htm
http://www.planetseed.com/sciencesublanding/laboratory
www.nsta.org
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I.Journals:
National Science Foundation
Science Daily
J.Magazines:
Science Magazine
Smithsonian magazine, published by the Smithsonian Museum
American Scientist magazine
Discover magazine
K. Organizations:
National Science Teacher Association (N.S.T.A.)
National Science Foundation
M. Comprehensive Reading Plan
Students are required to read at least 1 book or their equivalent during each class
as independent reading at-home. Students must also read for 30 minutes at home as part of their
daily homework assignment in all subjects. Check your Class Reading Assignment at
www.USICAhs.org/CURRICULUM and check free ebooks at www.openlibrary.org .
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Text Book Description:
Life Science (Prentice Hall Science Explorer) Hardcover– January 1, 2002
by Ph.D. Michael J. Padilla, Ph.D. Ioannis Miaoulis and, Ph.D. Martha Cyr (Authors)
ISBN-10: 0130626430 / ISBN-13: 978-0130626431
ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT:
Academic misconduct includes cheating (using unauthorized materials, information, or study
aids in any academic exercise), plagiarism, falsification of records, unauthorized possession of
examinations, intimidation, and any and all other actions that may improperly affect the
evaluation of a student’s academic performance or achievement, or assisting others in any such
act or attempts to engage in such acts. Academic misconduct in any form is inimical to the
purposes and functions of the school and therefore is unacceptable and prohibited.
Any faculty member, administrator or staff member may identify an act of academic
misconduct and should report that act to the department head or administrative supervisor.
Students violating the standards of academic honesty are subject to disciplinary action including
reduction of a grade(s) in a specific course, assignment, paper, or project; a formal or informal
reprimand at the professorial, dean, or academic vice president level; expulsion from the class
in which the violation occurred; expulsion from a program; or expulsion from the school.
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