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Subject:
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15.6 Review and Potential Approval of the Science Courses of Study Aligned to NGSS for Living Earth, Chemistry in the Earth System, Physics of the Universe, Earth Science II, Environmental Science, Physiology, and Zoology |
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LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) Goal:
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Goal 1: All students will receive a high quality education in a safe and welcoming environment with equitable and high expectations, access to technology, and instruction in the California State Standards that prepare them for college and career.
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Enclosure:
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File Attachment:
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Summary:
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The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) were presented in May 2015 to the board. The NGSS focuses on an integrated approach to science where students are given opportunities to interact with phenomena. Through these interactions, students build their skills and knowledge in order to meet the performance expectations. The intent of the NGSS is to make science accessible to all students. The high school courses were modified to align to the NGSS and be more accessible.
Our curriculum team has been working with teachers to revise current general science courses and build new courses to align to the new standards and approach to science instruction. In 2022, we adopted new curriculum for these courses and, again, worked with teams of teachers to align the courses to the new curriculum. The previously board adopted courses were based on the content standards and were adopted by the board in 2000. These courses of study represent courses that are NGSS aligned, accessible to students, and aligned to the newly adopted curriculum. |
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Funding:
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Recommendation
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Move to approve the science courses of study aligned to NGSS. |
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Approvals:
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Recommended By: |
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Louise Neville - Administrative Assistant |
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Signed By: |
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Jennifer Sachs - Chief, Educational Services |
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Signed By: |
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Dr. Adam Clark - Superintendent |
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Vote Results:
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| Original Motion | | Member Linda Mayo Moved, Member Keisha Nzewi seconded to approve the Original motion 'Move to approve the science courses of study aligned to NGSS.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 4 Nay: 0. | | The motion Carried 4 - 0 | | | | | Linda Mayo | Yes | | Debra Mason | Yes | | Keisha Nzewi | Yes | | Erin McFerrin | Yes | |
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