YHSC 39 - Youth English & Science

1 to 15 Credits
This contextualized course integrates reading and writing instruction with instruction focused on science. Possible topics include but are not limited to: the scientific method, nutrition, epidemiology, biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences, and evolution. Laboratories and field trips are included. This competency-based class allows students to demonstrate skills and knowledge, and earn possible high school credit equivalents in Science, Health, English, and/or elective credits.

Course Outcomes
English Language Arts

Develop written and oral arguments
Use a variety of evidence and sources to support claims
Interpret, analyze, and evaluate literary and informational text, and media
Develop and strengthen writing and presenting as needed by planning, organizing, revising, editing, rewriting or trying a new approach
Gather relevant information from print and digital sources, assess the credibility, bias, and accuracy of each source, and integrate the information while avoiding plagiarism
Utilize technology to gather and communicate information and to interact and collaborate with others

Science

Generate and evaluate a question, and conduct a scientific investigation
Formulate one or more hypotheses based on an understanding of causal (cause and effect) relationships
Describe criteria for evaluating whether or not hypotheses are correct
Draw conclusions supported by evidence from investigation
Participate in discussion about one’s own scientific investigations, and those performed by others
Apply science and technology to critical issues that influence society
Collect, analyze and display data using calculators, computers or other technology