Course code:
FLVS_CSCIENCE2
Course name:
Comprehensive Science 2 Online
Course length:
1 semester
Grade:
6 - 8 (Junior Program)
Partner:
FLVS - Florida Virtual School Global
Description
Comprehensive Science 2 is a comprehensive science including the disciplines of life science, physical science, and earth space science in addition to, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) concepts. The course is designed for middle school students. The lessons provide real world connections through the application of STEM problem solving, science knowledge and engineering practices. Laboratory investigations are included throughout the course and provide students opportunities for exploration through scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem
solving, and experimental procedures.
Prerequisites: Comprehensive Science I recommended
Students are strongly recommended to study on average about 3 - 4 hours per week.
Study materials (e-books, Discovery Education, etc. ...) for FLVS Global courses are INCLUDED in the price of the course.
Course Structure
Study Scope and Sequence
Segment One
Module 01 - Matter and Energy
- Balance Within Ecosystems
- Food Chains and Food Webs
- Classification
- Energy Forms and Energy Transfer
- Conservation of Energy
- Advanced Thermal Energy
- Scientific Models
Module 02 - Interdependence of Life
- Biological Interactions
- Limiting Factors
- Theories and Laws
- Evolution-—Natural Selection
- Advanced Natural Selection— Inherited Variation, Competition, Differential Reproductive Success
Module 03 - The Earth
- Geologic Age
- Relative Dating and Radioactive Dating
- Layers of the Earth
- Plate Tectonics
- Advanced Tectonic Plate Interactions
Segment Two
Module 04 - Patterns of Change
- Rock Types
- The Rock Cycle
- Advanced Landforms
- Convection Currents
- Geologic Events
- Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources
- Human Impact on Earth, Air Quality, and Water Quality
Module 05 - Energy Resources
- Electromagnetic Spectrum
- Properties of Light
- Phases of Matter
- Biodiversity
- Environmental Adaptations
Module 06 - Heredity and Genetics
- Biotechnology
- Heredity
- Punnett Square
- Pedigree Chart
- Mitosis and Meiosis
Course syllabus
Materials required
For this course you need to secure the following textbook and materials (if lab kit is listed, check first the possibility of using your school lab prior to buying the lab kit):
| Description | Number | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lab materials | Lab Material | provided by student | |
Price
course fee: 431,- EUR / 10 250,- Kč