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This course is a synthesis of the role of the sciences in interdisciplinary inquiry with
an emphasis on the relationships between Science, Technology, and Society.
Joe Ferguson: joe@rainshadowcchs.org * www.joerainshadow.weebly.com
Course Description: This culminating RS Science course provides synthesis of the role of the sciences in
interdisciplinary inquiry with an emphasis on the relationships of science, technology, and society. It
presents a historical overview of science and provides discussion of overarching science concepts such as
systems, models, risk, prediction, and applications of science. This course delivers Rainshadow and
State of NV Standards for grade 12 and prepares students to use science as a tool in careers, higher
education, and life.
Course Aims and Objectives for this Semester:
Upon completion of this Semester unit, students will;
- Take an interdisciplinary perspective in studying the role of sciences in the physical world.
- Analyze such issues as biodiversity, ecosystems, and Nevada ecology.
- Use science as a tool for prediction to explore global issues and problems.
- Form a sense of their personal uses of science and technology in everyday life.
- Connect science inquiry to inquiry and values in the arts, humanities, and social sciences.
Requirements:
- participation in classroom activities every day
- record of daily activities, science proficiency practice problems, and notes
- completed portfolio of labs and assignments (see requirements below)
- completed projects, presentations, quizzes, and exams
- completed competition in the GREENevada’s High School Sustainability Plan Competition