Bear River High School

UC/CSU - “D”or“G”

Grade Levels: 9-12 (Grade 9, see prerequisites below)

NCAA 1

Repeat for Credit: No

Prerequisites: Recommended for college-bound students. Also open to 9th graders with a B-plus average, concurrent enrollment in Integrated Math I or II and teacher/counselor recommendation.

Graduation Requirement: Life Science 

This course is a life science, laboratory science course that explores the topics of scientific investigation, ecology, molecular and cell biology, heredity and biotechnology, and evolution. Regular laboratory experiences include microscope work, ecology simulations, dissection, DNA extraction, gel electrophoresis, enzyme activity, genetics and natural selection simulations. In addition to content knowledge, critical thinking will be assessed. Common Core ELA standards in reading and writing for science will be practiced and assessed.