Middle M/J Comprehensive Science 3
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Number of Credits
1
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Estimated Completion Time
2 Semesters
Description
MJ Comprehensive Science 3 is the third in a series of three consecutive middle school science classes. It builds on concepts introduced in the first and second courses of the series, including the disciplines of life science, physical science, and earth-space science. In addition, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) concepts are integrated throughout the course. Students learn about properties of matter, physical and chemical changes, atoms and the periodic table of elements, photosynthesis and cellular respiration, the universe, and the solar system. Hands-on and virtual laboratory investigations are included throughout the course to provide students opportunities for exploration through scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, and experimental procedures. By the end of the course, students will be practicing, experimenting, thinking, and talking like a scientist!
Follow the link below for the Department of Education description for this course:
Regular course description: http://www.cpalms.org/Public/PreviewCourse/Preview/13074
Advanced course description: http://www.cpalms.org/Public/PreviewCourse/Preview/13075
SEGMENT 1
Module 01—Matter
- Examples and Nonexamples of science
- Pseudoscientific Ideas
- Steps of the Scientific Method
- Units of Measurements
- Weight Versus Mass
- Volume and Density
- Physical Properties of Matter
Module 02—Changes in Matter
- States of Matter
- Physical and Chemical Changes
- Conservation of Mass
- Thermal Energy and Chemical Change
- Scientific Models
Module 03—Elements and Compounds
- Atomic Theory
- The Periodic Table
- Valence Electrons
- Compounds
- Acids, Bases, and Salts
- Mixtures and Pure Substances
- Advanced Predicting Severe Weather
SEGMENT 2
Module 04—Cycles and Conservation
- Science and Society
- Photosynthesis
- Cellular Respiration
- The Carbon Cycle
- Scientific Modeling
Module 05—The Universe
- Space and the Universe
- Galaxies
- Stars
- Solar Properties
- Electromagnetic Spectrum
- Space Weather
- Space Technology
Module 06—Our Solar System
- Gravity
- Our Solar System
- Properties of Planets
- Seasons
- Tides
- Eclipses
- Moon Phases
Besides engaging students in challenging curriculum, the course guides students to reflect on their learning and evaluate their progress through a variety of assessments. Assessments can be in the form of practice lessons, multiple choice questions, writing assignments, projects, research papers, oral assessments, and discussions. This course will use the state-approved grading scale. Each course contains a mandatory final exam or culminating project that will be weighted at 20% of the student’s overall grade.***
***Proctored exams can be requested by FLVS at any time and for any reason in an effort to ensure academic integrity. When taking the exam to assess a student’s integrity, the exam must be passed with at least a 59.5% in order to earn credit for the course.
Courses subject to availability.
Pursuant to s. 1002.20, F.S.; A public school student whose parent makes written request to the school principal shall be exempted from the teaching of reproductive health or any disease, including HIV/AIDS, in accordance with the provisions of s. 1003.42(3). Learn more about the process and which courses contain subject matter where an exemption request can be made.