Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
2/9/2010 - 7:30 PM  
Category:
Untitled  
Type:
Action  
Subject:
15.11 Request approval to adopt Investigative Science Course of Study  
LCAP (Local Control Accountability Plan) Goal:
 
Policy:
 
Enclosure:
 
File Attachment:
Investigative Science COS.doc
Backup Investigative Science.doc
Eco Friendly Machine Rubric.xls
Engagement Strategies Matrix.doc
Hetch Hetchy Rubric - Debate.xls
Hetch Hetchy Rubric - Planning.xls
Materials.doc
Sample Lesson Plan (2).doc
Science Notebook Rubrics.doc
 
Summary:
A committee of Science Teachers and the Curriculum Specialist met to write the Investigative Science Course of Study. Investigative Science Course is designed to provide a laboratory based hands-on interdisciplinary curriculum to students. This course will focus on standards from the five science disciplines-Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, and Earth Science. In addition this course will place a heavy emphasis on the literacy and math skills necessary for success in science.  
Funding:
None required  
Fiscal Impact:
There is no impact to the General Fund  
Recommendation
For approval. Was presented at the January 26, 2010 meeting for information only.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Marie Hill - Senior Secretary
Signed By:  
Spoogmai Habibi - None
Signed By:  
Melinda Hall - Director of Certificated Personnel
Signed By:  
Alan Young - Associate Superintendent
Signed By:  
Richard Nicoll - Interim Sup
 
Vote Results:

Original Motion
Member Gary Eberhart Moved, Member Linda Mayo seconded to approve the Original motion 'Approve Resolution 09/10-37 as presented.'. Upon a Roll-Call Vote being taken, the vote was: Aye: 5 Nay: 0.
The motion Carried 5 - 0
   
Sherry Whitmarsh     Yes
Paul Strange     Yes
Richard Allen     Yes
Linda Mayo     Yes
Gary Eberhart     Yes