Review 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
   
Gary Eberhart     Yes
Paul Strange     Yes
Linda Mayo     Yes
Richard Allen     Yes
Sherry Whitmarsh     Yes