XHSC 0830A HS GED Reading Science 1

Credits: .5

Analyzes scientific arguments, and evidence from text and visual information. Examines scientific processes and procedures applied to the biological sciences. Builds reading comprehension of scientific material. Enhances information retrieval and test taking skills.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Evaluate scientific arguments and evidence.
Identify good scientific processes and methods.
Interpret Scientific data from various formats.
Identify parts of cellular structure in plants and animals.
Describe cellular meiosis.
Describe a disease process such as cancer at the cellular level.
Comprehend and answer simple genetics questions.
Name and describe the function of the major human physiological systems.

Content Outline

Scientific Method
- Arguments
- Evidences
- Processes
- Interpreting Data
Cell Biology
- Cell structure
- Meiosis
- Disease
Genetics
- Punnett squares
- DNA
- Traits
Human Systems
- Muscular
- Skeletal
- Digestive
- Respiratory
- Endocrine
- Immune