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FOUNDATIONS OF LIFE SCIENCE WITH LAB (1 credit) Foundations of Life Science with lab is designed to develop the student’s scientific inquiry skills across life and earth/physical sciences with a focus on preparing the student for the Connecticut Academic Performance Test (CAPT). The application of scientific concepts to trade experiences reinforces the curriculum. The laboratory explores the concepts of conservation of matter and energy as they relate to physical, chemical, biological and geological systems. The student will be exposed to hands-on laboratory investigations, which consist of a series of projects designed to lead the student through independent and/or team research and scientific exploration. Course content reflects the Connecticut science framework

Curriculum

http://www.cttech.org/central/curriculum/draft-powered-curriculum/academics/science/PowerGr9FoundationsLifeSci.doc

FOUNDATIONS OF PHYSICAL SCIENCE WITH LAB (1 credit)

Foundations of Physical Science with lab furthers the development of the student’s scientific inquiry by integrating the sciences, with a focus on preparing the student for the Connecticut Academic Performance Test (CAPT). This course builds on the concepts studied in Foundations of Life Sciences with lab and incorporates in more detail the principles of chemistry, environmental topics and physics. The application of scientific concepts to trade experiences reinforces the curriculum. This course covers areas of chemical reactions, energy transfers in life processes, and biochemistry. Students will form hypotheses, design experiments, use technology, analyze data and draw conclusions. Course content reflects the Connecticut science framework.

Curriculum

http://www.cttech.org/central/curriculum/draft-powered-curriculum/academics/science/PowerGrade10FoundationsPysSci.doc