High School Core Curriculum

Developed by SEPUP™ 

Science and Global Issues: Biology uses an issue-oriented approach to connect biology to students' lives and communities. Activities and investigations, tied to the unit issue and phenomena, require students to consider, apply scientific evidence, and analyze the trade-offs involved in personal and societal decisions. Students explore challenges to human health in a changing world, how genetically engineered crops affect the sustainability of food production, and look at how humans are changing the environment - to name a few.

Developed by Oceans of Data Institute & the Education Development Center (EDC)

Recently updated for the NGSS, EDC Earth Science is designed around the belief that students are capable of rigorous and in-depth explorations in science when given adequate support, structure, and motivation for learning.

Students perform over 61 data-intensive Earth Science investigations, all set in real-world contexts. They also engage in a variety of other activities, including topical fiction and non-fiction readings and research projects and presentations that build critical life and scientific literacy skills. 
 

Developed by Dr. Hsu, Dr. Chaniotakis, et al

Chemistry taught as it was meant to be taught. This program puts the relevance of understanding chemistry front and center through its spiraling, integrated, and coordinated learning system. Essential chemistry content is explored through labs, activities, and readings in a context that is topical, meaningful, and accessible for high school students. Hands-on labs and activities are integrated within a more classic textbook framework as students use specially designed probeware and other unique equipment to gather, analyze, and model data.
 

Developed by SEPUP™ 

Sustainable development is a current and critical issue that requires keen analysis and informed decision-making. This program provides a year’s worth of opportunities to improve both. Students explore themes and activities related to local and global sustainability that illustrate the interconnectedness among science, the world around us, and our policies and practices. This is a truly integrated environmental science program that draws on key concepts of life, earth, chemical, and physical science.