Description:

This one semester science elective is designed to examine and evaluate numerous science issues occurring in the United States and World news. A course of this nature is constantly altering its content based on current events. The events studied are tied to scientific principles and practices that meet the Wyoming Science Content and Performance Standards. The focus of the course is to explore scientific events, analyze data, develop and use models, and to research events to understand both the foundational science and scope of the event. Topics may include, but are not limited to: Disease and epidemiology, genetic engineering, space exploration, materials science and engineering, food health, forensics, and biotechnology.

Syllabus

Current Issues in Science

Curriculum Map and Proficiency Scales

Unit 1: Antibiotic Resistance
Unit 2: Viruses
Unit 3: The Great Plastic Crisis
Unit 4: Biofuels