PLEASE NOTE:
- This course is one semester in length.
- Please contact us for the materials list for this course.
Primary Grade: 10
Grade Range: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit Equivalency:
Semester: 0.5 Credits
COURSE DESCRIPTION
NCAA Eligible Course
Fundamentals of Ecology allows students to explore the ways in which organisms interact with their surrounding environments. Students will investigate ecological principles, such as natural selection, population and population dynamics, biodiversity, and the sustainability of ecosystems. Students also analyze major ecological challenges and the different ways society is working to mitigate these challenges.
COURSE TOPICS
- Levels of Organization
- Cycles of Matter
- Biodiversity and Populations
- Species Interactions
- Ecosystems Stability
- Weather and Climate
- Energy in the Enironment
- Earth's Layers
TEACHER SERVICES
All course teachers are certified, subject-area content experts. The teacher will grade student assessments and provide detailed feedback. The course teacher is available to answer student questions via email, during scheduled office hours, or by virtual appointment. The teacher will carry out documented modifications and accommodations that are applicable to the online course. Progress monitoring and supplemental material will be provided by the teacher as needed.
AUTO-GRADED COURSE
Auto-graded courses are self-paced, multimodal, and standards-aligned. Students progress independently and are assessed frequently through weekly checkpoints and Mastery Assessments. Upon submission of assessments, students receive immediate answers and feedback and can mark the completion of work via a completion button in the learning management system. These courses allow students to work at their own pace and spend the necessary time on course content to ensure mastery.