Beginning in 2004, it will be a requirement for IEM Charter School graduates to complete 10 units of Physical Science AND 10 u

Beginning in 2004, it will be a requirement for IEM Charter School graduates to complete 10 units of Physical Science AND 10 units of Life Science.

Physical Science is the study of the principles, theories, and assumptions that guide our understanding of the world and universe. Courses that include concepts from Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy, and/or Earth Science can be used to complete the Physical Science Requirement. In Life Science, students will learn about the myriad of life forms that inhabit our world and the many variables that affect life. Courses that include concepts from Biology, Animal Science, Life Science and/or Environmental Science, can be used to complete the Life Science Requirement. (A "General Science" Course can not be accepted as either a Life Science or a Physical Science.)

For a complete listing of all of the science courses on our course list, with an indication of whether they meet the Physical Science or Life Science Requirements, link to “Science Courses”.

Important Information about a-g Lab Science Courses - this applies only to a-g Biology, a-g Chemistry, a-g Physics, and a-g Anatomy/Physiology (a-g Earth Science, a-g Life Science, and a-g Physical Science are a-g elective courses NOT "lab science" courses):

We were informed during 2006-07 school year by the University of California that the lab portion of our a-g lab science courses can not be completed in a home environment nor can “lab kits” sufficiently provide students with the lab experience that UC is expecting from our students. Please make sure your families are informed that a-g Biology, a-g Chemistry, a-g Physics and a-g Anatomy/Physiology must have an on site type/formal lab component. Options include taking the course at community college, taking supplemental labs at our Modesto Learning Center offered by Lecia Leige, or taking the lab portion from Dan Wyrick, a vendor, in Lodi. Our online vendor, www.uccp.org , may be a possibility although we would have to provide our students with an on site lab to complete the course.

BASIC LIFE SCIENCE CURRICULUM

AMERICAN GUIDANCE SERVICE (AGS) http://www.agsnet.com publishes a variety of textbooks and related materials for grades 6 – 12. One recommended text is, Biology: a comprehensive life science program for reluctant readers and those who require additional help to grasp basic biological and life science concepts.

FRESNO COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATON (PASS) http://www.cyberhigh.fcoe.k12.ca.us/ offers several middle and high school level science courses.

GLOBE-FEARON http://www.globefearon.com offers Success in Science Series: Basic Biology. This is geared for students reading below grade level to develop the content knowledge needed to succeed on standardized tests. Biology Pacemaker Curriculum which was developed to make academic content more accessible to special needs students. Globe Biology which is a complete biology program that helps students develop the skills they need to meet basic science requirements. Concepts and Challenges in Life Science which emphasizes everyday experiences to show students that science is all around them.

LAKESHORE LEARNING MATERIAL http://www.lakeshorelearning.com has textbooks and supplemental material from many publishers geared toward below grade level learners/readers.

SADDLEBACK http://www.sdlback.com offers What is Biology? A comprehensive self-playing multimedia presentation, and the Wonders of Science Series: The Human Body which is a high-interest, low-level reading series. It is a complete core science program.

STECK-VAUGHN has the Wonders of Science Series: The Human Body which is a high-interest, low-level reading series. It is a complete core science program.

WIESER http://www.weiser-ed.com is a source for middle and high school level life science materials from several publishers: STECK-VAUGHN, AGS, WALCH

LIFE SCIENCE CURRICULUM

DIVISION OF INDEPENDENT STUDY (North Dakota) http://www.NDISonline.org/ offers a variety of science courses for middle through high school levels

GLENCOE http://www.glencoe.com publishes texts and related materials for grades 6 – 12. A recommended text is Biology: Dynamics of Life. Their website provides on-line resources.

GLOBE FEARON http://www.globefearon.com offers Concepts in Modern Biology which is an easy to use text, written for average and above average students.

HARCOURT BRACE, & CO. http://www.harcourt.com

is a source for K - 12 textbooks and related materials. Their website provides great on-line resources for teachers, parents, and students.

MC GRAW - HILL SCHOOL DIVISION (K - 12) http://www.mmhschool.com offers a variety of learning materials. Offerings include their popular Spectrum workbooks; available from several educational materials.

MODERN CURRICULUM PRESS - PEARSON LEARNING - CELEBRATION PRESS http://www.mcschool.com/ produces comprehensive and supplemental K - 12 learning materials for math, science, social studies, & language arts (MCP is a classic/ teacher's manuals include helpful instructional ideas.)

OAK MEADOW http://www.oakmeadow.com provides K - 12 science curriculum packages.

SCIENCE CURRICULUM, INC. http://www.science-ips.com is a textbook publishing company "dedicated to quality middle and high school level science programs".

WALCH http://www.walch.com publishes many materials for middle and high school levels.