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ILC Biology - 1st Semester

Science
Grade Level
09
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12
Course Format
Semester
License
CC BY-NC
Course Description

The ILC Biology - 1st Semester course materials are designed as a semester-based course. Semester 1 and Semester 2 is available separately for download. The course materials utilize content from Inquiry Hub (iHub). The goal of this course is to support students’ growth toward being scientifically literate citizens, utilizing relevant phenomena as the anchor to develop key skills and content knowledge. The course covers a broad range of topics in the following units: Evolution, Genetics & Heredity, and Ecosystems.

Standards
These instructional materials are available to assist educators in implementing Iowa’s Academic Standards. Curriculum leaders and teachers should review these instructional materials to ensure full implementation of Iowa’s Academic Standards in the local curriculum. Each module identifies standards that are addressed and assessed, and this course creates a year-long curriculum when combined with ILC Biology - 2nd Semester.
Prerequisites

None

SCED Code
03051
Source Name

University of Colorado Boulder. (n.d.). inquiryHub Biology. https://www.colorado.edu/program/inquiryhub/curricula/inquiryhub-biology

Lead developer
Amanda Corwin
Course Updates
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