ICS 2 (Period 6)

Integrated/Coordinated Science 2AB is a laboratory-based, college preparatory course that builds and expands upon the concepts of biology, chemistry, physics, and earth sciences introduced in Integrated/Coordinated Science 1AB. The students use knowledge and skills obtained in year one as a foundation to broaden their abilities while experiencing both new and more advanced material. This course differs from the year one in having a more quantitative and project-based approach. This laboratory course allocates at least 40 percent of class time on student-centered laboratory activities and field study. In addition, 20 percent of the students' time should be in small-group activities related to team projects and research. After taking two years of Integrated/Coordinated Science, students may elect to take a third year of Integrated/Coordinated Science or any other advanced science class to meet the second-year laboratory requirement for the University of California. Because each year of Integrated/Coordinated Science builds upon the previous year's instruction, all of the State Standards expected of all students are addressed within the three years of Integrated/Coordinated Science.