This course is designed for English Learners at English language proficiency level 1 and 2 who require support with the content and the development of academic literacy in the sciences. One semester of study is devoted to Earth Science topics and one semester is devoted to Biology topics. The WIDA ELD Standard for the language of science is aligned to the VA Standards of Learning for the sciences. The course includes nonfiction reading and scientific writing. Students enrolled in this course must be concurrently enrolled in Environmental Science, Biology, or Earth Science. An elective credit is earned for successful completion of the course. This course may not be taken more than one time during high school.
Schools
Battlefield High School
Forest Park High School
Freedom High School
Gainesville High School
Hylton High School
Osbourn Park High School
Potomac High School
Prerequisites
None