Science
Biology of the Living Earth
Students call it Biology
Biology of the Living Earth is a year-long college preparatory laboratory life science class that prepares students to be scientifically literate lifelong learners. In this course based on the Next Generation Science Standards, students investigate real-world phenomena integrating biology and earth science concepts in 6 major areas of focus: ecosystem interactions and energy; history of earth’s atmosphere: photosynthesis and respiration; evidence of evolution; inheritance of traits; structure, function, and growth (from cells to organisms); and ecosystem stability & the response to climate change. It builds student competency in Science and Engineering Practices and Cross-Cutting Concepts with an eye on Environmental Principles and Concepts. Student-centered laboratory activities will emphasize the process of inquiry and critical thinking.
From the SCUSD High School Course Catalog 2025–2026, page 70.
PrerequisiteNone
- Grades
- 9-12
- Credits
- 10, Year
- UC/CSU a–g
- D
- Course #
- 403005
Where it fits
- Nothing required firstComes before
- Biology of the Living Earth
- Anatomy and PhysiologyAP BiologyChemistry in the Earth SystemHonors Chemistry in the Earth SystemHonors Human PhysiologyPhysics in the UniverseLeads to
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