(See syllabus on Course Information page for a more detailed description of this course.)
Unit 1: Families & Communities
Unit 2: Language & Culture
Unit 3: Art & Creativity
Unit 4: Science & Technology
Unit 5: Contemporary Life
Unit 6: Global Contexts
Major assessments = 60% (tests, projects and IPA tasks)
Minor assessments = 40% (30% = quizzes, in-class assignments, participation, homework, etc.)
Final exam (portfolio) = 10% of course grade
Final grade: 45% = 1st quarter grade / 45% = 2nd quarter grade / 10% = final exam