Biology of the Living Earth is based on the California Three Course model, and follows the suggested sequence as outlined in Chapter 7 of the California State Science Framework: Ecosystem Interactions and Energy, History of Earth’s Atmosphere, Evidence of Evolution, Inheritance of Traits, Structure Function and Growth, Ecosystem Stability and the Response to Climate Change. The course focuses on the interactions of life and the earth systems, and is taught through a discovery lens, whereby students investigate natural phenomena and are given the opportunity to discover the scientific concepts with the teacher’s guidance. This is an introductory laboratory science course, designed to develop foundational scientific skills, including the eight scientific and engineering practices, and to recognize the seven cross cutting concepts, that will prepare students to study higher level science, and to make them better informed world citizens. This is a college preparatory class that will be offered to primarily 9th grade students.