English 4 [Competency Based] A Ownit Semester 1: Why is the

Semester 1: Why is the human body so complex

The course begins with a review of percentages and proportions

Students compare the structure and processes of different organisms and how those organisms interact in an ecosystem

and tangent and derive the equations of ellipses and hyperbolas

English 4 [Competency Based] A Ownit Semester 1: Why is theSemester 1: In English 4, students look critically at the world around them by reading a range of texts that explore past and present social, political, and cultural issues. As they read, students are challenged to analyze how central ideas and themes are crafted and presented, assess the authors purpose for writing, and consider how to break down and evaluate information in a thoughtful manner. Throughout this course, students will think about how