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Established by the New York State Education Department, the Living Environment Core Curriculum focuses on science, dividing its program into a series of “Key Ideas.” Among these are enabling students to devise theories about natural phenomena, to understand the differences and similarities between living and non-living things, and to learn about the importance of genetics and evolution. In the laboratory, pupils experiment with different equipment, including microscopes, stereoscopes, graduated cylinders, and electronic balances. 

With a mandatory minimum of 1,200 minutes of laboratory time as well as classroom components, this program provides students with experience in mathematics, scientific inquiry, Earth science, and engineering

About the Author: 
Since 1997, Mona Lisa Tello has taught at high schools in New York and New Jersey. Understanding the importance of inspiring minds, Tello conducted courses in the Living Environment Core Curriculum and taught adolescents about the interconnection between living creatures and the environment.