EARTH SCIENCE

GENERAL COURSE DESCRIPTION

Earth Science is designed for the person interested in learning more about our Earth’s processes.  The course contains basic meteorology, astronomy, geology, and environmental studies.  The purpose of this course is to give the able students a better understanding of the physical and earth sciences. There is focus on accelerated, in-depth, and greater amounts of content in the curriculum.

 COURSE OBJECTIVES

• Research and problem solving skills
• Usage of the scientific method
• Proper laboratory techniques
• Knowledge of extensive vocabulary
• Knowledge of historical achievements in the field of science and career paths
• The ability to make informed decisions
• Proper writing techniques including lab reports
• Proper study and organizational skills
• Use of electronic probes and a variety of software applications

Course Outline: 

1^st Semester

·         Scientific Method                                                         

·         Earth’s Interior                                                           

·         Geologic Processes 

·         Rocks/minerals                                                      

·         Mapping

2^nd  Semester

·         Oceans

·         Meteorology

·         Scale of the Universe                                                  

·         Historical Astronomy 

·         Gravity                                                            

·         Modern astronomy