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EARTH SCIENCE ACADEMIC LIBRARY

Home Teacher (Homeschool Plus/Basics)

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Earth Science Online

Earth Science is a high school science course that explores Earth’s structure, interacting systems, and place in the universe. The course uncovers concepts and processes found in:

 

  • Astronomy – Earth’s place in and interaction with space,
  • Geology – physical structure and dynamic processes,
  • Meteorology – atmosphere, weather and climate, and
  • Oceanography – oceans and marine life.

Labs For The Home Teacher

Home Teacher Labs

Labs for the Homeschool Plus program are those contained in the Ignitia Online Curriculum. No expensive equipment is required with only several requiring the purchase of small items or household items to conduct the experiments.

It is always advisable to be familiar with your surroundings and wear protective equipment when conducting any experiment.  Never allow yourself to be distracted when completing an experiment.

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Earth Science Online

UNIT 1 – DYNAMIC STRUCTURE OF EARTH

  1. Course Overview
  2. Introduction to Earth Science
  3. Project: Ignitia Research a Career
  4. A Unique Planet
  5. Quiz 1: Introduction to Earth Science
  6. Layers of the Earth
  7. Continental Drift
  8. Plate Tectonics
  9. Plate Boundaries
  10. Quiz 2: Earth’s Dynamic Internal Structure
  11. The Spheres of Earth
  12. Geochemical Cycles: Cycles of Earth Materials
  13. Biogeochemical Cycles: Cycles of Life Materials
  14. Flow of Energy in Ecosystems
  15. Project: Ignitia Flow of Energy
  16. Quiz 3: Earth’s Dynamic External Structure
  17. Review
  18. Test
  19. Alternate Test
  20. Glossary and Credits

UNIT 2 – FORCES AND FEATURES OF EARTH

  1. Force of Earthquakes
  2. Measuring The Force of Earthquakes
  3. Features of Earthquakes
  4. Quiz 1: Earthquakes
  5. Force of Volcanoes
  6. Impact of Volcanoes
  7. Prediction of Volcanoes
  8. Features of Volcanoes
  9. Project: Ignitia Volcanic Features Lab
  10. Quiz 2: Volcanoes
  11. Using Geologic Maps
  12. Using Topographic Maps
  13. Quiz 3: Identifying Features of Earth
  14. Review
  15. Test
  16. Alternate Test
  17. Glossary and Credits

UNIT 3 – FEATURES OF EARTH’S CRUST

  1. Minerals
  2. Projects: Ignitia Cyrstal Systems
  3. Mineral Identification
  4. Quiz 1
  5. Igneous Rocks
  6. Sedimentary Rocks
  7. Metamorphic Rocks
  8. The Rock Cycle
  9. Quiz 2
  10. Renewable Resources
  11. Nonrenewable Resources
  12. Project: Ignitia Nuclear Energy
  13. Quiz 3
  14. Review
  15. Alternate Test
  16. Glossary and Credits

UNIT 4 – SHAPING EARTH’S CRUST

  1. Weathering
  2. Erosion
  3. Soil Formation
  4. Project: Ignitia Soil Particles
  5. Quiz 1: Shaping the Surface
  6. Rivers and Waves
  7. Gravity and Glaciers
  8. Wind
  9. Quiz 2: Weathering and Erosion
  10. Destructive Forces
  11. Constructive Forces
  12. Quiz 3: Destructive and Constructive Forces
  13. Review
  14. Test
  15. Alternate Test
  16. Glossary and Credits
UNIT 5 – SEMESTER REVIEW AND EXAM
  1. Review (1)
  2. Review (2)
  3. Exam
  4. Alternate Exam

UNIT 6 – EARTH’S WATER

  1. The Water Cycle
  2. Project: Ignitia Water Purification 
  3. Water Basics
  4. Water Distribution
  5. Quiz 1
  6. Groundwater
  7. Lakes and Rivers
  8. Glaciers and Ice Caps
  9. Quiz 2
  10. Ocean Water
  11. Experiment: Ignitia Fresh Water vs Salt Water
  12. Waves and Tides
  13. Currents
  14. Quiz 3
  15. Review
  16. Test
  17. Alternate Test
  18. Glossary and Credits

UNIT 7 – EARTH’S ATMOSPHERE

  1. Importance of the Atmosphere
  2. Structure of the Atmosphere
  3. Project: Ignitia Layers of the Atmosphere
  4. Quiz 1: The Atmosphere
  5. Atmospheric Cycles
  6. Solar Interaction
  7. Air Pressure and Winds
  8. Project: Air Circulation
  9. Quiz 2: Earth-Sun Relationships
  10. Air Pollution
  11. Quiz 3: Human Relationship
  12. Review
  13. Test
  14. Alternate Test
  15. Glossary and Credits

UNIT 8 – EARTH’S WEATHER AND CLIMATE

  1. Weather and Climate
  2. Project: Ignitia Weather or Climate?
  3. Clouds and Precipitation
  4. Project: Ignitia Clouds and Weather
  5. Air Masses and Fronts
  6. Quiz 1: Weather Factors of the Sky
  7. Solar Power​
  8. ​Geographical Effects
  9. Climate Regulation and Change
  10. Quiz 2: Causes of Weather and Climate
  11. Weird Weather
  12. Measuring Weather
  13. Quiz 3: Predicting Weather
  14. Review
  15. Test
  16. Alternate Test
  17. Glossary and Credits

UNIT 9 – ASTRONOMY

  1. Earth’s Place in the Solar System
  2. Project: Ignitia Scale of the Solar System
  3. Planetary Motion
  4. Ability To Orbit
  5. Project:  Ignitia Newton’s Law
  6. Earth’s Motion, Seasons, and Moon
  7. Quiz 1: Solar System
  8. Characteristics of Stars
  9. Structure of the Sun
  10. Galaxies
  11. Project: Identifying Galaxies
  12. Quiz 2: Stars and Galaxies
  13. Review
  14. Test
  15. Alternate Test
  16. Glossary and Credits
UNIT 10 – SEMESTER REVIEW AND EXAM
  1. Review (1)
  2. Review (2)
  3. Exam
  4. Alternate Exam