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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.

Earth Science Online

UNIT 1 – DYNAMIC STRUCTURE OF EARTH

  1. Course Overview
  2. Introduction to Earth Science
  3. Project: Research a Career
  4. A Unique Planet
  5. Project: Earth Comparisons
  6. Quiz 1: Introduction to Earth Science
  7. Layers of the Earth
  8. Project: Building a Model of the Earth
  9. Continental Drift
  10. Plate Tectonics
  11. Project: Mantle Convection
  12. Plate Boundaries
  13. Project:  Plate Boundaries
  14. Quiz 2: Earth’s Dynamic Internal Structure
  15. The Spheres of Earth
  16. Project: Sphere Interaction Lab
  17. Geochemical Cycles: Cycles of Earth Materials
  18. Biogeochemical Cycles: Cycles of Life Materials
  19. Flow of Energy in Ecosystems
  20. Project: Ignitia – Flow of Energy
  21. Quiz 3: Earth’s Dynamic External Structure
  22. Review
  23. Test
  24. Alternate Test
  25. 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. Project: Earthquake Features Lab
  5. Quiz 1: Earthquakes
  6. Force of Volcanoes
  7. Impact of Volcanoes
  8. Prediction of Volcanoes
  9. Features of Volcanoes
  10. Project: Ignitia – Volcanic Features Lab
  11. Quiz 2: Volcanoes
  12. Using Geologic Maps
  13. Using Topographic Maps
  14. Project: Mapping
  15. Project: Create a Topographic Map
  16. Quiz 3: Identifying Features of Earth
  17. Review
  18. Test
  19. Alternate Test
  20. Glossary and Credits

UNIT 3 – FEATURES OF EARTH’S CRUST

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

lUNIT 4 – SHAPING EARTH’S CRUST

  1. Weathering
  2. Erosion
  3. Soil Formation
  4. Project: Soil Particles
  5. Quiz 1: Shaping the Surface
  6. Rivers and Waves
  7. Gravity and Glaciers
  8. Project: Ice Erosion
  9. Wind
  10. Quiz 2: Weathering and Erosion
  11. Destructive Forces
  12. Constructive Forces
  13. Quiz 3: Destructive and Constructive Forces
  14. Review
  15. Test
  16. Alternate Test
  17. 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. Project: Water Conservation
  6. Quiz 1
  7. Groundwater
  8. Experiment: Porosity and Permeability
  9. Lakes and Rivers
  10. Glaciers and Ice Caps
  11. Quiz 2
  12. Ocean Water
  13. Experiment: Fresh Water vs. Saltwater
  14. Waves and Tides
  15. Currents
  16. Quiz 3
  17. Review
  18. Test
  19. Alternate Test
  20. 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. Project: Solar Energy
  8. Air Pressure and Winds
  9. Project: Ignitia – Air Circulation
  10. Quiz 2: Earth-Sun Relationships
  11. Air Pollution
  12. Project: Greenhouse Effect
  13. Quiz 3: Human Relationship
  14. Review
  15. Test
  16. Alternate Test
  17. 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. Project: Solar Radiation and Weather
  9. ​Geographical Effects
  10. Climate Regulation and Change
  11. Quiz 2: Causes of Weather and Climate
  12. Weird Weather
  13. Measuring Weather
  14. Project: Predict the Weather
  15. Quiz 3: Predicting Weather
  16. Review
  17. Test
  18. Alternate Test
  19. Glossary and Credits

UNIT 9 – ASTRONOMY

  1. Earth’s Place in the Solar System
  2. Project: Scale of the Solar System
  3. Planetary Motion
  4. Ability To Orbit
  5. Project: 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
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