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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.

Smart Science Virtual Labs

The lab component of this Earth Science course will be fulfilled using Smart Science labs. All labs from Smart Science are completed online. Students will have a typical lab experience following scientific steps reaching their conclusions to the lab.

Students should spend time reviewing the introductory video reviewing the process for completing labs with Smart Science. There will be no equipment or supplies to purchase as you complete your labs online.

Watch the video from Smart Science “Beyond Learning – How to Think” to learn more about how to use your online lab program.

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. 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. Special Project: Smart Science – Earthquakes
  16. Test
  17. Alternate Test
  18. Glossary and Credits

UNIT 3 – FEATURES OF EARTH’S CRUST

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

lUNIT 4 – SHAPING EARTH’S CRUST

  1. Weathering
  2. Erosion
  3. Soil Formation
  4. Quiz 1: Shaping the Surface
  5. Rivers and Waves
  6. Gravity and Glaciers
  7. Project: Smart Science – Erosion and Slope
  8. Wind
  9. Quiz 2: Weathering and Erosion
  10. Destructive Forces
  11. Constructive Forces
  12. Quiz 3: Destructive and Constructive Forces
  13. Review
  14. Special Project: Smart Science – Erosion Slope Ideas 
  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. Quiz 1
  6. Groundwater
  7. Lakes and Rivers
  8. Glaciers and Ice Caps
  9. Quiz 2
  10. Ocean Water
  11. Waves and Tides
  12. Currents
  13. Quiz 3
  14. Review
  15. Special Project: Smart Science – Daily Tides
  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: Ignitia – Air Circulation
  9. Quiz 2: Earth-Sun Relationships
  10. Air Pollution
  11. Quiz 3: Human Relationship
  12. Review
  13. Special Project:  Smart Science – Specific Heat 
  14. Test
  15. Alternate Test
  16. 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. Special Project: Smart Science – Cloud Activity 
  16. Test
  17. Alternate Test
  18. Glossary and Credits

UNIT 9 – ASTRONOMY

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