Earth Space Science
OVERVIEW
This laboratory course studies space and the geologic and atmospheric forces that shape our world. You will explore Earth’s cycles through experimentation and investigation, including the geosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, atmosphere, and carbon cycle.
MAJOR TOPICS AND CONCEPTS
Beginning with Science
- Scientific Investigation
- Theories and Laws
- Measurement
- Atomic Structure and Forces
- Matter and Energy
Climate and Meteorology
- Water Cycle
- The Atmosphere
- Weather vs. Climate
- Meteorology
- Severe Weather
- Global Climate Change
Fresh Water
- Surface Water
- Groundwater
- Water Quality
- Water Conservation
Our Universe
- Light and the Universe
- Exploring the Universe
- Life Cycle of a Star
- Origin and Expansion of the Universe
Rocks and Minerals
- Minerals
- Rocks and the Rock Cycle
- Rocks and Minerals as Resources
- Soil and Soil Formation
Geologic Time
- Geologic Time Scale
- Relative and Absolute Time
- Origin and Evolution of Life
Oceans
- Characteristics of the Ocean
- Ocean Circulation
- Waves
- Tides and Water Power
- Ocean Interactions
Our Solar System
- Formation of Our Solar System
- Forces in Our Solar System
- Physical Properties of Our Sun
- Objects in Our Solar System
- The Earth in Space
- The Earth-Sun-Moon System
The Geosphere
- Structure of the Earth
- The Carbon Cycle
- Mechanisms of Movement
- Structural Geology
- Geologic Events
HONORS
- Measurement
- Severe Weather
- Exploring the Universe
- Rocks and Minerals as Resources
- Relative and Absolute Time
- Tides and Water Power
- Objects in Our Solar System
- Geologic Events
Fee Details
| Program | Regular | Honors |
| Fee | $ 558 | $ 583 |
Grade Level
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Duration
10 Months
Requirements
Household items for lab experiments
Prerequisites
This course is recommended for students in 9th–12th grade. There are no prerequisites for the Earth-Space Science course.
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