Earth Science

Core

Earth Science offers a focused curriculum that explores Earth's composition, structure, processes, and history; its atmosphere, freshwater, and oceans; and its environment in space.

Course topics include an exploration of the major cycles that affect every aspect of life, including weather, climate, air movement, tectonics, volcanic eruptions, rocks, minerals, geologic history, Earth's environment, sustainability, and energy resources. Optional teacher-scored labs and projects encourage students to apply the scientific method.

This course is built to state standards and informed by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA).

Course Materials

This course has required materials. For more information, see the Course Materials List.
Prerequisites
None
Length
Two semesters