This course deals with Earth and its neighbors in space, beginning with a study of the formation of the universe, the elements of our solar system, and the origins of Earth. Students also learn about the eras of Earth, continental drift, geology, biogeology, seismology, and patterns in Earth’s history and processes. This is the first half of a two-part Earth Science series. This course also encompasses Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
This course uses Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes (KSA) model to give students the opportunity to develop both real-world 21st Century Skills and Social and Emotional Learning Soft Skills to develop college and career readiness.
- Knowledge: Earth Science, Part 1
- Skill: Critical Thinking—Information and Discovery
- Attribute: Kindness
What You’ll Learn
- Structure: Learn the structure and formation of Earth and the atmosphere.
- Plate Tectonics: Explore the relationships between the crust of the earth systems and the energy that flows through it.
- Solar Energy: Study the transformation of solar energy into heat and chemical energy on Earth.
- Credit hours: 0.5 credits
Prerequisites
Pre-algebra skills may be helpful
This course is part of our High School Program (Grades 9) bundle.
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- Duration Lifetime access
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
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- Module 1: Introduction—The Nature of Science0
- Module 2: Matter & Energy in Space—The Sun0
- Module 3: Matter & Energy in Space—Star Classification0
- Module 4: Matter & Energy in Space—A Star's Lifecycle0
- Module 5: Matter & Energy in Space—Matter in the Universe0
- Module 6: Matter & Energy in Space—Formation of the Universe0
- Module 7: Matter & Energy in Space—The Solar System0
- Module 8: Patterns in Earth's History & Processes—Formation of the Earth0
- Module 9: Patterns in Earth's History & Processes—Early History of the Earth0
- Module 10: Patterns in Earth's History & Processes—Biogeology throughout Eons0
- Module 11: Patterns in Earth's History & Processes—Recent History of the Earth0
- Module 12: Patterns in Earth's History & Processes—Earth's Interior0
- Module 13: Patterns in Earth's History & Processes—Plate Tectonics0
- Module 14: Patterns in Earth's History & Processes—Forces of Formation0
- Module 15: Patterns in Earth's History & Processes—Eons and Disasters0
