Earth Science

Course Name: Earth-Space Science  Prerequisites: None  Estimated Completion Time: 2 segments / 32-36 weeks

Description:

Be captivated by the wonders and beauty of the third planet from our Sun, Earth. Be amazed by what awaits your discovery within our solar system and beyond. It is your turn to explore the universe.

Earth/Space Science is a laboratory course focusing on the study of space, geologic structures and forces, the waters on our planet, and the atmospheric forces that shape our world. Through experimentation and investigation, students will explore the earth cycles including the geosphere, hydrosphere, crysosphere, atmosphere, and the carbon cycle. Students will learn about scientific inquiry, geologic time, space exploration, the solar system, and the universe. Students will use web 2.0 tools, interactive experiences, higher-order thinking, collaborative projects, and real-world application through labs and a variety of assessments. Upon completion of the course, students will have a clear understanding of the dynamic forces at work in the world around them, becoming better caretakers of our planet, Earth.

Beginning with Science

Goal Finish Date: 2-3 weeks – 13 hours

Beginning with Science 00: Introduction

Beginning with Science 01: Welcome to ESS

Beginning with Science 02: Scientific Investigation LAB: SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATION

Beginning with Science 03: Theories and Laws

Beginning with Science 04: Measurement

Beginning with Science 05: Atomic Structure and Forces LAB: ATOMIC STRUCTURE AND FORCES

Beginning with Science 06: Matter and Energy LAB: MATTER AND ENERGY

Beginning with Science 07: Discussion-Based Assessment

Beginning with Science 07: Module Exam

Climate and Meteorology

Goal Finish Date: 2-3 weeks – 12 hours

Climate and Meteorology 00: Introduction

Climate and Meteorology 01: Water Cycle

Climate and Meteorology 02: The Atmosphere

Climate and Meteorology 03: Weather vs Climate

Climate and Meteorology 04: Meteorology LAB: METEOROLOGY

Climate and Meteorology 05: Severe Weather

Climate and Meteorology 06: Global Climate Change LAB: GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE

Climate and Meteorology 07: Collaboration Option

Climate and Meteorology 08: Discussion-Based Assessment

Climate and Meteorology 08: Module Exam

Fresh Water

Goal Finish Date: 2-3 weeks – 11 hours

Fresh Water 00: Introduction

Fresh Water 01: Surface Water LAB: SURFACE WATER

Fresh Water 02: Ground Water LAB: GROUND WATER

Fresh Water 03: Water Quality

Fresh Water 04: Water Conservation

Fresh Water 05: Collaboration Option

Fresh Water 06: Discussion-Based Assessment

Fresh Water 06: Module Exam

Our Universe

Goal Finish Date: 2-3 weeks - 10 1/2 hours           

Our Universe 00: Introduction

Our Universe 01: Light and the Universe

Our Universe 02: Exploring the Universe LAB: EXPLORING THE UNIVERSE

Our Universe 03: Life Cycle of a Star

Our Universe 04: Origin and Expansion of the Universe LAB: ORIGIN AND EXPANSION OF THE UNIVERSE

Our Universe 05: Collaboration Option

Our Universe 06: Discussion-Based Assessment

Our Universe 06: Module Exam

Rocks and Minerals

Goal Finish Date: 3 1/2 weeks - 8 1/2 hours

Rocks and Minerals 00: Introduction

Rocks and Minerals 01: Minerals

Rocks and Minerals 02: Rocks and the Rock Cycle LAB: ROCKS AND THE ROCK CYCLE

Rocks and Minerals 03: Rocks and Minerals as Resources LAB: ROCKS AND MINERALS AS RESOURCES

Rocks and Minerals 04: Soil and Soil Formation

Rocks and Minerals 05: Collaboration Option

Rocks and Minerals 06: Discussion-Based Assessment

Rocks and Minerals 06: Module Exam

Collaboration Option

1 week - 3 hours

Your Earth Space Science course requires that you complete at least one collaboration option for each segment. You may fulfill your collaboration requirement on the topic of your choice.

Segment One Exam

1 week 

Once you have completed all the topics and assessments for the Segment, access and complete the "Segment One Exam."

Geologic Time

Goal Finish Date: 2 weeks - 11 hours       

Geologic Time 00: Introduction

Geologic Time 01: Geologic Time Scale LAB: GEOLOGIC TIME SCALE

Geologic Time 02: Relative and Absolute Time

Geologic Time 03: Origin and Evolution of Life LAB: ORIGIN AND EVOLUTION OF LIFE

Geologic Time 04: Collaboration Option

Geologic Time 05: Discussion-Based Assessment

Geologic Time 05: Module Exam

Geologic Time 06: Engineering Design LAB: ENGINEERING DESIGN

Oceans

Goal Finish Date: 2-3 weeks – 13 hours

Oceans 00: Introduction

Oceans 01: Characteristics of the Ocean

Oceans 02: Ocean Circulation LAB: OCEAN CIRCULATION

Oceans 03: Waves

Oceans 04: Tides and Water Power LAB: TIDES AND WATER POWER

Oceans 05: Oceans Interactions LAB: OCEANS INTERACTIONS

Oceans 06: Collaboration Option

Oceans 07: Discussion-Based Assessment

Oceans 07: Module Exam

Oceans 08: Engineering Design LAB: ENGINEERING DESIGN

Our Solar System

Goal Finish Date: 3-4 weeks - 17 hours

Our Solar System 00: Introduction

Our Solar System 01: Formation of our Solar System

Our Solar System 02: Forces in our Solar System LAB: FORCES IN OUR SOLAR SYSTEM

Our Solar System 03: Physical Properties of our Sun LAB: PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF OUR SUN

Our Solar System 04: Objects in our Solar System

Our Solar System 05: The Earth in Space LAB: THE EARTH IN SPACE

Our Solar System 06: The Earth-Sun-Moon System LAB: THE EARTH-SUN-MOON SYSTEM

Our Solar System 07: Collaboration Option

Our Solar System 08: Discussion-Based Assessment

Our Solar System 08: Module Exam

Our Solar System 09: Engineering Design LAB: ENGINEERING DESIGN

The Geosphere

Goal Finish Date: 2-3 weeks - 15 hours

The Geosphere 00: Introduction

The Geosphere 01: Structure of the Earth LAB: STRUCTURE OF THE EARTH

The Geosphere 02: The Carbon Cycle

The Geosphere 03: Mechanisms of Movement LAB: MECHANISMS OF MOVEMENT

The Geosphere 04: Structural Geology

The Geosphere 05: Geologic Events LAB: GEOLOGIC EVENTS

The Geosphere 06: Collaboration Option

The Geosphere 07: Discussion-Based Assessment

The Geosphere 07: Module Exam

The Geosphere 08: Engineering Design LAB: ENGINEERING DESIGN

Collaboration Option

1 week - 3 hours

Your Earth Space Science course requires that you complete at least one collaboration option for each segment. You may fulfill your collaboration requirement on the topic of your choice.

Segment Two Exam

1 week

Once you have completed all the topics and assessments for the Segment, access and complete the "Segment Two Exam."