EARTH SCIENCE

Course Title: 
EARTH SCIENCE
Course Description: 
Course Description

The Earth Science course aims to introduce you to a variety of topics that involve the Earth. You’ll learn about geology, oceanography, meteorology, environmental science, and astronomy.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, you'll be able to

  • Explain the basic principles and methods of earth science.
  • Discuss the various surface processes on Earth.
  • Identify features of Earth's atmosphere and oceans.
  • Explain the causes of geologic activity.
  • Describe the impact of human activity on natural resources.
  • Explain the formation and properties of the solar system and universe.
Course Materials & Resources

All of your course materials are included in this course experience. You'll find it easiest to study this course by following these steps:

  • Look over the syllabus, paying close attention to the course and lesson objectives.
  • Read each objective. Pay close attention to main concepts and definitions.
  • Complete each assignment as you come to it.
  • When you've completed each assignment, look over the lesson review.
  • When you're confident you understand the material, complete the lesson exam.
Methods of Instruction

Reading assignments, exercises

Methods of Assessment

Lesson exams

School Information: 
State: 
PA
City: 
Scranton
High school: 
Penn Foster HS
Address: 
925 Oak Street, SCRANTON, PA
Zip code: 
18515
No

Requested competency code:

  • Lab Science
Date submitted: 
Friday, March 27, 2020
Approved: 
Denied: 
Deferred: 
Deferred: 
Yes
Date: 
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Reason: 

In order to be reviewed as a laboratory science, we will need a list of physical laboratory experiments completed for this course and number of hours students spend doing laboratory assignments each week.

Committee review :