Course title
Earth Systems A/BPre-requisite
N/ACourse description
40.0640001 Earth Systems A
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Description
Earth Science A is designed to give the student a strong basis for understanding the world. The course consists of a varied curriculum that provides the student the opportunity to explore; compare; research; reflect; and make real-world connections. The curriculum; which meets Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS); engages students in problem solving and scientific investigation; and provides opportunities for both hands-on exploration and virtual simulation.During this course; the student will learn about natural resources and explore issues surrounding human management of resources. Topics of study include water resources; energy resources; and rock; mineral; and land resources. The student will investigate the impact of resource consumption on humans and the environment. The student will also explore Earth?s processes of rock and mineral formation and plate tectonics.
Units
Course Overview
Astronomy: The Stars
Astronomy: The Sun
Astronomy: Orbital Moon
Astronomy: Galaxies
Astronomy: The Universe
Earth's Processes: Rocks
Earth's Processes: Tectonic Plates
Earth's Processes: History; Weathering; and Ero...
Semester Review
40.0640002 Earth Systems B
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Description
Earth Science B is designed to give the student a strong basis for understanding the world. The course consists of a varied curriculum that provides the student the opportunity to explore; compare; research; reflect; and make real-world connections. The curriculum; which meets Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS); engages students in problem solving and scientific investigation; and provides opportunities for both hands-on exploration and virtual simulation.During this course; the student will learn about space sciences; including topics like the sun and stars; orbital motion; galaxies; and the universe. The student will also explore Earth?s processes involving the atmosphere; hydrosphere; and geosphere. Topics of study include meteorology and geologic history.
Units
Course Overview
Earth's Processes: Climate and Weather
Earth's Processes: Climate Change
Natural Resources: Rocks and Minerals
Natural Resources: Land Resources
Natural Resources: Energy Resources
Natural Resources: Water as a Resource
Natural Resources: Water Quality and Conservation
School country
United StatesSchool state
GeorgiaSchool city
BaltimoreSchool / district Address
2763 Meadow Church RdSchool zip code
30097Requested competency code
Lab ScienceDate submitted
Approved
YesApproved competency code
- LGEO
- Geology