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Honors Geology/Astronomy is an algebra-based course focusing on the Washington State Earth and Space Science Standards with laboratory investigations included in each unit. Astronomy topics covered include history and scale of the solar system/universe; universal motion and forces; the Sun; electromagnetic radiation; stellar evolution and exoplanets. Geology topics covered include the impact of natural hazards such as hurricanes and wildfires; weather/climate; paleoclimate; and Earth's energy transfers and systems.

The course will allow students to explore topics at a more challenging level. Students who plan to take AP science courses are encouraged to begin with Honors Geology/Astronomy.

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• LINT
• Integrated science

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Online / Virtual