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This laboratory course is designed to introduce students to the Earth's interconnected systems and how they change due to natural processes. Matter and energy are the driving forces of systems interactions both on Earth and the Universe. Topics covered will include the Big Bang Theory; galaxies; stars; solar system interactions; geologic history of Earth; and Earth materials and systems (internal and external). COURSE OUTCOMES:1. Students will design; conduct; analyze; and communicate the findings of scientific investigations related to Earth and Space.2. Students will apply knowledge of the principles of geology and astronomy to analyze problems and make decisions which impact themselves; society; and the environment. 3. Students will utilize technology and inquiry to increase understanding of concepts and issues in geology and astronomy. COURSE OUTLINE:

INSTRUCTIONAL UNIT TITLE 1 The Universe and its StarsRELEVANT TOPICS The Big Bang theory; galaxies; stellar evolution; and the composition of starsTIMEFRAME 3 weeksINSTRUCTIONAL UNIT TITLE The Earth and the Solar SystemRELEVANT TOPICS Movement of the Earth; moon; sun and planets; Newton’s and Kepler’s LawsTIME FRAME 3 weeksINSTRUCTIONAL UNIT TITLE The History of Planet EarthRELEVANT TOPICS The structure; sequence and properties of rocks; sediments and fossils and how they are used to reconstruct Earth's history TIME FRAME3 weeks

INSTRUCTIONAL UNIT TITLE Internal Earth Materials and SystemsRELEVANT TOPICS Earth's processes; recycling of matter; Plate Tectonics; Earth's surface and how it is a record of geologic history TIME FRAME3 weeks

INSTRUCTIONAL UNIT TITLE External Earth Materials and SystemsRELEVANT TOPICS Weather; climate; interactions among the hydrosphere; geosphere; and atmosphere; Earth's oceans and climate change TIME FRAME3 weeks

ATTENDANCE POLICY:If a student accumulates five (5) unverified or ten (10) total absences in a semester class; or three (3) unverified or five (5) total absences in a quarter class; the student will be placed on a no-credit status.

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WEIGHT CATEGORY DESCRIPTION30% Aligned checks Class work; Homework; Quizzes; Guided Activities50% Major Assessments and Projects All Unit Assessments; Midterm; Formal labs; Lab Final20% Course Assessment Final Content Exam

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• LGEO
• Geology

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Online / Virtual