Earth Science is the study of the Earth—its internal structure, its changing surface, its oceans, its atmosphere and weather and its place in the universe. So Earth Science is really made up of four different sciences: geology, oceanography, meteorology and astronomy. In this course students view the Earth as a dynamic system and investigate such topics as the movements of land, air and water, rock formation, and how the Earth is affected by the sun and moon as well as its place within the universe itself.
In completing this subject, among other activities, students label features on a representation of the Earth, describe properties that identify minerals, provide examples of conservation and recycling of resources, use the concepts and knowledge gained to explain natural phenomena, interpret a weather map, explain why the world’s oceans are important to our environment, and express and support an opinion on whether the planet Mars could support life.
There are 6 examinations in Earth Science.
Spaulding and Namowitz, Earth Science, McDougal Littell.
