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Earth Science
2007 - 2008
Earth Science is a laboratory course in the methods and procedures of the following subjects: Geology, Oceanography, Meteorology, and Astronomy. Additional study will include techniques of earth science such as maps, aerial photo/image analysis, earth processes, remote sensing, and geographic information systems.
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Fall Course Outline:
1 Earth as a System
3 Models of Earth
4 Earth’s Structure and Motion
5 Atoms to Minerals and Rocks
8 Plate Tectonics
9 Volcanoes and Earthquakes
11 Weathering, Soil and Erosion
Quality Work
Standards
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Spring Course Outline:
19 Atmosphere in Motion
20 Weather
21 Climate and Climate Change
25 Earth’s Moon
26 Sun and the Solar System
27 Planets and the Solar System
28 Stars and Galaxies
Citizenship
Expectations
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Grading:
Homework: (15%)Problems solving is essential for understanding
chemistry. Be sure and do your problems, no late work accepted. Excused
illness absences, check the homework board to turn in as many plus one.
Laboratory: (25%)Prepare for lab, copy lab into your lab book. One letter per
box, be neat, use a ruler.
Vocabulary: (20%)The vocabulary is additive, make flashcards. Go over
vocabulary daily.
Tests: (30%)Tests include vocabulary, mastery of content and problem solving.
Miss exams can be made up 48 hours after your return to school. Tests are returned to the student.
Portfolio: (10%)Plan in advance and keep up!
Extra help can be scheduled at break or lunch, after school starting in
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