Unit 1: What is Earth Science?Earth science is the study of our home planet and all of its components: its lands, waters, atmosphere, and interior. In this book, some chapters are devoted to the processes that shape the lands and impact people. Other chapters depict the processes of the atmosphere and its relationship to the planet’s surface and all our living creatures. For as long as people have been on the planet, humans have had to live within Earth’s boundaries. Now human life is having a profound effect on the planet. Several chapters are devoted to the effect people have on the planet. Chapters at the end of the book will explore the universe beyond Earth: planets and their satellites, stars, galaxies, and beyond.
The journey to better understanding Earth begins here with an exploration of how scientists learn about the natural world and introduces you to the study of Earth science. |
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Calendar
Monday8/28
1. Class Policies and Syllabus
2. How to Access Homework |
Tuesday8/29
1. Safety Notes and Quiz
HW - Scientific Method Article and Questions |
Wednesday8/30
1. Scientific Method Notes
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Thursday 8/31
1. M&M Lab
HW - Scientific Method Practice WS |
Friday9/1
1. Branches of Earth Science Bookwork
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9/4
No School
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9/5
1. Test Review
2. Hurricane Strike |
9/6
1. Unit 1 Test
2. Work on Hurricane Strike |
9/7
1. Famous Scientist Project
2. Topographic Mapping on Plato |
9/8
1. Work on stuff from 9/7
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HomeworkALL HOMEWORK IS DUE ON TEST DAY UNLESS SPECIFIED.
1. Get ALL class supplies 2. Bring back signed papers 3. Keep Table of Contents up to date 4. Define Vocabulary Words |
Assignment List |
Student ObjectivesI can...
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Powerpoint Notes
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Topics Covered1.1. The Nature of Science
1.2. Earth Science and Its Branches | ||
VideosAlso available here.
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Class Documents
Supplemental ReadingsYou can be tested on any information in these readings.
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