Introduction to Earth and Space Science
High School Course
A fascinating exploration of earth science principles and how they relate to everyday life experiences and observations, introducing fundamental concepts of geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy. General Program elective only
This High School Course is also offered as part of the General Correspondence Diploma program.
Credits: 1 Unit
Course ID: SC12
Course Area: Science
Course Type: General
Study Method: Correspondence
Key Topics:
Mapping earth's surface; minerals; rocks; plate tectonics; earthquakes; volcanoes; weathering and soil formation; erosion and deposition; a trip through geologic time; energy resources; freshwater resources; ocean motions; ocean zones; the atmosphere; weather factors; climactic changes; earth, moon, and sun; the solar system; stars, galaxies, and the universe;
Text:
Earth Science, Pearson Custom Publishing
