Description:
Earth Science
It is required that 9th grade students select one of the two options in the Earth Sciences. Earth Science, the study of the abiotic environment, is an essential part of a complete science education. The most challenging option is Honors Earth Science. Freshman wishing to enroll in Honors Earth Science should have a high interest in science and a minimum 3.00 GPA with B’s or better in previous science and math courses. A higher level of commitment and effort is required of the honor student. Students not qualifying for Honors Earth Science should enroll in Earth Science. Both Earth Science and Honors Earth Science are designed as college preparatory courses.
Earth Science is a study of Earth and Space and students will engage in five branches including meteorology, hydrology, geology, oceanography and astronomy. In these areas of study, students will be posing questions; developing models; experimenting, analyzing and interpreting data; applying mathematics; solving problems; engaging in argument from evidence; and obtaining, evaluating and communicating information. Presentations, demonstrations, labs, Earth Science related films and projects form the basis for instruction.
Bring to Class:
Please bring writing instruments and paper to class.
Day(s):
M, Tu, W, Th, F
(Note: No class on
7-3-2020
)
Registration Cutoff Date:
6/29/2020
