Course Outline for Our Homeschool Earth Science Curriculum
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Semester One
Module 1: Introduction – How Science Works
What is Earth Science? Part 1
What is Earth Science? Part 2
Scientific Models
Scientific Measurements
Module 2: Maps
Maps, Part 1
Maps, Part 2
Reading Topographical Maps
What’s the Meaning of This?
Module 3: Minerals
What is a Mineral?
Identifying Minerals
Formation and Uses of Minerals
Module 4: Rocks
What are Rocks?
Igneous Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
Rocks and Minerals: What’s the Meaning of This?
Module 5: Earthquakes
Earth Structure
Earthquake Basics
Measuring Earthquakes
Earthquake Safety
Module 6: Volcanoes
Volcanic Eruptions
Volcanic Effects
When and Where to Expect Volcanic Eruptions
Earthquake & Volcanoes: What’s the Meaning of This?
Module 7: Energy Resources
Natural Resources
Fossil Fuels
Alternative Energy
Module 8: Soils
Weathering Action
Weathering Rates
Soil Basics
Soil Conservation
Natural Resources and Soils: What is the Meaning of This?
Module 9: Fresh Water
The Water Cycle and Streams
Deposits
Groundwater
Water Conservation
Module 10: Other Erosion Agents
Erosion Shorelines
Erosion Wind
Erosion Glaciers
Erosion Gravity
Erosion & Freshwater: What is the Meaning of This?
Module 11: Oceans
Ocean Features
Ocean Floor
Ocean Life
Ocean Resources
Ocean Pollution
Oceans: What’s the Meaning of This?
Semester Two
Module 12: Ocean Water Movements
Ocean Currents
Ocea Currents and Climates
Ocean Waves
Tides
Module 13: Atmosphere
Describing the Atmosphere
How the Sun Heats the Atmosphere
Global and Local Winds
Air Pollution
The Atmosphere: What is the Meaning of This?
Module 14: Weather
The Ingredients of Weather
Air Masses and Fronts
Severe Weather
Weather Forecasting
Hurricane Andrew Experience
Module 15: Climate
What is Climate?
Climates
Climate Change
Module 16: Studying Astronomy
History of Astronomy
Telescopes
Mapping the Night Sky
Module 17: The Universe
Stars
Galaxies
Structure of the Universe
Module 18: The Solar System
The Sun
Planetary Motion
The Inner Planets
Beyond the Inner Planets
The Earth-Moon System
Module 19: Space Exploration
Rocket Science
Artificial Satellites
Space Probes
Manned Spacecraft
Models and Space Exploration: What is the Meaning of This?
Module 20: Origins
Origin of the Universe: The Big Bang or Something Else?
Origin of Galaxies, Stars, and Solar System
Origin of the Earth and Moon
Module 21: Plate Tectonics – The Earth in Motion
Plate Tectonics: Underlying Data
Plate Tectonics: Conventional Model
Plate Tectonics: Creationists Model
Module 22: Earth History – Rock Dating
Rock Clocks or How to Put a Date on a Rock
Fossils and the Geologic Column
Precambrian and Paleozoic Rocks
Mesozoic and Cenozoic Rocks
