Advanced Earth Science
Course Overview
Advanced Earth Science is a rigorous middle school course, conceived for the student who loves geology or meteorology and is ready for an extra challenge. Practical, hands-on lesson activities help students discover how scientists investigate the living world. Students perform laboratory activities and a full unit investigation to learn about the application of scientific methods. Students will explore topics such as:
- Mapping and maps of the earth
- Minerals
- Rocks
- The interior of the earth
- Plate tectonics and continental drift
- Forces that shape the surface of the earth
- Fossils and their importance
- Oceans
- Weather and climate
- Resources, renewable and nonrenewable
- Astronomy
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Materials
Standard Curriculum Items
- Wall Map Set (Science/History)
- Graduated cylinder, 250 mL
- Pipe cleaners
- Advanced Rock and Mineral Kit
- Diffraction grating film
- Stopwatch
- Latch magnet
- Safety glasses
- Magnifying glass
- Centimeter gram cubes
- Clay (four colors)
- Fine sand
- White tile
- Advanced thermometer