Earth Science
Course Overview
The Earth Science curriculum builds on the natural curiosity of students. By connecting them to the beauty of geological history, the amazing landforms around the globe, the nature of the sea and air, and the newest discoveries about our universe, it gives students an opportunity to relate to their everyday world. Students will explore topics such as:
- Fundamentals of geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy.
- Earth’s minerals and rocks.
- Earth’s interior.
- Plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, and the movements of continents.
- Geology and the fossil record.
- Oceans and the atmosphere.
- The solar system and the universe.
Requires Adobe® Acrobat® Reader®
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
NOTE: List subject to change.
Lesson Time and Scheduling
Total lessons: 96
Lesson time: 60 minutes; one or two 90 minute labs per unit
You might choose to split the lessons into smaller segments and take breaks as needed. The K¹² online lesson tracking system allows you to pick up wherever you left off in any given lesson.
Sample Lessons: Science
Try It Out: The best way to understand the K¹² program is to try it out! Take a look as some lessons that K¹² Science students experience!
Take a Peek
The best way to get a feel for what the K¹² experience is like is to hear from the families who use our products and poke around in our sample lessons. You'll see why the unique K¹² approach is changing the lives of tens of thousands of students across the country!