Earth Science Foundations

Course Description

In this course, students focus on geology, oceanography, astronomy, weather, and climate. Students follow a program of online study days alternating with review-and-assessment days. Lessons include extensive animations, hands-on laboratory activities, reference book study, and collaborative activities with virtual classmates. Earth Science Foundations covers key topics and prepares students for more advanced study in many earth science subject areas.

Course Length

Two semesters

Materials

  • Earth Science: A Reference Guide
  • Materials for laboratory experiments

Prerequisites

Middle school Earth Science or equivalent