FL Earth Space Science

Earth Space Science

Segment One

 Module 01 - Beginning with Science

·       Earth spheres and systems

·       Science processes, observations, and inferences

·       Steps of the scientific method

·       Science vs. pseudoscience

·       Theory vs. law

·       Units of measurements

·       Precision and accuracy

·       Dimensional analysis

·       Weight vs. mass

·       Volume and density

·       Physical properties of matter

·       Atomic theory and structure

·       Fundamental forces

·       States of matter

·       Heat and energy

Module 02 - Climate and Meteorology

·       Water cycle

·       Water conservation

·       Wind energy

·       Composition and structure of Earth’s atmosphere

·       Weather vs. climate

·       Measuring, detecting, and predicting weather

·       Factors of severe weather

·       Human impact on global climate

·       Earth-Sun-Moon relationships

Module 03 - Fresh Water

·       Distribution of surface water

·       Hydroelectric power

·       Groundwater processes and geological features

·       Sources and types of water pollution

·       Water management and conservation

·       Fresh water sources (CA only)

·      Relationship between CA economy and natural resources (CA only)

Module 04 - Our Universe

·       Life cycle of stars

·       Properties of waves

·       Star energy and radiation

·       Gravitational forces

·       Big bang and supporting evidence

·       Electromagnetic radiation and technology

·       Nuclear fusion within stars

·      Origin of the moon (TX only)

 

Module 05 - Rocks and Minerals

·       Properties of minerals

·       Identifying rocks and minerals

·       Rock cycle

·       Rocks and minerals as resources

·       Formation of soils

·       Geological features formed by rock cycle

·       Interactions and changes between Earth systems

 

 

Segment Two

Module 06 - Geologic Time

·       Major events of Earth’s history

·       Fossil and rock dating

·       Conditions of early Earth

·       Development of life

·       Coevolution of Earth systems

 Module 07 - Oceans

·       Ocean structure and composition

·       Ocean currents and circulation

·       Interaction of ocean and climate

·       Energy transfer through waves

·       Ocean tides

·       Ocean impact on other systems

Module 08 - Our Solar System

·       Formation of the solar system

·       Gravity and planetary motion

·       Structure of the solar system

·       Properties of planets

·       Creation of moon

·       Seasons

·       Tides

·       Eclipses

·       Moon phases

Module 09 - The Geosphere

·       Structure of the Earth

·       Earth’s characteristics and composition

·       Carbon cycle

·       Continental drift

·       Plate tectonics

·       Land formations

·       Types of faults

·       Weathering and erosion

·       Earthquakes

·       Volcanic activity

 

·      Geological hazards of California (CA only)

 

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