Science

Anatomy and Physiology [Competency Based] (1st semester)

$250.00
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Course Description Why is the human body so complex? How do all of the different structures of the body work together? In Anatomy and Physiology, students survey the different systems of the human body, with an emphasis on the relationship between structure and function. The course begins by teaching the language of anatomy and familiarizing students with the building blocks of the human body: cells and tissues that combine to create the complex organs and support structures of the body. Students get to know their bodies inside and out, from the skin that covers and protects the entire body to the skeleton and the attached muscles that provide support and create movement. Moving deeper inside, students explore the cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, and digestive systems, which work together to supply the body with nutrients and rid it of wastes. Students also learn how the nervous and endocrine systems respond to the environment and maintain a state of balance. Students study the reproductive system as they follow the development of a human from a single-celled zygote to a mature adult. Interwoven throughout many lessons is information about genetic diseases, dysfunctions, and ailments such as diabetes, HIV, and arthritis. By the end of this course, students will feel as if they have read the owner’s manual for their bodies. Course Breakdown Regions and planes of the body Levels of structural organization Cellular structure and cell reproduction Body tissue Epidermis and dermis Hair, nails, and skin glands Skeletal system Axial and appendicular divisions of the skeleton Types of joints Muscular system Cardiovascular system Circulatory system Respiratory system Course Goals Identify the regions and structural organization of the human body. Describe the properties and functions of cells in the human body. Summarize the properties, functions, and layers of skin. Relate the characteristics to the functions of the parts of the skeletal system. Examine the internal structures and overall functions of the muscular system. Describe the structure and function of the cardiovascular system. Summarize how various systems work together to maintain homeostasis. Explore how the different components of the circulatory system respond to changes in physiological conditions. Relate the anatomy of the respiratory system to its function in maintaining homeostasis.

Anatomy and Physiology [Competency Based] (2nd semester)

$250.00
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Course Description Why is the human body so complex? How do all of the different structures of the body work together? In Anatomy and Physiology, students survey the different systems of the human body, with an emphasis on the relationship between structure and function. The course begins by teaching the language of anatomy and familiarizing students with the building blocks of the human body: cells and tissues that combine to create the complex organs and support structures of the body. Students get to know their bodies inside and out, from the skin that covers and protects the entire body to the skeleton and the attached muscles that provide support and create movement. Moving deeper inside, students explore the cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, and digestive systems, which work together to supply the body with nutrients and rid it of wastes. Students also learn how the nervous and endocrine systems respond to the environment and maintain a state of balance. Students study the reproductive system as they follow the development of a human from a single-celled zygote to a mature adult. Interwoven throughout many lessons is information about genetic diseases, dysfunctions, and ailments such as diabetes, HIV, and arthritis. By the end of this course, students will feel as if they have read the owner’s manual for their bodies. Course Breakdown Digestive system Urinary system Lymphatic system Nervous system Brain Four of the five senses Endocrine system Reproductive system Course Goals Identify the structures of the digestive system that perform ingestion, digestion, absorption, and excretion. Describe the structure of the urinary system and the roles of these organs in maintaining homeostasis. Relate the anatomy of the lymphatic system to its functions as part of the immune system. Investigate the functional organization of the nervous system as well as its basic functions. Investigate the functions and structures of the human brain. Describe the functions of the sensory organs and how they carry information to the brain. Identify the different organs of the endocrine system and explain how they can trigger changes in the the body. Summarize the anatomy and functions of the organs that make up the reproductive systems in both sexes. Examine the stages of human development and the effects aging has on different organ systems.

Anatomy and Physiology [Credit Recovery]

$250.00
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Course Description Why is the human body so complex? How do all of the different structures of the body work together? In Anatomy and Physiology, students survey the different systems of the human body, with an emphasis on the relationship between structure and function. The course begins by teaching the language of anatomy and familiarizing students with the building blocks of the human body: cells and tissues that combine to create the complex organs and support structures of the body. Students get to know their bodies inside and out, from the skin that covers and protects the entire body to the skeleton and the attached muscles that provide support and create movement. Moving deeper inside, students explore the cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, and digestive systems, which work together to supply the body with nutrients and rid it of wastes. Students also learn how the nervous and endocrine systems respond to the environment and maintain a state of balance. Students study the reproductive system as they follow the development of a human from a single-celled zygote to a mature adult. Interwoven throughout many lessons is information about genetic diseases, dysfunctions, and ailments such as diabetes, HIV, and arthritis. By the end of this course, students will feel as if they have read the owner’s manual for their bodies. Course Breakdown Overall structure of the body Cellular structure and function Different types of tissues Skeletal system Muscular system Cardiovascular system Respiratory system Digestive system Digestive system Urinary system Lymphatic system Nervous system Endocrine system Reproductive system Human development Course Goals Identify the regions and structural organization of the human body. Describe the properties and functions of cells in the human body. Summarize the properties, functions, and layers of skin. Relate the structure to the function of the parts of the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems. Describe the functions, properties, and features of the digestive, urinary, and lymphatic systems. Relate the functions of the nervous and endocrine systems in controlling the functions of other systems. Summarize the relationship between the structure and the function of the reproductive system of both sexes. Investigate the process of human development and the role of the reproductive system in that process.

Application of Genetics [Competency Based]

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Course Description Applications of Genetics introduces the students to the field of genetics, where they learn about the theories of Mendel, Darwin, and Wallace. They will learn how traits are passed down from one generation to another. They will explore concepts of adaptation, genotype, and phenotype; and basic concepts related to cells, DNA, and RNA. Students see how the basic concepts are applied in various techniques, including metagenomics, genetically modified organisms, DNA technologies, genetic testing, and other clinical and nonclinical applications of genetics. Students will also examine how the genetic code present in all cells can be used to treat conditions. They will study the ongoing research into the usage of stem cells. Course Breakdown Darwin and the concept of adaptation Types of cells and cell reproduction Formation of proteins Regulation of genes Mutations Tools used to study genetics Patterns of inheritance Biotechnology research Careers in biotechnology DNA sequencing Mutagenesis and metagenomics Genetic modification DNA fingerprinting Human Genome project Genetic therapy Nature of stem cells Stem cell controversies Types of stem cells Goals of stem cell research Stem cell treatments Course Goals Compare the structure and reproduction of prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Discuss the process of formation of proteins from the genetic code. Explore various tools and techniques that geneticists use. Discuss the basic concepts involved in biotechnology. Examine real-world applications of genetics Describe the processes used to create genetically-modified organisms. Summarize the uses of genetic analysis and therapy. Compare and contrast the different types of stem cells. Investigate potential therapies using stem cells. Interpret the controversies that have arisen in the use of stem cells.

Biology [Competency Based] (1st semester)

$250.00
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Course Description The science of biology is large, complex, and constantly changing. This course provides students with a broad and interactive experience covering the main topics of biological science. Topics range from cell reproduction to the diversity of life. Students also learn about the chemical components of life, the process of energy conversion, and life’s functions. The course explores genetics, incorporating the latest scientific research, including the use of genetics in biotechnology. Next, the course covers ecology to raise students’ awareness of the many challenges and opportunities in the modern world and how they apply to the field of biology. Finally, the course presents the theory of evolution and the evidence that supports the theory. Throughout the course, students complete lab activities that reinforce the material and provide the opportunity to apply their knowledge through interactive experiments and activities. Course Breakdown Themes of biology The scientific method Characteristics of life Classification of living things Chemistry principles Molecules of life Cell structure Types of cells Passive transport Active transport Energy and ATP Cellular respiration Photosynthesis The cell cycle Mitosis Meiosis Chromosome distribution Genetics Course Goals Develop proper scientific methodology techniques and apply them in scientific investigations. Become familiar with the unifying characteristics that all living organisms share. Examine concepts in chemistry that are important to living organisms, including the structure and function of major biomolecules. Explore the structure and function of various cellular organelles. Explain how cells maintain homeostasis through passive transport. Describe the way cells maintain homeostasis through active transport. Explain the processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Compare and contrast the ways cells reproduce through mitosis and meiosis. Show how chromosomes are distributed during cell division. Apply the principles of genetics to demonstrate how traits pass from parents to offspring.

Biology [Competency Based] (2nd semester)

$250.00
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Course Description The science of biology is large, complex, and constantly changing. This course provides students with a broad and interactive experience covering the main topics of biological science. Topics range from cell reproduction to the diversity of life. Students also learn about the chemical components of life, the process of energy conversion, and life’s functions. The course explores genetics, incorporating the latest scientific research, including the use of genetics in biotechnology. Next, the course covers ecology to raise students’ awareness of the many challenges and opportunities in the modern world and how they apply to the field of biology. Finally, the course presents the theory of evolution and the evidence that supports the theory. Throughout the course, students complete lab activities that reinforce the material and provide the opportunity to apply their knowledge through interactive experiments and activities. Course Breakdown Inheritance patterns Creating karyotypes Structure of DNA DNA replication Protein synthesis Mutations Genetic engineering Bacteria and viruses Protists and fungi Plants Vertebrates and invertebrates Human body systems Structure of ecosystems Species interactions Population dynamics Cycles in nature Human impact on the environment Principles of evolution Evidence for evolution Speciation Course Goals Interpret the information found in pedigrees and karyotypes. Examine the structure of DNA and outline the process of DNA replication. Describe how proteins are made through transcription and translation. Explore the various applications of genetic engineering techniques. Distinguish between the characteristics of bacteria, archaea, protists, fungi, and plants. Distinguish the major groups of animals from one another, according to their characteristics. Describe interconnected nature of the major body systems of the human body. Explore the major themes of ecology and examine how humans impact the environment. Show the mechanisms of evolution and investigate the evidence supporting the Theory of Evolution.

Biology [Credit Recovery]

$250.00
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Course Description The science of biology is large, complex, and constantly changing. This course provides students with a broad and interactive experience covering the main topics of biological science. Topics range from cell reproduction to the diversity of life. Students also learn about the chemical components of life, the process of energy conversion, and life’s functions. The course explores genetics, incorporating the latest scientific research, including the use of genetics in biotechnology. Next, the course covers ecology to raise students’ awareness of the many challenges and opportunities in the modern world and how they apply to the field of biology. Finally, the course presents the theory of evolution and the evidence that supports the theory. Throughout the course, students complete lab activities that reinforce the material and provide the opportunity to apply their knowledge through interactive experiments and activities. Course Breakdown The scientific method Characteristics of life Classification of living things The cell theory Cell structure Types of cells Cellular transport The cell cycle Mitosis and meiosis Respiration and photosynthesis Genetics Protein synthesis Protein synthesis Mutations of DNA Genetic engineering Structure of plants Vertebrates and invertebrates Structure of ecosystems Population dynamics Characteristics of biomes Human impact on the environment Mechanism of evolution Evidence for evolution Course Goals Summarize the use of scientific inquiry to classify and describe living things. Identify the structure and function of the various cellular organelles. Show the steps involved in the processes of respiration and photosynthesis. Compare and contrast the processes of mitosis and meiosis. Describe the use of DNA for genetics and protein synthesis. Summarize the processes of protein formation. Describe the processes and controversies involved in genetic engineering. Compare and contrast plants and animals, and vertebrates and invertebrates. Identify the positive and negative ways that humans influence ecosystems. Assess the Theory of Evolution based on multiple sources of evidence.

Biology [Honors] (1st semester)

$250.00
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Course Description The science of biology is large, complex, and constantly changing. This course provides students with a broad and interactive experience covering the main topics of biological science. Topics range from cell reproduction to the diversity of life. Students also learn about the chemical components of life, the process of energy conversion, and life’s functions. The course explores genetics, incorporating the latest scientific research, including the use of genetics in biotechnology. Next, the course covers ecology to raise students’ awareness of the many challenges and opportunities in the modern world and how they apply to the field of biology. Finally, the course presents the theory of evolution and the evidence that supports the theory. Throughout the course, students complete lab activities that reinforce the material and provide the opportunity to apply their knowledge through interactive experiments and activities. Course Breakdown Themes of biology The scientific method Characteristics of life Classification of living things Chemistry principles Molecules of life Cell structure Types of cells Passive transport Active transport Energy and ATP Cellular respiration Photosynthesis The cell cycle Mitosis Meiosis Chromosome distribution Genetics Course Goals Develop proper scientific methodology techniques and apply them in scientific investigations. Become familiar with the unifying characteristics that all living organisms share. Examine concepts in chemistry that are important to living organisms, including the structure and function of major biomolecules. Explore the structure and function of various cellular organelles. Explain how cells maintain homeostasis through passive transport Describe the way cells maintain homeostasis through active transport. Explain the processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Compare and contrast the ways cells reproduce through mitosis and meiosis. Show how chromosomes are distributed during cell division. Apply the principles of genetics to demonstrate how traits pass from parents to offspring.

Biology [Project Based] (1st semester)

$250.00
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Course Description

The science of biology is large, complex, and constantly changing. This course provides students with a broad and interactive experience covering the main topics of biological science. Topics range from cell reproduction to the diversity of life. Students also learn about the chemical components of life, the process of energy conversion, and life’s functions. The course explores genetics, incorporating the latest scientific research, including the use of genetics in biotechnology. Next, the course covers ecology to raise students’ awareness of the many challenges and opportunities in the modern world and how they apply to the field of biology. Finally, the course presents the theory of evolution and the evidence that supports the theory. Throughout the course, students complete lab activities that reinforce the material and provide the opportunity to apply their knowledge through interactive experiments and activities.

Course Breakdown

  • Scientific method project
  • The scientific method
  • Characteristics of life
  • Classification of living things
  • Basic chemistry
  • Biochemistry
  • Cell structure
  • Cellular organelles
  • Types of cells
  • Cellular transport Biomimcry Project
  • Energy and ATP
  • Cellular respiration
  • Photosynthesis
  • The cell cycle
  • Mitosis
  • Meiosis
  • Genetics

Course Goals

  1. Develop proper scientific methodology techniques and apply them in scientific investigations, culminating in a scientific inquiry.
  2. Become familiar with the unifying characteristics shared by all living organisms.
  3. Examine concepts in chemistry that are important to living organisms, including the structures and functions of major biomolecules.
  4. Explore the structures and functions of various cellular organelles.
  5. Explain how cells maintain homeostasis through passive transport. Describe the way cells process energy for their activities.
  6. Explain the processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration.
  7. Investigate the properties of plants and nature that could be applied to current issues humans face.
  8. Compare and contrast the ways cells reproduce through mitosis and meiosis.
  9. Apply the principles of genetics to demonstrate how traits pass from parents to offspring.

Biology [Project Based] (2nd semester)

$250.00
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Course Description

The science of biology is large, complex, and constantly changing. This course provides students with a broad and interactive experience covering the main topics of biological science. Topics range from cell reproduction to the diversity of life. Students also learn about the chemical components of life, the process of energy conversion, and life’s functions. The course explores genetics, incorporating the latest scientific research, including the use of genetics in biotechnology. Next, the course covers ecology to raise students’ awareness of the many challenges and opportunities in the modern world and how they apply to the field of biology. Finally, the course presents the theory of evolution and the evidence that supports the theory. Throughout the course, students complete lab activities that reinforce the material and provide the opportunity to apply their knowledge through interactive experiments and activities.

Course Breakdown

  • Structure of DNA
  • DNA replication
  • Protein synthesis
  • Mutations
  • Bacteria
  • GMO project
  • Viruses
  • Protists
  • Fungi
  • Plants Types of animals
  • Causes of disease
  • Living with disease
  • Major organ systems of the body
  • Evolution
  • Ecology

Course Goals

  1. Examine the structure of DNA and outline the process of DNA replication.
  2. Describe how proteins are made through transcription and translation.
  3. Explore the various applications of genetic engineering techniques.
  4. Construct an argument about the use of genetically modified organisms.
  5. Distinguish between the characteristics of bacteria, archaea, protists, fungi, and plants. Distinguish the major groups of animals from one another according to their characteristics.
  6. Describe the structure and function of each major body system.
  7. Investigate how a disease may affect the human body via a body map.
  8. Explore the major themes of ecology and examine how humans impact the environment.
  9. Describe the mechanisms of evolution and investigate the evidence supporting the Theory of Evolution.

Chemistry [Competency Based] (1st semester)

$250.00
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Course Description This course shows the importance of science and challenges students to apply their studies in previous sciences to new theories, models, and problems. The course begins with a discussion of the history and importance of chemical principles; moves through the various models of the atom and chemical reactions; explores relationships among liquids, gases, and solids; and investigates the role of energy in these relationships. The course ends with a unit on organic chemistry, a branch of science that focuses on the molecules that are important to living things. Lab activities throughout the course reinforce the material and provide an opportunity for students to apply their knowledge through hands-on experiments and activities. Course Breakdown Chemistry History of chemistry States of matter Types of solids Types of mixtures Density and buoyancy Physical and chemical changes The periodic table Understanding elements Atoms and ions Bohr's model of the atom Rutherford's model of the atom Dalton's model of the atom Electron configuration Types of chemical bonds Types of compounds Chemical nomenclature Empirical and molecular formula determination Percent mass calculations Law of conservation of mass Five types of chemical reactions Predicting products of reactions Stoichiometry problems Course Goals Develop proper scientific methodology techniques and apply them in scientific investigations. Explain the connections between matter and energy. Describe the basic structure and properties of matter. Describe the structure of matter down to the atomic level. Relate the atomic structure of an element to its properties. Apply the principles of quantum mechanics to the arrangement of electrons around the nucleus of the atom. Explain how atoms interact and combine to form compounds. Apply the rules for naming compounds and write the formulas for those compounds. Apply the law of conservation of mass in chemical reactions and in the analysis of the quantities involved in these reactions.

Chemistry [Competency Based] (2nd semester)

$250.00
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Course Description This course shows the importance of science and challenges students to apply their studies in previous sciences to new theories, models, and problems. The course begins with a discussion of the history and importance of chemical principles; moves through the various models of the atom and chemical reactions; explores relationships among liquids, gases, and solids; and investigates the role of energy in these relationships. The course ends with a unit on organic chemistry, a branch of science that focuses on the molecules that are important to living things. Lab activities throughout the course reinforce the material and provide an opportunity for students to apply their knowledge through hands-on experiments and activities. Course Breakdown Percentage yield in reactions Oxidation-reduction reactions Gases and gas laws Thermochemical reactions Enthalpy Solutions and mixtures Colligative properties Measures of concentration Precipitation Acid-base chemistry Titration Rates of reaction Catalysts Law of thermodynamics Le Châtelier's principle Organic chemistry Nuclear chemistry Course Goals Relate electron transfers to the changes in oxidation-reduction reactions. Use the motion of particles to explain the properties and behavior of ideal gases. Describe the nature of heat changes in physical and chemical changes. Relate the nature of water to its function as a solvent in solutions. Compare and contrast acids and bases and describe how they react with one another. Apply the factors that affect the rates of reactions by calculating the rate law. Apply the laws of thermodynamics in chemical reactions and in equilibrium conditions. Describe the nature of carbon and the compounds formed from carbon. Explain the characteristics of nuclear reactions and the dangers associated with them.

Chemistry [Credit Recovery]

$250.00
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Course Description This course shows the importance of science and challenges students to apply their studies in previous sciences to new theories, models, and problems. The course begins with a discussion of the history and importance of chemical principles; moves through the various models of the atom and chemical reactions; explores relationships among liquids, gases, and solids; and investigates the role of energy in these relationships. The course ends with a unit on organic chemistry, a branch of science that focuses on the molecules that are important to living things. Lab activities throughout the course reinforce the material and provide an opportunity for students to apply their knowledge through hands-on experiments and activities. Course Breakdown The science of chemistry History of chemistry Measurements in the lab Properties of matter Atomic models Bonding and compounds Nomenclature and formula writing Chemical reactions Balancing chemical reactions Stoichiometry Gas laws Nature of water Solubility and solutions Acids and bases Collision theory of reactions Laws of thermodynamics Organic chemistry Nuclear chemistry Course Goals Summarize how scientific methodology creates advances in theories – in particular, the model of the atom. Show how measurements are collected in the lab and how data is analyzed. Compare the properties of the states of matter and recognize changes from one state to another. Describe the formation and nomenclature of compounds. Classify the types of chemical reactions and demonstrate the ability to balance the equations. Apply the law of conservation of matter in stoichiometry problems. Use the kinetic theory of matter in applying the gas laws. Describe the nature of solutions – in particular, acid and bases. Relate the effects of energy on chemical reactions and systems in equilibrium. Summarize the processes in organic and nuclear chemistry.

Chemistry [Honors] (1st semester)

$250.00
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Course Description In the simplest terms, chemistry is the study of matter. Nearly everything in the world is matter. Anything that can be touched, seen, heard, or smelled is matter. Even things that cannot be seen, such as atoms, are matter. In the Chemistry course, students will study the basic structure of matter and the ways different types of matter interact. They will explore how single atoms come together to make large complex molecules and mixtures. Anything that isn’t matter is energy. Students will examine the ways matter interacts with energy. Students in the honors course will learn basic chemistry concepts, then explore them in greater detail. In addition, students will have the opportunity to examine cutting-edge research and learn about the latest advancements in chemistry. Course Breakdown Description of chemistry History of chemistry Measurements in chemistry Classification of matter The periodic table Understanding elements Atoms and ions Models of the atom Quantum mechanics Electron structure Covalent bonding Ionic bonding Nomenclature Formula writing Molecular shapes Chemical reactions and equations Stoichiometry Course Goals Develop proper scientific methodology techniques and apply them in scientific investigations. Explain the connections between matter and energy. Describe the basic structure and properties of matter. Describe the structure of matter down to the atomic level. Relate the atomic structure of an element to its properties. Apply the principles of quantum mechanics to the arrangement of electrons around the nucleus of the atom. Explain how atoms interact and combine to form compounds. Apply the rules for naming compounds and write the formulas for those compounds. Apply the law of conservation of mass in chemical reactions and in the analysis of the quantities involved in these reactions.

Chemistry [Honors] (2nd semester)

$250.00
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Course Description In the simplest terms, chemistry is the study of matter. Nearly everything in the world is matter. Anything that can be touched, seen, heard, or smelled is matter. Even things that cannot be seen, such as atoms, are matter. In the Chemistry course, students will study the basic structure of matter and the ways different types of matter interact. They will explore how single atoms come together to make large complex molecules and mixtures. Anything that isn’t matter is energy. Students will examine the ways matter interacts with energy. Students in the honors course will learn basic chemistry concepts, then explore them in greater detail. In addition, students will have the opportunity to examine cutting-edge research and learn about the latest advancements in chemistry. Course Breakdown Percent yield Redox reactions Kinetic theory and gas laws Heat changes Colligative properties Measures of concentration Dilution Acid-base chemistry Collision theory and reaction rates Action of catalysts Law of thermodynamics Le Chatelier's principle and equilibrium Organic chemistry Nuclear chemistry Course Goals Relate electron transfers to the changes in oxidation-reduction reactions. Use the motion of particles to explain the properties and behavior of ideal gases. Describe the nature of heat changes in physical and chemical changes. Relate the nature of water to its function as a solvent in solutions. Compare and contrast acids and bases and describe how they react with one another. Apply the factors that affect the rates of reactions by calculating the rate law. Apply the laws of thermodynamics in chemical reactions and in equilibrium conditions. Describe the nature of carbon and the compounds formed from carbon. Explain the characteristics of nuclear reactions and the dangers associated with them.

Earth Science (MS) (1st semester)

$250.00
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Course Description Earth Science (MS) explores how a number of sciences affect the processes on Earth and in space. In this interactive and engaging course, students study air, water, and the processes that shape the physical world, as well as how human civilization has impacted the balance of nature. Students will begin by learning the method of studying the natural world called the scientific method. Students learn about the modern science behind topics such as continental drift, fossil dating, the cause of the seasons, natural disasters, ocean ecosystems, and alternative energy sources. Students will also examine how human activity affects natural processes and the ways that impact can be reduced. At the end of this course, students have an understanding of and appreciation for earth science and a solid foundation for future science studies. Course Breakdown Science and society The Scientific Revolution Lab equipment Scientific method Scientific theory Matter Atoms Mixtures and solutions Solids, Liquids, and gases The rock cycle Geology Pangaea Plate tectonics Paleontology Fossils Dinosaurs Mantle Mountains, trenches, and islands Volcanoes Earthquakes Mining Minerals Course Goals Describe the importance of Earth science. Explain the Scientific Revolution. Describe the importance of the scientific method. Distinguish between solids, liquids, and gases. Describe the layers of Earth. Explain methods used to determine the age of Earth. Describe Earth's early period and Pangaea. Identify basics of plate tectonics and the theory of continental drift. Describe how fossils can help understand science history. Identify the different parts of Earth's mantle.