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High School Earth & Space Science A/B

Course Description

This inquiry- and lab-based course is designed to support modern science curriculum and teaching practices. Itrobustly meets NGSS learning standards associated with high school Earth and space science. Content topicsinclude scientifi c processes and methods, the universe, the Precambrian Earth, the Earth’s materials andtectonics, the hydrosphere and atmosphere, and human interactions with the Earth’s systems andresources.Each lesson includes one or more inquiry-based activities that can be performed online within thecontext of the lesson. In addition, the course includes a signifi cant number of hands-on lab activities.Approximately 40% of student time in this course is devoted to true lab experiences, as defi ned by the NationalResearch Council (2006, p. 3).Lab materials note: Most hands-on labs employ relatively-common householdmaterials. A few labs require specialized scientifi c equipment or materials, such as an electronic balance(0.01g), graduated cylinders, and a water testing kit. These few specialized labs are optional but providevaluable laboratory experience. School laboratories may be used for these specialized labs or single-studentEdmentum Lab Kits may be purchased from Ward’s Science. Please refer to the Student Syllabus or Teacher’sGuide for details on lab materials.

**This is a LAB SCIENCE.**

Credit Recovery Available

No

Cost Per Semester

$449.00

Syllabus 1

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Syllabus 2

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