Advanced Earth Science

Grade Levels:9-10

Course Length:Full Year

Credits:1

Prerequisites:Teacher Recommendation

This course is for college-bound students, at or above grade level in reading comprehension, who want a greater academic challenge. Students will cover concepts in Astronomy, Meteorology, and Geology. The first semester is devoted to the study or stars/galaxies and the solar system and the second semester focuses on the processes that shape Earth. Students will learn at an accelerated pace, covering material at greater depth than the regular high school earth science class. Student should anticipate completing reading and homework outside of class time.