Earth Science is a 8th grade course that provides students with the opportunity to learn that Earth Science is an all-encompassing term that refers to the fields of science dealing with planet Earth. Various branches of Earth Science are Geology, Meteorology, Astronomy, and Oceanography. The students will learn about environmental and global issues which affect our world in relation to the Earth. Emphasis will be placed on skill development to provide students with the basic tools they need to be successful in the course.