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Earth and Beyond: Conceptual Astronomy 

Full Year / Elective 1 Credit / Grades 11-12

Offered in 2022-23

Prerequisites:

Successful completion of Grade 10 Science or equivalent.

Description:

Earth & Beyond is divided into two separate year-long courses offered in alternating years.  A student may choose to take one course or both courses in their 11th and 12th-grade years.

Earth & Beyond – Conceptual Astronomy is designed for 11th and 12th-grade students looking to fulfill one year of the science requirement for graduation that is not currently a full-time IB student or have a genuine interest in the content.  Topics in this course include properties of the universe, the origin of the universe, galaxies, stars, our solar system, other planetary systems, the Earth, Moon, and Sun system, and the exploration of space. 

Assessment:

Unit assessments (quizzes and tests), laboratory investigations, content activities, research projects, and practice work.