Class overview
Earth Science
This presents a broad perspective on earth science.
This course will focus on cross curricular concepts of Earth Science which consists of Geology, meteorology, and oceanography, refers to the category of science that studies the planet. Learn the branches of earth science, their linguistic roots, and the ways scientists explore them. . This includes but is not limited to
The Universe and Its Stars
Earth and the Solar System
The History of Planet Earth
The Earth and the Solar System
The History of Planet Earth
Nuclear Processes
Earth Materials and Systems
Plate Tectonics and Large-Scale System Interactions
Earth Materials and Systems
Weather and Climate
Wave Properties
Earth and the Solar System
The Roles of Water in Earth’s Surface Processes
Natural Resources
Natural Hazards
Human Impacts on Earth Systems
Global Climate Change
Chemistry
In Chemistry, the chemical nature of the world and the process of scientific inquiry. Application to critical scientific issues facing society.
Chemistry Principles
Student will be able to view the world around them in chemical terms. Students will use the concepts of atoms, molecules, and their properties to understand variety of phenomena
Critical thinking about scientific claims
Students will demonstrate the ability to distinguish between reliable and questionable scientific claims as related to current, relevant issues facing society.
This course focus on the Chemistry curriculum given by the State of South Carolina. This includes the following topics:
1. States of Matter
2. Atomic Structure
3. Naming Compounds
4. Bonding
5.Chemical Reactions
6. Moles/ Stoichiomistry
7. Gas Laws
8. Solutions
9. Acids and Bases
