Earth Science
EARTH SCIENCE REGENTS - 04206 - 1 CREDIT
EARTH SCIENCE LAB - 04206-L (EOD)
Prerequisite: Living Environment
Credit: Science
Description:
This is a course of study designed to engage students in investigating their world and integrating scientific principles and attitudes. Students will gain a new understanding of the world around them, and the processes of change. An inquiry-oriented approach is used to study meteorology, geology, plate tectonics and astronomy. This course uses Earth Science as a means for learning how to interpret observations, reason from observation, and apply the concepts learned. This is a laboratory-based program that requires students to draw inferences, analyze data and interpret the environment. This course provides a strong foundation for Chemistry, Physics and upper level electives. Students that satisfy the NYS laboratory requirement, above, will be eligible to take the Regents exam in Earth Science in June. Students need access to a scientific (not graphing) calculator for this course.
EARTH SCIENCE SUPPORT LAB - 04206-E- 1/2 CREDIT (EOD)
Prerequisite: Currently enrolled in Earth Science
Credit: Elective
Description: This academic support lab provides an opportunity for students to develop a deeper and more thorough understanding of the course content through new and unique learning experiences. Students will apply the content and skills that they have learned to practical and real-world scenarios. Through participation in these labs, students will develop and strengthen the skills that will lead to a strong foundation in the course. This course is designed for those students who have had academic difficulty passing Living Environment.
EARTH SCIENCE HONORS - 04211 - 1 CREDIT
EARTH SCIENCE HONORS LAB - 04211-L (EOD)
Prerequisite: Living Environment and Teacher Recommendation
Credit: Science*
Description: This advanced course is designed for students who have strong motivation and interest in science and a proven record of high performance in previous science courses. The curriculum is similar to Regents Earth Science but topics are covered in substantially more depth and supplemented with a variety of long-term activities, advanced laboratory work, and additional content to prepare students for advanced coursework such as College Physical Geology in their junior or senior year. Laboratory activities related to all areas of the curriculum will be completed. Students that satisfy the NYS laboratory requirement, above, will be eligible to take the Regents exam in Earth Science in June. Students need access to a scientific (not graphing) calculator for this course.