Course Description:
In this one credit required Earth Science course, students will be introduced to the core disciplinary ideas of Earth and Space Science. Topics will incorporate the Earth’s Place in the Universe, Earth’s Systems, and Human Activity and Earth. The competencies and performance indicators for the course are aligned to the NH K-12 Model Science Competencies, the Next Generation Science Standards for Earth and Space Science grades 9-12, and the 21st Century Learning Expectations. Students that elect to take this course at higher levels should expect greater rigor, increased pacing and more independent learning experiences. Students will be expected to demonstrate greater depth of understanding and the ability to communicate course content effectively.