Earth Science 11 Course Details
Teacher
Chris Vickers
Prerequisite
Science 10
Description
Earth Science 11 is an introductory course that explores the Earth's composition, structure, processes, and history; its atmosphere, fresh water, and oceans; and its environment in space. Students are encouraged to look at earth science from both a personal and worldly perspective, and analyze the social implications of the topics covered. Topics include an exploration of the major cycles that affect every aspect of life including weather, climate, air movement, tectonics, volcanic eruptions, rocks, minerals, geologic history, the earth’s environment, sustainability and energy resources.
This course consists of 6 units.
Unit 1 Intro to Earth and Space Science
Unit 2 Rocks and Minerals
Unit 3 Geologic Time
Unit 4 Internal Processes and Plate Tectonics
Unit 5 Surface Process and the Hydrosphere
Unit 6 Astronomy
NB - each Unit consists of an assignment and a project. There is a final exam at the end of the course.
Type
online
Credit
4
Delivery
Teacher-Directed Student-Paced
Students can correspond in writing with the course marker through the submission sheets with each assignment or by email cvickers@sides.ca
Students will communicate with the teacher/advisor to get any needed support
Summary
Six assignments, six projects, and one final exam.
Please do not hesitate to contact cvickers@sides.ca should you have any questions or concerns regarding your progress in this course. Good luck and I look forward to hearing from you.
Evaluation
64% Coursework
36% Tests
Support
Limited tutorial support by appointment at SIDES.
Teacher – Chris Vickers (cvickers@sides.ca)
Materials
Foundations of Earth Science - $100.00
State of the Environment, CD-ROM - $
The text readings and assignment will not be submitted for grading; however, the module tests will be drawn from the readings and practice questions you are asked to do under the practice assignment at the beginning of each section.
Requirements
Emarking: Basic technical requirements
More Info
Earth Science 11 (v3.0) ESC11 – Online-
Course Content:
Unit 1: Introduction to Earth & Space Science
Assignment #1
Project #1
Unit 2: Unit 2:Rocks & Minerals
Assignment #2
Project #2
Unit 3: Geological Time
Assignment #3
Project #3
Unit 4: Internal Processes & Plate Techtonics
Assignment #4
Project #4
Unit 5: Surface Processes & the Hydrosphere
Assignment #5
Project #5
Unit 6: Astronomy
Cummulative Final Exam