Earth Science 11
Teacher(s)
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, and air movement, tectonics, volcanic eruptions, rocks, minerals, geologic history, the earth’s environment, sustainability and energy resources.
Unit 2 - Geology
Unit 3 - Atmosphere and Oceans
Type
Credit
4
Deposit
100
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
There are sixteen assignments and three tests, one at the end of each unit.
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.
Assessment
40% Coursework
60% 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
Unit One - Astronomy
Chapter 1 Earth and Space Science
Chapter 2 The Study of the Universe
Chapter 3 Stars and Galaxies
Chapter 4 Solar System
Chapter 5 Earth and Moon
Chapter 6 Space Technologies
Test One
Unit Two – Geology
Chapter 1 Rocks and Minerals
Chapter 2 Geological Resources
Chapter 3 Fossils and Geological Timescale
Chapter 4 Earthquakes and Seismology
Chapter 5 Volcanoes
Chapter 6 Plate Tectonic Theory
Test Two
Unit Three – Atmosphere and Oceans
Chapter 1 Atmosphere, Pressure and Winds
Chapter 2 Hydrologic Cycle
Chapter 3 Weathering and Erosion
Chapter 4 Oceanography
Test Three
Resources:
Throughout Earth Science 11 you will need to have access to the Internet. The Textbook required for this course is Foundations for Earth Science, Lutgens & Tarbuck, 2nd edition.
Grading: Each paper is worth 4% of your grade. Each test is worth 12%.
