Earth Science is the study of Earth’s interior, its rocks and soil, its atmosphere, its oceans, and outer space.

The Four Unifying Principles

· Heat energy inside Earth and radiation from the Sun provide energy for Earth’s processes.

· Physical forces, such as gravity, affect the movement of all matter on Earth and through-out the universe.

· Matter and energy move among Earth’s rocks and soil, atmosphere, waters, and living things.

· Earth has changed over time and continues to change.

Text Book: McDougal Littell - Earth Science (2006)

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Text Book follows the National Science Education Standards

and Project 2061 Benchmarks for Science Literacy.

Workbook: Globe Fearon – Globe Earth Science

Homework assignments will be given from the workbook. Students are strongly encouraged to complete the section titled “To Do Yourself”. Once completed, students are encouraged to bring the activity to class and demonstrate for the class. Supervising this activity at home, allows parents to keep in touch with the material being studied in class.

September 2007 Teacher: Sr. Geri McPhee S.N.D.