Earth Science
Elective

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Course Length

2 semesters

Available in

• Ignitia
• Switched-On Schoolhouse

Uncover God's amazing world with this fun science elective! Earth science for grades 9-12 explores the earth's structure, interacting systems, and place in the universe. First semester topics in this course from our online academy include earth's layers, plate boundaries, ecosystems, volcanoes and earthquakes, earth's crust and rock composition, and forces that shape the earth's crust such as erosion, water, glaciers, and wind.

Digging into the fundamentals of the earth's design, this Bible-based course continues with second semester topics such as the earth's water systems, atmosphere and pollution, weather and climates, and astronomy. The earth's place in the solar system, orbit and planetary motion, and the structure of stars and galaxies are also discussed. Each unit of the course from our online academy contains quizzes and a test to evaluate progress and student mastery. Projects and hands-on experiments are included.

Additional Details

Science materials are required for the projects in this course. Please find a list of required materials is available on the academy's website.

Ready to Get Started with Our Online Academy?

Alpha Omega Academy has year-long open enrollment, so you can start this course at any time! Visit the tuition page of our online academy to learn more about pricing or click the button below to get started with enrollment today. Have questions first? Call us at 800.682.7396.

Overview of Concepts

• Dynamic Structure of Earth
• Forces and Features of Earth
• Features of Earth's Crust
• Shaping Earth's Crust
• Semester Review and Exam
• Earth's Water
• Earth's Atmosphere
• Earth's Weather and Climate
• Astronomy
• Semester Review and Exam