Earth Science

Grades 9-12
Course Rigor: Course Rigor

Credit: 1

Term: 2 Semesters

Subject Type: Core

Prerequisite(s):

NCAA Approved

Explore the wonders of Earth and its systems through the lens of God’s design. This full-year course introduces students to the structure, processes, and interconnected systems that shape our planet and its place in the universe.

In this course, students will learn:

  • Earth’s Layers & Systems
  • Weather and Climate
  • Geological Features
  • Marine Ecosystems

Students study geology, meteorology, oceanography, and astronomy while developing a deeper appreciation for creation and their role as caretakers of Earth, as guided by a biblical worldview.

Course Overview
  • Unit 1: Dynamic Structure of Earth
  • Unit 2: Forces and Features of Earth
  • Unit 3: Features of Earth’s Crust
  • Unit 4: Shaping Earth’s Crust
  • Unit 5: Earth’s Water
  • Unit 6: Earth’s Atmosphere
  • Unit 7: Earth’s Weather and Climate
  • Unit 8: Astronomy
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