Earth Science: Geology and Meteorology
Geology and meteorology studies use field research and data analysis to uncover Earth’s dynamic processes.
Description : In this Earth science course, students delve into the dynamic processes of geology and meteorology using field studies, data‑driven experiments, and interactive simulations that reveal the workings of our planet.
Category : Science
Age : 12+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: Introduction to Earth Science Section 1: What is Earth Science? - Lesson 1: Overview of Earth Science - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1 Overview of Earth Science - Lesson 2: History and Evolution of Earth Science - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2 History and Evolution of Earth Science Section 2: The Earth’s Structure - Lesson 1: Layers of the Earth - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1 Layers of the Earth - Lesson 2: Interior vs. Surface Processes - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2 Interior vs. Surface Processes Section 3: Basic Terminology in Geology and Meteorology - Lesson 1: Key Geology Terms - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1 Key Geology Terms - Lesson 2: Essential Meteorology Terms - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2 Essential Meteorology Terms Section 4: Tools and Methods in Earth Science - Lesson 1: Introduction to Field Tools and Equipment - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1 Introduction to Field Tools and Equipment - Lesson 2: Data Collection and Observation Techniques - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2 Data Collection and Observation Techniques Section 5: Safety and Fieldwork Procedures - Lesson 1: Safety Basics for Field Studies - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1 Safety Basics for Field Studies - Lesson 2: Responsible Field Conduct - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2 Responsible Field Conduct Module 2: Fundamentals of Geology Section 1: Minerals and Rocks - Lesson 1: Types of Minerals - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1 Types of Minerals - Lesson 2: Common Rock Types - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2 Common Rock Types Section 2: The Rock Cycle - Lesson 1: Processes of the Rock Cycle - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1 Processes of the Rock Cycle - Lesson 2: How Rocks Transform Over Time - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2 How Rocks Transform Over Time Section 3: Plate Tectonics Basics - Lesson 1: Understanding Plate Movements - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1 Understanding Plate Movements - Lesson 2: Formation of Earth’s Features - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2 Formation of Earth’s Features Section 4: Geological Time and Processes - Lesson 1: Interpreting Geological Time - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1 Interpreting Geological Time - Lesson 2: Major Geological Events - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2 Major Geological Events Section 5: Field Observation in Geology - Lesson 1: Conducting a Simple Field Survey - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1 Conducting a Simple Field Survey - Lesson 2: Recording and Analyzing Rock Samples - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2 Recording and Analyzing Rock Samples Module 3: Rock Formation and Processes Section 1: Weathering and Erosion - Lesson 1: The Basics of Weathering - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1 The Basics of Weathering - Lesson 2: How Erosion Shapes Landscapes - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2 How Erosion Shapes Landscapes Section 2: Sedimentary Processes - Lesson 1: Formation of Sedimentary Rocks - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1 Formation of Sedimentary Rocks - Lesson 2: Interpreting Sedimentary Layers - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2 Interpreting Sedimentary Layers Section 3: Igneous Processes - Lesson 1: Basics of Magma and Lava - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1 Basics of Magma and Lava - Lesson 2: Intrusive vs. Extrusive Rocks - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2 Intrusive vs. Extrusive Rocks Section 4: Metamorphic Processes - Lesson 1: Transformations from Heat and Pressure - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1 Transformations from Heat and Pressure - Lesson 2: Common Metamorphic Rocks - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2 Common Metamorphic Rocks Section 5: Earth’s Changing Surface - Lesson 1: Long-Term Surface Change Mechanisms - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1 Long-Term Surface Change Mechanisms - Lesson 2: Interpreting Earth’s Past Through Rocks - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2 Interpreting Earth’s Past Through Rocks Module 4: Weather and Atmospheric Concepts Section 1: Introduction to Meteorology - Lesson 1: What is Meteorology? - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1 What is Meteorology? - Lesson 2: The Role of the Atmosphere - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2 The Role of the Atmosphere Section 2: Weather Patterns and Systems - Lesson 1: Understanding Weather Patterns - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1 Understanding Weather Patterns - Lesson 2: Fronts, Pressure Systems, and Wind - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2 Fronts, Pressure Systems, and Wind Section 3: Climate vs. Weather - Lesson 1: Defining Weather and Climate - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1 Defining Weather and Climate - Lesson 2: Short-Term Changes vs. Long-Term Trends - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2 Short-Term Changes vs. Long-Term Trends Section 4: Tools for Weather Observation - Lesson 1: Using Thermometers and Barometers - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1 Using Thermometers and Barometers - Lesson 2: Weather Maps and Forecasting Basics - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2 Weather Maps and Forecasting Basics Section 5: Weather Experiments and Simulations - Lesson 1: Simple Weather Experiments - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1 Simple Weather Experiments - Lesson 2: Interactive Simulations of Atmospheric Processes - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2 Interactive Simulations of Atmospheric Processes Module 5: Earth Systems and Environmental Interactions Section 1: The Water Cycle - Lesson 1: Understanding the Basic Water Cycle - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1 Understanding the Basic Water Cycle - Lesson 2: The Role of Water in Shaping Earth - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2 The Role of Water in Shaping Earth Section 2: Interaction Between Geology and Weather - Lesson 1: How Geological Features Influence Weather - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1 How Geological Features Influence Weather - Lesson 2: Weathering, Erosion, and Weather Interaction - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2 Weathering, Erosion, and Weather Interaction Section 3: Natural Hazards and Earth Processes - Lesson 1: Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Their Impacts - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1 Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Their Impacts - Lesson 2: Weather-Related Natural Hazards - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2 Weather-Related Natural Hazards Section 4: Human Interaction with Earth Systems - Lesson 1: How Humans Impact Geology and Weather - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1 How Humans Impact Geology and Weather - Lesson 2: Sustainable Practices in Earth System Management - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2 Sustainable Practices in Earth System Management Section 5: Integrative Earth Science Projects - Lesson 1: Designing a Field Study Project - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1 Designing a Field Study Project - Lesson 2: Presenting and Analyzing Earth Science Data - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2 Presenting and Analyzing Earth Science Data