Advanced Earth and Planetary Science

          Module 1: Foundations of Earth and Planetary Science

Section 1: Introduction to Earth and Planetary Science  
- Lesson 1: What is Earth Science?  
  - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: What is Earth Science?  
- Lesson 2: The Importance of Studying Planets  
  - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: The Importance of Studying Planets  

Section 2: The Solar System at a Glance  
- Lesson 1: Overview of Our Solar System  
  - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Overview of Our Solar System  
- Lesson 2: Key Celestial Bodies and Their Roles  
  - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Key Celestial Bodies and Their Roles  

Section 3: Earth’s Materials and Composition  
- Lesson 1: Basic Minerals and Rocks  
  - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Basic Minerals and Rocks  
- Lesson 2: How Earth’s Composition Shapes Its Processes  
  - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: How Earth’s Composition Shapes Its Processes  

Section 4: Fundamental Scientific Methods  
- Lesson 1: Observation and Data Collection  
  - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Observation and Data Collection  
- Lesson 2: Introduction to Hypothesis and Testing  
  - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Introduction to Hypothesis and Testing  

Section 5: Tools for Earth and Planetary Exploration  
- Lesson 1: Instruments and Techniques in Field Studies  
  - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Instruments and Techniques in Field Studies  
- Lesson 2: Mapping and Remote Sensing Basics  
  - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Mapping and Remote Sensing Basics  


Module 2: Earth's Geological Processes

Section 1: Plate Tectonics Fundamentals  
- Lesson 1: Understanding Plate Movements  
  - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Understanding Plate Movements  
- Lesson 2: How Plates Shape Earth’s Surface  
  - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: How Plates Shape Earth’s Surface  

Section 2: The Rock Cycle  
- Lesson 1: Formation of Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic Rocks  
  - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Formation of Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic Rocks  
- Lesson 2: Weathering, Erosion, and Rock Transformation  
  - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Weathering, Erosion, and Rock Transformation  

Section 3: Earthquakes and Volcanoes  
- Lesson 1: Causes and Effects of Earthquakes  
  - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Causes and Effects of Earthquakes  
- Lesson 2: Understanding Volcanic Activity  
  - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Understanding Volcanic Activity  

Section 4: Formation of Landforms  
- Lesson 1: How Mountains, Valleys, and Basins Develop  
  - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: How Mountains, Valleys, and Basins Develop  
- Lesson 2: The Role of Erosion and Sedimentation  
  - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: The Role of Erosion and Sedimentation  

Section 5: Geologic Time and Earth's History  
- Lesson 1: Concepts of Deep Time  
  - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Concepts of Deep Time  
- Lesson 2: Using Fossils to Understand Earth’s Past  
  - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Using Fossils to Understand Earth’s Past  


Module 3: Earth's Atmosphere and Hydrosphere

Section 1: Atmospheric Composition and Structure  
- Lesson 1: Understanding Earth’s Atmosphere Layers  
  - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Understanding Earth’s Atmosphere Layers  
- Lesson 2: The Role of Atmospheric Gases  
  - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: The Role of Atmospheric Gases  

Section 2: Weather Fundamentals  
- Lesson 1: Processes Behind Weather Patterns  
  - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Processes Behind Weather Patterns  
- Lesson 2: Tools for Weather Observation  
  - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Tools for Weather Observation  

Section 3: The Water Cycle and Ocean Basics  
- Lesson 1: Components of the Water Cycle  
  - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Components of the Water Cycle  
- Lesson 2: How Oceans Influence Climate  
  - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: How Oceans Influence Climate  

Section 4: Environmental Systems and Earth's Balance  
- Lesson 1: Interactions Between the Atmosphere and Hydrosphere  
  - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Interactions Between the Atmosphere and Hydrosphere  
- Lesson 2: Impact of Human Activity on Natural Systems  
  - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Impact of Human Activity on Natural Systems  

Section 5: Planetary Weather Phenomena  
- Lesson 1: Comparing Weather on Earth and Other Planets  
  - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Comparing Weather on Earth and Other Planets  
- Lesson 2: Introduction to Climate Modeling  
  - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Introduction to Climate Modeling  


Module 4: Solar System Overview and Comparative Planetology

Section 1: The Solar System's Structure  
- Lesson 1: Layout of the Solar System  
  - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Layout of the Solar System  
- Lesson 2: Key Characteristics of the Sun and Planets  
  - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Key Characteristics of the Sun and Planets  

Section 2: Classification of Planets  
- Lesson 1: Terrestrial vs. Gas Giants  
  - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Terrestrial vs. Gas Giants  
- Lesson 2: Understanding Dwarf Planets and Minor Bodies  
  - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Understanding Dwarf Planets and Minor Bodies  

Section 3: Comparative Planetology Basics  
- Lesson 1: Similarities and Differences Among Planetary Bodies  
  - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Similarities and Differences Among Planetary Bodies  
- Lesson 2: What Earth Shares with Other Planets  
  - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: What Earth Shares with Other Planets  

Section 4: Moons, Rings, and Small Bodies  
- Lesson 1: The Role of Moons in Planetary Systems  
  - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: The Role of Moons in Planetary Systems  
- Lesson 2: Exploring Rings, Asteroids, and Comets  
  - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Exploring Rings, Asteroids, and Comets  

Section 5: Space Missions and Planetary Exploration  
- Lesson 1: History of Space Exploration Missions  
  - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: History of Space Exploration Missions  
- Lesson 2: How Missions Drive Our Understanding of the Solar System  
  - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: How Missions Drive Our Understanding of the Solar System  


Module 5: Data-Driven Investigations and Planetary Research Methods

Section 1: Observational Techniques in Earth Science  
- Lesson 1: Field Work and Remote Observation  
  - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Field Work and Remote Observation  
- Lesson 2: The Role of Satellites and Telescopes  
  - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: The Role of Satellites and Telescopes  

Section 2: Data Collection and Analysis  
- Lesson 1: Basic Methods in Data Gathering  
  - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Basic Methods in Data Gathering  
- Lesson 2: Interpreting Scientific Data  
  - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Interpreting Scientific Data  

Section 3: Simulation Tools in Earth and Planetary Science  
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Computer Simulations  
  - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Introduction to Computer Simulations  
- Lesson 2: Using Models to Predict Planetary Processes  
  - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Using Models to Predict Planetary Processes  

Section 4: Critical Evaluation of Planetary Data  
- Lesson 1: Assessing Data Quality and Validity  
  - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Assessing Data Quality and Validity  
- Lesson 2: Comparing Different Sources of Evidence  
  - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Comparing Different Sources of Evidence  

Section 5: Synthesis and Research Projects  
- Lesson 1: Bringing Together Observations and Theory  
  - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Bringing Together Observations and Theory  
- Lesson 2: Designing a Mini Research Project in Earth and Planetary Science  
  - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Designing a Mini Research Project in Earth and Planetary Science