Welcome to AL: Earth Space Science Class

Welcome to AL: Earth Space Science Class

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Overview of AL: Earth Space Science 

AL: Earth Space Science encompasses the exploration of Earth and its celestial companions. This dynamic field brims with fascination and numerous valuable real-world applications. Certain Earth scientists leverage their expertise in Earth's composition to unearth and harness energy and mineral resources. Others delve into the ramifications of human actions on the Earth's delicate ecosystem and devise strategies to safeguard our planet. Furthermore, some employ their understanding of Earth's intricate mechanisms, including volcanoes, earthquakes, and hurricanes, to formulate community blueprints that shield residents from these perilous occurrences. To successfully pass and complete this course, learners must read, watch, and interact with all course materials and components.

 

How long will this take?

Ask your community coordinator for details on your approximate completion time.

 

Credit Value: 1.0

Course content must be fully graded to be considered complete.

Grading Scale

The Grading Scale for this course

Course Outline

The following will be covered in the Units of this Course: 

Unit 1

Unit 1: Introduction to the Scientific Processes

Unit 2

Unit 2: Map Reading

Unit 3

Unit 3: The Universe and Solar System

Unit 4

Unit 4: The Earth, the Moon, and the Sun

Unit 5

Unit 5: Space Exploration

Unit 6

Unit 6: Rocks and Minerals

Unit 7

Unit 7: Mountains

Unit 8

Unit 8: Plate Tectonics

Unit 9

Unit 9: Geologic History and Fossils

Unit 10

Unit 10: The Water Cycle

Unit 11

Unit 11: Rivers

Unit 12

Unit 12: Glaciers

Unit 13

Unit 13: Weathering and Erosion

Unit 14

Unit 14: The Atmosphere and Weather

Unit 15

Unit 15: Energy Sources

Unit 16

Unit 16: Our Environment