San Dieguito Academy: Earth and Space

Level of Difficulty	Estimated Homework	Prerequisites
x  Moderate o   Difficult o   Very Difficult	30 minutes per day* *This is a general guideline for planning and scheduling purposes. A student’s ability level may affect actual preparation time needed.	District No previous course work required Department No previous course work required Please see student background expectations

Science Department Recommendations for success:

The ability to follow directions, complete independent and group projects, have a good attitude, and a willingness to learn.

 

Student Background

A student entering Earth and Space should be able to:

� 7^th grade Science Investigation and Experimentation Standards:

      � Use a variety of print and electronic resources (including the internet) to  

             collect information and evidence as a part of a research project.

      � Communicate the steps and results from an investigation in written report

            and oral presentations.

� 8^th grade Science Investigation and Experimentation Standards:

      � Plan and construct a scientific investigation to test a hypothesis.

 

Course Description

This course introduces and brings together geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy. The course will focus on the study of our solar system, the solid earth (rocks, minerals, plate tectonics, mountain-building, and earthquakes), oceans, shorelines, the atmosphere, and life – past and present. This course fulfills the physical science requirement for high school graduation.

Students will explore these topics through discussions, laboratory investigations, teacher demonstrations, and in-class assignments. This course is aligned with the California State Standards in Earth Science.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grading The grading system is based on the following percentages.  Individual teachers may make slight modifications on the percentages.	Category	Weight
	Homework, Class work, Laboratories and Projects	30%
	Participation	10%
	Quizzes/Exams	50%
	Midterm/Final	10%

 

Links

SDA Science Homepage

CA State Science Standards http://www.cde.ca.gov/stadards

Science Framework for California Public Schools

http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/pn/fd/sci-frame-dwnld.asp

Sample STAR Questions http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/sr/css05rtq.asp

 

Supplemental Information

10 credits

 Fulfills graduation requirement in physical science and counts toward elective credit Meets UC/CSU Subject area “g” requirement.  See link below for information on “g” requirements.

 

http://www.ucop.edu/a-gGuide/ag/a-g/elective.html