Earth Science A & B

Course Length:

Two one-semester courses (students must independently register for each semester)

Course Description:

This course will study the phenomena affecting the formation, history and current conditions of Earth, including its oceans and atmosphere. Topics include astronomy, geology, oceanography, and meteorology. Students will discover how earth science affects their lives by exploring topics related to Montana.

Prerequisites:

None

Comprehensive Syllabus:

http://mtda.link/earthscience

Required Materials

One sheet of plain white paper
Several sheets of old newspaper, or wax paper if available
One water-based marker (Note: do not use permanent marker)
One spray bottle containing water (place on “mist” setting)
Digital camera, if available
Water
A clean penny
Food coloring
Vegetable oil
Clear plastic cups
Dropper or Pipette
Ice cube
Black pepper
A bowl
Dish soap
Sponge or cloth
A heating source (sunlight, lamp, etc…) or a cooling source (refrigerator)
Balloon
Measuring tape or string and a ruler
Chocolate chip cookie
Toothpicks (flat and round)
Paperclips
Graph paper
Stopwatch, timer, or clock with second hand
One styrofoam ball or white table-tennis ball
One dowel rod, pencil, or another long holder for the sphere
Tape, if needed
Darkened room, preferably without windows
One lamp or source of light
Pan
Raw egg
Cracking device such as a teaspoon
Paper towels or newspaper

Specific Technical/Software Requirements in Addition to General Requirements:

Please review the general original credit software requirements at http://mtda.link/techreq

Course Availability (subject to resource and teacher availability):

Fall: A semester available
Spring: B semester available

Lead Teacher:

Bill Stockton, Arlee High School, bill.stockton@montanadigitalacademy.org