Earth Science

Curriculum

Life Science and Earth Science are offered in alternating years:

• Life Science (2025/2026)
• Earth Science (2026/2027)

Earth Science topics will include: Meteorology, Astronomy (our Solar System, Constellations, Space Exploration), Geology (Rocks and Minerals, Land Forms, Natural Processes), and Oceanography. The classes include lecture/discussion and experiments, investigations and hands-on activities, which emphasize the scientific method, good lab procedures, and organizational skills (including note-taking and keeping an organized notebook). Homework will include reading the chapters and completing assigned exercises in the workbook, plus a small project each quarter.

Home Studies

• The average student should plan to devote approximately 60 minutes per day including class time to science studies.
• Regular progress reports will be sent to parents.

Prerequisites

• No prerequisites for students entering at least the seventh grade.

Text & Materials

Texts

• Earth Science Student Text , BJU Press
  • 5th edition
  • #508655
  • ISBN: 978-1-62856-283-5
• Earth Science Lab Manual, BJU Press
  • 5th edition
  • #508663
  • ISBN: 978-1-62856-284-2

Materials

• Loose-leaf notebook and paper
• Five notebook dividers
• Pen or pencil
• Notebook zipper pocket
• Set of colored markers or pencils