Earth+Science+Pacing+Guide

Thinking as a Scientist

 * The First Two Weeks

Astronomy

 * The Universe
 * Scale
 * Structure
 * Life cycle of stars
 * The Solar System
 * Nebular theory
 * Sun
 * Terrestrial planets
 * Gas planets
 * Other structures
 * Size & location

Earth

 * Atmosphere
 * Evolution of Earth's atmosphere
 * Thermal Structure & Chemical Compostion
 * Ozone Layer
 * Energy Budget
 * Reflection, absorption, & photosynthesis
 * Greenhouse effect
 * Global & Local Winds
 * Convection cells
 * Coriolis effect
 * Pressure gradients
 * Sea breeze v Land breeze
 * Oceans
 * Layers
 * Ocean floor
 * Currents
 * Climate
 * Weather v Climat
 * Factors affecting climate
 * Climate change
 * Plate Tectonics
 * Evidence
 * Boundaries
 * Earthquakes
 * Volcanoes
 * Minerals and Rocks
 * Geochemical Cycles

California

 * Risks
 * Resources