Description
Please note: This class can be started in the fall or spring semester as the topics covered do not depend on each other. Each semester is worth 1/2 credit.
Course Description: This course is an Honors level High School introduction to Earth Science with a lab. It is designed for a motivated student to discover and explore the main spheres of the Earth. Topics include rocks and minerals, plate tectonics, oceanography, meteorology, astronomy, and earth’s forces within the geosphere. Historical Geology and the Earth’s History will be mentioned but are not a focus.
Goals/Objectives: Students will understand the processes within the hydrosphere, atmosphere, geosphere, and biosphere to better interpret and interact with the world they live in. The information learned in this course will help students see the delicate interactions of the earth’s functions and equip them for future science courses.
Prerequisites: None
Required Materials:
Prentice Hall Earth Science Lab Manual
Computer access for homework will be crucial for the completion of this course. Notebook paper, ruler, and calculator may be needed for some labs.
Expectations/Homework: This class will require 5 hours a week of reading and homework. There will be weekly quizzes and a research project in the first semester.
Instructor: Heather Fulghum (heather@fundafunda.com)
For: Grades 8 – 12
Hours: +- 4 hours each week
Credit Hours: 1 High School Credit on completion of both semesters
Syllabus: Available here
Fall Dates: August 19 – Dec 13 (with a week’s break over Thanksgiving)
Spring Dates: January 10 – May 2 (any week in March can be taken for Spring break)
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Example of Student Work
Students had to find pictures online that illustrated various moon features and make them into a collage which they could then use to study from.
Israel Perkins –
Great teacher. The workload isn’t as bad as one would expect going into a homeschool highschool course. Very manageable and there isn’t a lot of stress that come with this course.
Isabella C. –
Mrs. Fulghum is an amazing teacher! The workload is what you’d expect of a high-school course but it’s always manageable. The teacher’s great at answering any questions you may have and presents the material in a fun way. Had a great learning experience!
JP –
Mrs. Fulghum is awesome! She’s a great teacher, extremely helpful, she answered my questions, and through this course, helped me to figure out what I want to do after college. 10/10
Meileigh –
Love Ms. Fulghum she is supportive and most of the time responds to your questions immediately. Great learning experience and fascinating lessons. 10/10 Recommend.