It is the study of our home planet. By the end of this course the student will have a better appreciation how complex and beautiful our earth is. The student will better understand both how the earth came to be in its present state and what the future holds for our planet.
Emphasis is placed on what is unique to our particular place, here in northwest Pennsylvania.
Through Creek Connections and other field and laboratory exercises students will gain hands-on experience with observation, data gathering and analysis, hypothesis testing, drawing conclusions, and making reports of their findings. Students will be expected to complete reading assignments and take quizzes on what they have been assigned. Math is integrated throughout the course and problem solving is emphasized. Essay tests are often given and the essay questions are given out well ahead of time. There are several units in which the student will make extensive use of the internet.