Earth Science B
Course Description:
Earth Science B is the second-semester course designed to expose the student to the scientific study of the Earth. Students will learn how observation and experimentation are used to gain knowledge about the Earth’s past and present and used in making predictions about Earth’s future. The course emphasis is on astronomy, meteorology, and hydrology. The course will include outside readings, labs and the application of learned material to everyday problems.
Course Details:
| Course Title (District): | Earth Science B | ||||||||||
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| Course Title (NCES SCED) : | Earth Science | ||||||||||
| Course Provider : | Whitehall District Schools | ||||||||||
| Content Provided By : | Michigan Virtual | ||||||||||
| Online Instructor Provided By : | Whitehall District Schools | ||||||||||
| Standards Addressed : | MITECS | ||||||||||
| Ailgnment Document : | https://learn.michiganvirtual.org/alignment-document-coming-soon | ||||||||||
| Academic Terms : | Accelerated, Semester, Trimester | ||||||||||
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How To Enroll:
| Enrollment Website : | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSesq-7lqJjVBrRuwflE8db22egnhPXuu9DZ_wNmhplsVoor5A/viewform |
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| Email : | [email protected] |
| Phone : | (888) 889-2840 |
Students and Parents: It is important to work closely with your local school counselor or registrar to follow the school's enrollment procedures. By clicking the "Start Registration Request" button below, you will be able to notify the school of your interest in registering for the online course. However, it is the responsibility of the district or school to review the registration request and approve or deny the request. Please make a note to follow up with your school after submitting a registration request.
Additional Course Information:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (888) 889-2840
- students will be able to evaluate in written form, the validity and limitations of scientific theories and claims;
- explain how the ocean and atmosphere move and transfer energy around the planet;
- explain how these movements affect climate and weather and how severe weather impacts society.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to…
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Review Conducted By : Michigan Virtual
Date of Review : 04/01/2020
Unit 1: Scientific Review
Unit 2: The Universe
Unit 3: The Solar System
Unit 4: Earth as a Planet and Our Atmosphere
Unit 5: Weather
Unit 6: Climate
Unit 7: Fresh Water
Unit 8: Oceans
| Term Type | Enrollment Opens | Enrollment Ends | Random Draw Date | Enrollment Drop Date | Course Starts | Course Ends | # of Seats | Course Fee | Potential Additional Costs |
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| Semester | 08/01/2020 | 10/15/2020 | 07/01/2020 | 08/31/2020 | 01/15/2021 | 35 | $0.0000 | 0.0000 |
| Drop Policy | Completion Policy | Term Type | Enrollment Opens | Enrollment Ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consult counselor | Consult counselor | Semester | 08/01/2020 | 10/15/2020 |
Students can use email or the private message system within the Student Learning Portal to access highly qualified teachers when they need instructor assistance. Students will also receive feedback on their work inside the learning management system. The Instructor Info area of their course may describe additional communication options.
Students will require a computer device with headphones, a microphone, webcam, up-to-date Chrome Web Browser, and access to YouTube.
Please review the Michigan Virtual Technology Requirements: https://michiganvirtual.org/about/support/knowledge-base/technical-requirements/