Earth Science Pacing Guide

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Earth Science Pacing Guide

Unit 1: Astronomy Unit 2: Meteorology


Formation of Universe/Kepler’s Laws Layers of the Atmosphere
Rotation/Revolution Heat Transfer/Differential Heating
Seasons Humidity & Dew Point/Clouds & precip
Precession, Nutation, & Barycenter Air Pressure & Wind
Tides Air Masses
Energy from the sun Fronts
Thunderstorms & Tornadoes
Hurricane
Interpreting Weather Maps

Unit 3: Climate Unit 4: Geology


Global Climates The Rock Cycle
Factors that Influence Climate Weathering
Natural Processes that Change Climate Soil
Global Warming & Consequences Continental Drift
Faults
Plate Boundaries
Faults
Earthquakes
Volcanoes
Erosion/Deposition
Mass Movements

Unit 5: Water Unit 6: Energy


Water Cycle & Use Non-Renewable Energy
Groundwater Impacts/Mining for Resources
Watersheds/Rivers/Flooding & Drought Alternative Energy
Ocean Currents Energy Conservation
Water Pollution Types
Drinking & Wastewater Treatment
Macroinvertebrate/Biotic Index

Unit 7: Biosphere Unit 8: Human Impact


Biomes/Ecosystems Ecology Land Use
Biodiversity Urbanization
Nutrient Cycles/Food Webs/Matter/Energy Flow Human Impact on Environment

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