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Earth Science

This document outlines the curriculum for an Earth Science course covering grades 8 and 9. Over the course of 4 quarters, students will study topics including the Earth's properties, plate tectonics, geology, astronomy, and the solar system. Assessment will include projects, worksheets, lab reports, tests, and an exam. The largest projects involve measuring the sun's movement, investigating Philippine geology, reporting on disaster preparedness, and stargazing.

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Earth Science

This document outlines the curriculum for an Earth Science course covering grades 8 and 9. Over the course of 4 quarters, students will study topics including the Earth's properties, plate tectonics, geology, astronomy, and the solar system. Assessment will include projects, worksheets, lab reports, tests, and an exam. The largest projects involve measuring the sun's movement, investigating Philippine geology, reporting on disaster preparedness, and stargazing.

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EARTH SCIENCE

S.Y. 2016-17
Grade Levels: 8 and 9
Credit Unit: 0.7 No. of meetings per week: 2

FIRST QUARTER
Earth’s Measurement and Properties
Motions of the Earth and Eclipses
Earthquake
Igneous Activities
a) Intrusions
b) Extrusions
c) Volcanic Hazards

SECOND QUARTER
Metamorphism
Plate Tectonics
Erosion and Mass Wasting
Sedimentation and Diagenesis

THIRD QUARTER
Geologic Time
Oceans and El Niňo Southern Oscillation (ENSO)
Extreme Weather Conditions
The History of Astronomy

FOURTH QUARTER
Astronomical Tools
Solar System
Stellar Evolution
The Universe

GRADE SYSTEM
A. Project 15%
First Quarter: Sun’s movement based on shadow measurements taken in the school
Second Quarter: Investigative Project on specific geologic structure of the Philippines
Third Quarter: Report on Community Disaster Preparedness
Fourth Quarter: Stargazing
B. Worksheets/Lab Reports 30%
C. Long Tests 30%
D. Periodic Exam 25%
TOTAL 100%

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