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Science Geosystems	Overview Geosystems is designed to provide students with a detailed understanding of the systems that govern the Earth. The Program of Studies centers on the student's ability to: achieve a solid base of knowledge in this field make informed decisions based on this knowledge analyze and communicate information actively conduct scientific experiments make connections within science disciplines and with other disciplines The methods of teaching emphasize the process of inquiry and discovery through laboratory investigations. The course is organized into four units that stress astronomy, the fluid Earth, the solid Earth, and the environmental impacts on life. Students use a variety of new technologies that are being used in the field of Earth Science. Remote sensing, GIS (Geographic Information Systems), and an extensive use of Internet to provide access to data are all an integral part of the curriculum.

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OCEANS ARE COMPLEX SYSTEMS SUBJECT TO LONG & SHORT-TERM VARIATIONS

11.a

Understand Physical and Chemical Changes of Oceans

11.a.1

Provide examples of events that can change a coastal area's sea level

11.a.2

Discuss the factors which may have caused the ice ages

11.a.3

Explain the density stratification of estuaries

11.a.4

Describe the ways in which waves form and interact

11.a.5

Compare and contrast the movement of surface and deep ocean currents

11.a.6

Explain water movement near shorelines: long shore currents & tides

11.a.7

Discuss the geological implications of continental glaciation

11.a.8

Evaluate the importance of salt water marshes life in the deeper seas

11.b

Understand the Importance of Environmental and Geologic Implications

11.b.1

Assess the role of meteorites/plate tectonics: diversity & extinctions

11.c

Understand Systems Interactions (Density Differences, Weather, etc.)

11.c.1

Describe the ways in which energy is transferred: sun/atmosphere/ocean

11.c.2

Examine the causes of global temperature variation

11.d

Understand that Features of the Sea Floor Reflect Tectonic Processes

11.d.1

Describe the shape and composition of the ocean's basins

11.d.2

Cite evidence supporting the theories of continental drift, etc.

11.d.3

Explain how volcanic island chains are formed

11.d.4

Differentiate between tsunamis and common ocean waves

11.e

Understand the Economic and Public Policy Issues Concerning Oceans

11.e.1

Determine the effects of pollution, over-harvesting, etc. on sea life

11.e.2

Discuss economic & public policy issues concerning oceans & the coast

11.e.3

Explore the economic, political and geologic importance of resources

11.e.4

Assess the benefits and/or risks of natural hazards

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