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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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DEMONSTRATE SCIENTIFIC REASONING AND LOGIC

2.a

Analyze how Science Explains & Predicts Interactions of Earth Systems

2.a.1

Observe the natural world, raise questions, seek answers

2.a.2

Identify key issues and problems

2.a.3

Make predictions based on prior knowledge

2.a.4

Question the interactions & dependencies between science & technology

2.a.5

Explore solutions to local and far-reaching environmental problems

2.a.6

Describe the limitations of science in meeting human problems & needs

2.b

Recognize Evidence is Required to Evaluate Hypotheses & Explanations

2.b.1

Develop hypotheses

2.b.2

Obtain and interpret information using CBL instruments, probes, etc.

2.c

Compare Different Scientific Explanations for Observations About Earth

2.c.1

Recognize and analyze alternative explanations and predictions

2.c.2

Determine trends and relationships from data

2.c.3

Debate theories and ideas with peers in group discussions

2.d

Explain Observation & Logic are Essential for Reaching a Conclusion

2.d.1

Test the validity of prior conclusions

2.d.2

Apply scientific investigative methods to generate conclusions

2.d.3

Analyze results in order to construct a plausible explanation

2.e

Evaluate Evidence for Scientific Theories

2.e.1

Distinguish between scientific law and scientific theory

2.e.2

Discuss how scientific theories can be refined

2.e.3

Evaluate peer research

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