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Integrate the scientific process into the understanding of the Earth sciences
Assessment Strategies
Quizzes, concept check tutorials, written lab reports, verbal and written summary reports
Criteria
Utilize scientific vocabulary accurately
Comprehend various types of documents on Earth Science topics
Using the scientific method, collect data and analyze current Earth events
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Discuss the interrelationships between the earth system’s spheres (geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere)
Assessment Strategies
Written lab reports, verbal and written summary reports
Criteria
Explain how spheres (geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere) interact
Predict how a change in one sphere will affect and be affected by the other spheres
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Integrate samples, data and maps to make interpretations about the Earth and its processes
Assessment Strategies
Written lab reports
Criteria
Identify major features of the Earth
Use different types of samples, data and maps to solve Earth Science problems
Use maps to calculate distances and plot data
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Interpret and explain the key features of the Earth’s materials, landscapes and processes, and how they affect the human population
Assessment Strategies
Quizzes, concept check tutorials, written lab reports, verbal and written summary reports
Criteria
Explain how the global patterns are created by the interaction of Earth’s four spheres (geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere) (things like precipitation, wind patterns, soils, etc.)
Identify major geographical features of the Earth utilizing various formats (maps, website, etc.)
Explain how humans affect and are affected by Earth events and processes
Explain how climatic changes affect Earth events and processes
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Report your understanding of the course concepts and topics in written and oral methods
Assessment Strategies
Written lab reports, verbal and written summary reports
Criteria
Assemble a scientific laboratory report that meets established guidelines
Present laboratory results in multiple formats (written, oral)