Earth Science Course Description  and Lesson Plans
This course focuses on inquiry into the functions of the earth's systems. Emphasis is directed toward matter, energy, coastal dynamics, environmental awareness, and cycles that circulate energy and material through the earth's systems. Areas of inquiry include energy in the earth's systems, geochemical cycles, and theories related to the origin and evolution of the earth/universe. THIS IS A NORTH CAROLINA REQUIRED COURSE BUT HAS NO END-OF-COURSE TEST! 

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90 day plan - An overall look at the block-scheduled course for 90 days. Weekly plan - A detailed look at the class plans for the week; what we will do in class; what is for homework.

The Earth and Environmental class recently visited the

Duke University "green" building - The Margaret Repass Ocean Conservation Center at Piver's Island .