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Intro to Geology & Astronomy uses the books "Focus on Middle School
Geology" and "Focus on Middle School Astronomy." It covers the
fundamentals of scientific methodology in practice as it provides the
basic vocabulary and concepts for understanding what the earth is in its
parts and as a system, as well as the earth as a planet situated in the
solar system, galaxy, and universe. The course seeks to inspire
students with the beauty and meaning of the ordered whole as it
emphasizes the best habits of modern science through observation,
experiment, and recording. The focus is upon physical rather than
historical geology. Ten units and ten experiments are covered from each
book.
Additional content, experimentation, and instruction is provided to
ensure that the course is sufficiently challenging for middle school
students. This course is recommended to be taken after the primer
course, since the emphasis continues to be placed on basic skills,
method, observation, and working within an inductive model.