This course will cover the study involving our earth and space themes, our planet's properties, weather and climatology, as well as provide a macro view of the universe through the basic physics of galaxies, star properties, and basic earth chemistry. The student will examine our solar system making observations of events and phenomena of the facts and principles which are designed to encourage critical thinking skills. Emphasis is on the properties and layers of the atmosphere, the Earth's moon, the natural elements and their properties, various geological events, sunspots, satellites, space flight, Apollo missions, oceanography, and natural resources. This course contains comparative virtual labs.

This course is correlated to NY state standards, including topics covered in the NY state Regents exam.


Scheduling Information
COMPLETE COURSES -A complete version of the virtual course.
- Full Credit Equivalent courses must be completed by your school's end date and within 9 months
- 1/2 Credit Equivalent courses must be completed by your school's end date and within 4 months
- 1/4 Credit Equivalent courses must be completed by your school's end date and within 2 months

ABBREVIATED COURSES - A shortened course intended for students seeking to recover credits or make-up failed courses during the regular school year or over the summer.
- Abbreviated Full Credit Equivalent courses must be completed by your school's end date and within 60 days.
- Abbreviated 1/2 and 1/4 Credit Equivalent courses must be completed by your school's end date and within 30 days.

PARTIAL COURSES - A partial version of an online course intended for students temporarily away from classes (i.e. Home Bound Instruction, In/Out-of School Suspension).
- Partial courses must be completed by your school's end date

Format
-Delivery : This is a virtual course delivered entirely by an established education organization, including a virtual instructor, to students and educators.



Delivery Method