Course: Earth Science Q1 | Mountain Heights OER

Section outline

Select section Announcements

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Announcements

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- Select activity Contact Information & Office Hours
  
  Contact Information & Office Hours URL
  
  Click on the link to see my office hours for the week.
  Mrs. Pace • apace@mountainheightsacademy.org • 801.613.7223
- Select activity Supply Requirements for this Class
  
  Supply Requirements for this Class Page
  
  All students are required to have the following: webcam, microphone, and lab supplies. Click for more details.
- Select activity Earth Science Open Office
  
  Earth Science Open Office URL
  
  Click here to join the Earth Science Open Office area. You can meet here to attend study session, work on group labs or projects, and to collaborate with other students on class things. Please remember that this is considered part of our class, so act accordingly when you are using the space.
- Select activity Earth Science Late Work Form
  
  Earth Science Late Work Form URL
  
  Students must
  
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  Please use this form when requesting access to late work.
Select section Navigating the Course

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Navigating the Course
Start Here. Learn how to navigate the course.

You've got to start somewhere. How about right here? This section will give you the tricks and skills you need to successfully navigate this online course.
- Select activity READ: Earth Science Syllabus
  
  READ: Earth Science Syllabus URL
  
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- Select activity READ: How to Navigate the Course
  
  READ: How to Navigate the Course URL
  
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- Select activity READ: How to Track Your Progress
  
  READ: How to Track Your Progress URL
  
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- Select activity READ: How to Check Your Grade and View Teacher Feedback
  
  READ: How to Check Your Grade and View Teacher Feedback URL
  
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- Select activity READ: How to Complete Assignments
  
  READ: How to Complete Assignments URL
  
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- Select activity READ: How to Complete Discussion Forums
  
  READ: How to Complete Discussion Forums URL
  
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- Select activity READ: How to Complete Quizzes
  
  READ: How to Complete Quizzes URL
  
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- Select activity READ: How to Take a Screenshot
  
  READ: How to Take a Screenshot URL
  
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- Select activity READ: How to Use Actively Learn
  
  READ: How to Use Actively Learn Page
  
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- Select activity EXTRA CREDIT
  
  EXTRA CREDIT Assignment
  
  Students must
  
  Mark as done
Select section Week 1: August 29-31 (3 Day Week)

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Week 1: August 29-31 (3 Day Week)
Welcome to Earth Science at Mountain Heights Academy
- Select activity VIEW: Crash Course History of Science #1
  
  VIEW: Crash Course History of Science #1 Page
  
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- Select activity 1.1 EXTRA CREDIT: Add Your Teacher as a Contact in Google Hangouts (Due August 31)
  
  1.1 EXTRA CREDIT: Add Your Teacher as a Contact in Google Hangouts (Due August 31) Assignment
  
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  Receive a grade
- Select activity Earth Science Honors Course Information and Application (not required--apply only if you are interested in Honors)
  
  Earth Science Honors Course Information and Application (not required--apply only if you are interested in Honors) Page
  
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- Select activity 1.2 ASSIGNMENT: Submit a Google Doc (Due August 31)
  
  1.2 ASSIGNMENT: Submit a Google Doc (Due August 31)
  
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Select section Week 2: September 4-7 (4 Day Week)

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Week 2: September 4-7 (4 Day Week)
Introduction to Earth Science

Welcome to Earth Science! This week will get you started in the course, and let us get to know each other a little bit.
- Select activity Open Office Study Group: Use the link below to joi...
  
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  Open Office Study Group: Use the link below to join an online study group this week.
  CLICK HERE to join
  Tuesday, September 5
  10am
- Select activity Introduction
  
  Introduction
- Select activity Week 2: Introduction and Weekly Schedule
  
  Week 2: Introduction and Weekly Schedule Page
  
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- Select activity Earth Science Honors Course Information and Application (not required--apply only if you are interested in Honors)
  
  Earth Science Honors Course Information and Application (not required--apply only if you are interested in Honors) Page
  
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- Select activity COMPLETE: Set Up Actively Learn Account
  
  COMPLETE: Set Up Actively Learn Account Page
  
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- Select activity Scientific Method
  
  Scientific Method
- Select activity VIEW: The Scientific Method (BrainPop)
  
  VIEW: The Scientific Method (BrainPop) Page
  
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- Select activity VIEW: Variables in Science
  
  VIEW: Variables in Science Page
  
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- Select activity Assignments
  
  Students must
  
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  Assignments
- Select activity 2.1 ASSIGNMENT: Making Scientific Observations (Due September 7)
  
  2.1 ASSIGNMENT: Making Scientific Observations (Due September 7)
  
  Students must
  
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  Receive a grade
- Select activity 2.2 ASSIGNMENT: Quiz on Course Overview and Scientific Method (Due September 7)
  
  2.2 ASSIGNMENT: Quiz on Course Overview and Scientific Method (Due September 7)
  
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  Receive a passing grade
Select section Week 3: September 10-14

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Week 3: September 10-14
Elements and the Big Bang Theory

What is everything made of, and how did it end up here?
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  Open Office Study Group: Use the link below to join an online study group this week.
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  Tuesday, September 11
  10am
- Select activity Week 3: Introduction and Weekly Schedule
  
  Week 3: Introduction and Weekly Schedule Page
  
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- Select activity Periodic Table of Elements
  
  Periodic Table of Elements
- Select activity VIEW: The Periodic Table of Elements (BrainPop)
  
  VIEW: The Periodic Table of Elements (BrainPop) Page
  
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- Select activity VIEW: The Atom (BrainPop)
  
  VIEW: The Atom (BrainPop) Page
  
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- Select activity VIEW: Atomic Mass & Atom Structure
  
  VIEW: Atomic Mass & Atom Structure Page
  
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- Select activity VIEW: Crash Course Periodic Table
  
  VIEW: Crash Course Periodic Table Page
  
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- Select activity 3.1 ASSIGNMENT: Quiz on Periodic Table of Elements (Due September 14)
  
  3.1 ASSIGNMENT: Quiz on Periodic Table of Elements (Due September 14)
  
  Students must
  
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- Select activity Big Bang Theory
  
  Big Bang Theory
- Select activity EXPLORE: The Big Bang (BrainPop)
  
  EXPLORE: The Big Bang (BrainPop) Book
  
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- Select activity 3.2 ASSIGNMENT: Quiz on The Big Bang Theory Due September 14)
  
  3.2 ASSIGNMENT: Quiz on The Big Bang Theory Due September 14)
  
  Students must
  
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- Select activity End of Week Activities
  
  End of Week Activities
- Select activity STUDY: Vocabulary
  
  STUDY: Vocabulary Page
  
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- Select activity REVIEW: Lesson Summary
  
  REVIEW: Lesson Summary Page
  
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Select section Week 4: September 17-21

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Week 4: September 17-21
Evidence to Support the Big Bang Theory

What evidence do scientists use to support the Big Bang Theory?
- Select activity NOTICE: Assignment 4.2 this week requires you to p...
  
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  NOTICE: Assignment 4.2 this week requires you to provide a ruler and permanent marker from home.
- Select activity Open Office Study Group: Use the link below to joi...
  
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  Open Office Study Group: Use the link below to join an online study group this week.
  CLICK HERE to join
  Tuesday, September 18
  10am
- Select activity Introduction
  
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  Introduction
- Select activity Week 4: Introduction and Weekly Schedule
  
  Week 4: Introduction and Weekly Schedule Page
  
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- Select activity Evidence for Big Bang
  
  Evidence for Big Bang
- Select activity EXPLORE: Redshift & Blueshift (BrainPop)
  
  EXPLORE: Redshift & Blueshift (BrainPop) Book
  
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- Select activity READ: Evidence for the Big Bang
  
  READ: Evidence for the Big Bang Page
  
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- Select activity READ: Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation
  
  READ: Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation Page
  
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- Select activity VIEW: Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation
  
  VIEW: Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation URL
  
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- Select activity End of Week Activities
  
  End of Week Activities
- Select activity NOTICE: Assignment 4.2 REQUIRES supplies from home...
  
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  NOTICE: Assignment 4.2 REQUIRES supplies from home. Check it out first, so that you know what you may need to purchase.
- Select activity STUDY: Vocabulary
  
  STUDY: Vocabulary Page
  
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- Select activity REVIEW: Lesson Summary
  
  REVIEW: Lesson Summary Page
  
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Select section Week 5: September 24-28

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Week 5: September 24-28
Our Universe and Solar System

What else is part of our Universe and Solar System? What is the difference between the two?
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  Open Office Study Group: Use the link below to join an online study group this week.
  CLICK HERE to join
  Tuesday, September 25
  10am
- Select activity Introduction
  
  Introduction
- Select activity Week 5: Introduction and Weekly Schedule
  
  Week 5: Introduction and Weekly Schedule Page
  
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- Select activity Galaxies & Stars
  
  Galaxies & Stars
- Select activity VIEW: Galaxies (BrainPop)
  
  VIEW: Galaxies (BrainPop) Page
  
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- Select activity VIEW: Elements in Stars
  
  VIEW: Elements in Stars Page
  
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- Select activity VIEW: Heavy Elements in Stars Today
  
  VIEW: Heavy Elements in Stars Today Page
  
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- Select activity Matter and Energy in the Universe
  
  Matter and Energy in the Universe
- Select activity VIEW: Dark Energy
  
  VIEW: Dark Energy Page
  
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- Select activity VIEW: Dark Matter (BrainPop)
  
  VIEW: Dark Matter (BrainPop) Page
  
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- Select activity 5.2 ASSIGNMENT: Quiz on Matter and Energy in the Universe (Due September 28)
  
  5.2 ASSIGNMENT: Quiz on Matter and Energy in the Universe (Due September 28)
  
  Students must
  
  Receive a grade
  
  Receive a passing grade
  
  Receive a pass grade or complete all available attempts
- Select activity Solar System Formation
  
  Solar System Formation
- Select activity VIEW: Formation of Our Solar System
  
  VIEW: Formation of Our Solar System Page
  
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- Select activity VIEW: Origins of the Solar System
  
  VIEW: Origins of the Solar System Page
  
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- Select activity VIEW: Formation of the Planets
  
  VIEW: Formation of the Planets Page
  
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- Select activity End of Week Activities
  
  End of Week Activities
- Select activity STUDY: Vocabulary
  
  STUDY: Vocabulary Page
  
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- Select activity REVIEW: Lesson Summary
  
  REVIEW: Lesson Summary Page
  
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Select section Week 6: October 1-5

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Week 6: October 1-5
The Planets in our Solar System

The inner and outer planets have very distinct characteristics.
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  Open Office Study Group: Use the link below to join an online study group this week.
  CLICK HERE to join
  Tuesday, October 2
  10am
- Select activity Week 6: Introduction and Weekly Schedule
  
  Week 6: Introduction and Weekly Schedule Page
  
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- Select activity The Inner and Outer Planets
  
  The Inner and Outer Planets
- Select activity READ: The Planets of the Solar System
  
  READ: The Planets of the Solar System Page
  
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- Select activity READ: The Inner versus the Outer Planets
  
  READ: The Inner versus the Outer Planets Page
  
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- Select activity VIEW: The Inner and Outer Planets
  
  VIEW: The Inner and Outer Planets Page
  
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- Select activity Assignment
  
  Assignment
- Select activity 6.1 ASSIGNMENT: Planet Feature (Due October 5)
  
  6.1 ASSIGNMENT: Planet Feature (Due October 5)
  
  Students must
  
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- Select activity End of Week Activities
  
  End of Week Activities
Select section Week 7: October 8-12

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Week 7: October 8-12
Life Cycle of our Sun and Stars

Do the Sun and the stars last forever?
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  Open Office Study Group: Use the link below to join an online study group this week.
  CLICK HERE to join
  Tuesday, October 9
  10am
- Select activity Week 7: Introduction and Weekly Schedule
  
  Week 7: Introduction and Weekly Schedule Page
  
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- Select activity Stages of a Star
  
  Stages of a Star
- Select activity VIEW: Life Cycle of a Star
  
  VIEW: Life Cycle of a Star Page
  
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- Select activity READ: Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram
  
  READ: Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram Page
  
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- Select activity READ: How Stars are Classified
  
  READ: How Stars are Classified Page
  
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- Select activity The Sun
  
  The Sun
- Select activity EXPLORE: The Sun
  
  EXPLORE: The Sun Book
  
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- Select activity VIEW: The Sun's Effect on Earth
  
  VIEW: The Sun's Effect on Earth Page
  
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- Select activity VIEW: What is an Aurora? TED Lesson
  
  VIEW: What is an Aurora? TED Lesson URL
  
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- Select activity End of Week Activities
  
  End of Week Activities
- Select activity STUDY: Vocabulary
  
  STUDY: Vocabulary Page
  
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- Select activity SUMMARY: Stages of Stars & Our Sun (BrainPop)
  
  SUMMARY: Stages of Stars & Our Sun (BrainPop) Page
  
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Select section Week 8: October 15-17 (3 Day Week)

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Week 8: October 15-17 (3 Day Week)
Life in our Solar System

What is it about the Earth that makes it suitable for life?
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  Open Office Study Group: Use the link below to join an online study group this week.
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  Tuesday, October 16
  10am
- Select activity Week 8: Introduction and Weekly Schedule
  
  Week 8: Introduction and Weekly Schedule Page
  
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- Select activity Why Earth Supports Life
  
  Why Earth Supports Life
- Select activity EXPLORE: Life on Earth
  
  EXPLORE: Life on Earth Book
  
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- Select activity VIEW: Scale of the Solar System Movie
  
  VIEW: Scale of the Solar System Movie Page
  
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- Select activity Life in Our Solar System & Beyond
  
  Life in Our Solar System & Beyond
- Select activity EXPLORE: Life Outside of Earth (BrainPop)
  
  EXPLORE: Life Outside of Earth (BrainPop) Book
  
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- Select activity VIEW: Future Projects to Find Life
  
  VIEW: Future Projects to Find Life URL
  
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- Select activity 8.1 ASSIGNMENT: Quiz on Life in Our Solar System and Beyond (Due October 17)
  
  8.1 ASSIGNMENT: Quiz on Life in Our Solar System and Beyond (Due October 17)
  
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  Receive a grade
  
  Receive a passing grade
  
  Receive a pass grade or complete all available attempts
- Select activity End of Week Activities
  
  End of Week Activities
- Select activity STUDY: Vocabulary
  
  STUDY: Vocabulary Page
  
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- Select activity REVIEW: Lesson Summary
  
  REVIEW: Lesson Summary Page
  
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Select section Week 9: October 22-26

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Week 9: October 22-26
Astronomy Review and Exam

Time for the first unit test! Review and be ready!
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  Open Office Study Group: Use the link below to join an online study group this week.
  CLICK HERE to join
  Tuesday, October 23
  10am
- Select activity Week 9: Introduction and Weekly Schedule
  
  Week 9: Introduction and Weekly Schedule Page
  
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- Select activity Introduction & Study Aids
  
  Introduction & Study Aids
- Select activity Review: Big Bang Theory
  
  Review: Big Bang Theory
- Select activity REVIEW: Cosmic Radiation
  
  REVIEW: Cosmic Radiation Page
  
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- Select activity REVIEW: Redshift / Blueshift
  
  REVIEW: Redshift / Blueshift Page
  
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- Select activity REVIEW: Big Bang Theory Overview
  
  REVIEW: Big Bang Theory Overview URL
  
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- Select activity REVIEW: The Big Bang & Hubble
  
  REVIEW: The Big Bang & Hubble Page
  
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- Select activity REVIEW: Dark Matter / Dark Energy
  
  REVIEW: Dark Matter / Dark Energy Page
  
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- Select activity Review: Galaxies & Stars in Our Solar System and T...
  
  Review: Galaxies & Stars in Our Solar System and The Sun & Our Solar System
- Select activity REVIEW: Solar System Formation (BrainPop)
  
  REVIEW: Solar System Formation (BrainPop) Page
  
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- Select activity REVIEW: Stages of a Star & Our Sun
  
  REVIEW: Stages of a Star & Our Sun Page
  
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- Select activity REVIEW: Life Cycle of Stars
  
  REVIEW: Life Cycle of Stars Page
  
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- Select activity REVIEW: Forces in Our Solar System
  
  REVIEW: Forces in Our Solar System Page
  
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- Select activity Exam
  
  Exam
Select section Week 10: October 29 - November 2

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Week 10: October 29 - November 2
Earth's Spheres

Earth Science focuses on the spheres of the Earth: Hydrosphere, Geosphere, Atmosphere, and Biosphere.
- Select activity Week 10: Introduction and Weekly Schedule
  
  Week 10: Introduction and Weekly Schedule Page
  
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- Select activity Open Office Study Group: Use the link below to joi...
  
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  Open Office Study Group: Use the link below to join an online study group this week.
  CLICK HERE to join
  Tuesday, October 30
  10am
- Select activity Earth's Spheres
  
  Earth's Spheres
- Select activity COMPLETE: Set Up Actively Learn Account (just in case you didn't do this before)
  
  COMPLETE: Set Up Actively Learn Account (just in case you didn't do this before) Page
  
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- Select activity WATCH: Earth as a System
  
  WATCH: Earth as a System Page
  
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- Select activity READ: The Spheres
  
  READ: The Spheres Page
  
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- Select activity READ: The Importance of the Atmosphere
  
  READ: The Importance of the Atmosphere Page
  
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- Select activity READ: The Biosphere
  
  READ: The Biosphere Page
  
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- Select activity READ: The Hydrosphere
  
  READ: The Hydrosphere Page
  
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  Mark as done
- Select activity WATCH: The Geosphere
  
  WATCH: The Geosphere Page
  
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- Select activity READ: Interactions with the Geosphere
  
  READ: Interactions with the Geosphere Page
  
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- Select activity End of Week Activities
  
  End of Week Activities
- Select activity STUDY: Vocabulary
  
  STUDY: Vocabulary Page
  
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  Mark as done
- Select activity REVIEW: Lesson Summary
  
  REVIEW: Lesson Summary Page
  
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  Mark as done

Section outline

Welcome to Earth Science at Mountain Heights Academy

Open Office Study Group: Use the link below to join an online study group this week. CLICK HERE to joinTuesday, September 510am

Open Office Study Group: Use the link below to join an online study group this week. CLICK HERE to joinTuesday, September 1110am

NOTICE: Assignment 4.2 this week requires you to provide a ruler and permanent marker from home.

Open Office Study Group: Use the link below to join an online study group this week. CLICK HERE to joinTuesday, September 1810am

Evidence for Big Bang

End of Week Activities

Open Office Study Group: Use the link below to join an online study group this week. CLICK HERE to joinTuesday, September 2510am

Galaxies & Stars

Matter and Energy in the Universe

Solar System Formation

End of Week Activities

The Planets in our Solar System

Open Office Study Group: Use the link below to join an online study group this week. CLICK HERE to joinTuesday, October 210am

The Inner and Outer Planets

Assignment

End of Week Activities

Open Office Study Group: Use the link below to join an online study group this week. CLICK HERE to joinTuesday, October 910am

Stages of a Star

The Sun

End of Week Activities

Open Office Study Group: Use the link below to join an online study group this week. CLICK HERE to joinTuesday, October 1610am

Why Earth Supports Life

Life in Our Solar System & Beyond

End of Week Activities

Open Office Study Group: Use the link below to join an online study group this week. CLICK HERE to joinTuesday, October 2310am

Introduction & Study Aids

Review: Big Bang Theory

Review: Galaxies & Stars in Our Solar System and The Sun & Our Solar System

Exam

Earth's Spheres

Open Office Study Group: Use the link below to join an online study group this week. CLICK HERE to joinTuesday, October 3010am

Earth's Spheres

End of Week Activities

Open Office Study Group: Use the link below to join an online study group this week.
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Tuesday, September 5
10am

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Tuesday, September 11
10am

Open Office Study Group: Use the link below to join an online study group this week.
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Tuesday, September 18
10am

Open Office Study Group: Use the link below to join an online study group this week.
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Tuesday, September 25
10am

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Tuesday, October 2
10am

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Tuesday, October 9
10am

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Tuesday, October 16
10am

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Tuesday, October 23
10am

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Tuesday, October 30
10am