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Course name: Earth and Space Science Course code: (SES4U)

Grade: 12
Type: University Preparation
Course description: This resource develops Learners` understanding of Earth and its place in the universe. Learners will investigate the properties of and forces in the universe and solar system and analyse techniques scientists use to generate knowledge about them. Learners will closely examine the materials of Earth, its internal and surficial processes, and its geological history, and will learn how Earth`s systems interact and how they have changed over time. Throughout the resource, Learners will learn how these forces, processes, and materials affect their daily lives. This resource draws on biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics in its consideration of geological and astronomical processes that can be observed directly or inferred from other evidence.
Grade: 12
Type: University Preparation
Prerequisites: None
Course description: This resource develops Learners` understanding of Earth and its place in the universe. Learners will investigate the properties of and forces in the universe and solar system and analyse techniques scientists use to generate knowledge about them. Learners will closely examine the materials of Earth, its internal and surficial processes, and its geological history, and will learn how Earth`s systems interact and how they have changed over time. Throughout the resource, Learners will learn how these forces, processes, and materials affect their daily lives. This resource draws on biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics in its consideration of geological and astronomical processes that can be observed directly or inferred from other evidence.
announcement

These learning resources support both Teacher led instruction and independent study.

For independent study, Learners may engage in active notebook reflection whenever prompted to participate in Discussions, Partner Activities, or Quizzes. No assignments can be submitted to TVO for grading or credit.

Educators may refer to the For Teachers page for extra information.

announcement

These learning resources support both Teacher led instruction and independent study.

For independent study, Learners may engage in active notebook reflection whenever prompted to participate in Discussions, Partner Activities, or Quizzes. No assignments can be submitted to TVO for grading or credit.

Educators may refer to the For Teachers page for extra information.

29 Lessons

6 Lessons

1.1   The Big Bang

1.2   Electromagnetic radiation

1.3   Classifying and measuring stars

1.4   Stellar evolution

1.5   Measurement in astronomy

1.6   Science behind technology of the Universe

7 Lessons

2.1   Structure of the solar system

2.2   The physics of astronomy

2.3   Formation of the solar system

2.4   Solar system geology

2.5   Planetary motion

2.6   Race to space

2.7   Life on Earth and other planets

5 Lessons

3.1   Geology reveals the history of the Earth

3.2   Fossils and evidence of mass extinction

3.3   Measurement in geology

3.4   Understanding the dynamic Earth

3.5   Paleoclimate

5 Lessons

4.1   Plate tectonics and the rock cycle

4.2   Earthquakes and tsunamis

4.3   Analyzing earthquakes

4.4   Erosion and weathering

4.5   Water, wind and ice

6 Lessons

5.1   Minerals

5.2   Igneous rocks

5.3   Sedimentary rocks

5.4   Metamorphic rocks

5.5   Properties of minerals

5.6   Managing mineral exploration