Science 155
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- Program and school year
- FTC-PEP · 2026-27
- Rule pack
- step-up-ftc-pep-2026-27 · v1.0.1
- Evidence level
- Official category rule
- Source freshness
- Review due · Low
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Product description
The 100-level Discovering Design with Earth Science course provides a comprehensive introduction to the Earth's geosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere, offering students a well-rounded understanding of the planet’s structure and systems. Students begin by exploring the geosphere, examining its major sections—the core, mantle, and crust—before diving deeper into each layer. When studying the Earth's crust, they investigate minerals, various rock types, and the rock cycle. This foundation leads into an in-depth study of plate tectonics, including seismic waves, earthquakes, and volcanoes. The course then introduces fossils, analyzing how both uniformitarian and catastrophist perspectives interpret fossil evidence and the sedimentary rock layers where they are found. A thorough comparison of these two viewpoints follows, highlighting their strengths and limitations. Next, students explore the hydrosphere, beginning with the fundamental properties of water, such as polarity, hydrogen bonding, and heat capacity. This knowledge sets the stage for understanding the hydrologic cycle and the concept of residence time. The course then covers oceanic waves, currents, and tides before shifting to ice reservoirs and freshwater sources. Finally, students study atmospheric water, rounding out their exploration of the hydrosphere. The atmosphere unit focuses on air composition, atmospheric layers, temperature gradients, and the effects of pollutants. This leads into an in-depth study of weather systems. The course concludes with two chapters on space—one dedicated to the solar system and another that explores the broader universe. Hands-on learning is a key component, with approximately 55 hours of laboratory instruction. The Geology Basics Kit provides students with minerals, rocks, and fossils for detailed experiments related to the geosphere. The full course package includes a textbook, a solutions and tests manual, the Sonlight Berean Earth Science Schedule Plus , an Earth Science Supplies Kit , a Geology Basics Kit , and a Geology Testing Kit , equipping students with everything needed for an engaging and interactive earth science experience.
Source evidence
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- Catalog
- FESUA_Sonlight
- Source type
- Search
- Link status
- Official verified
- Enrichment confidence
- 0.99
Official policy source
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- Publisher
- Step Up For Students
- Applies to
- FTC-PEP · 2026-27
- Effective dates
- Jul 1, 2026 — Jun 30, 2027
- Source last modified
- Jul 14, 2026
- Reviewed by Navigator
- Jul 23, 2026
- Review due
- Aug 14, 2026
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