1. Earth as a System and the Nature of Science
J.Comstock
Desert Academy
8th Grade

2. Unit I - Essential Questions
What is Earth Science?
How has the scientific community benefited from the use of a standardized measuring system and equipment?
How has the application of networks shown the connectedness of all aspects of science and its community?

3. Introduction to Earth as a set of interlocking spheres
Interact positively and negatively
Tools for the study of ESCI
Standardized system and Usage
King Henry
Laboratory experimentation and reporting (IB)
Complex vs. Complicated
Discussion based
Networks

4. Networks Models Library Student based network Models to Manipulate
Model to manipulate w/own data set
Model to design for connections of Earth Sciences
Model to design for connections of School Subjects