1. Unit 1 – Intro to Earth Science Section 1 – Branches of Earth Science
Earth Science – Mr. Margetan

2. What is Earth Science?
Earth Science – The study of the Earth and the surrounding universe
Four Branches of Earth Science
Geology – The Solid Earth
Oceanography – The Earth’s Oceans
Meteorology – The Earth’s Atmosphere
Astronomy – Space and the Universe

3. Critical Thinking #1
Explain how scientists divide Earth Science into four separate branches.

4. Geology
Geology – The study of the origin, history, and structure of the solid Earth
Plate Tectonics
Volcanoes &
Earthquakes
Rocks and Minerals

5. Critical Thinking #2
Describe one way scientists study the solid Earth and explain how it benefits society.

6. Oceanography Oceanography – The study of the Earth’s oceans
The Ocean Floor
Properties of Water
Currents, Waves,
and Tides

7. Critical Thinking #3
Describe one way scientists study the Earth’s oceans and explain how it benefits society.

8. Meteorology Meteorology – The study of the Earth’s atmosphere
Solar Radiation in the Atmosphere
Wind, Clouds, and
Precipitation
Forecasting Weather

9. Critical Thinking #4
Describe one way scientists study the Earth’s atmosphere and explain how it benefits society.

10. Astronomy Astronomy – The study of the universe beyond the Earth
Structure of the Universe
Our Solar System
Our Moon

11. Critical Thinking #5
Describe one way scientists study the universe beyond Earth and explain how it benefits society.