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Published on Dec 17, 2015

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8th Grade Earth Science!
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What is Earth Science?

  • Earth science is the name for all sciences that collectively seek to understand Earth and its neighbors

Branches of Earth Science

  • Astronomy (the study of the universe)
  • Meteorology (the study of the amtmosphere)
  • Oceanography (the study of the ocean)
  • Environmental Science (the study of how humans interact with the environment)
  • Geology (the study of the Earth)

Why is Earth Science important?

  • You need to know how our planet works and understand the interactions of many components that make up our home and affect your life!
  • To make informed and responsible decisions concerning the environment YOU live in.

Assignment!

  • Choose a branch of Earth Science that interests you and find a partner that chose the same branch
  • Make a Haiku Deck that includes the following: what the branch studies, why it is important to our lives, why you chose this branch, jobs in this branch of ES (at least 3).
  • You must include pictures and a title
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