Course Syllabus

Syllabus Earth Science B

Mizzou Academy

 Welcome

We are pleased that you selected this course to fulfill your unique educational needs. You are now a member of the Mizzou  Academy's global student body.  

Although the freedom to choose when and where to study is a privilege, it is also a responsibility that requires motivation and self-discipline. To succeed at learning, you will need to develop a study plan by setting realistic goals and working toward them.

This global course is designed through the individual sections to assist in your pacing.

 Course Overview

Earth Science B is a conceptual science course that teaches about Earth's structure, properties, and processes by using crosscutting concepts that link all branches of science. The concepts include patterns; cause and effect; scale, proportion, and quantity; systems and system models; energy and matter; structure and function; and stability and change.  In this course, students will explore topics such as water on Earth, weather and atmosphere, features of the ocean, and astronomy. Each lesson also explores the human impact on Earth's processes. 

LEAD TEACHER INTRODUCTION

 Course Objectives

The objective of this course is that students will be able to:

• Describe the importance of water on Earth. 
• Explain the importance of the atmosphere on Earth 
• Identify factors that cause weather changes. 
• Connect patterns of climates to the diversity of life on Earth. 
• Explain how human activities affect Earth's climate. 
• Describe the motions in the ocean.
• Explain the relationship of oceans to our planet.
• Describe how studying space help human life on Earth.
• Explain the natural phenomena created by the motions of the Earth and Moon. 
• Describe the objects in our solar system and beyond. 

 Pacing

This course can be completed in as few as six weeks or take up to 6 months (180 calendar days). The six weeks are counted from the date of the first lesson submission and not the date of enrollment.

 PreRequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.  High School standing is recommended.

 Required Materials

No special materials are required, however, some common household items may be needed for supplemental activities.

 Technical Requirements

The most up-to-date requirements can be found here: 

•   Computer Requirements
•   Browser Requirements
•   Proctoring Requirements
• Microphone (external or internal)
• Webcam

Additional requirements for the course are below: 

• audio and video recording capabilities (e.g. smartphone, camera)

 Accessibility

If you anticipate barriers related to the format or requirements of this course, please let   Mizzou Academy know as soon as possible. If disability-related accommodations are necessary (for example, a scribe, reader, extended time on exams, captioning), please   contact Mizzou Academy.

 Grades

Your final grade will be based on the number of points you earn on assignments and exams.

The following grading scale applies only to students who meet this standard:

After completing the course, unofficial transcripts will be available in the Tiger Portal. See this page for information on requesting official transcripts. 

 Canvas and Technical Support

Canvas will be used as the primary platform for accessing course materials and assignments for this class.

• Access Canvas through the Tiger Portal   https://mizzouacademy.missouri.edu/
• For assistance with Canvas, passwords, or other technical issues, submit a ticket by selecting Help from the Global Navigation menu on the left in Canvas. Additional information is provided in the following Canvas Guide:   How do I get help with Canvas as a student?
• For questions about enrollment, access to courses, exam proctoring, or billing, contact our Support Services Team at (855) 256-4975 or   mizzouacademy@missouri.edu.