App Detail » Overview of Earth Science (School)

App Description

*****A perfect app for an earth science or integrated science course that is designed to engage students to begin the topic of Earth Science and, specifically, Geography. It is designed to address the needs of all students in the topic.


*****Covers the subtopics of:

-What is the study of Earth Science?

-Atmosphere

-Biosphere

-Hydrosphere

-Lithosphere

-Why do we study Earth Science?

-What is Geography?

-Physical-Human Relationships in Geography

-Natural Vegetation

-Weather and Climate

-Maps and Photos

-Hydrologic Cycle

-Earth’s Rivers

-Earth’s Landforms

-Rocks

-The Importance of Fieldwork

-The Tools of Fieldwork

-Information Gathering

-Analysis and Research

-Measuring ad Navigating


*****Includes:

Interactives to test prior knowledge and engage students

‘Think!’ questions and interactives to encourage critical-thinking


***** Other Key Features:

Checkpoints

Main Points summary

- Concept Map

- Test Yourself (summary questions)

App Changes

• June 18, 2014 Initial release