a. Dimensions of the Earth

i. Shape, Size, Mapping Location

b. Minerals and Rocks

i. Earth Composition, Identification, Rock Cycle, Resourses

c. The Dynamic Crust

i. Earthquakes, Continental Drift, Plate Tectonics

d. Surface Processes and Landscape Features

i. Weathering, Erosion, Landscape Features

e. Earth History

i. Order of Geologic Events, Absolute/Relative Dating, Rock Layer Correlation, Fossil Evidence, Past Life and Ancient Environments

f. The Atmosphere

i. Weather Variables, Forecasting, Weather Maps, Hurricanes, Thunderstorms, Tornadoes

g. Water Cycle and Climate

i. Water Cycle, Solar Energy, Climatic Factors

h. The Earth in Space

i. Solar System, Universe, Galaxies, Celestial Observations

i. Environmental Awareness

i. Recycling, Pollution, Conservation, Natural Resources, Human Effects on Earth Spheres/Systems