PLATO Course High School Earth and Space Science

Earth and space science is the study of the structure of our planet and Earth’s role in the solar system and universe. This branch of science relies on observations, historical data, and physical evidence to describe the natural processes that occur around and in distant space. These courses will include discussions of the methods and tools that scientists use to study Earth and space science, including the scientific method, modeling, and mathematics. You’ll look for interactions between the sun, earth, and moon; compare the composition of rocks and minerals and analyze the processes in the rock cycle; and differentiate between weather and climate to make evidence-based predictions using both data and modeling.