Course Description

Regents Earth Science covers the study of the earth. This includes topics in Earth Dimensions, Minerals & Rocks, The Dynamic Crust, Surface Processes & Landscapes, Earth's History, Meteorology, Water Cycle & Climates, the Earth in Space, and Environmental Awareness. The course is evaluated using homework, quizzes and tests, and the laboratory experience. As in all courses in science tested with a Regents examination, all laboratory experiences must be completed/documented to take the Regents examination in the course (1200 minimum required minutes). The Regents examination in this course includes a laboratory practical prior to the Regents examination. Successful completion of this course will provide the student with one Physical Setting credit required for high school graduation.

Grading Policies and Syllabus

Grading policies and course syllabus for Mr. Touw's Earth Science class can be found here. (pdf)

Laboratory Safety Policy

Can be found here. (pdf) Please print and return no later than Sept. 12, 2011.

	USEFUL LINKS: 2010 NYS Earth Science Reference Tables Earth Science Picture of the Day NASA National Weather Service, Upton, NY United States Geological Survey Starry Night Online Regents Study Help
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Recommended Review Book

Brief Review for New York Earth Science: The Physical Setting, 2012 Edition by Jeffrey Callister (Newburgh Free Academy). Pearson-Prentice Hall.

Mr. Touw's Gradebook

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Course Topics and Assignments

Topic 1 - Intro to Earth's Changing Environment

Topic Readings & Questions (pdf)
LAB 1-1: Observations & Inferences (pdf)
LAB 1-3: Density (pdf)

Topic 2 - Measuring Earth

Topic Readings & Questions (pdf)
LAB 2-1: Sunspots (pdf)
LAB 2-2: Graphing Analysis (pdf)
LAB 2-3: Latitude and Longitude (pdf)
LAB 2-4: Warwick Topographic Map (pdf)
LAB 2-5: Contour Maps (pdf)
Handouts:
Lat-Long US Map 1 (pdf)
Lat-Long US Map 2 (pdf)
Lat-Long World Map (pdf)