BJU Press Earth Science Student Textbook

BJU Press Earth Science Student Textbook, 5th edition, takes students on an investigation from the lithosphere of the earth, to the hydrosphere in and on the earth, to the atmosphere surrounding the earth, and out into space. It's written from a biblical perspective with the intention of exploring the amazing world and universe that God created.

To help students think like scientists and view the earth and space through a biblical lens, this BJU Press Earth Science course includes engaging case studies and other activities.

Use BJU Press Earth Science course to:

• Explore God's world both in the lab and in the great outdoors
• Learn about life through dissections, observations, and analysis of data
• Make models, predictions, and graphs
• Learn through inquiry-based labs and STEM activities

The student will engage in these topics:

• Unit 1: Introduction to Earth Science
  • Chapter 1 - The World of Earth Science
  • Chapter 2 - Matter, Forces, and Energy
  • Chapter 3 - Maps and Mapping
• Unit 2: The Restless Earth
  • Chapter 4 - Geology - The Earth Speaks
  • Chapter 5 - The Changing Earth
  • Chapter 6 - Earthquakes
  • Chapter 7 - Mountains and Hills
  • Chapter 8 - Volcanoes and Volcanism
• Unit 3: Earth's Rocky Materials
  • Chapter 9 - Minerals and Ores
  • Chapter 10 - Rocks
  • Chapter 11 Fossils
  • Chapter 12 - Weathering, Erosion, and Soils
• Unit 4: The Water World
  • Chapter 13 - Oceans and Seas
  • Chapter 14 - Ocean Motions
  • Chapter 15 - Ocean Exploration
  • Chapter 16 - Surface Waters
  • Chapter 17 - Groundwater
• Unit 5: The Atmosphere
  • Chapter 18 - Earth's Atmosphere
  • Chapter 19 - Weather
  • Chapter 20 - Storms and Weather Prediction
  • Chapter 21 - Climate and Climate Change
• Unit 6: The Heavens
• Chapter 22 - The Sun, Moon, and Earth System
• Chapter 23 - Our Solar System
• Chapter 24 - Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe
• Chapter 25 - Space Exploration

Softbound and 720-pages.

Grade 8.

Purchase the BJU Press Earth Science course curriculum separately!

• Student Lab Manual
• Teacher Lab Manual
• Teacher's Edition

Need help gathering all the materials? Check out our custom designed Lab Kit for BJU Press Earth Science to get the materials you need for conducting all the experiments and labs!

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