EARTH AND LIFE SCIENCE

Course Description: This module explores the Earth’s systems and their interaction with living organisms. It covers Earth’s structure, geological processes, ecosystems, biodiversity, and human impacts on the environment. Students will understand how natural processes like plate tectonics, weathering, and erosion shape the Earth, and how living organisms are interconnected with their environment.

Key Topics:

1. Earth's Structure and Processes

   • Layers of the Earth, plate tectonics, earthquakes, and volcanoes.

2. Geological Processes

   • The rock cycle, weathering, erosion, and soil formation.

3. Atmosphere and Weather

   • Composition of the atmosphere, weather patterns, and the water cycle.

4. Biodiversity and Ecosystems

   • Types of ecosystems, ecological balance, and the importance of biodiversity.

5. Life Science

   • Cell biology, human impact on ecosystems, conservation, and sustainability.

6. Human-Environment Interaction

   • Deforestation, pollution, climate change, and sustainable practices.

Assessment:

• Quizzes, tests, and research projects
• Laboratory reports and group discussions
• Portfolio of the student’s work

Learning Activities:

• Virtual field tours and hands-on experiments
• Case studies on environmental issues
• Use of multimedia resources to explore Earth processes

This module aims to build an understanding of Earth’s natural systems and encourage sustainable living practices.