Science Fundamentals: Earth & Space (Quickstudy Laminated Reference & Guide, 4)

Gardner, Jane

ISBN 10: 1423249402 ISBN 13: 9781423249405

Verlag: Barcharts, Inc, 2023

Essential core elements of the study of Earth and the universe’s structure, components, and essential characteristics. A class worth of facts to support early learning, continued development, and as a reference for review during and after building a strong foundation. Seeing a broad overview of an entire class subject and how the details make up the concepts in just 6 pages will strengthen skills, confidence, and boost grades. Written by author and STEM curriculum developer Jane Parks Gardner, MSc, MScEd and designed within our famous QuickStudy format this laminated guide is practically indestructible and will survive elementary school through college. Don’t pass up this inexpensive tool with the power to support the core study of Earth and the universe. Check out other QuickStudy titles in the 5-guide series for complete science education support.
6 page laminated guide includes:

What is Earth & Space Science?
Geological Timescale
- Precambrian
- Phanerozoic Eon
Minerals & Rocks
- Minerals
- Rocks
Earth’s Layers
- Crust
- Mantle
- Core
Mapping Earth’s Interior
- Measuring Earthquakes
- Waves
- Seismographs
Plate Tectonics
- Convergent Plate Boundaries
- Divergent Plate Boundaries
- Transform Plate Boundaries
Hydrosphere
- Oceans
- Fresh Water
Atmosphere
- Essential Knowledge
- Organization
- Greenhouse Effect
- Weather
- Enhanced Fujita (EF) scale
- Saffir-Simpson scale
Universe
- “Big Bang”
- Galaxies
- Stars
- Our Star, the Sun
- Solar System
Planets & Our Solar System
- What Defines a Planet?
- Inner Planets
  - Mercury
  - Venus
  - Earth
  - Mars
- Outer Planets
  - Jupiter
  - Saturn
  - Uranus
  - Neptune
- Earth’s Moon
- Pluto
- Asteroids
- Meteoroids
- Comets
- Kuiper Belt
- Oort Cloud