In this 15-day online course, learners will become active participants in their own learning by creating an interactive notebook which then becomes a great resource for reviewing and studying the covered concepts. No prior knowledge is required. Page numbers given refer to the required workbook.

From the author: "The intent of the Interactive Notebook series is to help students make sense of new information. Textbooks often present more facts and data than students can process at one time. The books in this series introduce each science concept in an easy-to-read and easy-to-understand format that does not overwhelm the learner. The text presents only the most important information, making it easier for students to comprehend. Vocabulary words are printed in boldfaced type...Color helps the brain remember better...The format of the interactive notebook involves both the right-brain and left-brain hemispheres to help students process information."

Week 1, Day 1: In this class, we will learn about what Earth and space science is as well as Earth's natural resources (pp. 5-8).
Week 1, Day 2: In this class, we will learn about Earth's structure and composition as well as plate tectonics (pp. 9-12).
Week 1, Day 3: In this class, we will learn about types of volcanoes and earthquakes (pp. 13-16).
Week 1, Day 4: In this class, we will learn about minerals and types of rocks (pp. 17-20).
Week 1, Day 5: In this class, we will learn about the rock cycle as well as chemical and mechanical weathering (pp. 21-24).
Week 2, Day 6: In this class, we will learn about soil, erosion, deposition, and fossils (pp. 25-28).
Week 2, Day 7: In this class, we will learn about ocean water and ocean currents (pp. 29-32).
Week 2, Day 8: In this class, we will learn about parts of the ocean floor and Earth's atmosphere (33-36).
Week 2, Day 9: In this class, we will learn about the water cycle and factors affecting climate (pp. 37-40).
Week 2, Day 10: In this class, we will learn about air masses as well as cold and warm fronts (pp. 41-44).
Week 3, Day 11: In this class, we will learn about clouds, precipitation, air pressure and winds (pp. 45-48).
Week 3, Day 12: In this class, we will learn about humidity, dew point, and our solar system (pp. 49-52).
Week 3, Day 13: In this class, we will learn about the Sun, day, night, and the seasons (pp. 53-56).
Week 3, Day 14: In this class, we will learn about the Moon as well as solar and lunar eclipses (pp. 57-60).
Week 3, Day 15: In this class, we will learn about objects in space (pp. 61-62). We will also do any needed reviews about any concepts from this course.

Each class will begin with a short greeting time and then we will proceed directly to the assigned topic. Learners may need extra time after class to complete their notebooks. I have a relaxed teaching style and there will be opportunities for questions during the class. I can also be reached by email. Learners will benefit most if they read over the assigned material prior to each class time.