SMH High School Geology: Accompanying the book Aerial Geology by Mary Caperton Morton (SMH Living Science High School Guides) Paperback – December 7, 2021

This high school study guide is one part of a three-part course in high school earth science. In this study guide, students will learn about 100 spectacular geological formations on the North American continent, including volcanoes, canyons, glaciers, lakes, craters, and plains. They will learn how each was formed and study the powerful forces constantly reshaping the planet, such as plate tectonics, weathering, and erosion. They will also learn about the various geological regions of North America and what makes each unique. Finally, they will research the geological areas particular to their state or province.This study guide accompanies the living book Aerial Geology: A High-Altitude Tour of North America’s Spectacular Volcanoes, Canyons, Glaciers, Lakes, Craters, and Peaks by Mary Caperton Morton. (Timber Press, 2017, ISBN: 1604697628), which must be purchased separately.While the text focuses on North America, including Canada, the United States, and Mexico, students can apply the ideas to any continent. Those who do not live in North America will be prompted in the study guide to discover similar features and regions on their continent.The study guide includes reading assignments from the spine text, narration prompts, and open discussion questions. Experiments related to the reading are also included. Optional supplemental activities, such as current events, videos, and article suggestions when there is time, are also included. Finally, you will find a link to an exam for each course in the introductory material.Please Note. Though the book Aerial Geology does not include religious content, this study guide does. If you require a secular version, please visit SabbathMoodHomeschool.com.Other items you may wish to purchase to complement this course:The old-earth perspective in Aerial Geology will be balanced by selections from The Geology Book by John D. Morris. (Master Books, 2000)The course Supply List can be found on SabbathMoodHomschool.com/hsphysics-supply-list.The course Supply List and more information can be found at www.SabbathMoodHomeschool.com.This study guide includes 33 lessons, each requiring approximately 30-40 minutes. To learn more about scheduling a Charlotte Mason style science curriculum, read the article "Charlotte Mason’s Streams of Science" at SabbathMoodHomeschool.com/2016/08/masons-streams-of-science/.Charlotte Mason’s goal for school science was to instill a sense of wonder and awe in students and to provide them with the common information that allows for scientific literacy. However, to do so, books must be selected carefully, and relevant experiments must be included. Lessons should be prepared, and exam questions must be written for the end of the term. Many parents and teachers see the importance of Charlotte Mason’s methods for science education; however, they may not have the time to prepare such a program or know where to begin. Sabbath Mood Homeschool’s Living Science Curriculum allows you to confidently and quickly provide your children with an outstanding living science education. It is a curriculum that promotes wonder and admiration while preparing them to be scientifically literate citizens. Read more