Discover! MS Earth and Space Science Set

Discover! Earth & Space Science, 2^nd Edition, immerses students in exploration of our dynamic planet and the vast universe beyond it. Learners begin with the elements of planetary systems, studying the Sun, stars, constellations, and Earth’s Moon, including phases and eclipses. The course journeys outward to the outer planets, asteroids, and comets, then returns to Earth to investigate the atmosphere, water cycle, and natural cycles that shape life. Students examine weather patterns and forecasting, regional and global climates, and how human activities impact climate and pollution. Hands-on investigations reveal marine geology, ocean currents, plate tectonics, and Earth’s powerful extremes—deserts, ice ages, glaciers, volcanoes, and earthquakes. The course also uncovers Earth’s internal structure and the ongoing processes of the lithosphere. A Career Spotlight introduces exciting STEM pathways showing how science helps solve real-world challenges, including Astronomer, Meteorologist, Geophysicist, Ocean Engineer, and Engineers across aeronautical, chemical, electrical, and geotechnical fields.

Discover! Earth & Space set includes:

• Student Worktext A
  • Learn about scientific methods and domains, astronomy, Earth, and the solar system, and Earth’s atmosphere. Each unit features a related career, such as an astronomer, aeronautical engineer, and chemical engineer.
• Student Worktext B
  • Exam the Earth’s climate, weather, geology, and marine geology. The text concludes by looking at Earth’s extremes from deserts, volcanos, caves, tundra, and glaciers. Each unit features a related career such as working as an electrical engineer, meteorologist, geophysicist, ocean engineer, and geotechnical engineer.
• Instructor Guide
  • Take the guesswork out of lesson planning, offering helpful teaching tips, pacing suggestions, and complete answer keys for all activities and assessments.
• Lab Book
  • Includes at least one lab for each lesson. Labs provide a clear connection between the unit and the lab. Students make predictions, search for answers, and synthesize data collection to make inferences and/or suggest further research.
• Assessment Booklet
  •  Each unit includes a traditional assessment modeled after standardized tests and a performance assessment that challenges students to apply their understanding in creative, meaningful ways. Rubrics are included to support consistent and clear evaluation.