Welcome to 9th Grade Earth Science! In this 10-week course, we will be focusing on the weather unit. You will learn the basics of the study of the atmosphere and various weather patterns, including the layers of the atmosphere, the water cycle, climate, clouds, air masses, high and low pressure, weather forecasting and severe weather. Additionally, later on in the course you will learn about the various career paths within the field of meteorology. The study of the weather is a fascinating subject that goes far beyond observing the clouds in the sky. Whether you want to learn the difference between various clouds and cloud patterns or you are interested in storm watching, by the conclusion of this course you will understand the basics of identifying clouds, types of precipitation, and various types of air of masses and fronts that affect our climate and our weather.
