NAC389.494. Earth science.

In addition to the course of study in science required for all grades of high school, a course of study in earth science must include instruction designed to teach the pupil to do the following, as appropriate to the specific course in earth science:

     1. Demonstrate the active use of critical thinking and logical reasoning.

     2. Identify relationships between matter and energy.

     3. Analyze the characteristics and organization of the processes that cause diversity and change in the universe.

     4. Recognize the interdependence of organisms and their environment.

     5. Understand that mathematics is used to communicate scientific principles.

     6. Use mathematics in collecting and interpreting scientific data.

     7. Explain the relationship among scientific disciplines and their relationship to choosing a career, industry and daily living.

     8. Understand environmental concepts as they relate to earth science.

     9. Demonstrate an understanding of geology, oceanography, meteorology and other phenomena related to earth science.

     10. Demonstrate an understanding of the solar system and the universe.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Education, eff. 5-4-87; A 3-27-92)