The Earth And The Universe

1. Explain the division of geologic time scale and age.
2. Explain rock types and formation.
3. Describe the composition of the atmosphere and greenhouse gases.
4. Describe the phases of the moon, the concept of eclipse and the various types.
5. Explain the effects of space exploration and human development.

13 weeks, about 30 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: The Geologic Case Scale and Rocks

   • Unit 1: Historical Geology: Terminology and Table of Geological Time · 2 hours

     Define terminology in geology, including eras, supercontinents, and major events.. Identify various periods and major events that characterized them.. Explain events that led to extinctions during some periods..

2. Week 2Module 1: The Geologic Case Scale and Rocks

   • Unit 2: Earth's Structure · 2 hours

     Mention the different layers of the earth and their features.. Identify which part of the earth is rich in minerals.. Separate the different layers and state the importance of the features of each layer..

3. Week 3Module 1: The Geologic Case Scale and Rocks

   • Unit 3: Rock Types and Formation · 2 hours

     Name the various types of rocks from their formation.. Identify the varieties of rock types.. Recognize various types of rocks and list the type of minerals in a rock by their color and composition..

4. Week 4Module 1: The Geologic Case Scale and Rocks

   • Unit 4: Tests for Common Rock Occurrence · 2 hours

     Carry out rock physical property tests using hardness, color, streak, luster, cleavage, and chemical reactions.. Explain Mohs Hardness Testing procedure..

5. Week 5Module 1: The Geologic Case Scale and Rocks

   • Unit 5: Nigerian Rock Types and Mineral Resources · 2 hours

     Name the major minerals in Nigeria and identify their locations.. State the importance and usefulness of these minerals.. Identify where mines are located..

6. Week 6Module 2: The Atmosphere

   • Unit 1: Importance of Atmosphere · 2 hours

     Identify the components of the atmosphere.. Define atmosphere and state the extent of its height.. Mention the importance of the atmosphere..

7. Week 7Module 2: The Atmosphere

   • Unit 2: Composition of the Atmosphere · 2 hours

     Identify the composition of the atmosphere.. Separate into constant and variable gases present in the atmosphere.. Explain the solid particles present in the atmosphere and their roles..

8. Week 8Module 2: The Atmosphere

   • Unit 3: Structure of Atmosphere · 2 hours

     Determine which layers are based on composition of constituents and those on temperature.. Explain the different layers of the atmosphere.. Mention the names of the different layers..

9. Week 9Module 2: The Atmosphere

   • Unit 4: Greenhouse Gases and Global Carbon Cycle · 2 hours

     Explain what happens to the solar radiation that the earth receives.. Identify the various gases of greenhouse.. Understand the effects of greenhouse gases and explain the global carbon cycle..

10. Week 10Module 2: The Atmosphere

    • Unit 5: Elemental Properties of Atmosphere · 2 hours

      Learn about chemical properties of the atmosphere.. Explain reactions taking place in the atmosphere.. Learn depletion of the ozone layer by some chemical reactions..

11. Week 11Module 3: Moon and the Earth

    • Unit 1: Moon and the Earth · 2 hours

      Explain the moon and its compositions.. Identify the content of the moon atmosphere.. Mention the internal structure of the moon..

12. Week 12Module 3: Moon and the Earth

    • Unit 2: Phases of the Moon, Eclipse and Types · 2 hours

      Identify and explain the different phases of the moon.. Describe the relationships between the sunlight, moon, and the earth.. Explain what happens at the different phases of the moon..

13. Week 13Module 3: Moon and the Earth

    • Unit 3: The Solar System · 2 hours

      Explain the organization of the sun and the planetary system.. Describe their relative movement, coupled with the effect they have on one another and on the planet Earth..

    • Unit 4: Space Science · 2 hours

      Define space science.. Mention the various branches of space science.. Explain the various ideas in space science and state the trends of science after the first space exploration..

    • Unit 5: Space Exploration and Human Development · 2 hours

      Itemize the rationales for space exploration by super power nations of the world.. State the various targets for exploration.. Identify human development that are associated with space exploration and explain the future plans by explorers for space exploration.