This learning experience gives a basic overview of Earth Science and focuses on the general makeup of the planet Earth, its position in space, and its changes and development. It explores the basic composition of the earth with respect to minerals and rocks. Students study the different processes that give shape to the surface of the earth such as weathering and erosion and consider how major disruptions such as earthquakes and volcanoes affect the development of the earth’s surface. Instruction includes the topics of meteorology and how weather is based on shifts in air masses, precipitation, and fronts, climate change and its causes and consequences. The course of study necessary to be prepared for the proctored proficiency examination consists of lessons based on the readings from the textbook. Students are encouraged to answer all the review questions and quizzes for each lesson.