Earth Sciences for Middle School Teachers Credit Hours: 3 Fundamentals of earth sciences for middle school teachers. Map interpretation; minerals and rocks; principles of astronomy, meteorology and oceanography. Processes at the surface and inside the Earth. Emphasis on plate tectonics; geologic time scale, evolution of life, and a study of fossils. Geology and resources of Georgia. Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:Additional term project, developing a teaching module and presenting it as part of the course, or in a separate practicum. Semester Offered: Fall Level: Graduate Undergraduate