Hydrology and the Hydrologic cycle:
Students will survey the different facets of the hydrologic cycle, and explore how each mechanism works within the unique structure of the Earth.

Oceans of the Earth:
This area of the curriculum has students analyzing the chemical composition of the oceans, different salinity factors, depth, shore, and life zones.

Ocean floor topography:
In this section of study, students will become familiar with different types of ocean floor structures like, island arcs, rifts, ridges, guyots, and so on.

Wave motion:
Students will explore wave movements both cause and effect, ocean currents, and the driving mechanisms to global oceanic currents.

Ocean ecology:
This section looks at a multitude of ecological factors effecting the Earth's oceans like pollution, red tides, Etc...

Glaciers:
Students will study Glaciers, glacial action/effect, types of glaciers, glacial landforms, glacial landforms in Maine, and surface runoff.

Freshwater:
Students will examine concepts of groundwater, the groundwater table, aquifers, watersheds, and water quality.