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0.5 Credits 8 Weeks 100% Self-Paced

Earth Science A Credit Recovery

This course is NCAA Accredited

NCAA Approved

$279.00

Credit Recovery is only for students who previously failed this course.

Purchasing without a failing grade may invalidate the credit. Please check with your counselor before enrolling.

Why this course works

A better fit for real student schedules.

Designed to help you get back on track quickly, this course focuses on what matters most so you can recover credits without unnecessary delays. With a flexible pace and clear structure, Blueprint Independent Study supports you throughout the credit recovery process, helping you rebuild momentum, stay focused, and move forward with confidence.

A great fit for

  • Credit recovery
  • Getting back on track for graduation
  • Replacing a failed course attempt
  • Finishing credits on a flexible timeline

What students get

  • - Immediate access after enrollment
  • - Self-paced coursework
  • - Transferable high school credits
  • - Transcript delivery to home school

Course description

What you'll learn

How much do we really know about our home, planet Earth? The Earth Science course will explore the dynamic systems of Earth and Space to help students understand how Earth’s systems have developed through time, how they are interrelated, and how humans impact them. In the first semester, students will investigate the universe and its stars, the planets of the Solar System, and the systems that make up Earth. Students will examine the role of water on our planet and sun-driven interactions affecting climate and weather. They will also model biogeochemical cycles and energy flow through Earth’s systems. Students will use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to learn through videos, readings, interactive activities, mini-projects, labs, and simulations based on real-world data. These course assignments are designed to explicitly engage students’ Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Performance Expectations (PEs). Also, students will apply Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs) to construct an understanding of Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCIs) through the lens of Crosscutting Concepts (CCs) to explain a phenomenon. The discussion assignments focus on enabling students to use their science knowledge to make informed decisions about personal and societal issues. Students will be assessed through lesson quizzes and semester exams.

Flexible pacing

Start when ready

Purchase at any time and work through the course on your own schedule.

Built for transfer

Credits that move with you

Designed for students needing recovery, replacement, flexibility, or acceleration.

Simple process

From purchase to transcript

Finish the course, complete the exam, and we send the transcript to the home school.

Course outline

What you'll work through

Outline subject to change.

1

Resources

2

Module 1: The Nature of Science

3

Module 2: The Universe and Its Stars

4

Module 3: Earth's Place in the Universe

5

Module 4: Earth's Atmosphere

6

Module 5: Water on Earth

7

Module 6: Biogeology

8

Semester Exam

9

Participation - DO NOT HIDE OR DELETE


How it works

From enrollment to transcript in 5 steps.

1

Buy Earth Science A

Purchase the course whenever you're ready. No waiting for a term start date.

2

Start learning

Access the course right away and move at your own pace.

3

Study and complete coursework

Work through the material on your own time. If needed, extensions are available for an additional fee.

4

Schedule and take the exam

Exams are proctored and may be taken virtually or in person at an approved testing center. Retest and no-show fees may apply.

5

Transcript sent to home school

Once the course is passed, Blueprint sends the transcript to the student's home school.


Need more time?

Students have 56 days to complete this course. Extensions are available for an additional fee when needed.

Exam details

Final exams are proctored. Plan ahead and schedule at least 3 days before the end date to avoid additional fees.

Blueprint Independent Study (BIS) empowers students to take control of their education with flexible, self-paced online courses. Whether catching up, getting ahead, or working around life’s schedule, BIS provides accredited, NCAA-approved options designed to move students forward—on their terms.

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