Earth Science

Explore environmental systems and Earth processes with comprehensive reference materials

Skills & Knowledge Required

Environmental Systems

Understanding of aquatic environments, water quality, and marine ecosystems

Remote Sensing

Analysis of satellite imagery and data interpretation for environmental monitoring

Geological Processes

Knowledge of Earth's dynamic systems, plate tectonics, and surface changes

Climate Science

Understanding climate change processes and Earth system interactions

Earth Science Events

All events allow 2 reference sheets during tests

Water Quality

Description: Participants will be assessed on their understanding and evaluation of marine and estuary aquatic environments. Includes Build: Salinometer (5% of grade).

Type: Study + Lab Event
Build: Salinometer device
Team Size: 2 members

Key Skills:

  • Water chemistry and aquatic ecosystem analysis
  • Marine and estuary environment characteristics
  • Salinity measurement techniques and instrumentation
  • Water quality indicator interpretation
  • Environmental impact assessment
  • Aquatic organism interactions and food webs
Event Manager: TBD

Dynamic Planet

Description: Participants will demonstrate their understanding of the large-scale processes affecting Earth's crustal features, including plate tectonics, volcanism, and mountain building processes.

Type: Study Event
Focus: Geological processes
Team Size: 2 members

Key Skills:

  • Plate tectonic theory and boundary interactions
  • Volcanic processes and landform development
  • Mountain building and orogenic processes
  • Seismic activity and earthquake mechanics
  • Rock cycle and geological time scales
  • Map interpretation and geological cross-sections
Event Manager: TBD

Remote Sensing

Description: Participants will use remote sensing imagery, data and computational process skills to complete tasks related to climate change processes in the Earth system.

Type: Data Analysis Event
Focus: Climate change analysis
Team Size: 2 members

Key Skills:

  • Satellite imagery interpretation and analysis
  • Remote sensing technology and applications
  • Climate data processing and visualization
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS) basics
  • Environmental change detection techniques
  • Computational skills for data analysis
Event Manager: TBD

Team Leadership

Subject Directors

2 Subject Directors lead the Earth Science subject, responsible for mastering environmental science content and teaching skills.

Responsibilities:

  • Teaching environmental systems and processes
  • Developing expertise in water quality and climate science
  • Leading field work and data analysis sessions
  • Coordinating reference sheet preparation

Event Managers

Each event has exactly 1 Event Manager responsible for organizational and communicative tasks.

Responsibilities:

  • Getting to know members on a personal level
  • Creating meeting activities and competitions
  • Facilitating learning and practice
  • Organizing field equipment and materials