PRT Earth and Space Science

Earth and space science courses typically cover topics associated with Earth's place in the universe, Earth's systems and Earth and human activity. Earth and space science courses present students with the opportunity to develop an understanding of processes that shape the world around them. This course also investigates how humans interact with the natural world by integrating California's Environmental Principles and Concepts. Geoscience is another name used to identify the course. This course is designed to be aligned with state standards using an alternative curriculum to access the standard.

From the SCUSD High School Course Catalog 2025–2026, page 77.