An inquiry into the natural world and its laws; the interaction between the natural world (physical and biological) and human societies; how humans use their understanding of scientific principles; the impact of scientific and technological advances on society and on the environment.

Central Idea: Natural and man-made events have an effect on the Earth.

Key Concepts: Causation, Form

Lines of Inquiry:

Differences between natural and manmade events

The effects natural and man-made events have on the Earth

The consequences of those events