Earth Science Integration in Physics Education

for teachers & students

PEER Physics offers a seamless, thoughtfully-designed approach to integrating Earth science standards directly into high school physics courses. As districts adopt the three-course model (biology, chemistry, and physics), our curriculum provides a robust path to embed Earth science meaningfully.

Why Earth Science with PEER Physics?

Built for Modern Science Classrooms

Designed to align with the three-course model, our curriculum ensures Earth science standards are authentically addressed in physics—not treated as an afterthought.

Developed by Experts & Educators

Co-created with Earth scientists, physics education researchers, and classroom teachers from Denver, Seattle, and Mesa County for rigor, accuracy, and real-world relevance.

Anchored in Real Phenomena

Earth science explorations are woven into existing physics units, including seafloor spreading (Magnetism) and earthquakes (Waves), helping students connect core ideas across disciplines.

What’s Included

Earth Science–Aligned Units

Classroom-ready materials with fully embedded Earth science phenomena and standards—starting with Magnetism and Waves.

Phenomena-Based Activities

Students explore concepts like tectonic motion, magnetic field reversals, and seismic waves using hands-on, inquiry-based approaches.

Partner District Collaboration

Built in partnership with district teams to meet evolving standards and support classroom implementation with professional learning and training.

Learn more about Earth Science

⬇️ PEER Physics Earth Science Integration (PDF) ⬇️ Why Integrate Earth Science? (PDF)

What Teachers are Saying

PEER Physics doesn’t just add Earth science, it weaves it in. My students are finally seeing how physics explains real-world Earth systems.

I’ve taught physics for over a decade, and this is the first time Earth science has felt like a natural fit. PEER Physics made the transition seamless.