GED: Science

 

Unit

Lesson #

Lesson Title

Additional Resources

Classroom Routines

1

Self-Management Skills

 

2

Reading for Fluency Strategies

 

3

6-Way Paragraph Reading Techniques

 

4

Summarizing Techniques

Sum It Up

Sum It Up Directions

5

Handling Controversial Topics

 

Earth and Space Science

1.1

Introduction

 

1.2

Atmosphere

Greenhouse Effect Video

1.3

Water Pollution

 

1.4

Pollution and Recycling

 

1.5

Earth and Its Structure

Earth Structure Video

1.6

Plate Tectonics

 

1.7

The Structure of the Cosmos

What is Evidence for Big Bang Theory? Video

1.8

Planets and Stars

 

1.9

Earth's Orbit and Review

 

Scientific Method

3.1

Scientific Method 1

Scientific Method Video

3.2

Scientific Method 2: EXPERIMENT-Materials Needed!

 

 

 

 

 

Physical Science

2.1

Physical Science-Introduction

What is Matter? Video

2.2

Atoms and Molecules

Basic Atomic Structure Video

2.3

Chemical Properties

 

2.4

Chemical Compounds

 

2.5

Compounds and Solutions

 

2.6

Chemical Reactions

EXPERIMENT-Materials Needed! 

 

2.7

Chemical Reactions and Matter Review

 

2.7.1
Chemical Reactions Part 2
 

2.7.2
Chemical Reactions Part 3: Balancing Equations
Balancing Chemical Equations Video

2.8

Forces and Motion

 

2.9

Newton's Laws of Motion

 

2.10

Review of Newton's Laws and Forces

 

2.11

Energy

 

2.12

Energy and Work

 

2.13

Heat Energy and Light

 

2.14

Wave Theory and Sound

 

2.15

Speed, Velocity, and Acceleration

 

2.16

Energy Transfer

Transfer of Energy Video

2.17

Law of the Conservation of Energy

The Law of the Conservation of Energy Video

2.18

Energy and Physical Science Review

 

Scientific Method

3.1

Scientific Method 1

Scientific Method Video

3.2

Scientific Method 2:
EXPERIMENT-Materials Needed!

 

Life Science

4.1

Life Science-Introduction

 

4.2

Cells and Cell Division

 

4.3

Reproduction and Meiosis

Reproduction and Meiosis Video

4.4

Mitosis and DNA

DNA Extraction Experiment Video

4.5

Traits and Genes

Genetics PDF

Using a Punnett Square Video

4.6

Heredity

 

4.7

Genetics & Selective Breeding

 

4.8

Darwin and Evolution

Evolution Video

4.9

Natural Selection and Mid-Unit Review

 

4.10

Plant and Animal Cell Functions

 

4.11

Photosynthesis and Respiration

Photosynthesis and Respiration Video

4.12

Nitrogen and Water Cycles

The Nitrogen Cycle Video

4.13

Ecosystems 1

 

4.14

Ecosystems 2

 

4.15

Health: Body Systems

 

4.16

Health: Disease Prevention

 

4.17

Health: Effects of Disease

 

4.18
End of Unit Review and Quiz
 

Scientific Method

3.1

Scientific Method 1

Scientific Method Video

3.2

Scientific Method 2:
EXPERIMENT-Materials Needed!

 

IMPORTANT: When students are getting close to taking the Science test, make sure they review the following math skills: PROBABILITY AND SCIENTIFIC NOTATION