Online Class: Science Preparation for the GED Test

A preparation course concentrating on the Science portion of the GED (General Educational Development) test. It will analyze how to read material, the basics of interpreting tables, as well as guides and links to outlines in Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Sciences, and Physics.

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14

Lessons
20

Exams &
Assignments
10

Hours
average time
1.0

CEUs

Course Description

This online course will prepare you to take the Science portion of the GED (General Educational Development) test. The testing format will be explained and broken down to highlight the content this part of the exam will cover.

This course will provide many resources from strategies, practice tests, practical assignments and researched netlinks attached to many test topics to be read at your own leisure. This course will analyze how to science related material and provide a comprehensive review of major topics covered in Biology, Earth and Space Sciences, Chemistry and Physics.

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6 Months to Complete
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Accredited CEUs

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Course Lessons

The Science Test: Reading Information

This lesson will go over information and formatting details of the Science Test for the GED. 1 Total Points

Review 5 Practice Worksheets
Complete Assignment: Why this Course?

The Science Test: Biology

This lesson will list several vocabulary terms used in the study of Biology. 0 Total Points

Life Science: Biology Part 1

This lesson will discuss topics including: the cell, structure of the Eukaryotic Animal Cell, Structure Of The Eukaryotic Plant Cell, Functions Of A Typical Cell, Diffusions, active transport, protein synthesis of cells, types of reproduction, genetics an 24 Total Points

Assessment: Biology Part 1
Assessment: Biology Part 1-A

Life Science: Biology Part 2

Several hundred years ago, as science began to advance, scholars needed a well-organized system to talk about the vast number of organisms on the planet. 25 Total Points

Assessment: Biology Part 2
Assessment: Biology Part 2-A

The Science Test: Earth and Space Structure

This lesson will begin the study of this part of the Science Test for the GED exam. 0 Total Points

Earth and Space Science Part 1

Our sun is one of billions of stars in the known universe. It is a yellow star, and it is a pretty good example of most of the known stars, with a few minor exceptions. 25 Total Points

Assessment: Earth and Space Science Part 1
Assessment: Earth and Space Science Part 1-A

Earth and Space Science Part 2

Paleontologists work to reconstruct the Earths ancient history by studying fossils, the traces of past life. 24 Total Points

Assessment: Earth and Space Science Part 2
Assessment: Earth and Space Science Part 2-A

The Science Test: Chemistry

This lesson will highlight and review some of the content knowledge of chemistry that will be part of the GED test. 0 Total Points

Chemistry, Part 1

Just as the cell is the basic building block of life, the atom is the basic unit of matter. There are just over 100 types of atoms in the known universe, and these tiny particles combine to make all matter. Additional lesson topics: Nuclear Energy 25 Total Points

Assessment: Chemistry, Part 1
Assessment: Chemistry Part 1-A

Chemistry, Part 2

When elements combine in a chemical reaction, a new compound is formed that has properties different from the original components. 24 Total Points

Assessment: Chemistry, Part 2
Assessment: Chemistry Part 2-A

The Science Test: Physical Science

This lesson will highlight and review some of the content knowledge of physics that will be part of the GED test. 0 Total Points

Physics, Part 1

Physics is at work in your life every dayits what keeps you from floating out into space and what keeps your car moving forward as you roll downhill. Additional lesson topics: The Physics of Energy 25 Total Points

Assessment: Physics, Part 1
Assessment: Physics Part 1-A

Physics, Part 2

Heat is a type of energy that results from the movement of atoms in molecules in a substance. Heat is measured in joules, Btu or Calories, and it refers directly to the amount of energy. 25 Total Points

Assessment: Physics, Part 2
Assessment: Physics Part 2-A

Physics, Part 3

Electricity is a secondary source of energy that has to be converted from another primary source, like coal, water or solar energy. 114 Total Points

Lesson discussions: Course Completion Poll: Your Thoughts; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Course Comments
Assessment: Physics, Part 3
Assessment: Science Test Review
Assessment: Physics Part 3-A

312

Total Course Points

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:

Describe the science test: reading information.
Summarize the science test: biology.
Describe the science test: earth and space structure.
Summarize the science test: chemistry.
Identify the science test: physical science.
Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.

Student Testimonials

"This course was very good and helpful. I was most familiar with the chemistry but found the overall course information very interesting and informative and pulled together all my knowledge for the last 37 years. Very helpful!" -- Susan T.