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MLC GED 2014 Science CurriculumThe Minnesota Literacy Council’s GED 2014 Science Curriculum was written to be used in MLC GED classes at MLC sites. At each site, there are the books listed below. The prices range from $9.99 to $29.99 for one book that allow teachers to make copies for use in a single classroom.Spectrum Science Grade 6ISBN: 9780769653662Spectrum Science Grade 7ISBN: 9780769653679Spectrum Science Grade 8ISBN: 9780769653686Daily Science, Grade 6+ (Daily Practice Books) ISBN: 978-1-59673-930-7Steck-Vaughn Core Skills: Science: Reproducible Grade 6 ISBN: 978-1-419-09846-8Creative Teaching Press: Power Practice: Life Science 5 – 8ISBN: 978-1-59198-073-5Creative Teaching Press: Power Practice: Physical Science 5 – 8ISBN: 978-1-59198-074-2Differentiated Lessons and Assessments Science Grade 6ISBN: 978-1-4206-2926-2These books should be used as a class set:6-way Paragraphs in the Content Areas – Introductory ISBN: 08092037156-way Paragraphs in the Content Areas – MiddleISBN: 08092037236-way Paragraphs in the Content Areas – AdvancedISBN: 0809203731Teachers and Volunteers should also sign up to use the various free, downloadable, and printalble readings from:ReadWorks at: HYPERLINK "" . 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Word Generation at SERP: HYPERLINK "" .MLC GED 2014 Science Curriculum BreakdownEarth and Space ScienceUnit 1.1: IntroductionUnit 1.2: AtmosphereUnit 1.3: WaterUnit 1.4: Pollution and RecyclingUnit 1.5: Earth and Its StructureUnit 1.6: Plate TectonicsUnit 1.7: The Structure of the CosmosUnit 1.8: Planets and StarsUnit 1.9: Earth’s Orbit and Earth and Space Science ReviewPhysical ScienceUnit 2.1: Structure of MatterUnit 2.2: Atom and MoleculesUnit 2.3: Chemical PropertiesUnit 2.4: CompoundsUnit 2.5: Compounds and SolutionUnit 2.6: Chemical ReactionUnit 2.7, 2.7.1, 2.7.2:Chemical Reactions and Balancing EquationUnit 2.8: MotionUnit 2.9: Newton’s Laws of MotionUnit 2.10: Review Newton’s Laws and ForcesUnit 2.11: EnergyUnit 2.12: Energy and WorkUnit 2.13: Heat, Energy, and LightUnit 2.14: Wave Theory and SoundUnit 2.15: Speed, Velocity, and AccelerationUnit 2.16: Energy TransferUnit 2.17: Conservation of EnergyUnit 2.18: Energy and End of Unit ReviewMLC GED 2014 Science Curriculum Breakdown - ContinuedThe Scientific Method and Probability & Scientific NotationUnit 3.1: The Scientific Method 1Unit 3.2: The Scientific MethodSeparate Unit: Probability and Scientific Notation (see Math curriculum)Life ScienceUnit 4.1: IntroductionUnit 4.2: CellsUnit 4.3: Reproduction and MeiosisUnit 4.4: DNA and MitosisUnit 4.5: Traits and GenesUnit 4.6: HeredityUnit 4.7: Genetics and Selective BreedingUnit 4.8: Darwin and EvolutionUnit 4.9: Evolution and Mid-Unit Review Unit 4.10: Plant and Animal Cell FunctionsUnit 4.11: Photosynthesis and RespirationUnit 4.12: Nitrogen and Water CycleUnit 4.13: EcosystemsUnit 4.14: Ecosystems 2Unit 4.15: Health – Body SystemsUnit 4.16: Health – Disease PreventionUnit 4.17: Health – Effects of DiseaseUnit 4.18: Life Science Unit Review and TestClassroom RoutinesRoutine 1: Self Management SkillsRoutine 2: Reading for Fluency StrategiesRoutine 3: 6-way Paragraph Reading TechniquesRoutine 4: Summarizing TechniquesRoutine 5: Handling Controversial TopicsGED 2014 Science Test OverviewThe GED Science Test is 90 minutes long and include approximately 34 questions with a total score value of 40. The questions will have focus on three content areas: life science (~40%), physical science (~40%), and Earth and space science (~20%). Students may be asked to read, analyze, understand, and extract information from a scientific reading, a news brief, a diagram, graph, table, or other material with scientific data and concepts or ideas. The online test may consist of multiple choice, drop down menu, and fill-in-the-blank questions. There will also be a short answer portion (suggested 10 minutes) where students may have to summarize, find evidence (supporting details), and reason or make a conclusion from the information (data) presented.The work students are doing in class will help them with the GED Science Test. They are also learning skills that will help in many other areas of their lives. Suggested Teacher Resources:GED Testing Service – online free Science practice test (to get an idea of test questions – there is no grading on this practice test and there are no answers given) Testing Service – GED Science Item Sample (to get an idea of what the test may be like) – free online practice tests – Practice Test B is for GED 2014 (Practice Test A is for older version of the GED test) students can get a feel for what the online test is like. They may try testing in all four areas (RLA, Math, Social Studies, and Science). Guide for Educators: A guide to the 2014 content from GED Testing Service: is ready for the 2014 GED test! – website with updated information on the professional development in Minnesota regarding the 2014 GED. Education’s 2014 GED Test Curriculum Blueprint (PDF) College Transition Network – Link to Fall 2014 Webinar Series on GED 2014 Science ................
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