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How to Evaluate Scientific Questions

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David has taught Honors Physics, AP Physics, IB Physics and general science courses. He has a Masters in Education, and a Bachelors in Physics.

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Ch 1. Scientific Inquiry & Reflection {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[385189].percentComplete}}% complete

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Lesson 1 - How to Evaluate Scientific Questions How to Evaluate Scientific Questions	Video Take Quiz
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Lesson 2 - Choosing a Method for Investigating a Scientific Question Choosing a Method for Investigating a Scientific Question	Text Lesson Take Quiz
Lesson 3 - Developing a Scientific Hypothesis Developing a Scientific Hypothesis	Video Take Quiz
Lesson 4 - Using Appropriate Tools for Scientific Tests & Data Collection Using Appropriate Tools for Scientific Tests & Data Collection	Video Take Quiz
Lesson 5 - Experimental Design in Science: Definition & Method Experimental Design in Science: Definition & Method	Video Take Quiz
Lesson 6 - Connecting the Steps of the Scientific Method Connecting the Steps of the Scientific Method	Video Take Quiz
Lesson 7 - Sampling Techniques In Scientific Investigations Sampling Techniques In Scientific Investigations	Video Take Quiz
Lesson 8 - Scientific Sources: Accuracy, Reliability & Validity Scientific Sources: Accuracy, Reliability & Validity	Video Take Quiz
Lesson 9 - Methods for Improving Measurement Reliability Methods for Improving Measurement Reliability	Video Take Quiz
Lesson 10 - Understanding Risks & Taking Safety Precautions in Science Experiments Understanding Risks & Taking Safety Precautions in Science Experiments	Video Take Quiz
Lesson 11 - What is Peer Review in Science? - Definition, Process & Examples What is Peer Review in Science? - Definition, Process & Examples	Video Take Quiz
Lesson 12 - How to Evaluate Scientific Claims & Arguments How to Evaluate Scientific Claims & Arguments	Video Take Quiz
Lesson 13 - Drawing Logical Conclusions from Experimental Data Drawing Logical Conclusions from Experimental Data	Video Take Quiz
Lesson 14 - Careers in the Sciences: Typical Courses & Degrees Careers in the Sciences: Typical Courses & Degrees	Video Take Quiz

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Ch 2. Earth Systems Overview {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[385191].percentComplete}}% complete

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	Lesson 1 - Why is Earth a Closed System? Why is Earth a Closed System?			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - The Four Spheres of Earth: Geosphere, Hydrosphere, Biosphere, and Atmosphere The Four Spheres of Earth: Geosphere, Hydrosphere, Biosphere, and Atmosphere			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Interactions of Earth's Spheres: Purpose and Examples Interactions of Earth's Spheres: Purpose and Examples			Video Take Quiz

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Ch 3. Energy & Biochemical Cycles in Earth Systems {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[385195].percentComplete}}% complete

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	Lesson 1 - Earth's Primary Sources of Internal & External Energy Earth's Primary Sources of Internal & External Energy			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - What Is a Renewable Energy Source? - Definition & Example What Is a Renewable Energy Source? - Definition & Example			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - What Are Fossil Fuels? - Definition, Advantages & Disadvantages What Are Fossil Fuels? - Definition, Advantages & Disadvantages			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - What is Nuclear Energy? - Definition & Examples What is Nuclear Energy? - Definition & Examples			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Mechanisms of Heat Transfer: Conduction, Convection & Radiation Mechanisms of Heat Transfer: Conduction, Convection & Radiation			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Earth's Climate System & Its Main Energy Sources Earth's Climate System & Its Main Energy Sources			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - What Is the Carbon Cycle? - Diagram, Process & Definition What Is the Carbon Cycle? - Diagram, Process & Definition			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - The Nitrogen Cycle, Acid Rain and Fossil Fuels The Nitrogen Cycle, Acid Rain and Fossil Fuels			Video Take Quiz

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Ch 4. Human Impacts on Earth Systems {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[385201].percentComplete}}% complete

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	Lesson 1 - What Is Air Pollution? - Definition, Sources & Types What Is Air Pollution? - Definition, Sources & Types			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - The Ozone Layer: Importance and the Harmful Effects of Thinning The Ozone Layer: Importance and the Harmful Effects of Thinning			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Global Warming: Atmospheric Causes and Effect on Climate Global Warming: Atmospheric Causes and Effect on Climate			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Deforestation: Definition, Causes & Consequences Deforestation: Definition, Causes & Consequences			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Desertification Caused by Human Activity Desertification Caused by Human Activity			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - How Coastal Development Impacts Ecosystems How Coastal Development Impacts Ecosystems			Text Lesson Take Quiz

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Ch 5. Advanced Rock Cycle {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[385203].percentComplete}}% complete

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	Lesson 1 - Rock Cycle: Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic Rocks Rock Cycle: Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic Rocks			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Locating Igneous Rocks: The Relationship Between Igneous Rocks & Tectonic Plates Locating Igneous Rocks: The Relationship Between Igneous Rocks & Tectonic Plates			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Metamorphism of Rocks: Definition, Process & Influencing Factors Metamorphism of Rocks: Definition, Process & Influencing Factors			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Sedimentary Rocks: Definition, Types & Examples Sedimentary Rocks: Definition, Types & Examples			Video Take Quiz

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Ch 6. The Interior of the Earth {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[385205].percentComplete}}% complete

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	Lesson 1 - Earth's Internal Layers: Crust, Mantle & Core Earth's Internal Layers: Crust, Mantle & Core			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - The Earth's Crust: Facts, Layers, Temperature & Composition The Earth's Crust: Facts, Layers, Temperature & Composition			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - The Continental Crust: Definition, Formation & Composition The Continental Crust: Definition, Formation & Composition			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Oceanic Crust: Definition, Composition & Facts Oceanic Crust: Definition, Composition & Facts			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - P-Waves: Definition & Velocity P-Waves: Definition & Velocity			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - S-Waves: Definition & Examples S-Waves: Definition & Examples			Video Take Quiz

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Ch 7. Plate Tectonics Theory {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[385207].percentComplete}}% complete

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	Lesson 1 - What is Plate Tectonics? - Definition, Theory & Components What is Plate Tectonics? - Definition, Theory & Components			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Sea Floor Spreading: Definition, Theory & Facts Sea Floor Spreading: Definition, Theory & Facts			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Sea Floor Spreading and Polar Reversal Sea Floor Spreading and Polar Reversal			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Mid-Ocean Ridge: Definition, Facts, Formation & Example Mid-Ocean Ridge: Definition, Facts, Formation & Example			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Subduction: Definition & Process Subduction: Definition & Process			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - The Processes of Mountain Building The Processes of Mountain Building			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - How a Landform Diagram Describes the Geological Progression of a Landscape How a Landform Diagram Describes the Geological Progression of a Landscape			Video Take Quiz

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Ch 8. Earthquakes & Volcanoes Overview {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[385211].percentComplete}}% complete

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	Lesson 1 - Earthquakes and Volcanoes: Evidence of Earth's Inner Layers Earthquakes and Volcanoes: Evidence of Earth's Inner Layers			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Using the Richter Scale to Measure Earthquakes Using the Richter Scale to Measure Earthquakes			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Destruction Caused by Earthquakes Destruction Caused by Earthquakes			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Volcanic Eruption: Gases Released & Their Effects Volcanic Eruption: Gases Released & Their Effects			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - What is Volcanic Ash? - Definition, Uses & Effects What is Volcanic Ash? - Definition, Uses & Effects			Text Lesson Take Quiz

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Ch 9. Hydrogeology Overview {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[385213].percentComplete}}% complete

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	Lesson 1 - The Distribution of Water on Earth The Distribution of Water on Earth			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - What Are Glaciers? - Definition, Types & Processes What Are Glaciers? - Definition, Types & Processes			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Surface Water: Definition & Properties Surface Water: Definition & Properties			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Groundwater System: Definition & Geological Role Groundwater System: Definition & Geological Role			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Lakes: Definition & Facts Lakes: Definition & Facts			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Rivers: Definition & Explanation Rivers: Definition & Explanation			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - The Formation of Stream Valleys The Formation of Stream Valleys			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - What Are Wetlands? - Definition & Types What Are Wetlands? - Definition & Types			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - Springs: Definition, Formation & Types Springs: Definition, Formation & Types			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 10 - Wells: Definition & Types Wells: Definition & Types			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 11 - Drainage Basins: Definition & Characteristics Drainage Basins: Definition & Characteristics			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 12 - Water Quality & Water Supply: Definition & Purpose Water Quality & Water Supply: Definition & Purpose			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 13 - Water Resource Issues: Activities Affecting the Water Supply Water Resource Issues: Activities Affecting the Water Supply			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 14 - Aquifer Depletion and Overdrawing of Surface Waters: Effects on Water Resources Aquifer Depletion and Overdrawing of Surface Waters: Effects on Water Resources			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 15 - Water Conservation: How Water Management Can Lead to Sustainable Use Water Conservation: How Water Management Can Lead to Sustainable Use			Video Take Quiz

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Ch 10. Oceans & Climate {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[385215].percentComplete}}% complete

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	Lesson 1 - The Coriolis Effect: Definition & Influences The Coriolis Effect: Definition & Influences			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Ocean Circulation: Patterns & Effect on Climate Ocean Circulation: Patterns & Effect on Climate			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Characteristics of Different Ocean Zones Characteristics of Different Ocean Zones			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - How Continents & Oceans Influence Global Pressure Distribution How Continents & Oceans Influence Global Pressure Distribution			Video Take Quiz

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Ch 11. Weather and Storms {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[11543].percentComplete}}% complete

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	Lesson 1 - Weather vs. Climate: Definition, Differences & Effects Weather vs. Climate: Definition, Differences & Effects			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Factors That Affect Wind: Pressure Gradient Forces, Coriolis Effect & Friction Factors That Affect Wind: Pressure Gradient Forces, Coriolis Effect & Friction			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Weather Variables: Air Pressure, Temperature & Density Weather Variables: Air Pressure, Temperature & Density			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - The General Circulation of the Atmosphere The General Circulation of the Atmosphere			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Types of Air Masses & Their Effect on Weather Types of Air Masses & Their Effect on Weather			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Understanding Weather Fronts: Types & Their Effect on Weather Understanding Weather Fronts: Types & Their Effect on Weather			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - What Are Tornadoes? - Definition, Causes & The Enhanced Fujita Scale What Are Tornadoes? - Definition, Causes & The Enhanced Fujita Scale			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - What Are Thunderstorms? - Definition, Types & Formation What Are Thunderstorms? - Definition, Types & Formation			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - What Are Cyclones? - Types, Causes & Effects What Are Cyclones? - Types, Causes & Effects			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 10 - Hurricanes: Types, Formation, Causes & Effects Hurricanes: Types, Formation, Causes & Effects			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 11 - The Relationship Between El Nino & La Nina The Relationship Between El Nino & La Nina			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 12 - What Are Floods? - Causes, Types & Prevention What Are Floods? - Causes, Types & Prevention			Video Take Quiz

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Ch 12. The Earth & Sun as a Part of a Galaxy {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[385217].percentComplete}}% complete

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	Lesson 1 - Solar System, Galaxy, & Universe: Definitions & Difference Solar System, Galaxy, & Universe: Definitions & Difference			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - What is the Age of the Solar System? What is the Age of the Solar System?			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - The Structure of Our Galaxy The Structure of Our Galaxy			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - The Solar Corona & Solar Wind The Solar Corona & Solar Wind			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Solar Flares, Solar Prominences & Coronal Mass Ejections Solar Flares, Solar Prominences & Coronal Mass Ejections			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - What is Solar Radiation? - Definition & Effects What is Solar Radiation? - Definition & Effects			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - What Is Nuclear Fusion? - Definition & Process What Is Nuclear Fusion? - Definition & Process			Video Take Quiz

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Ch 13. Basics of Earth History & Geologic Time {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[385219].percentComplete}}% complete

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	Lesson 1 - The Formation of the Milky Way Galaxy The Formation of the Milky Way Galaxy			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Formation of the Earth: Theories Formation of the Earth: Theories			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Principles of Radiometric Dating Principles of Radiometric Dating			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Developments & Extinctions of Life on the Geological Time Scale Developments & Extinctions of Life on the Geological Time Scale			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - How Major Catastrophic Events Disrupt the Course of Life on Earth How Major Catastrophic Events Disrupt the Course of Life on Earth			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Ice Age: Definition, History & Timeline Ice Age: Definition, History & Timeline			Text Lesson Take Quiz

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Ch 14. Climate Change {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[385221].percentComplete}}% complete

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	Lesson 1 - What Is Greenhouse Gas? - Definition, Causes & Effects What Is Greenhouse Gas? - Definition, Causes & Effects			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Natural Causes of Climate Change Natural Causes of Climate Change			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide: History & Environmental Effects Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide: History & Environmental Effects			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - The General Circulation Model & Climate Change The General Circulation Model & Climate Change			Video Take Quiz

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Ch 15. Transformation of Matter & Energy in Cells {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[385223].percentComplete}}% complete

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	Lesson 1 - Cellular Respiration: Energy Transfer in Cells Cellular Respiration: Energy Transfer in Cells			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Photosynthesis: Definition & Reactions Photosynthesis: Definition & Reactions			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Matter & Energy Changes During Photosynthesis Matter & Energy Changes During Photosynthesis			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Comparing & Contrasting Cellular Respiration & Photosynthesis Comparing & Contrasting Cellular Respiration & Photosynthesis			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Cell Growth: Phases & Factors Cell Growth: Phases & Factors			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - What is Cell Division? What is Cell Division?			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - How Does the Cell Membrane Maintain Homeostasis? How Does the Cell Membrane Maintain Homeostasis?			Video Take Quiz

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Ch 16. Living Organism Composition {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[385225].percentComplete}}% complete

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	Lesson 1 - Characteristics of Living Things Characteristics of Living Things			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Taxonomy: Classification and Naming of Living Things Taxonomy: Classification and Naming of Living Things			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - How Organisms Developed Different Specializations How Organisms Developed Different Specializations			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Living Organisms: Organization, Functions & Structure Living Organisms: Organization, Functions & Structure			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - The Six Elements Found in Organisms The Six Elements Found in Organisms			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Macromolecules: Definition, Types & Examples Macromolecules: Definition, Types & Examples			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Major Elements in Biological Molecules: Proteins, Nucleic Acids, Carbohydrates & Lipids Major Elements in Biological Molecules: Proteins, Nucleic Acids, Carbohydrates & Lipids			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - How Cells Break Down Molecules for Energy How Cells Break Down Molecules for Energy			Text Lesson Take Quiz

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Ch 17. Interdependence of Living Systems & the Environment {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[385229].percentComplete}}% complete

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	Lesson 1 - Energy and Life: The Transformation of Energy in Living Organisms Energy and Life: The Transformation of Energy in Living Organisms			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - The Relationship Between Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration The Relationship Between Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - What Are the Reactants in the Equation for Cellular Respiration? What Are the Reactants in the Equation for Cellular Respiration?			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Food Chains, Trophic Levels and Energy Flow in an Ecosystem Food Chains, Trophic Levels and Energy Flow in an Ecosystem			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Types of Matter & Energy Changes in an Ecosystem Types of Matter & Energy Changes in an Ecosystem			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Trophic Levels in a Food Chain: Definition & Explanation Trophic Levels in a Food Chain: Definition & Explanation			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - What Is Ecological Succession? - Definition, Types & Stages What Is Ecological Succession? - Definition, Types & Stages			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - What is Species Diversity? - Definition, Importance & Examples What is Species Diversity? - Definition, Importance & Examples			Video Take Quiz

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Ch 18. Ecosystems & Populations {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[385231].percentComplete}}% complete

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	Lesson 1 - What Is an Invasive Species? - Definition, List & Effects What Is an Invasive Species? - Definition, List & Effects			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Over-Exploitation: How Humans Affect Ecosystems By Decreasing Species Populations Over-Exploitation: How Humans Affect Ecosystems By Decreasing Species Populations			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Rate of Natural Increase in Population: Definition & Overview Rate of Natural Increase in Population: Definition & Overview			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - The Limiting Factors of Population Growth The Limiting Factors of Population Growth			Text Lesson Take Quiz

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Ch 19. DNA & Mutations {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[385233].percentComplete}}% complete

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	Lesson 1 - What is DNA? What is DNA?			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - DNA: Discovery, Facts, Structure & Function in Heredity DNA: Discovery, Facts, Structure & Function in Heredity			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Homologous Chromosomes: Definition, Pairing & Separation Homologous Chromosomes: Definition, Pairing & Separation			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Sexual Reproduction: Inheriting Genes from Each Parent Sexual Reproduction: Inheriting Genes from Each Parent			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Causes of Mutation and DNA Damage- Mutagens Causes of Mutation and DNA Damage- Mutagens			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Causes of Mutation and DNA Damage- Irradiation Causes of Mutation and DNA Damage- Irradiation			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Missense Mutation: Definition & Example Missense Mutation: Definition & Example			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - Genetic Birth Defects: Risk Factors, Epidemiology, and Testing Genetic Birth Defects: Risk Factors, Epidemiology, and Testing			Video Take Quiz

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Ch 20. Mitosis & Meiosis {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[84530].percentComplete}}% complete

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	Lesson 1 - Mitotic Spindle: Definition, Formation & Function Mitotic Spindle: Definition, Formation & Function			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Stages of Mitosis: Description & Sequence Stages of Mitosis: Description & Sequence			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Meiosis: Comparison to Mitosis, Crossing Over & Process Meiosis: Comparison to Mitosis, Crossing Over & Process			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Meiosis I Stages: Prophase I, Metaphase I, Anaphase I & Telophase I Meiosis I Stages: Prophase I, Metaphase I, Anaphase I & Telophase I			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Meiosis II: Definition, Stages & Comparison to Meiosis I Meiosis II: Definition, Stages & Comparison to Meiosis I			Video Take Quiz

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Ch 21. Evolution & Biodiversity {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[385235].percentComplete}}% complete

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	Lesson 1 - Darwin's Theory of Natural Selection: Overview Darwin's Theory of Natural Selection: Overview			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Why Natural Selection Acts on Phenotype, Not Genotype Why Natural Selection Acts on Phenotype, Not Genotype			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Natural Selection & Adaptation: Definition, Theory & Examples Natural Selection & Adaptation: Definition, Theory & Examples			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Speciation: Definition, Examples & Role in Evolution Speciation: Definition, Examples & Role in Evolution			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Allopatric Speciation: Example & Definition Allopatric Speciation: Example & Definition			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Sympatric Speciation: Example & Definition Sympatric Speciation: Example & Definition			Video Take Quiz

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Ch 22. Physics & the Motion of Objects {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[385237].percentComplete}}% complete

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	Lesson 1 - What is Elapsed Time? - Definition & Examples What is Elapsed Time? - Definition & Examples			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Solving Elapsed Time Problems Solving Elapsed Time Problems			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Using Position vs. Time Graphs to Describe Motion Using Position vs. Time Graphs to Describe Motion			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Motion in a Plane: Principles & Calculations Motion in a Plane: Principles & Calculations			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Differences Between Translational & Rotational Motion Differences Between Translational & Rotational Motion			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Kinematics: Displacement, Velocity & Acceleration Kinematics: Displacement, Velocity & Acceleration			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Speed, Velocity & Acceleration Speed, Velocity & Acceleration			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - Using Velocity vs. Time Graphs to Describe Motion Using Velocity vs. Time Graphs to Describe Motion			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - Uniform Circular Motion: Definition & Mathematics Uniform Circular Motion: Definition & Mathematics			Video Take Quiz

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Ch 23. The Physics of Forces & Motion {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[385239].percentComplete}}% complete

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	Lesson 1 - Determining the Individual Forces Acting Upon an Object Determining the Individual Forces Acting Upon an Object			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Newton's First Law of Motion: Examples of the Effect of Force on Motion Newton's First Law of Motion: Examples of the Effect of Force on Motion			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Newton's Second Law of Motion: The Relationship Between Force and Acceleration Newton's Second Law of Motion: The Relationship Between Force and Acceleration			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Newton's Second Law & Uniform Circular Motion Newton's Second Law & Uniform Circular Motion			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Newton's Third Law of Motion: Examples of the Relationship Between Two Forces Newton's Third Law of Motion: Examples of the Relationship Between Two Forces			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Absolute Magnitude: Definition & Formula Absolute Magnitude: Definition & Formula			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - What is Net Force? - Definition, Magnitude & Equations What is Net Force? - Definition, Magnitude & Equations			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - Net Force: Definition and Calculations Net Force: Definition and Calculations			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - Objects with Two or More Forces: Finding the Total Force Result Objects with Two or More Forces: Finding the Total Force Result			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 10 - Determining the Acceleration of an Object Determining the Acceleration of an Object			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 11 - What is Orbit? - Planets & Satellites What is Orbit? - Planets & Satellites			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 12 - Gravitational Force: Definition, Equation & Examples Gravitational Force: Definition, Equation & Examples			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 13 - Coulomb's Law: Variables Affecting the Force Between Two Charged Particles Coulomb's Law: Variables Affecting the Force Between Two Charged Particles			Video Take Quiz

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Ch 24. Forms of Energy {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[385241].percentComplete}}% complete

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	Lesson 1 - Changes in Heat and Energy Diagrams Changes in Heat and Energy Diagrams			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Energy Transformation: Definition, Types & Examples Energy Transformation: Definition, Types & Examples			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Conservation of Mechanical Energy Conservation of Mechanical Energy			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - What is Mechanical Energy? - Definition & Examples What is Mechanical Energy? - Definition & Examples			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Kinetic Energy to Potential Energy: Relationship in Different Energy Types Kinetic Energy to Potential Energy: Relationship in Different Energy Types			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Kinetic Energy: Examples & Definition Kinetic Energy: Examples & Definition			Video Take Quiz

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Ch 25. Basics of Waves {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[385243].percentComplete}}% complete

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	Lesson 1 - Wave Parameters: Wavelength, Amplitude, Period, Frequency & Speed Wave Parameters: Wavelength, Amplitude, Period, Frequency & Speed			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Transverse & Longitudinal Waves: Definition & Examples Transverse & Longitudinal Waves: Definition & Examples			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Vibrations and Waves: Energy and Motion Vibrations and Waves: Energy and Motion			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Waves: Types & Definition Waves: Types & Definition			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - What are Sound Waves? - Definition, Types & Uses What are Sound Waves? - Definition, Types & Uses			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Relationship Between Sound Wave Properties & Sound Perception Relationship Between Sound Wave Properties & Sound Perception			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - What Are Wien's Law & the Stefan-Boltzmann Law? What Are Wien's Law & the Stefan-Boltzmann Law?			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - Electromagnetic Waves: Definition, Sources & Properties Electromagnetic Waves: Definition, Sources & Properties			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - What is Electromagnetic Radiation? - Wavelength, Spectrum & Energy What is Electromagnetic Radiation? - Wavelength, Spectrum & Energy			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 10 - Length Contraction Explained: Formula & Example Length Contraction Explained: Formula & Example			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 11 - Reflection & Refraction of Light: Physics Lab Reflection & Refraction of Light: Physics Lab			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 12 - Reflection: Angle of Incidence, Curved Surfaces & Diffusion Reflection: Angle of Incidence, Curved Surfaces & Diffusion			Text Lesson Take Quiz

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	Lesson 1 - Transparent and Opaque Materials in Electromagnetic Waves Transparent and Opaque Materials in Electromagnetic Waves			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Color: White Light, Reflection & Absorption Color: White Light, Reflection & Absorption			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Why the Sun Changes Color Why the Sun Changes Color			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Electrical Circuits: Energy Transfer & Conservation Electrical Circuits: Energy Transfer & Conservation			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - What is Electrical Energy? - Definition & Examples What is Electrical Energy? - Definition & Examples			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Complete, Open & Short Electric Circuits Complete, Open & Short Electric Circuits			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Ohm's Law: Definition & Relationship Between Voltage, Current & Resistance Ohm's Law: Definition & Relationship Between Voltage, Current & Resistance			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - Fusion, Fission, Carbon Dating, Tracers & Imaging: Applications of Nuclear Chemistry Fusion, Fission, Carbon Dating, Tracers & Imaging: Applications of Nuclear Chemistry			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - Radioactive Decay: Definition, Formula & Types Radioactive Decay: Definition, Formula & Types			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 10 - What is Visible Light? - Wavelength & Spectrum What is Visible Light? - Wavelength & Spectrum			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 11 - What is Ultraviolet Light? - Definition, Wavelength & Uses What is Ultraviolet Light? - Definition, Wavelength & Uses			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 12 - What is Conduction in Science? - Definition & Examples What is Conduction in Science? - Definition & Examples			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 13 - The Kinetic Theory of Matter: Definition & The Four States of Matter The Kinetic Theory of Matter: Definition & The Four States of Matter			Video Take Quiz

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Ch 27. Energy Transfer & Conservation {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[385247].percentComplete}}% complete

			Course Progress	Best Score
	Lesson 1 - Heat Transfer Through Conduction: Equation & Examples Heat Transfer Through Conduction: Equation & Examples			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - What is Melting Point? - Definition, Range & Determination What is Melting Point? - Definition, Range & Determination			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Endothermic Reaction: Definition & Example Endothermic Reaction: Definition & Example			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Exothermic Reaction: Definition & Example Exothermic Reaction: Definition & Example			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Common Chemical Reactions and Energy Change Common Chemical Reactions and Energy Change			Video Take Quiz

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Ch 28. Properties & States of Matter {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[385249].percentComplete}}% complete

			Course Progress	Best Score
	Lesson 1 - States of Matter: Solids, Liquids, Gases & Plasma States of Matter: Solids, Liquids, Gases & Plasma			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Protons: Definition, Charge & Mass Protons: Definition, Charge & Mass			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Neutrons: Definition & Concept Neutrons: Definition & Concept			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Nucleus: Definition & Function Nucleus: Definition & Function			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Ions: Predicting Formation, Charge, and Formulas of Ions Ions: Predicting Formation, Charge, and Formulas of Ions			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - The Periodic Table: Properties of Groups and Periods The Periodic Table: Properties of Groups and Periods			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - What Are Isotopes? - Definition, Types & Examples What Are Isotopes? - Definition, Types & Examples			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - Naming & Writing Formulas for Binary Molecular Compounds Naming & Writing Formulas for Binary Molecular Compounds			Video Take Quiz

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Ch 29. Chemical Changes in Matter {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[385251].percentComplete}}% complete

			Course Progress	Best Score
	Lesson 1 - Chemical Reactions and Balancing Chemical Equations Chemical Reactions and Balancing Chemical Equations			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Matter: Physical and Chemical Properties Matter: Physical and Chemical Properties			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Chemical vs. Physical Change Chemical vs. Physical Change			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Water Phase Changes: Physics Lab Water Phase Changes: Physics Lab			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Measuring Temperature in the Lab: Instruments & Process Measuring Temperature in the Lab: Instruments & Process			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Covalent Bonds: Predicting Bond Polarity and Ionic Character Covalent Bonds: Predicting Bond Polarity and Ionic Character			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Writing Ionic Compound Formulas: Binary & Polyatomic Compounds Writing Ionic Compound Formulas: Binary & Polyatomic Compounds			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - Comparing Common Acids & Bases Comparing Common Acids & Bases			Text Lesson Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - Neutralization and Acid-Base Reactions Neutralization and Acid-Base Reactions			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 10 - Acid-Base Indicator: Definition & Concept Acid-Base Indicator: Definition & Concept			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 11 - Acidic, Basic & Neutral Solutions: Determining pH Acidic, Basic & Neutral Solutions: Determining pH			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 12 - Acid Rain: Effects & Causes Acid Rain: Effects & Causes			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 13 - Structural Formula: Definition & Examples Structural Formula: Definition & Examples			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 14 - Isomers: Definition, Types & Examples Isomers: Definition, Types & Examples			Video Take Quiz
	Lesson 15 - Organic Molecules: Functional Groups, Monomers & Polymers Organic Molecules: Functional Groups, Monomers & Polymers			Video Take Quiz

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Ch 30. M-STEP Science - Grade 11 Flashcards {{cp.topicAssetIdToProgress[550873].percentComplete}}% complete

			Course Progress	Best Score
	Flashcards - Scientific Inquiry & Reflection			Flashcards
	Flashcards - Energy & Biochemical Cycles in Earth Systems			Flashcards
	Flashcards - Human Impacts on Earth Systems			Flashcards
	Flashcards - Advanced Rock Cycle			Flashcards
	Flashcards - The Interior of the Earth			Flashcards
	Flashcards - Plate Tectonics Theory			Flashcards
	Flashcards - Hydrogeology Overview			Flashcards
	Flashcards - Weather and Storms			Flashcards
	Flashcards - Basics of Earth History & Geologic Time			Flashcards
	Flashcards - Climate Change			Flashcards
	Flashcards - Transformation of Matter & Energy in Cells			Flashcards
	Flashcards - Living Organism Composition			Flashcards
	Flashcards - Interdependence of Living Systems & the Environment			Flashcards
	Flashcards - Ecosystems & Populations			Flashcards
	Flashcards - DNA & Mutations			Flashcards
	Flashcards - Mitosis & Meiosis			Flashcards
	Flashcards - Evolution & Biodiversity			Flashcards
	Flashcards - Physics & the Motion of Objects			Flashcards
	Flashcards - The Physics of Forces & Motion			Flashcards
	Flashcards - Forms of Energy			Flashcards
	Flashcards - Basics of Waves			Flashcards
	Flashcards - Light, Electricity & Nuclear Reactions			Flashcards
	Flashcards - Energy Transfer & Conservation			Flashcards
	Flashcards - Properties & States of Matter			Flashcards
	Flashcards - Chemical Changes in Matter			Flashcards

Course Practice Test

M-STEP Science - Grade 11: Test Prep & Practice Practice Test

About This Course

Work through this convenient and simple test prep course to get ready for the 11th grade science Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress (M-STEP). Inside, you'll find entertaining lessons that cover all of the biology, physics, earth science and chemistry topics that you'll be tested on. You can expect to study a variety of scientific concepts, including mitosis and meiosis, climate change, hydrogeology and physics fundamentals. Other topics covered in this course include:

Inquiry and reflection in science
Earth systems
The rock cycle
The earth's interior
Plate tectonics, earthquakes and volcanoes
Oceans, climates, weather and storms
The sun and the earth
Earth's geologic history
Cell matter and energy transformation
The composition of living organisms
Environment and living systems interdependence
Populations and ecosystems
DNA and mutations
Biodiversity and evolution
Energy forms, conservation and transfer
Waves, light, electricity and nuclear reactions
Matter properties, states and chemical changes

About the Exam

Based on Michigan's state learning standards, the M-STEP is an online test that assesses student achievement in a variety of subjects, including science. These annual exams help students prepare for higher education and the workforce, and they also help educators adapt instruction based on student performance. In addition to multiple-choice questions, students will be challenged to answer questions that require critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.

M-STEP Grade 11 Science Exam Preparation & Registration

You can access this course at any time to start preparing for the exam. The lessons are typically less than ten minutes in length, which allows you to quickly study essential science topics. The course includes interactive self-assessments to help you reinforce your understanding of important science vocabulary, processes and concepts. If you have any questions, you can submit them to our instructors online at any time. Print the lesson transcripts to study offline, and take the course's final exam to make sure you're ready to sit for the M-STEP Grade 11 Science test.

M-STEP exams are administered annually by Michigan schools, and the 11th grade science component is typically offered in the springtime. Most schools will administer the test as an online assessment, however, some schools may use a paper and pencil option.

The M-STEP is a registered trademark of the Michigan Department of Education, which is not affiliated with Study.com.

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Practice Tests in this course

Check your knowledge of this course with a 50 to 1215 question practice test. Once you take the test, you will receive a detailed exam report complete with your personal statistics and even specific lessons to focus on! Take the practice test now