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Strengthen your knowledge of general science in preparation for the Missouri Educator Gateway Assessments (MEGA) General Science test. The short and engaging lessons in this study guide cover all the topics you need to know for this exam. Our experienced instructors will guide you through concepts and ideas of general science that will help you perform well on the exam. This prep course includes material such as:

Practices in science and engineering
Science, technology and society
Inorganic compounds and chemical bonds
Newton's laws
Waves, electricity and magnetism
Cell types
Classifications of organisms
Earth's structure and history
The atmosphere, climate and weather
The universe

About the Exam

The MEGA General Science test is a computer-based test consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions. Several reference materials are provided for the test, including an on-screen scientific calculator and a periodic table. This exam is offered year-round, and the passing score is 220 points.

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If you are preparing for the MEGA General Science test, this study guide will help you review the subjects included on the exam. You can use our short lessons to review subjects like force, motion and energy for the first time or refresh your memory before the exam. When you've completed the lessons, you will be ready to answer questions about everything from stoichiometry to the Earth's hydrosphere. Study.com offers multiple-choice quizzes that will help you prepare for the exam's format and test yourself on the material found in this study guide.

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23 chapters in MEGA General Science: Practice & Study Guide

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Ch 1. About the MEGA Tests

			Course Progress	Best Score
	Lesson 1 - What are the MEGA Tests? What are the MEGA Tests?
	The Missouri Educator Gateway Assessments (MEGA) are comprised of several different certification tests for prospective and current Missouri educational professionals. Read on to learn more about these tests and what you can do to prepare for them.
	Lesson 2 - MEGA Exam Registration Information MEGA Exam Registration Information
	Lesson 3 - MEGA Test Day Preparation MEGA Test Day Preparation

Ch 2. MEGA General Science: Practices of Science & Engineering

			Course Progress	Best Score
	Lesson 1 - Scientific Ways of Thinking Scientific Ways of Thinking Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - What is Scientific Research? What is Scientific Research? Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Scientific Tools and Their Uses Scientific Tools and Their Uses Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Conducting Scientific Research: Safety Concerns & Regulations Conducting Scientific Research: Safety Concerns & Regulations Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Types of Research Design Types of Research Design Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - What is Scientific Investigation? - Definition, Steps & Examples What is Scientific Investigation? - Definition, Steps & Examples Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Scientific Inquiry vs. Technological & Engineering Design Scientific Inquiry vs. Technological & Engineering Design			Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - Engineering Design: Definition & Process Engineering Design: Definition & Process			Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - Technology: How Organizations Turn Inputs to Outputs Technology: How Organizations Turn Inputs to Outputs Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 10 - Unifying Themes, Principles & Relationships in Science Unifying Themes, Principles & Relationships in Science Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 11 - Systems Thinking in Management: Definition, Theory & Model Systems Thinking in Management: Definition, Theory & Model Video			Take Quiz

Ch 3. MEGA General Science: Analyzing Scientific Information

			Course Progress	Best Score
	Lesson 1 - How to Read Scientific Graphs & Charts How to Read Scientific Graphs & Charts Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - How Randomized Experiments Are Designed How Randomized Experiments Are Designed Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Experiments vs Observational Studies: Definition, Differences & Examples Experiments vs Observational Studies: Definition, Differences & Examples Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - True Experimental Design True Experimental Design Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Evaluating Data from Scientific Investigation Evaluating Data from Scientific Investigation Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Organizing & Reporting Experimental Results Organizing & Reporting Experimental Results			Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - How to Interpret Correlations in Research Results How to Interpret Correlations in Research Results Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - Validity and Reliability: How to Assess the Quality of a Research Study Validity and Reliability: How to Assess the Quality of a Research Study Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - How to Analyze an Argument's Effectiveness & Validity How to Analyze an Argument's Effectiveness & Validity Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 10 - Reading & Understanding Scientific Texts Reading & Understanding Scientific Texts			Take Quiz
	Lesson 11 - Technical Text: Definition & Examples Technical Text: Definition & Examples Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 12 - Deciphering Words, Symbols & Phrases in Informational Texts Deciphering Words, Symbols & Phrases in Informational Texts			Take Quiz

Ch 4. MEGA General Science: Science, Technology & Society

			Course Progress	Best Score
	Lesson 1 - Science During the Enlightenment Period: Innovations, Discoveries & Major Figures Science During the Enlightenment Period: Innovations, Discoveries & Major Figures Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Effects of the Scientific Revolution Effects of the Scientific Revolution Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Using Technology in Scientific Experiments & Analysis Using Technology in Scientific Experiments & Analysis Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - What Is STEM Education? - Definition, Importance & Standards What Is STEM Education? - Definition, Importance & Standards Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Careers in the Sciences: Typical Courses & Degrees Careers in the Sciences: Typical Courses & Degrees Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Scientific Advances in the 21st Century Scientific Advances in the 21st Century Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Science in the Mass Media Science in the Mass Media			Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - How Science Has Changed Society How Science Has Changed Society Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - How Science, Technology & Economic Activity Shape Societies How Science, Technology & Economic Activity Shape Societies Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 10 - Scientific Research & Technological Advancements: Risks & Benefits Scientific Research & Technological Advancements: Risks & Benefits Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 11 - Ethical Obligations in Scientific Investigations Ethical Obligations in Scientific Investigations			Take Quiz

Ch 5. MEGA General Science: Properties of Matter

			Course Progress	Best Score
	Lesson 1 - What Are Atoms? - Definition & Structure What Are Atoms? - Definition & Structure			Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Early Atomic Theory: Dalton, Thomson, Rutherford and Millikan Early Atomic Theory: Dalton, Thomson, Rutherford and Millikan Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Hund's Rule, the Pauli Exclusion Principle & the Aufbau Principle Hund's Rule, the Pauli Exclusion Principle & the Aufbau Principle Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Quantum Theory: Definition & Examples Quantum Theory: Definition & Examples Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Lewis Dot Structures: Resonance Lewis Dot Structures: Resonance Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Electron Configurations in Atomic Energy Levels Electron Configurations in Atomic Energy Levels Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - What Are Elements? What Are Elements? Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - What Is a Chemical Compound? - Definition & Examples What Is a Chemical Compound? - Definition & Examples Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - Heterogeneous Mixture: Definition & Examples Heterogeneous Mixture: Definition & Examples Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 10 - Acids and Bases Acids and Bases Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 11 - The Periodic Table: Properties of Groups and Periods The Periodic Table: Properties of Groups and Periods Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 12 - Matter: Physical and Chemical Properties Matter: Physical and Chemical Properties Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 13 - States of Matter and Chemical Versus Physical Changes to Matter States of Matter and Chemical Versus Physical Changes to Matter Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 14 - The Kinetic Molecular Theory: Properties of Solids and Liquids The Kinetic Molecular Theory: Properties of Solids and Liquids Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 15 - What Are Radioactive Materials? - Definition, Examples, Uses & Benefits What Are Radioactive Materials? - Definition, Examples, Uses & Benefits Video			Take Quiz

Ch 6. MEGA General Science: Gases

			Course Progress	Best Score
	Lesson 1 - The Kinetic Molecular Theory: Properties of Gases The Kinetic Molecular Theory: Properties of Gases Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - The Ideal Gas Law and the Gas Constant The Ideal Gas Law and the Gas Constant Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Using the Ideal Gas Law: Calculate Pressure, Volume, Temperature, or Quantity of a Gas Using the Ideal Gas Law: Calculate Pressure, Volume, Temperature, or Quantity of a Gas Video			Take Quiz

Ch 7. MEGA General Science: Inorganic Compounds & Chemical Bonds

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	Lesson 1 - What Are Inorganic Compounds? - Definition, Characteristics & Examples What Are Inorganic Compounds? - Definition, Characteristics & Examples Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Chemical Bonds I: Covalent Chemical Bonds I: Covalent Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Chemical Bonds II: Ionic Chemical Bonds II: Ionic Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Chemical Bonds III: Polar Covalent Chemical Bonds III: Polar Covalent Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Chemical Bonds IV: Hydrogen Chemical Bonds IV: Hydrogen Video			Take Quiz

Ch 8. MEGA General Science: Stoichiometry & Reactions

			Course Progress	Best Score
	Lesson 1 - Intermolecular Forces in Chemistry: Definition, Types & Examples Intermolecular Forces in Chemistry: Definition, Types & Examples Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Mole-to-Mole Ratios and Calculations of a Chemical Equation Mole-to-Mole Ratios and Calculations of a Chemical Equation Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Mass-to-Mass Stoichiometric Calculations Mass-to-Mass Stoichiometric Calculations Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Reactant in Chemistry: Definition & Examples Reactant in Chemistry: Definition & Examples Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Neutralization and Acid-Base Reactions Neutralization and Acid-Base Reactions Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Redox (Oxidation-Reduction) Reactions: Definitions and Examples Redox (Oxidation-Reduction) Reactions: Definitions and Examples Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Rate of a Chemical Reaction: Modifying Factors Rate of a Chemical Reaction: Modifying Factors Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - Effect of Catalysts on Rates of Reaction Effect of Catalysts on Rates of Reaction Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - Rate of a Chemical Reaction: Effect of Temperature Rate of a Chemical Reaction: Effect of Temperature Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 10 - Equilibrium: Chemical and Dynamic Equilibrium: Chemical and Dynamic Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 11 - LeChatelier's Principle: Disruption and Re-Establishment of Equilibrium LeChatelier's Principle: Disruption and Re-Establishment of Equilibrium Video			Take Quiz

Ch 9. MEGA General Science: Energy Transformations

			Course Progress	Best Score
	Lesson 1 - Phase Changes of Matter: Types & Examples Phase Changes of Matter: Types & Examples Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Phase Diagrams: Critical Point, Triple Point and Phase Equilibrium Boundaries Phase Diagrams: Critical Point, Triple Point and Phase Equilibrium Boundaries Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - What are Heating and Cooling Curves? What are Heating and Cooling Curves? Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Solubility and Solubility Curves Solubility and Solubility Curves Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - The Rate of Dissolution: Factors and Definition The Rate of Dissolution: Factors and Definition Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - The Laws of Thermodynamics The Laws of Thermodynamics Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Calorimetry: Measuring Heat Transfer and Heat Capacity Calorimetry: Measuring Heat Transfer and Heat Capacity Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - Heat Transfer & Phase Changes Heat Transfer & Phase Changes Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - Solutions, Solutes, and Solvents Solutions, Solutes, and Solvents Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 10 - Calculating Dilution of Solutions Calculating Dilution of Solutions Video			Take Quiz

Ch 10. MEGA General Science: Force, Motion & Energy

			Course Progress	Best Score
	Lesson 1 - What Is Motion? - Definition & Equations What Is Motion? - Definition & Equations Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Uniformly-Accelerated Motion and the Big Five Kinematics Equations Uniformly-Accelerated Motion and the Big Five Kinematics Equations Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Free-Body Diagrams Free-Body Diagrams Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - What Is a Vector? - Definition & Types What Is a Vector? - Definition & Types Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Force: Definition and Types Force: Definition and Types Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Find Displacement: Definition & Equation Find Displacement: Definition & Equation Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Work: Definition, Characteristics, and Examples Work: Definition, Characteristics, and Examples Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - Power: Definition and Mathematics Power: Definition and Mathematics Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - First Law of Thermodynamics: Law of Conservation of Energy First Law of Thermodynamics: Law of Conservation of Energy Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 10 - Kinetic Energy to Potential Energy: Relationship in Different Energy Types Kinetic Energy to Potential Energy: Relationship in Different Energy Types Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 11 - What is Thermal Energy? - Definition & Examples What is Thermal Energy? - Definition & Examples Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 12 - Mechanisms of Heat Transfer: Conduction, Convection & Radiation Mechanisms of Heat Transfer: Conduction, Convection & Radiation Video			Take Quiz

Ch 11. MEGA General Science: Newton's Laws

			Course Progress	Best Score
	Lesson 1 - 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 2 - 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 3 - 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 4 - Limitations of Newton's Laws Limitations of Newton's Laws Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Newton's Law of Gravitation: Definition & Examples Newton's Law of Gravitation: Definition & Examples Video			Take Quiz

Ch 12. MEGA General Science: Mechanical & Electromagnetic Waves

			Course Progress	Best Score
	Lesson 1 - Waves: Types & Definition Waves: Types & Definition Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Wave Parameters: Wavelength, Amplitude, Period, Frequency & Speed Wave Parameters: Wavelength, Amplitude, Period, Frequency & Speed Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Wave Propagation Wave Propagation Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - The Doppler Effect: Definition, Examples & Applications The Doppler Effect: Definition, Examples & Applications Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - The 7 Major Regions of the Electromagnetic Spectrum The 7 Major Regions of the Electromagnetic Spectrum Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Mirrors: Difference Between Plane & Spherical Mirrors: Difference Between Plane & Spherical Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Ray Tracing with Mirrors: Reflected Images Ray Tracing with Mirrors: Reflected Images Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - Thin Lens Equation: Examples & Questions Thin Lens Equation: Examples & Questions Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - What is a Prism? - Definition & Refraction What is a Prism? - Definition & Refraction Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 10 - Reflection & Refraction of Light: Physics Lab Reflection & Refraction of Light: Physics Lab Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 11 - Polarization of Light & Malus's Law Polarization of Light & Malus's Law Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 12 - Polarization by Reflection & Brewster's Law Polarization by Reflection & Brewster's Law Video			Take Quiz

Ch 13. MEGA General Science: Electricity & Magnetism

			Course Progress	Best Score
	Lesson 1 - Electric Charge and Force: Definition, Repulsion & Attraction Electric Charge and Force: Definition, Repulsion & Attraction Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - What is Static Electricity? - Definition, Causes & Uses What is Static Electricity? - Definition, Causes & Uses Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - What is Electric Current? - Definition, Unit & Types What is Electric Current? - Definition, Unit & Types Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Potential Difference: Definition, Formula & Examples Potential Difference: Definition, Formula & Examples Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Series Circuits: Definition & Concepts Series Circuits: Definition & Concepts Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Parallel Circuits: Definition & Concepts Parallel Circuits: Definition & Concepts 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 - What is a Magnet? - Definition & Examples What is a Magnet? - Definition & Examples Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - What is a Magnetic Field? What is a Magnetic Field? Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 10 - What is an Electromagnet? - Definition, Uses & Parts What is an Electromagnet? - Definition, Uses & Parts Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 11 - Electromagnetic Induction: Conductor to Conductor & Transformers Electromagnetic Induction: Conductor to Conductor & Transformers Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 12 - Impedance in Alternating Current Circuits Impedance in Alternating Current Circuits Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 13 - Electric Motors & Generators: Converting Between Electrical and Mechanical Energy Electric Motors & Generators: Converting Between Electrical and Mechanical Energy Video			Take Quiz

Ch 14. MEGA General Science: Types of Cells

			Course Progress	Best Score
	Lesson 1 - What is Cell Theory? - Definition & Parts What is Cell Theory? - Definition & Parts Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic Cells: Similarities and Differences Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic Cells: Similarities and Differences Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Organelles: Internal Components of a Cell Organelles: Internal Components of a Cell Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - What is Respiration? - Definition, Process & Equation What is Respiration? - Definition, Process & Equation Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Photosynthesis: Definition & Reactions Photosynthesis: Definition & Reactions			Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Specialized Cells: Types & Functions Specialized Cells: Types & Functions Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - What is Mitosis? - Definition, Stages & Function What is Mitosis? - Definition, Stages & Function Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - What is Meiosis? - Steps & Results What is Meiosis? - Steps & Results Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - The Cell Cycle: Definition, Phases & Sequence The Cell Cycle: Definition, Phases & Sequence Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 10 - Passive & Active Transport in Cells Passive & Active Transport in Cells Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 11 - Major Elements in Biological Molecules: Proteins, Nucleic Acids, Carbohydrates & Lipids Major Elements in Biological Molecules: Proteins, Nucleic Acids, Carbohydrates & Lipids Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 12 - What are Enzymes? - Definition & Explanation What are Enzymes? - Definition & Explanation Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 13 - Enzyme Rate of Reaction: Factors & Catalysts Enzyme Rate of Reaction: Factors & Catalysts Video			Take Quiz

Ch 15. MEGA General Science: Classification of Living Organisms

			Course Progress	Best Score
	Lesson 1 - What is Biodiversity? - Definition and Relation to Ecosystem Stability What is Biodiversity? - Definition and Relation to Ecosystem Stability Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Taxonomy: Classification and Naming of Living Things Taxonomy: Classification and Naming of Living Things Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Cladograms and Phylogenetic Trees: Evolution Classifications Cladograms and Phylogenetic Trees: Evolution Classifications Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Kingdom Protista: Definition, Characteristics & Examples Kingdom Protista: Definition, Characteristics & Examples Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Kingdom Plantae: Facts, Characteristics & Examples Kingdom Plantae: Facts, Characteristics & Examples Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Animalia Kingdom: Definition, Characteristics & Facts Animalia Kingdom: Definition, Characteristics & Facts Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Kingdom Fungi: Definition, Characteristics, & Examples Kingdom Fungi: Definition, Characteristics, & Examples Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - What is a Life Cycle? - Definition, Stages & Examples What is a Life Cycle? - Definition, Stages & Examples Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - Living Systems Requirement for Free Energy and Matter Living Systems Requirement for Free Energy and Matter Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 10 - Maintaining Homeostasis: Importance & Examples Maintaining Homeostasis: Importance & Examples			Take Quiz

Ch 16. MEGA General Science: Genetics

			Course Progress	Best Score
	Lesson 1 - DNA: Discovery, Facts, Structure & Function in Heredity DNA: Discovery, Facts, Structure & Function in Heredity Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Mendel's First Law: The Law of Segregation Mendel's First Law: The Law of Segregation Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Mendel's Second Law: The Law of Independent Assortment Mendel's Second Law: The Law of Independent Assortment Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - The Chromosome Theory of Inheritance: Segregation and Independent Assortment The Chromosome Theory of Inheritance: Segregation and Independent Assortment Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Punnett Square: Definition & Example Punnett Square: Definition & Example Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - The Multiplication Rule & Mendelian Inheritance The Multiplication Rule & Mendelian Inheritance Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - The Addition Rule Applied to Mendelian Inheritance The Addition Rule Applied to Mendelian Inheritance Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - Using Probability to Solve Complex Genetics Problems Using Probability to Solve Complex Genetics Problems Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - Making Sense of the Genetic Code: Codon Recognition Making Sense of the Genetic Code: Codon Recognition Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 10 - How Does DNA Replicate? How Does DNA Replicate? Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 11 - Mutations: When DNA Is Copied Wrong Mutations: When DNA Is Copied Wrong Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 12 - Protein Synthesis in the Cell and the Central Dogma Protein Synthesis in the Cell and the Central Dogma Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 13 - What is Genetic Engineering? - Definition and Examples What is Genetic Engineering? - Definition and Examples Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 14 - DNA Sequencing and the Human Genome DNA Sequencing and the Human Genome Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 15 - Recombinant DNA: Definition, Applications & Methods Recombinant DNA: Definition, Applications & Methods			Take Quiz

Ch 17. MEGA General Science: History of Life & Evolution

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	Lesson 1 - The History of Life on Earth: Timeline and Characteristics of Major Eras The History of Life on Earth: Timeline and Characteristics of Major Eras Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Theories of Evolution: Lamarck vs. Darwin Theories of Evolution: Lamarck vs. Darwin Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Natural Selection & Adaptation: Definition, Theory & Examples Natural Selection & Adaptation: Definition, Theory & Examples Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Fossil Record: Definition & Examples Fossil Record: Definition & Examples Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Homologous Structures: Comparison of Body Structures Across Species Homologous Structures: Comparison of Body Structures Across Species Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - What Is Extinction? - Defining Background and Mass Extinction What Is Extinction? - Defining Background and Mass Extinction Video			Take Quiz

Ch 18. MEGA General Science: Organisms & Their Environments

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	Lesson 1 - What Is a Biome? - Definition & Types What Is a Biome? - Definition & Types Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Producers, Consumers & Decomposers in Ecosystems Producers, Consumers & Decomposers in Ecosystems Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Biotic Factor: Definition & Examples Biotic Factor: Definition & Examples			Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Ecosystems, Habitats and Ecological Niches Ecosystems, Habitats and Ecological Niches Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Cycles of Matter: The Nitrogen Cycle and the Carbon Cycle Cycles of Matter: The Nitrogen Cycle and the Carbon Cycle Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Food Chains, Trophic Levels and Energy Flow in an Ecosystem Food Chains, Trophic Levels and Energy Flow in an Ecosystem Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Environmental Changes & Geomorphology of Missouri Environmental Changes & Geomorphology of Missouri			Take Quiz

Ch 19. MEGA General Science: Earth History & Structure

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	Lesson 1 - Formation of the Earth: Theories Formation of the Earth: Theories Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Causes of Tectonic Plate Movement Causes of Tectonic Plate Movement Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Rock Cycle: Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic Rocks Rock Cycle: Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic Rocks Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - The Dynamic Earth: Internal & External Forces that Shape Earth's Surface The Dynamic Earth: Internal & External Forces that Shape Earth's Surface Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - From Highways to Canals: How Transportation Infrastructure Affects Ecosystems From Highways to Canals: How Transportation Infrastructure Affects Ecosystems Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Earth's Materials: Minerals, Rocks, Soil & Water Earth's Materials: Minerals, Rocks, Soil & Water Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Fossil: Definition, Types, Characteristics & Examples Fossil: Definition, Types, Characteristics & Examples Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - What Is Geothermal Energy? - Definition, Advantages & Disadvantages What Is Geothermal Energy? - Definition, Advantages & Disadvantages Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - What Are Fossil Fuels? - Definition, Advantages & Disadvantages What Are Fossil Fuels? - Definition, Advantages & Disadvantages Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 10 - Glaciation: Definition, Periods & Causes Glaciation: Definition, Periods & Causes			Take Quiz
	Lesson 11 - Glacial Deposition: Definition & Results Glacial Deposition: Definition & Results Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 12 - Geologic Time Scale: Major Eons, Eras, Periods and Epochs Geologic Time Scale: Major Eons, Eras, Periods and Epochs Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 13 - What Are Natural Resources? - Definition & Types What Are Natural Resources? - Definition & Types Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 14 - Land & Natural Resources: Scarcity & Allocation Land & Natural Resources: Scarcity & Allocation Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 15 - Missouri's Natural Resources Missouri's Natural Resources			Take Quiz

Ch 20. MEGA General Science: Earth's Hydrosphere

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	Lesson 1 - The Hydrologic Cycle: Definition, Process & Diagram The Hydrologic Cycle: Definition, Process & Diagram Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - Ecosystems of Oceans and Freshwater: Biological Diversity and Water Ecosystems of Oceans and Freshwater: Biological Diversity and Water Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - What Are Glaciers? - Definition, Types & Processes What Are Glaciers? - Definition, Types & Processes Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Groundwater System: Definition & Geological Role Groundwater System: Definition & Geological Role Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Landforms Created by Waves Landforms Created by Waves Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - The Effects of Deposition on Shoreline Features The Effects of Deposition on Shoreline Features Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Rivers: Definition & Explanation Rivers: Definition & Explanation Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - Estuary: Definition, Facts, Characteristics & Examples Estuary: Definition, Facts, Characteristics & Examples Video			Take Quiz

Ch 21. MEGA General Science: Atmosphere, Climate & Weather

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	Lesson 1 - Major Components of the Atmosphere Major Components of the Atmosphere Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - The Structure of the Atmosphere The Structure of the Atmosphere Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Weather vs. Climate: Definition, Differences & Effects Weather vs. Climate: Definition, Differences & Effects Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Climate Classifications & Their Global Distribution Climate Classifications & Their Global Distribution Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Natural Factors That Determine a Region's Climate Natural Factors That Determine a Region's Climate Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - How Geography Affects the Weather How Geography Affects the Weather Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Types of Air Masses & Their Effect on Weather Types of Air Masses & Their Effect on Weather Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - Understanding Weather Fronts: Types & Their Effect on Weather Understanding Weather Fronts: Types & Their Effect on Weather Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - Predicting the Weather: Tools, Maps & Symbols Predicting the Weather: Tools, Maps & Symbols			Take Quiz
	Lesson 10 - Global Warming: Atmospheric Causes and Effect on Climate Global Warming: Atmospheric Causes and Effect on Climate Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 11 - Factors Involved in Climate Change Factors Involved in Climate Change Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 12 - What are Ocean Currents? - Definition & Types What are Ocean Currents? - Definition & Types Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 13 - Volcanic Eruption: Gases Released & Their Effects Volcanic Eruption: Gases Released & Their Effects Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 14 - What is Lightning? - Definition, Types & Causes What is Lightning? - Definition, Types & Causes Video			Take Quiz

Ch 22. MEGA General Science: The Universe

			Course Progress	Best Score
	Lesson 1 - Solar System Overview Solar System Overview Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 2 - The Four Kinds of Trajectories for Celestial Objects The Four Kinds of Trajectories for Celestial Objects Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 3 - Important Points on the Celestial Sphere Important Points on the Celestial Sphere Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 4 - Interactions in the Sun-Earth-Moon System Interactions in the Sun-Earth-Moon System Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 5 - Stars: Definition & Facts Stars: Definition & Facts Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 6 - Galaxy: Definition & Types Galaxy: Definition & Types			Take Quiz
	Lesson 7 - Origins of the Universe: The Big Bang and Expanding & Contracting Universes Origins of the Universe: The Big Bang and Expanding & Contracting Universes Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 8 - Olbers' Paradox & Cosmic Expansion: Nature of the Universe Olbers' Paradox & Cosmic Expansion: Nature of the Universe Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 9 - Using Technology to Study the Earth & Universe Using Technology to Study the Earth & Universe Video			Take Quiz
	Lesson 10 - Gravity in the Solar System: Shaping Planets & Stars Gravity in the Solar System: Shaping Planets & Stars Video			Take Quiz

Ch 23. MEGA General Science Flashcards

			Course Progress	Best Score
	Flashcards - MEGA General Science: Practices of Science & Engineering
	Flashcards - MEGA General Science: Analyzing Scientific Information
	Flashcards - MEGA General Science: Science, Technology & Society
	Flashcards - MEGA General Science: Properties of Matter
	Flashcards - MEGA General Science: Inorganic Compounds & Chemical Bonds
	Flashcards - MEGA General Science: Stoichiometry & Reactions
	Flashcards - MEGA General Science: Energy Transformations
	Flashcards - MEGA General Science: Force, Motion & Energy
	Flashcards - MEGA General Science: Mechanical & Electromagnetic Waves
	Flashcards - MEGA General Science: Electricity & Magnetism
	Flashcards - MEGA General Science: Types of Cells
	Flashcards - MEGA General Science: Classification of Living Organisms
	Flashcards - MEGA General Science: Genetics
	Flashcards - MEGA General Science: History of Life & Evolution
	Flashcards - MEGA General Science: Organisms & Their Environments
	Flashcards - MEGA General Science: Earth History & Structure
	Flashcards - MEGA General Science: Earth's Hydrosphere
	Flashcards - MEGA General Science: Atmosphere, Climate & Weather
	Flashcards - MEGA General Science: The Universe

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Course and Chapter Practice Tests

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