Read the page that opens and take notes. Be sure to write down the support for Alfred Wegener's theories.
The links that follow will improve knowledge of one or more science area. Clicking a link will display it inside this frame. If you want to open a page in its own window, first, click file, then click either new window or new tab.
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Read the page that opens and take notes. Be sure to write down the support for Alfred Wegener's theories.
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The link above, entitled Pangea, presents a well supported theory as to how the continents have moved over millions of years.
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Climate |
After following the link above, click earth and then find the climate tab. Watch the video called "Climate and Weather." It tells the difference between weather and climate. This is important to know for the GED science test.
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Click "What is Biodiversity?" Be sure to print out the study questions below (in room 120 Adult Ed. set the printer to Deb) and fill it out. |
What is Biodiversity? Click here for for study questions. Writing out the answers in your own words helps you to remember.
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The Evolution of Arthropods |
This is an excellent lesson on how arthropods have evolved from their early adaptations.
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Interactives:the periodic table |
Read this brief history of the periodic table. Play the "Name the Atom" game at the end.
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Lenntech Periodic Table |
This periodic table of the elements gives much more information than the ones which are printed on paper. One can tell the name, atomic number, symbol and mass. It tells us whether an element is a metal, a semiconductor, a non-metal, an inert gas, or a group three element. We can find out the atomic number or mass, the electronegativity, the density, the melting and boiling points, when it was discovered and other information and other information. Lastly, after the chemical properties, one can learn the health effects and the environmental effects.
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Rock Types |
The above link allows the user to discover the three types of rock. Click on each type of rock in the illustration to see how the three types of rock are formed. Write on or two sentences in your own words to tell how each is formed.
Click here for study questions. Writing out the answers in your own words helps you to remember.
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Astronomy |
This site contains Astronomy information and also more information about the planet earth.
Both are perfect for the Earth Science section of the GED.
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The Human Body |
The Human body is part of the Life Science section of the GED.