1. November 2017, HiSET Workshop
HiSET SCIENCE
Denise Reddington
November 2017, HiSET Workshop

2. HiSET Science Content Categories
Life Science……………49%
Physical Science…….28%
Earth Science…………23%
Questions 80 Minutes

3. Content Category Descriptor Life Science….49%
1. Understand organisms, their environments, and their life cycles
2. Understand the interdependence of organisms
3. Recognize the relationships between structure and function in living systems
4. Understand the human body systems

4. Life Science Vocabulary, Concepts, and Content

5. Life Science Vocabulary, Concepts, and Content

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8. Content Category Descriptor Physical Science….28%
Recognize observable properties such as size, weight, shape, color, and temperature
Recognize concepts relating to the position and motion of objects
Understand principles of light, heat, electricity, and magnetism
Understand the principles of matter and atomic structure
Understand the principles of chemical reactions

9. Physical Science: Chemistry

10. Physical Science: Physics

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12. Content Category Descriptor Earth Science….23%
Recognize the properties of earth materials
Understand Earth’s systems, processes, geologic structures, and time
Understand Earth’s movements and position in the solar system
Understand the sun, other stars, and the solar system

13. Earth Science

14. Earth Science

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16. Science Process Categories
A. Interpret and Apply
Interpret observed data or information
Apply scientific principles
B. Analyze
Discern an appropriate research question suggested by the information presented
Identify reasons for a procedure and analyze limitations
Select the best procedure
C. Evaluate and Generalize
Distinguish among hypotheses, assumptions, data, and conclusions
Judge the basis of information for a given conclusion
Determine relevance for answering a question
Judge the reliability of sources

17. Understanding and Applying the Scientific Method is key!

18. Vocabulary of the Scientific Method

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21. Science Online Resources
Hundreds of “printer friendly” short articles about a wide variety of science topics and more
Links to more information on each topic
A very helpful site for teachers looking for fun daily science trivia, word searches, crosswords, and more
Lessons, links, and more
Includes a reference desk to find science resources
Great site for all things health related. Includes easy to read information, illustrations, videos & resources  
Once on the YOUTUBE site search the following for great videos:
The Science Channel
National Geographic
GED Science: The Scientific Method & Kinetic and Potential Energy in a Roller Coaster from KET adult learning
Bill Nye the Science Guy & Steve Spangler Science

22. Science Resources

23. Science Resources