CSET General Science 118, 119 Teacher Certification, 2nd Edition (XAM CSET)

Study Tips......Page 12
Testing Tips......Page 15
SKILL 1.1 Apply knowledge of the primary processes of science:observing, inferring, measuring (metric system),communicating/graphing, and classifying......Page 16
SKILL 1.2 Apply knowledge of the integrated processes of science:forming hypothesis, manipulating variables (manipulated,responding, held constant), defining operationally, interpretingdata, and using indirect evidence and models......Page 17
SKILL 1.4 Perform basic science calculations (e.g. molar, percentsolutions, proportions and rates)......Page 18
SKILL 1.5 Identify procedures for proper use, care and handling oflaboratory animals, plants and protists......Page 19
SKILL 1.6 Identify the laboratory equipment to be used for specifiedactivities (e.g. voltmeter, volumetric flask, hygrometer,microscope and balance)......Page 20
SKILL 1.7 Identify sources of laboratory materials and adequatesubstitutions......Page 21
SKILL 1.8 Identify state laws or regulations related to teachingscience......Page 22
SKILL 1.9 Identify the accepted procedures for safe use, storage, anddisposal of chemicals......Page 23
SKILL 1.10 Identify current technology and its uses in the sciences(e.g. computerization, satellites, sonar, seismographicinstrumentation, medicine, agriculture and spectrometry)......Page 24
SKILL 2.1 Identify the physical and chemical properties of matter(e.g. mass, weight, volume, identity, and reactivity)......Page 25
SKILL 2.2 Distinguish among solids, liquids, and gases......Page 26
SKILL 2.3 Apply knowledge of the gas laws (e.g. relationships amongtemperature, pressure, and volume of gases)......Page 27
SKILL 2.4 Identify the characteristics of elements, compounds, andmixtures......Page 28
SKILL 2.5 Apply knowledge of symbols, formulas, and equations relatedto common elements and compounds and their reactions......Page 31
SKILL 2.6 Identify the major events in the development of the atomictheory.......Page 33
SKILL 2.7 Identify the major components of the atom and theircharacteristics and functions.......Page 35
SKILL 2.8 Identify groups of elements in the periodic table, givenchemical or physical properties......Page 37
SKILL 2.9 Apply knowledge of the periodic table to determine placementof elements.......Page 38
SKILL 2.10 Compare covalent and ionic bonding......Page 40
SKILL 2.11 Identify types of chemical reactions and their characteristics......Page 41
SKILL 3.1 Explain plate tectonics theory and continental drift as eachrelates to geologic history or phenomena (e.g., volcanism anddiastrophism)......Page 42
SKILL 3.2 Identify characteristics of geologic structures and themechanisms by which they were formed (e.g. mountains andglaciers)......Page 43
SKILL 3.3 Explain the formation of fossils and how they are used tointerpret the past......Page 47
SKILL 3.4 Identify the order of geologic time periods, life forms presentin each period and methods for determining geologic age......Page 48
SKILL 3.5 Interpret various geologic maps, including topographic andweather maps that contain symbols, scales, legends,directions, time zones, latitudes, and longitudes......Page 49
SKILL 3.6 Identify types of currents and tides and how each is produced......Page 51
SKILL 3.7 Identify characteristics of the seafloor, shorelines, estuaries,and sea zones......Page 53
SKILL 3.8 Identify the chemical and physical properties of ocean water......Page 54
SKILL 3.9 Identify the major groups of rocks and processes by whicheach is formed......Page 56
SKILL 3.10 Knowledge of soil types and properties......Page 57
SKILL 3.11 Identify renewable and nonrenewable natural resources......Page 58
SKILL 3.12 Apply knowledge of the processes of erosion, weathering,transportation and deposition......Page 59
SKILL 3.13 Identify characteristics of the sun and other stars and devicesand techniques for collecting data about stars......Page 60
SKILL 3.14 Identify the components of the solar system and theircharacteristics and relationships to each other......Page 62
SKILL 3.15 Identify structures in the universe (stars, galaxies, quasars)and their characteristics and formation......Page 64
SKILL 3.16 Knowledge of hypotheses related to the origin of the solarsystem......Page 65
SKILL 3.18 Identify characteristics and composition of air andatmospheric conditions (e.g. air masses, wind patterns, cloudtypes, and storms)......Page 66
SKILL 3.19 Identify the relationship between climate andlandforms in both current and geologic time periods......Page 69
SKILL 3.21 Identify ways in which earth and water interact (e.g., soilabsorption, run-off, percolation, and sinkholes)......Page 70
SKILL 3.22 Identify natural and man-made methods of water storage (e.g.,aquifers and reservoirs)......Page 71
SKILL 3.24 Identify causes and effects of pollutants (e.g., oil spills, acidrain, radioactivity, and ozone)......Page 72
SKILL 4.2 Distinguish between living and nonliving things......Page 74
SKILL 4.3 Identify variations in life forms resulting in adaptation to theenvironment......Page 75
SKILL 4.4 Identify cell organelles and their functions......Page 76
SKILL 4.5 Identify the sequence of events in mitosis and meiosis andthe significance of each process......Page 78
SKILL 4.6 Identify the consequences of irregularities or interruptions ofmitosis and meiosis......Page 80
SKILL 4.7 Identify cell types, structures and functions......Page 81
SKILL 4.8 Apply principles of Mendelian genetics in workingmonohybrid and dihybrid crosses and crosses involvinglinked genes......Page 82
SKILL 4.9 Apply principles of human genetics, including relationshipsbetween genotypes and phenotypes and causes and effects ofdisorders......Page 83
SKILL 4.10 Identify the role of DNA and RNA in protein synthesis,translation, transcription, and replication......Page 85
SKILL 4.11 Distinguish between prokaryotes and eukaryotes......Page 88
SKILL 4.12 Taxonomy and classification of bacteria, protists, and fungi......Page 89
SKILL 4.14 Identify the structures and functions of the parts of varioustypes of plants......Page 90
SKILL 4.15 Identify the major steps of the plant physiological processesof photosynthesis, transpiration, reproduction and respiration......Page 92
SKILL 4.16 Classify the major groups of plants......Page 93
SKILL 4.17 Identify the structures and functions of the organs andsystems of various kinds of animals......Page 94
SKILL 4.19 Identify patterns of animal behavior......Page 95
SKILL 4.20 Classify the major groups of animals......Page 96
SKILL 4.21 Identify the major characteristics and processes of worldbiomes and communities, including succession, energy flowin food chains and interrelationships of organisms......Page 97
SKILL 4.23 Identify the structure and function of organs and systems ofthe human body......Page 100
SKILL 4.24 Identify the substances that are helpful or harmful in the careand maintenance of the body......Page 108
SKILL 5.1 Distinguish between temperature and heat and theirmeasurements......Page 109
SKILL 5.2 Identify the types of heat transfer and their characteristics......Page 111
SKILL 5.3 Identify the laws of thermodynamics and the related conceptsof molecular motion and thermal expansion......Page 112
SKILL 5.4 Identify the types and characteristics of forces, examples ofNewton’s laws of motion and the methods of measuring them......Page 113
SKILL 5.5 Apply knowledge of forces and motion to solve problems......Page 114
SKILL 5.8 Identify the process by which sound is produced andtransmitted......Page 115
SKILL 5.9 Identify the characteristics of the components of a sound waveand methods for their measurements......Page 116
SKILL 5.11 Identify the principles relating to the changing pathways oflight......Page 117
SKILL 5.12 Apply knowledge of light and optics to practical applications,such as eyeglasses, other optical instruments, andcommunication......Page 118
SKILL 5.13 Identify the parts of the electromagnetic spectrum and therelative wavelengths and energy associated with each......Page 119
SKILL 5.14 Identify characteristics and examples of static electricity andcharged objects......Page 120
SKILL 5.15 Identify types, characteristics, and methods of measuringcurrent and circuits......Page 121
SKILL 5.16 Apply knowledge of currents, circuits, conductors, insulators,and resistors to everyday situations......Page 123
SKILL 5.17 Identify characteristics of types of magnets, magnetic fields,and compasses......Page 124
SKILL 5.18 Apply knowledge of magnets and magnetic fields to everydaysituations......Page 125
SKILL 5.19 Distinguish between fission and fusion and the resultingradioactivity......Page 126
Sample Test......Page 127
Answer Key......Page 151
Rigor Table......Page 152
Rationales with Sample Questions......Page 153