Before you can be a science teacher in Massachusetts, you have to pass the MTEL General Science test. This course and study guide is designed to prepare you for all six subareas of the test, so be sure to watch our engaging lessons, take the course's practice assessments and send any questions to our experts.
Overview
Syllabus
- Ch 1. About the MTEL Tests
- Ch 2. Nature of Scientific Investigations
- Ch 3. Scientific Method & Inquiry
- Ch 4. Gathering and Communicating Scientific Data
- Ch 5. Laboratory Tools and Equipment
- Ch 6. Engineering Design
- Ch 7. Tools, Materials & Manufacturing Systems
- Ch 8. Technological & Communication Systems
- Ch 9. Structure & Properties of Matter
- Ch 10. Elements, Mixtures & Solutions
- Ch 11. Fundamentals of Chemical Bonding
- Ch 12. General Science: The Periodic Table
- Ch 13. Types of Reactions in Chemistry
- Ch 14. Equilibrium & Common Chemical Reactions
- Ch 15. Conservation of Mass & Chemical Equations
- Ch 16. Properties of Liquids & Solids
- Ch 17. Understanding Gas Properties & Laws
- Ch 18. Types of Work and Energy
- Ch 19. Understanding Thermodynamics
- Ch 20. Force and Motion
- Ch 21. Overview and Applications of Waves
- Ch 22. Electricity, Magnetism and Electromagnetism
- Ch 23. Biological Systems Fundamentals
- Ch 24. Overview of Living Organisms
- Ch 25. Genetics and Inheritance
- Ch 26. Evolution Theories & Evidence
- Ch 27. Genetics & Taxonomy
- Ch 28. Earth's Ecosystems and Biomes
- Ch 29. Earth's History and Composition
- Ch 30. General Science: Rocks & Minerals
- Ch 31. Overview of Earth's Water Cycle
- Ch 32. Earth's Atmosphere and Climate
- Ch 33. Weather Forecasting and Analysis
- Ch 34. Natural Disasters
- Ch 35. Natural Resources & Human Impact on the Environment
- Ch 36. Overview of the Solar System
- Ch 37. Overview of the Sun-Moon-Earth System
- Ch 38. MTEL General Science Essay Tips & Practice
- Ch 39. MTEL General Science Flashcards
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