GED Study Notes
GED Science
Life Science
Lesson 1: Cell Structures and Functions
Lesson 2: Cell Processes and Energy
Lesson 3: Human Body Systems
Lesson 4: Health Issues
Lesson 5: Reproduction and Heredity
Lesson 6: Modern Genetics
Lesson 7: Evolution and Natural Selection
Lesson 8: Organization of Ecosystems
Earth and Space Science
Lesson 1: Structure of Earth
Lesson 2: Earth’s Resources
Lesson 3: Weather and Climate
Lesson 4: Earth in the Solar System
Lesson 5: The Expanding Universe
Physical Science
Lesson 1: Atoms and Molecules
Lesson 2: Properties and States of Matter
Lesson 3: Chemical Reactions
Lesson 4: The Nature of Energy
Lesson 5: Motion and Forces
Lesson 6: Electricity and Magnetism
GED Social Studies
U.S. History
Lesson 1: Exploration, Colonialism, and the American Revolution
Lesson 2: Westward Expansion, the Civil War, and Reconstruction
Lesson 3: Industrialization, Immigration, and the Progressive Era
Lesson 4: The United States as an Emerging World Power
Lesson 5: The Cold War and the Civil Rights Era
Economics
Lesson 1: Basic Economics Concepts
Lesson 2: The U.S. Economic System
Lesson 3: The Economy and the U.S. Government
Lesson 4: Labor and Consumer Issues
Civics and Government
Lesson 1: Historic Basis for U.S. System
Lesson 2: Constitutional Government
Lesson 3: Levels and Branches of Government
Lesson 4: The Electoral System
Lesson 5: The Role of the Citizen
Geography and the World
Lesson 1: Early Civilizations
Lesson 2: Feudalism to Nation States
Lesson 3: The Age of Revolutions
Lesson 4: Exploration, Colonialism, and Wars
Lesson 5: Humans and the Environment
Lesson 6: Using Resources Wisely
GED Mathematical Reasoning
Algebra Basics, Expressions, and Polynomials
Lesson 1: The Number Line and Signed Numbers
Lesson 2: Powers and Roots
Lesson 3: Scientific Notation
Lesson 4: Order of Operations
Lesson 5: Absolute Value
Lesson 6: Algebraic Expressions
Lesson 7: Expressions and Calculator Skills
Lesson 8: Understand Polynomials
Lesson 9: Simplify Polynomials
Lesson 10: Add and Subtract Polynomials
Lesson 11: Multiply Polynomials
Lesson 12: Divide Polynomials
Ratio, Proportion, and Percent
Lesson 1: Ratio and Proportion
Lesson 2: Percents
Lesson 3: Using the Percent Formula
Lesson 4: Percent Calculator Skills
Lesson 5: Simple Interest
Lesson 6: Percent of Change
Data, Statistics, and Probability
Lesson 1: Tables and Pictographs
Lesson 2: Bar and Line Graphs
Lesson 3: Circle Graphs
Lesson 4: Measures of Central Tendency
Lesson 5: Line Plots
Lesson 6: Histograms
Lesson 7: Probability
Lesson 8: Combinations
Lesson 9: Permutations
Decimals and Fractions
Lesson 1: Decimal Basics
Lesson 2: Decimal Operations
Lesson 3: Fraction Basics
Lesson 4: Fraction Operations
Lesson 5: Fraction and Decimal Equivalencies
Lesson 6: Decimals and Fractions on the Number Line
Lesson 7: Decimal and Fraction Calculator Skills
Equations, Inequalities, and Functions
Lesson 1: Equations
Lesson 2: Equation Word Problems
Lesson 3: Inequalities
Lesson 4: Quadratic Equations
Lesson 5: Algebra Problem Solving
Lesson 6: The Coordinate Plane
Lesson 7: Graphing a Line
Lesson 8: Slope of a Line
Lesson 9: Slope and Equations
Lesson 10: Systems of Linear Equations
Lesson 11: Patterns and Functions
Lesson 12: Function Applications
Lesson 13: Function Notation
Geometry
Lesson 1: Plane Figures
Lesson 2: Triangles
Lesson 3: Pythagorean Relationship
Lesson 4: Perimeter and Area
Lesson 5: Circles
Lesson 6: Volume
Lesson 7: Surface Area
Lesson 8: Combined Figures
Lesson 9: Geometry Calculator Skills
GED Language Arts
Interpreting Nonfiction and Informational Text
Lesson 1: Main Ideas and Details
Lesson 2: Restatement and Summary
Lesson 3: Application of Ideas
Lesson 4: Cause and Effect
Lesson 5: Compare and Contrast
Lesson 6: Conclusions and Generalizations
Lesson 7: Word Choice
Lesson 8: Writer’s Tone and Point of View
Lesson 9: Text Structure
Connecting Ideas
Lesson 1: Organize Ideas into Paragraphs
Lesson 2: Use Logical Order and Relevant Ideas
Lesson 3: Relate Sentences and Paragraphs
Polishing Your Writing
Lesson 1: Strengthen Sentences
Lesson 2: Improve Organization
Lesson 3: Word Choice
Analyzing Nonfiction and Informational Text
Lesson 1: Purpose of Text
Lesson 2: Effectiveness of Argument
Lesson 3: Validity of Arguments
Lesson 4: Text Related by Theme or Topic
Lesson 5: Texts with Opposing Arguments
Lesson 6: Texts with Related Graphic Information
Writing Effective Sentences
Lesson 1: Simple Sentences
Lesson 2: Compound and Complex Sentences
Lesson 3: Run-Ons and Comma Splices
Lesson 4: Subordinate Ideas
Lesson 5: Modify Ideas
Lesson 6: Parallel Structure
Using Grammar Correctly
Lesson 1: Noun and Pronoun Agreement
Lesson 2: Verb Forms and Tenses
Lesson 3: Subject-Verb Agreement
Interpreting Fiction
Lesson 1: Plot Elements
Lesson 2: Inferences
Lesson 3: Character
Lesson 4: Theme
Lesson 5: Style and Point of View
Lesson 6: Figurative Language
Writing About Text
Lesson 1: Unpack the Writing Prompt
Lesson 2: Identify a Writer’s Arguments and Assumptions
Lesson 3: Develop a Thesis Statement
Lesson 4: Collect Supporting Evidence
Lesson 5: Plan Your Response
Lesson 6: Draft Your Response
Lesson 7: Revise and Edit Your Response
Using Writing Mechanics
Lesson 1: Comma Use
Lesson 2: Capitalization
Lesson 3: Possessives and Contractions
Lesson 4: Homonyms
