Learn Me Science!

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Doing studying for my GED... which I basically suck at when it comes to mathematics, or at least I used to, and I think I have that covered now, but I'm still going to be lacking seriously when it comes to science. I don't remember ANYTHING from science class, and I pretty much know nothing, not even the periodic table.

Sort of wondering where to even begin, to start studying in a relatively fast manner(since I absorb new information quite efficiently) all the science I need from elementary to high school so that I can pass my GED. Since I recently covered math, science is pretty much the only tricky area left for me that I'd need to relearn, and I just don't know where to begin because it doesn't seem like such a linear progression as was math.

Learn me science.
 
whatever you do, it's always great to start at the beginning and build a very solid foundation. It will make everything easier.


for example, in math, memorize the times tables. when you do other operations, it will save you a lot of time and frustration

for science, perhaps become very familiar with the periodic table.


how about you look up science basics, or science test preparation
 
You can ask me about chemistry (I'm a chemist) or something about physics and biology.
 
Science is a very broad topic. I didn't even know that there were classes just labeled as science anymore. If you want to learn all of science in one go, then this is the only equation you need:
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I'm a 4th year Biology major, so if you have any questions, feel free to ask! Also, if you can get ahold of any cheap college level general science textbooks (chemistry, biology, physics), that would be a good place to start.
 
i could give you some info about structural engineering. just ask

i love handbooks, get some. i recommend the "physics handbook" by can't remember who but it is a big fat blue/white book. it covers everything from mechanics to electricity, optics and quantum physics. and it's really cheap.

you need quick info and thats why they are good for.
 
im not sure what the GED consists off but as far as gr12 standards in canada are concerned you need to know the following

physics : all the kinematic equations , all the energy equations i.e gravitation , kientic , electric . , work done & forces and then a bunch of electrical stuff like electrical force , electrical potential energy , power , resistance etc.

chemistry : IUPAC naming convention , structural diagrams , properties of the different groups , figuring how the periodicity of an element affects its properties , orbitals , the different types of bonding , electronic configurations and....... i think thats it :S .

biology : didnt take it so im not much good here :( .

again im not sure what a general science course consists of but that ^ should hopefully jolt your memory.

edit: important/fundamental laws to remember , the law of conservation of energy , the law of conservation of mass , the universal gravitation thingy and probably the gas/pressure laws .
 
mindless_moder said:
im not sure what the GED consists off but as far as gr12 standards in canada are concerned you need to know the following

physics : all the kinematic equations , all the energy equations i.e gravitation , kientic , electric . , work done & forces and then a bunch of electrical stuff like electrical force , electrical potential energy , power , resistance etc.

chemistry : IUPAC naming convention , structural diagrams , properties of the different groups , figuring how the periodicity of an element affects its properties , orbitals , the different types of bonding , electronic configurations and....... i think thats it :S .

biology : didnt take it so im not much good here :( .

again im not sure what a general science course consists of but that ^ should hopefully jolt your memory.

edit: important/fundamental laws to remember , the law of conservation of energy , the law of conservation of mass , the universal gravitation thingy and probably the gas/pressure laws .
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Holy shit... I'll never be able to pass it if all that stuff is on there. I'm betting it's a lot more lax than that. :O
 
The title of this thread is brilliant. And I concur. I've forgotten most of what I learned at GCSE level, I'd kinda like to try and make it stick some time.

Allowing for differentiations between the english and US systems, Moder is probably on the money.
 
I've never taken a GED, but I'd imagine it's roughly equivalent to the average high school level (which isn't hard at all). The three core subjects were already mentioned above as Physics, Chemistry and Biology. If you really want a crash course on it, then I'd advise you to find textbooks. There's a lot of material between the three so you need to be smart about what areas you should focus on. Formulas are a must in physics whereas chem and biology require more raw memorization (e.g. know at least the first few rows of periodic table).

Come to think of it, maybe you should look around your local bookstores and see what general study books they have specifically for the GED. It'll probably very basic but at least it'll give you an idea of what you need to know.
 
Oh man Physics is easy. As is Maths.

I managed to get 96% percent in one math module with only 2 days revision!!!!!!

Just remember the freaking equations!!!!!!


Oh God alcohol makes me feel goooooooooooood!



Alcohol also helps.......






....after the exam!
 
Thanks everybody who offered help! I may or may not take you up on those offers... you guys are so much more advanced than I could ever hope for.

And mindless_moder, I wish that link actually had the full ebook. :o But it does give me an idea of what sort of stuff to study for.
 
mindless_moder said:
Biology : didnt take it so im not much good here :( .
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I would say start with evolutionary biology first as simply exploring the sheer amount of evidence in its favour will open up so many different avenue's of scientific enlightenment even in fields outside of biology.
 
[Matt] said:
I would say start with evolutionary biology first as simply exploring the sheer amount of evidence in its favour will open up so many different avenue's of scientific enlightenment even in fields outside of biology.
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Indeed. Nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of evolution.
 
I'm just popping in here to share this series of lectures from the university of Berkeley. They're 29 fantastic physics lectures that are very enjoyable to watch, and you learn a lot from them. They skip all the boring theoretical stuff, and it takes no physics knowledge beforehand. If you're interested in physics, this is ideal. Most of them are about 75 minutes, so it's plenty to keep you busy for a while. I enjoyed these lectures a lot. One of the best things I've ever found on the internet.

"Physics 10"
http://webcast.berkeley.edu/course_details.php?seriesid=1906978275

(click on the eyes on the left to watch them. make sure you have real alternative)
 
Bumping this thread!

For science, I've found and have been using these fantastic older PBS type videos to augment my book experiences. So far I've watched the Chemistry one and it was great!! Certainly not for kids, as it's geared for high school teachers/students and adult learners.

Watching the Earth Science one now... these are tons of free half hour programs in a well structured order.


The World of Chemistry

Earth Revealed


There are tons more at the site that I will be sure to watch when I get the time! I didn't find them boring at all, and have been watching hours of them each day and learning a lot that I didn't know.

http://www.learner.org/resources/browse.html?discipline=6&grade=0&imageField2.x=15&imageField2.y=17

There's other categories there too other than science.


I say that starting with chemistry really gives me a much larger understanding and appreciation for all the other sciences, since it is at the very core of all the others.
 
Anyone who needs a basic education in science would be wise to check out Bill Bryson's A Short History of Nearly Everything. It's a crash course in science, as well as being funny.
 
Direwolf said:
Anyone who needs a basic education in science would be wise to check out Bill Bryson's A Short History of Nearly Everything. It's a crash course in science, as well as being funny.
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Link? Though I've already learned a lot so far, I'm always interested in soaking up more and continuing my process of education.
 
Raziaar said:
I'm always interested in soaking up more and continuing my process of education.
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Hmm last night you were whining to me that you just wanted to get through with this as quick as possible so you could work on programming :laugh:
 
Raziaar said:
I say that starting with chemistry really gives me a much larger understanding and appreciation for all the other sciences, since it is at the very core of all the others.
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Physics is the core of chemistry :shh:
 
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