Curriculum Index and Forms

Curriculum Index and Forms
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Practice tests on-line
	4Tests.com (http://www.4tests.com/main/home.asp?gohome=1) The GED (High School Equivalency Exam) consists of five small exams which may be taken on one day or spread over a series of days. The questions on the exam are in multiple choice format, except for one short essay. You will not be tested over specific details, but rather you will be tested over general knowledge and understanding of concepts. The five parts of the exams include: Writing Skills (55 multiple choice questions and 1 essay) Social Studies (64 multiple choice questions) Science (66 multiple choice questions) Interpreting Literature and the Arts (45 multiple choice questions) Mathematics (56 multiple choice questions).

General Math

Yahooligans (http://www.yahooligans.com/school_bell/math/)
All the math in every subject.

Math Index (http://cne.gmu.edu/modules/dau/math_idx_frm.html)
Math Lessons. A general review of a variety of math topics.

GCSE Math Help and lessons (http://www.gcse.com/Maths/pre.htm)
This site provides solutions to problems and explains these step by step. We take it you know a bit about the basics (like how to add, subtract, multiply and divide) but we'll show you all the rest!

On-line quizzes (http://www.mccc.edu/~kelld/page200.html)
These on-line quizzes will be taken after you have finished certain objectives. You are more than welcome to take them ahead of time just make sure you copy and paste the results to your instructor in an e-mail.

Casio Fx 260 Solar Calculator for 2002 GED (http://www.casio.com/calculators/product.cfm?section=30&market=0&product=561)
This site provides basic information about the calculator that will be used on the 2002 GED Exam.

Professor Friedman's Math Help Page (http://www.mathpower.com/)
A math professor's site that includes games and methods for reducing mathematics anxiety.

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[ Math ] : Percents
	Rule 29: Converting Percentages to Fractions (http://www.sosmath.com/algebra/fraction/frac7/frac7.html) Converting Percentages to Fractions
	Percents (http://www.shodor.org/UNChem/math/perc/index.html) Information on percents for your additional study.
	The Relationship Among Fractions, Decimals, Percents: (http://www.mccc.edu/~kelld/CompFDP.htm) This site demonstrates the relationship among fractions, decimals, and percents and how they all represent the part of a whole.
	Understanding Percents (http://mathgoodies.com/lessons/toc_vol4.shtm) Each of these 54 lessons is a comprehensive learning module. This Volume consists of 7 lessons, and a solutions page.
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[ Math ] : Geometry
	Exercises in Math Rediness (http://math.usask.ca/readin/menu.html) Geometry lessons and worksheets. Do Intro section only.
	Geometry Online (http://math.rice.edu/~lanius/Geom/) On these pages you will find activities for middle or high school geometry. Bookmark this page and check back often. I hope to add at least one activity per month.
	Introduction to Geometry (http://library.thinkquest.org/2647/geometry/intro/intro.htm) Welcome to Geometry! Here is where we'll cover all of the basics of Geometry.
	Geometry I (http://www.ies.co.jp/math/products/geo1/menu.html) Angles and Parallel Lines
	Webmath - Geometry & Trigonometry - Homework Help (http://school.discovery.com/homeworkhelp/webmath/) Homework Help.
	Geometry in Motion (http://www15.addr.com/~dscher/) This site provides direct interaction with geometric diagrams, courtesy of Java Sketchpad.
	Math Forum K-12 Geometry (http://forum.swarthmore.edu/geometry/k12.geometry.html) Archives of sketches, scripts, and macros for The Geometer's Sketchpad, Cabri Geometry, and other interactive geometry software. Demo versions available too.
	Geometry Contents ( http://library.thinkquest.org/2609/) Basic Building blocks for Geometry.
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[ Math ] : Trigonometry
	Exercises in Math Readiness (http://math.usask.ca/readin/menu.html) Trigonometry lessons and worksheets. Do intro section only.
	Trigonometry Realms (http://id.mind.net/~zona/mmts/trigonometryRealms/trigonometryRealms.html) This is an explanation of the definitions of the basic trigonometric functions in terms of the sides of a right triangle.
	Trigonometry - A Review (http://www.krellinst.org/UCES/archive/resources/trig/) A review of Trigonometry.
	An introduction to TRIGONOMETRY (http://www.ping.be/~ping1339/gonio.htm) An introduction to TRIGONOMETRY.
	WEBTRIG (http://www.math.uakron.edu/~tprice/Trig/toc.html) Lessons in Trigonometry.
	Geometry and Trigonometry (http://school.discovery.com/homeworkhelp/webmath/geometry.html) Help with homework.
	MathHelp Notebook on Trigonometry (http://www.ucl.ac.uk/Mathematics/geomath/trignb/trigmod.html) Help with Trigonometry.
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[ Math ] : Word Problems
	Math Counts Problem Solving Page (http://206.152.229.6/Problems/strategies.html) This site contains some valuable information on solving word problems using the four step process recommended by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
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[ Math ] : Online Math Applications
	Mathematics (http://www.studyweb.com/) Mathematics Algebra, Calculus, Chaos, Elementary, Fractions, Fractals, Geometry, Probability & Statistics, Study Skills, Weights & Measures,...
	Online Math Applications (http://tqjunior.advanced.org/4116/) This site teaches kids of all ages a simple and interesting approach to math that applies to real world situations. It also includes a simulated stock market game.
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Science
	Science (http://www.studyweb.com/) Science Agriculture, Animals & Pets, Disasters, Medicine, Mental Health, Biology, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Paleontology, Botany, Chemistry, Earth Science, Ecology, Energy, Environment, Geology, Marine Biology, Meteorology, Oceanography, Physics,...
	SciCentral (http://www.scicentral.com/K-12/index.html) SciCentral - your gateway to the best online science resources and breaking research news
	Whelmers McREL's Accessible Science Series (http://www.mcrel.org/whelmers/) Science activities that will catch the eye and mind of even the most indifferent student!
	The Sciences Explorer (http://ibrary.thinkquest.org/11771/) General information on a variety of science topics.
	THE SCIENCE CLUB (http://www.halcyon.com/sciclub/kidproj1.html) The Science Club is a non-profit organization that uses humor and science to get children and adults to learn and play together. All our activities, which use common household materials, promote curiousity and the excitement of experimentation.
	Nye Labs Online (http://nyelabs.kcts.org) Different experiments you can do at home.
	Welcome to Science Whatzit! (http://www.omsi.edu/online/whatzit/) Helps the student learn science through inquiry.
	Explore Science (http://www.explorescience.com/) Our Shockwave? Activities create real-time correlations between scientific theories and applications that help students visualize, experiment, and interact with many of the major concepts in science. To use an Activity you must first have the free Shockwave? plugin.
	SCIENCE MADE STUPID (http://www.besse.at/sms/smsintro.html) This site provides some answers to the common questions posed by science students.
	Hands-on Experiments to Test for Acid Mine Drainage (http://pubs.usgs.gov/openfile/of00-369/) "Hands-on Experiments to Test for Acid Mine Drainage" invites students to learn about the effects of acid mine drainage on our groundwater & environment through experimentation & observation. The website explains how to make litmus paper, study aquatic organisms, examine the weatherization process, & more.
	SOHO: The Solar & Heliospheric Observatory (http://sohowww.nascom.nasa.gov/) "SOHO: The Solar & Heliospheric Observatory" provides an uninterrupted view of the sun. It is designed to study some of the most perplexing riddles about the sun, such as its extensive outer atmosphere, the origin of the solar wind, & the stream of highly ionized gas that blows continuously outward throughout our solar system. The site offers lesson plans, never-before-seen pictures of the sun, a question & answer service with Dr. SOHO, & collection of space science information.
	THE SPACE SCIENCE GROUP (http://www.spacesciencegroup.nsula.edu/twt.shtml) Over 1100 content pages. Presents science topics directly or in the context of space. Includes current space news. Includes over 170 hands-on activities.
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Social Studies
	History Central (http://www.historycentral.com/index.html) HistoryCentral.com presents a timeline of major world history events beginning in 10,000 BC and ending with 1999.
	American Memory Timeline (http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/ndlpedu/features/timeline/index.html) "American Memory Timeline" helps teachers & students navigate the vast online collections of primary source materials at the Library of Congress. The links, arranged by chronological period, lead to sets of selected primary sources on a variety of topics in U.S. history.
	US Historical Documents Archive: The Federalist Papers (http://w3.one.net/~mweiler/ushda/fedpap.htm) This website of the United States Historical Documents Archive provides online copies of landmark Supreme Court cases and historical documents such as the Federalist Papers. The 2002 version of the GED will require that the student read and respond to questions regarding Supreme Court cases and the Federalist Papers.
	Black History Hotlist: A collection of Internet Sites (http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/BHM/bh_hotlist.html) A broad collection of Black History resources.
	The Ancient Greek World (http://www.museum.upenn.edu/Greek_World/Intro.html) University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology site provides resources on Greek history.
	Landmark US Supreme Court Cases Database (http://oyez.nwu.edu/) A project of Northwestern University, this website provides abstracts of landmark US Supreme Court cases.
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Literature and the Arts
	Literature Resources for the High School and College Student (http://www.geocities.com/maurirz/Lit_Links.htm) This site developed by Michael Lee Groves, high school teacher in Wilsonville, Oregon provides a valuable collection of resources and links to other related literature pages.
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Writing Skills
	The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation (http://www.grammarbook.com/) Jane Straus' easy-to-use reference guide and on-line practice exercises are available as an online resource. Use this site to find the answers to your questions concerning proper English grammar and punctuation.
	Punctuation QuickGuide (http://cite.telecampus.com/GED/index.html) This guide is not intended to be studied in detail or the rules memorized. It is only meant to be a quick reference guide. Use it when you are working on mini-tests or completing exercises in a GED Preparation book.
	Research and writing for high school and college students (http://www.ipl.org/teen/aplus/) Need to write a research paper? Want to do an A+ job without going totally NUTS? Here's help!!
	Study Web (http://www.studyweb.com/) Writing and reading materials under Language Arts
	The Quill Society (http://www.quill.net/home/index.htm) Free membership registration! Gain access to exciting writing opportunities and tips available only to Quill Society members.
	Study Skills (http://www.ucc.vt.edu/stdysk/stdyhlp.html) Learn how to study productively.
	Welcome to Pop-Up Grammar! (http://www.brownlee.org/durk/grammar/) Pop-up Grammar is an online English grammar quiz site where you can test your grammar knowledge. Several online English grammar exercises with tips and instructions are offered.
	Guide to Grammar and Writing (http://webster.commnet.edu/grammar/index.htm) Prepared by Professor of English Charles Darling for English courses at Capital Community College and for the general online public.
	OWL Online Writing Lab (http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/index2.html#parts) This site is provided by Purdue University. Handouts on writing, punctuation, capitalization, and other writing topics are provided.
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Other
	Big Chalk (http://www.bigchalk.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/WOPortal.woa/21/wa/default?wosid=bd5000uB300rh100t4) This site is useful to parents and teachers in helping with homework.
	Pro-Net 2000 (http://www.pro-net2000.org) This site provides a variety of on-line professional resources for adult educators.
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GED 2002 Teachers' Handbook of Lesson Plans

These lesson plans are made available through the Florida Distance Learning & Technology Project.

The lesson plans are in Adobe Acrobat format. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader, please download and install the free Adobe Acrobat Reader first before viewing the lesson plans.
Language Arts, Writing
Social Studies
Science
Language Arts, Reading
Mathematics
Please click on the following link for more information and credits: GED 2002 Teachers' Handbook of Lesson Plans.

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