FIRST140 Natural Science Parts I and II 2007 WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY

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Guided Learning Tool Description

This document outlines the sequence of learning activities students should complete to help prepare to demonstrate competence in this subject area. The timeline represents the standard number of weeks that should be allowed to prepare for an assessment. These steps may be completed more quickly than shown below as determined in consultation with your Mentor.

Learning Tasks and Standard Timeline

In general students should take no longer than thirteen (13) weeks to complete the modules associated with this subdomain. Students may, of course, accelerate this pace. By following the timeline below students should be able to meet the goal.

Week 1: Modules 1, 2, & 3 – Introduction, Learning Resources, & Scientific Concepts

Week 2: Module 4 – Scientific Inquiry (TaskStream Task #1 will take a few weeks to complete)
Week 3: Module 5 – Motion and Simple Machines
Week 4 & 5: Module 6 – Energy
Week 6: Module 7 – Chemical Interactions
Week 7: Module 8 – Cellular Processes
Week 8: Module 9 – Genetics and Evolution
Week 9: Module 10 – Diversity of Life
Week 10 & 11: Module 11 – Geologic Processes
Week 12: Module 12 – Oceans and Atmosphere
Week 13: Module 13 – Solar System

Resources

Natural Science Parts I and II - after 10/8/2007 Home

Module 1 - Orientation

Module 2 - Learning Resources and Pre-Instructional Activities

Module 3 - Scientific Concepts

Module 4 - Scientific Inquiry

Module 5 - Physical Science: Motion & Simple Machines

Module 6 - Physical Science: Energy and Forces

Module 7 - Physical Science: Chemical Interactions

Module 8 - Life Science: Cellular Processes

Module 9 - Life Science: Genetics and Evolution

Module 10 - Life Science: Diversity of Life

Module 11 - Earth and Space Science: Geologic Processes

Module 12 - Earth and Space Science: Oceans and Atmosphere

Module 13 - Earth and Space Science: The Solar System