Sample Core Video

 

Click below to play a sample Core Video from our CSET Science Subtest 1 Online Prep program.

This particular video focuses on the rock cycle, a topic that commonly appears on both multiple-choice and written-response questions.

 

 

Our online prep programs include Core Videos like this one teaching every key topic on your exam.

 

Core Videos Included in Your Program

 

Below is a complete list of the Core Videos that are included in all of our CSET Science Subtest 1 Online Prep programs.

These videos were created by our team of teachers and subject matter experts based on the official CSET content specifications.

  • The Basic Components Within an Atom
  • Isotopes
  • Atoms, Elements, Molecules and Compounds
  • The Construction and Organization of the Periodic Table
  • Position in the Periodic Table and Elemental Characteristics
  • States of Matter and the Role that Energy Plays
  • Physical Properties of Matter
  • Observable Properties of Acidic, Basic and Neutral Solutions
  • Chemical Changes in Materials
  • Principles of Conservation of Matter and Chemical Reactions
  • Chemical Bonding, Reactivity and Position in the Periodic Table
  • Role of Inorganic and Organic Compounds Within Living Systems
  • The Central Role of Carbon in Living System Chemistry
  • Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation
  • Newton's First Law
  • Newton's Second Law
  • Newton's Third Law
  • Pressure, Fluid Flow and Buoyancy
  • Forces That Act on a Body
  • Net Force on a Body
  • Position, Distance and Displacement
  • Speed, Velocity, Acceleration and Time
  • Calculations for Linear and Circular Motion
  • Vector and Graphical Representations of Motion and Forces
  • Different Forces in Nature
  • The Characteristics of Sound, Light and Seismic Waves
  • Mechanical Waves
  • Electromagnetic Waves
  • The Laws of Reflection
  • The Laws of Refraction
  • Lenses and Optical Systems
  • Transmission of Light in Matter
  • Absorption or Reflection of Light in Matter
  • The Principle of Conservation of Energy and Energy Transfer
  • Physical and Chemical Changes
  • The Transfer of Energy as Heat
  • The Direction of Heat Flow in a System
  • The Methods of Heat Transfer
  • How Chemical Energy in Fuel is Transformed into Heat
  • Experiments that Induce a Physical Change
  • How Chemical Substances Are Characterized by Physical Properties
  • Electrostatic and Magnetostatic Phenomena
  • Attraction/Repulsion Observations
  • Direction of Magnetic Fields
  • Electric Currents and Magnetic Fields
  • Series and Parallel Circuits
  • Power, Voltage Differences, Current and Resistance in Simple Circuits  
  • Elements Comprising Chemical Compounds in Living Organisms
  • Carbohydrates and Lipids in Living Organisms
  • Proteins and Nucleic Acids in Living Organisms
  • Structure and Function of Organelles and Cells
  • Protein Synthesis
  • Single-Celled and Multicellular Organisms, Mitosis and Meiosis
  • Levels of Organization in Plants and Animals
  • Animal and Plant Cells, and the Energy of the Cell
  • Major Structures in Vascular and Nonvascular Plants
  • The Life Processes of Various Plant Groups
  • Photosynthesis
  • Structures and Functions of Human Body Systems
  • Aerobic Respiration
  • Anaerobic Respiration
  • Abiotic and Biotic Factors in an Ecosystem
  • Interrelationships Within an Ecosystem
  • The Role of Key Organisms within an Ecosystem
  • Population Types and Size
  • Energy Flow and Nutrient Cycling Through Ecosystems
  • Matter Transfer in Ecosystems
  • Photosynthesis and Respiration in an Ecosystem
  • How Factors Affect Population Types and Size
  • The Role of Dominant and Recessive Traits in Genetics and Evolution
  • Phenotypes, Genotypes and Incomplete Dominance
  • Monohybrid Crosses
  • Dihybrid Crosses
  • Sexual Reproduction
  • Asexual Reproduction
  • Coding of DNA and Expression of Traits
  • Mutations and Their Causes
  • DNA Replication
  • Evidence that Supports the Theory of Evolution
  • Shared Characteristics of Fossils and Living Organisms
  • Evolution Through Natural Selection 
  • Adaptation, Speciation and Extinction
  • Major Events that Affected the Evolution of Life on Earth  
  • Chemical Composition and Physical Structure of the Universe
  • Astronomical Instruments and Astronomical Units
  • Stars' and Planets' Characteristics
  • Fusion in Stars
  • Structure of the Solar System and Its Place in the Galaxy
  • Uniformitarianism and Catastrophism
  • Predictable Patterns of Stars and Planets in Time and Location
  • Changes in the Moon's Appearance
  • Erosion, Deposition and Transport
  • The Rock Cycle (You are currently viewing this free sample video)
  • Relative and Absolute Dating Techniques
  • Plate Tectonics and Thermal Processes Driving Plate Movement
  • Density and Buoyancy in Relation to Plate Tectonics
  • Types of Plate Boundaries
  • Volcanoes, Earthquakes and Earth Resources Caused by Tectonic Processes
  • Various Factors in the Damage Caused by an Earthquake
  • The Water Cycle
  • Daily and Seasonal Changes in the Sky
  • The Effects of Air Movements on Weather
  • Weather Maps and Weather Patterns
  • Energy Transfer in Relation to Earth
  • Renewable Resources
  • Non-Renewable Resources
  • Energy Resources
  • Earth Materials as Resources
  • Extraction and Recycling
  • Sustainable Uses of Resources
  • Effects of Natural Hazards and Human Responses
  • Environmental Consequences of Resource Consumption  
  • Asking Questions
  • Developing and Using Models
  • Planning and Carrying Out Investigations
  • Analyzing and Interpreting Data
  • Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking
  • Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions
  • Engaging in Argument from Evidence
  • Communicating Information
  • Design Solutions and the Environmental, Social and Cultural Impacts of Them
  • Optimizing a Design Solution
  • Interdependence of Science, Technology and Engineering
  • Influence of Engineering, Technology and Science on Society and the Natural World
  • Patterns
  • Cause and Effect: Mechanism and Explanation
  • Scale, Proportion and Quantity
  • Stability and Change

When you enroll in CSET Science Online Prep, you'll get access to Core Videos covering every test domain, including Physical Sciences; Life Sciences; Earth and Space Sciences; and Scientific Practices, Engineering Design and Applications and Crosscutting Concepts.

Your prep program also includes Test Tutoring Videos in which an experienced teacher discusses each question on your full-length practice test. You'll learn how to apply the subject matter knowledge from our Core Videos to the types of questions you'll encounter on the real exam.

 

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