In this supplementary module, you will find resources and documents which will help you as you navigate through this course. If you need extra help with an assignment, click on the links below.

Course Icons and Glossary

The course icon library can be accessed for definitions of each icon used in this course.

You can access the course glossary by clicking on the glossary icon from the top of the topic pages in the course. Note that this link only appears on the main course pages and not on any of the documents or presentations that are linked to the course.

How To Resources

This section contains procedures for some tasks you may be required to perform on your computer in order to complete this course.

• Citing Resources MLA Style
• Creating Effective Presentations
• How to Take a Screen Shot and Paste It Into a Word Processing Program
• Submitting Assignments

Biology Resources

• Graph Paper
• Measurement

Technology Resources

The Biology course has been designed using rapid e-learning software. This technology allows you to view all of the course components on different types of devices. The software is smart. It will deliver interactivities in a format that is compatible with your device, making this course fully functional on a desktop computer, laptop, tablet, mobile device or a smartphone.

It is recommended that you use the course management system check before beginning a course. Typically, this tool checks each computer for JavaScript®, browser versions, cookies, and display. In addition to these computer requirements, you will need to have the free Adobe® Flash® Player and the free Adobe® Reader®. Videos in Biology are provided in a variety of formats, due to their availability. You should have access to the most current free versions of both Windows Media Player® and QuickTime®.

Google Earth™

This Biology course uses the Google Earth™ application. You will need to download and use this application throughout the course. Click on the link below for more information about installing the Google Earth™ application.

• Google Earth™

eMediaVASM Videos and Learning Objects

This course utilizes videos and learning objects from eMediaVASM, a digital media distribution system. When possible, these videos and learning objects have been included in course files; however, due to copyright, some videos and learning objects must be viewed on the eMediaVASM website. For information about your username and password for this resource, please contact your course instructor.

Earth Science Scientific Investigations

What Are Scientific Investigations?

Throughout this course, you will participate in scientific investigations. A scientific investigation is a method of exploring scientific content using the scientific process. Some of these scientific investigations will be hands-on and will use every day, practical objects that you have around your school or home. Others will be virtual and will incorporate online simulations. For each scientific investigation, you should utilize the scientific investigation report document on the webpage associated with each experience.

These scientific investigations are important. They allow you to test your predictions, use evidence to revisit initial concepts, and examine the connection between your ideas and the scientific views that explain your findings. Through them, you can apply the knowledge and skills that you learn in this course to real-world situations

Scientific Investigation Reports

Each scientific investigation uses a consistent format that follows the scientific process. As you complete each scientific investigation, you will maintain a scientific investigation report. This report will be a document in which you will need to make predictions, record data, analyze any data collected, and form conclusions about the scientific investigation.