Sample Core Video

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

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.