NLN NEX Science study plan

Build a one-page formula and unit-conversion sheet covering density, molarity, pH, force, work, and Ohm's law, then solve 30 mixed calculation items using it

Distinguish ionic, covalent, and hydrogen bonding by classifying 25 given compounds and predicting which conduct electricity in solution

Balance 20 chemical equations and identify each as synthesis, decomposition, single replacement, double replacement, or combustion

Describe the structure of an atom and predict periodic trends in atomic radius, ionization energy, and electronegativity for 15 element pairs

Compare cell types by labeling a hand-drawn diagram of prokaryotic, plant, and animal cells with at least 10 structures each

Explain the steps of cellular respiration and photosynthesis, listing where each stage occurs and its net ATP yield

Predict inheritance outcomes by completing 10 monohybrid and dihybrid Punnett squares and stating phenotype ratios

Relate Newton's three laws and the conservation of energy to 8 everyday scenarios in one sentence each

Trace the path of blood through the heart and both circuits, naming all chambers, valves, and major vessels in order

Differentiate the formed elements of blood and match each to its function, lifespan, and site of production

Explain gas exchange by describing the mechanics of inhalation and exhalation and the role of partial pressure gradients

Describe the nephron's segments and predict what happens to urine concentration when ADH or aldosterone levels change

Map the divisions of the nervous system and explain how an action potential propagates, including depolarization, repolarization, and refractory periods

Identify the major endocrine glands, their hormones, and their target-organ effects in a 25-row table

Classify bones and joints by structure and give one example of each joint type with its range of motion

Sequence the events of digestion from ingestion to absorption, naming the enzyme acting at each step

Compare bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa by size, structure, reproduction method, and one example disease each

Describe the bacterial growth curve and predict how temperature, pH, and oxygen availability shift growth

Explain how antibiotics differ from antivirals in mechanism, and give three reasons antibiotic resistance develops

Distinguish sterilization, disinfection, and antisepsis and match 10 given scenarios to the correct level of control

Sequence the innate and adaptive immune responses and distinguish the roles of B cells, T cells, and antibodies

Interpret the chain of infection by identifying each link in 8 outbreak scenarios and proposing a break point for each

Calculate incidence and prevalence from given counts and explain how each is used in public health

Differentiate the major routes of disease transmission and give one prevention practice for each route

Identify the independent variable, dependent variable, and at least two controlled variables in 15 described experiments

Distinguish correlation from causation and evaluate the strength of 8 given claims

Read tables and line, bar, and scatter graphs to extract trends and calculate means and percent change without a calculator error

Evaluate experimental validity by spotting sources of bias, missing controls, and sample-size problems in 6 study summaries

Complete two timed full-length mixed practice sets and log every missed item by domain and error type

Re-teach the five weakest objectives from the error log by writing a short explanation and two original practice questions for each

Recall the highest-yield facts from all four domains using a spaced-review deck, marking any card missed twice for a final pass

Build a one-page test-day strategy sheet covering time per item, when to guess, and a pacing check at the halfway point