Midterms and Studying

Midterms are coming up, and you'll be tested on everything we've covered in class so far. That includes Earth and Space science (moon phases, tides, eclipses, seasons, plate tectonics, planets and gravity), and Life science (body systems, heredity, genetics, natural selection and evolution). We've reminded you all year to keep all the worksheets and handouts you've been given, because this has slowly created a text book for you to refer to and study from.

That being said, I've been creating more Zaptions for you to use as review, so watch those and take notes as you watch! (They're all listed under the Zaption tab.)

As for studying...here are a few tips:

1. Rewrite your notes- This sounds like a lot of work, but when you rewrite the notes in your own words you are constructing knowledge.

2. Understand the concepts- don't just memorize. You can use flashcards to test yourself, or fold a piece of paper in half lenght-wise to write concepts and definitions on opposite sides.

3. Review previous exams- this will be a HUGE help to prepare for the midterm.

4. Ask for help if you don't get it!!! See me or Ms. Ruggeri, email me if you want!

5. Don't fake it as you study- you can highlight and make awesome flashcards all you want, but if your brain is not actively involved it's pointless.

6. Avoid distractions- phones, TV, social media, etc...