PRACTICAL PORTION OF REGENTS EXAM
3 STATIONS - EARTHQUAKES, ELLIPSES, & ROCKS/MINERALS
To review for this portion of your Regents Exam, VISIT:
ALL 3 PARTS - https://vimeo.com/95697423
ALL 3 PARTS - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=socKhVh2La4
EARTHQUAKES EPICENTER - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3eFS4WhsrHA&list=PL89436E7A0869A716
EARTHQUAKES EPICENTER - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFJ_l3uFkPI
MINERALS - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7wJP_K_sAQ
ELLIPSES - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1gaBZBr5Mc&index=4&list=PLABtXvd0OXk6kAROnXl6ibYxtLYnuEVdu
WRITTEN PORTION OF REGENTS EXAM
Note: See bottom of page for downloadables
Note: The EARTH SCIENCE REFERENCE TABLE is linked at left.
EARTH SCIENCE REGENTS EXAM
Why: Because you can show your mastery! It is an achievement to be proud of!
Bring: Water, pens, pencils, consciousness & CALCULATOR
(Note: The memory of a graphing calculator must be wiped clean.)
These sessions are not meant to replace studying but to guide you to your weaknesses so that you may pursue greater understanding. [Individualized help can be obtained on days other than review sessions]
WHAT TO STUDY
Essential sources for/of study:
a) Notes
b) Unit Tests (and quizzes)
c) Reference tables
d) Question packets.
Supplemental sources/tools for/of study:
a) Textbook or e-text
b) Internet
c) Barron’s Prep book (the RED one) or other
d) Study groups (beware the distractors)
e) Regentsprep.org
f) Simulations at PHET
HOW TO STUDY
When to study:
Not immediately after a large meal.
Not immediately after waking up or before going to sleep
Where to study: A quiet place that is distraction-free (though, sometimes music helps).
How to study: Relax! Be confident that studying does pay off.
Prepare your materials for study!
Schedule several opportunities for study. (To score well beyond mastery!)
Look over and understand all questions in each unit test.
When weaknesses are discovered, consult notes & question packets.
Be prepared for review sessions by inquiring about discovered weaknesses.
Identify questions with extreme difficulty for extra help.