General reviewer for Science at the high school level.
Biology
The cell is the basic unit of life. Know the human organ systems, photosynthesis, respiration, and genetics (dominant vs recessive traits).
Chemistry
Matter = element, compound, or mixture. Atoms have protons, neutrons, electrons. Balance equations by changing coefficients.
Balance chemical equations by adjusting COEFFICIENTS, never subscripts.
Physics & Earth Science
Earth science covers plate tectonics, weather, and the solar system.
Scientific Method
Order: observe โ hypothesize โ experiment โ analyze โ conclude. The independent variable is what YOU change.
Before your exam, make sure you can confidently explain and apply each of the following:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics & Earth Science
- Scientific Method
Re-read any section above where you hesitate, then explain it aloud in your own words โ if you can teach it simply, you understand it. Focus your final review on the tables, formulas, and the common-mistake warnings, since those are where most points are won or lost.