Secondary I Science and Technology

FINAL EXAMINATION REVIEW PACKAGE

Name: ______

Class: _____

This study guide is to help you prepare for yourScience and Technology exam.Your goal should be to study for 30-60minutes during the week and then give yourselves a break on the weekend.A break from studying for finals not from homework or studying for regular tests!
The more review you do now the easier it during the weeks of exams.You will feel less stress and that will help increase your success.
Pick one or two topics a night and just review for 10 - 15minutes. For review you could work through this study guide, work on flash cards, review with someone at home or write out your own notes. Choose whichever strategy works best for you.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
About the Exam…………………………………….…….….2
Exam Preparation Planner (To Do List)...……….……….….3
Exam Preparation Planner (Time Mgmt)………..…………..4-9
Topic 1: Scientific Method/Experimental Design…….…….10
Topic 2: The Light Microscope……………………………..11
Topic 3: The Metric System………………………………...12
Topic 4: The Living World/Diversity………………………13
Topic 5: The Living World/Reproduction……….…………14
Topic 6: The Living World/Life Processes…………………15
Topic 7: Earth and Space/General Characteristics of Earth...16
ABOUT THE EXAM
Test Date: Monday, June 19
Test Materials:You will need pencils with erasers, ruler, calculator
Test Format: 100 total marks
  • 40 Multiple Choice questions @ 1 mark each
  • 10 Matching questions @ 1 mark each (Scientific Method)
  • 10 Matching questions @ 1 mark each (Microscope)
  • 10 Short Answer questions @ 4 marks each
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Materials To Study:
  • All Homework Problems, Classroom Worksheets and Handouts
  • All Quizzes and Tests
  • All Notes taken/made in Classwork Hilroy Copy Book
  • All assigned pages in textbook (Eureka)

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Topics To Study:

  • Scientific Method/Experimental Design (433-435, Handouts)
  • The Light Microscope (456-457)
  • Metric System (Handouts)
  • The Living World/Diversity of Life Forms (218-239)
  • The Living World/Reproduction of Living Organisms (242-279)
  • The Living World/Life Sustaining Processes (280-288)
  • Earth and Space/General Characteristics of Earth (292-305)

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Exams / Exam Preparation Planner – Secondary I Science and Technology
“To Do List” available to download as a word document.
Break up each content area into topics. Write down a set of tasks (reading, pair associating, sub-vocalizing, test reviewing etc) for each topic. Tick off tasks as you complete them.
Content Area
Topic / Tasks / Done
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Management
Skills / Exam Preparation Planner – Secondary I Science and Technology
available to download as a word document.
Weekly Study Planner
Start by sorting out your exam commitments below. Then commit your study time.
Time / Mon-June 5 / Tue-June 6 / Wed-June 7 / Thu-June 8 / Fri-June 9 / Sat-June 10 / Sun-June 11
Morning
8:00
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Management
Skills / Exam Preparation Planner – Secondary I Science and Technology
available to download as a word document.
Weekly Study Planner
Start by sorting out your exam commitments below. Then commit your study time.
Time / Mon-June 5 / Tue-June 6 / Wed-June 7 / Thu-June 8 / Fri-June 9 / Sat-June 10 / Sun-June 11
Afternoon
1:00
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Time
Management
Skills / Exam Preparation Planner – Secondary I Science and Technology
available to download as a word document.
Weekly Study Planner
Commit your study time below
Time / Mon-June 5 / Tue-June 6 / Wed-June 7 / Thu-June 8 / Fri-June 9 / Sat-June 10 / Sun-June 11
Evening
6:00
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Time
Management
Skills / Exam Preparation Planner – Secondary I Science and Technology
available to download as a word document.
Weekly Study Planner
Start by sorting out your exam commitments below. Then commit your study time.
Time / Mon-June 12 / Tue-June 13 / Wed-June 14 / Thu-June 15 / Fri-June 16 / Sat-June 17 / Sun-June 18
Morning
8:00
9:00
10:00
11:00
12:00
Time
Management
Skills / Exam Preparation Planner – Secondary I Science and Technology
available to download as a word document.
Weekly Study Planner
Start by sorting out your exam commitments below. Then commit your study time.
Time / Mon-June 12 / Tue-June 13 / Wed-June 14 / Thu-June 15 / Fri-June 16 / Sat-June 17 / Sun-June 18
Morning
8:00
9:00
10:00
11:00
12:00
Time
Management
Skills / Exam Preparation Planner – Secondary I Science and Technology
available to download as a word document.
Weekly Study Planner
Start by sorting out your exam commitments below. Then commit your study time.
Time / Mon-June 12 / Tue-June 13 / Wed-June 14 / Thu-June 15 / Fri-June 16 / Sat-June 17 / Sun-June 18
Morning
8:00
9:00
10:00
11:00
12:00
TOPIC 1: Scientific Method/Exp Design (433-435, Handouts)

Key Terms and Concepts: Observations, Inferences, Qualitative, Quantitative, Hypothesis, Control, Variable, Manipulated Variable, Responding Variable, Controlled Variable, Procedure, Analysis, Conclusion

Notes:

TOPIC 2: The Light Microscope (456-457)

Key Terms and Concepts: Eyepiece, Body, Revolving Nosepiece, Objectives, Stage, Light, Diaphragm, Arm, Coarse Adjustment, Fine Adjustment, Focus, Magnification Calculations, Use of Microscope

Notes: Be sure to review the microscope lab stencil we did.

TOPIC 3: Metric System

Key Terms and Concepts:Prefixes, Base Units, Conversions, Estimations, Metric Rulers, Graduated Cylinders

Notes: Expect to also read a ruler or a graduated cylinder

TOPIC 4: The Living World/Diversity of Life Forms (218-239)

Key Terms and Concepts:Taxonomy, Sexual Reproduction, Evolution, Species, Scientific Name, Fungi, Protists, Monerans, Anatomy, Fossil Ancestors, Genus, Vertebrates, Cold-blooded, Warm-blooded, Fish, Amphibians, Reptiles, Birds, Mammals, Habitat, Adaptations, Physical Adaptations, Communication Adaptations, Reproductive Adaptations, Niche, Food Chain, Producers, Consumers, Decomposers, Population, Natural Selection, Chromosomes, Genes

Notes: Visit web site and try the fun activities

TOPIC 5: The Living World/Reproduction of Living Things (242-279)

Key Terms and Concepts: Asexual Reproduction, Sexual Reproduction, Flowering Plants, Conifers, Spores, Seeds, Gymnosperms, Angiosperms, Pollination, Fertilization, Gamete, Zygote, Ovule, Spermatozoon, Seed Dispersal, Mating, Fertilization, External Fertilization, Internal Fertilization, Larva,Hermaphrodite, Puberty, Pituitary Gland, Testosterone, Estrogen, Progesterone, Human Male Reproductive Organs, Human Female Reproductive Organs, Menstrual Cycle, Pregnancy, Embryo, Placenta, Gastrula, Cell Differentiation, Gestation, Trimester, Pregnancy Risks, Birth, Contraception/Methods, STDS

Notes:

TOPIC 6: The Living World/Life Sustaining Processes (280-288)

Key Terms and Concepts:Cell, Plant Cell, Animal Cell, Organelles, Cytoplasm, Nucleus, Vacuole, Endoplasmic Reticulum, Mitochondria, Cell Wall, Chloroplast, Inputs, Outputs, Selective Permeability, Diffusion, Osmosis, Nutrients, Photosynthesis, Cell Respiration

Notes:

TOPIC 7:Earth and Space/Gen Characteristics of Earth (161, 292-305)

Key Terms and Concepts: Crust, Mantle, Core, Biosphere, Geologist, Abyss, Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Lithosphere, Homogeneous Mixture, Heterogeneous Mixture, Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Ozone Layer, Cataract, Ultraviolet Rays, Hydrosphere, Fresh Water, Drinking Water, Lithosphere, Greenhouse Effect

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