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 * Studying the Sciences has its foundation in the ** **Scientific Method ****for answering questions or making investigations ****. **

Learn more about the Scientific Method in this short video: [|Biology Basics: The Scientific Method]

//Video developed by Professor Daniel C. Scheirer, Northeastern University and Science Technologies//

Quiz yourself about the Scientific Method [|Scientific Method quiz]



Take a structured approach by using flashcards  or another systematic method to ensure your understand the key terms. Flashcards can help you remember processes as well as terms.
 * Tip 1: For all of the Sciences, learning the vocabulary is vital. **


 * Tip 2: If you look at your notes and realize you do not understand something, find alternate ways of investigating the topic. **

[|Scholastic's Study Jams]  - a large collection of short videos on a wide range of topics. Each video emphasizes key vocabulary and many include short quizzes to confirm understanding.
 * Middle School Science review resources: **

<span style="color: #161916; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 17px;">[|BBC Bitesize KS2 Science] - this site offers review text and supporting visuals on topics such as materials, energy, light and sound, human behaviour, and life sciences including plants an animals

<span style="color: #161916; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 17px;">[|PhET Simulations] find simulations of processes relating to physics, biology, chemistry and earth science
 * <span style="color: #161916; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 17px;">Middle and High School resources: **

<span style="color: #161916; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 17px;">For many students, finding ways to illustrate or interact with the concepts can be essential in gaining better understanding. Mindmaps are a terrific way to do this. Explore some pre-made, interactive revision mind-maps here: [|Science Mind Maps]
 * <span style="color: #77933c; font-family: Candara,sans-serif; font-size: 16pt;">Tip 3: Make it visual. **

<span style="color: #161916; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 17px;">Click the image below to read more about different visual note-taking tools specifically for science.