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-Dr. Seuss
"Those that know, do. Those that understand, teach." -Aristotle
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OGT Prep: Science
Notes & Important Information!
(OGT = Ohio Graduation Test)
Weeks of:
February 25th - March 8th
These 2 weeks leading up to OGT Exam week (and Make-Up Exam week which follows) will focus on REVIEW of Biology, Earth Science, Chemistry and Physical Science/Basic Physics.
Before we get too far, I must share some VERY important information regarding OGT Make-Up Exams: You can take missed OGT Exams from Monday through Thursday ONLY! The dates are as follows: March 18th - March 22nd, 2013. It is important to note this since you have 4 days to make-up ANY & ALL missed OGT Exams, this is DIFFERENT than the first week of testing which lasts 5 days (Mon. - Fri.).
Before we get too far, I must share some VERY important information regarding OGT Make-Up Exams: You can take missed OGT Exams from Monday through Thursday ONLY! The dates are as follows: March 18th - March 22nd, 2013. It is important to note this since you have 4 days to make-up ANY & ALL missed OGT Exams, this is DIFFERENT than the first week of testing which lasts 5 days (Mon. - Fri.).
Week of:
February 18th-22nd
I do not mean to scare you when I say this, so please sit & breathe slowly: OGT EXAM WEEK IS ONLY 3 SHORT WEEKS AWAY! Now you understand the reason for choosing the picture of the roller-coaster:) As long as you do not scream during the exam(s) you take, all will be fine. Seriously! You will survive, and I can say with certainty that you will also thrive. Please know that I am very proud of your dedication and willingness to attend our very important OGT Science DI Sessions.
Week of:
February 11th - 15th, 2013
For our Ohio Graduation Test (OGT) Science Prep Direct Instruction Sessions, we are going to continue to learn the important "Language of Science" by continuing our journey with Biology/Life Science Terminology, and adding important terminology & vocabulary for Earth Science topics too.
I know what you're thinking: Wow, Miss Anthony- This is going to be AWESOME (insert sarcasm)! You are right: together, we will make these not-so-interesting topics as simple, informative & entertaining as possible. We are in this together! If you have any ideas to make this more fun, just let me know! Keep working hard, and I promise to do the same. As an OGT Science Prep TEAM, we are a force to be reckoned with!
I know what you're thinking: Wow, Miss Anthony- This is going to be AWESOME (insert sarcasm)! You are right: together, we will make these not-so-interesting topics as simple, informative & entertaining as possible. We are in this together! If you have any ideas to make this more fun, just let me know! Keep working hard, and I promise to do the same. As an OGT Science Prep TEAM, we are a force to be reckoned with!
I did the impossible: I located a You-Tube Video/Rap that is ACTUALLY pretty darn cool (it has been given a thumbs up & seal of approval from some Evans Students). To go along with this video, I did some research on Astronomy (using Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia)...
The Handout below includes complex information about Astronomy & some pictures to assist anyone taking Earth Science. Enjoy!
earth_science_ab-astronomy_handout.docx | |
File Size: | 817 kb |
File Type: | docx |
This Handout covers topics including:
1. Genetics
2. Cell Division (Mitosis & Meiosis)
3. Genetic Engineering
anthony_bio_ab-genetics_cell_div.__genetic_engineering.docx | |
File Size: | 44 kb |
File Type: | docx |
This Handout posted below reviews ALL Biology topics from Fall Semester & NEW information about the Nervous System! This is a VERY important resource to help you with Biology (hint, hint - print this out)!!
bio-review_and_nervous_system.docx | |
File Size: | 121 kb |
File Type: | docx |
This Handout covers topics including:
Introduction to Ecology AND Ecosystems
earth_sci_ab-intro_to_ecology__ecosystems_handout.docx | |
File Size: | 25 kb |
File Type: | docx |
1.The 1st Handout posted discusses the topic of:
Living Things.
2. The 2nd Handout posted is a copy of:
Important Biology & Earth Science Vocabulary.
bio__earth_sci-_plant_handout.docx | |
File Size: | 20 kb |
File Type: | docx |
ogt_prep_academy-vocab_life__earth_science_week_2_nov_16.docx | |
File Size: | 227 kb |
File Type: | docx |
This Handout covers topics including:
1. Ecology
2. Biomes
3. Populations
earthscience_ab-ecology_biomes__populations.docx | |
File Size: | 63 kb |
File Type: | docx |
The 2 Handouts posted here discuss the process of Photosynthesis. The 1st one includes vocabulary & explanations, and the 2nd contains pictures of the Photosynthesis reaction & outlines the process further!
anthony_earth_sci_ab-photosynthesis_handout.docx | |
File Size: | 24 kb |
File Type: | docx |
earth_science_ab-photosythesis_images.docx | |
File Size: | 365 kb |
File Type: | docx |
This is a Quick-Study Guide to ALL things
OGT Science related!
anthony-ogt_science_quick_study_guide_revised.docx | |
File Size: | 18 kb |
File Type: | docx |
I realize that this is a TON of information! On the flip-side, the information here is presented in short clips to provide "just enough" information. Everything aligns with the resources that I provided to each of you in your OGT Science folders too!
I ask you to use this website & Study Island to ensure you have the best methods to prepare for all upcoming OGT Exams in a way that is not over-whelming. I believe in EACH of you & I'm happy to help in ANY way! -Ms. J. Anthony
Week of:
February 4th - 8th, 2013
For this week, I decided that we ALL need to laugh just a little bit more...I hope that my picture choices at least made each of you smile:) Even though I am a teacher, and I'm responsible for being the strong voice of reason, I will admit to wishing for snow days at times! This week in our OGT Science Prep Direct Instruction Sessions, we are going to work on vocabulary, key terms, and the "language" of the OGT.
Please remember to ALWAYS bring your folders that I provided to you since we have MANY different resources to help us prepare contained within those folders. As always, please know that I am here to answer questions anytime you need assistance. As long as I am not instructing my other Biology DI Session, I am more than happy to work with ANYBODY who needs assistance! My goal is to ensure that EACH and EVERY one of the students at Akron Digital's Evans High School understands the OGT Prep Materials, and ALL other science topics! All you need to do is ask:)
-Ms. J. Anthony
Please remember to ALWAYS bring your folders that I provided to you since we have MANY different resources to help us prepare contained within those folders. As always, please know that I am here to answer questions anytime you need assistance. As long as I am not instructing my other Biology DI Session, I am more than happy to work with ANYBODY who needs assistance! My goal is to ensure that EACH and EVERY one of the students at Akron Digital's Evans High School understands the OGT Prep Materials, and ALL other science topics! All you need to do is ask:)
-Ms. J. Anthony
Week of:
Jan. 28th - Feb. 1st, 2013
This week we did some introduction to help students who will be taking the OGT for Science in March. We started off by distributing a TON of handouts to serve as study guides. I was feeling very generous last week, so I provided each student with a shiny, new folder of their very own...what a nice teacher :).
We discussed basic information that will be found on the OGT for Science, and practiced with some test-taking strategies to use when the answer to a question is not readily apparent. We also went over other helpful hints to making your test-taking experience seem a little less overwhelming. Over all, we had a good start to a good week! I look forward to seeing everyone this week for round 2 of OGT Science Prep!
We discussed basic information that will be found on the OGT for Science, and practiced with some test-taking strategies to use when the answer to a question is not readily apparent. We also went over other helpful hints to making your test-taking experience seem a little less overwhelming. Over all, we had a good start to a good week! I look forward to seeing everyone this week for round 2 of OGT Science Prep!