As you prepare for your upcoming midterm exam, here are some helpful study links (in addition to Sakai resources and my earlier blog postings):
- Exam taking tips
- How to read scientific articles & graphs (PDF)
- Shappell.Ecology website footer help links
- Quizlet
- VisionLearning has a free science glossary App for iPhones/iPads (I don't have an iPhone/iPad so if you try this App, please let me know how helpful it is!)
- Popplet - for the visual and concept-oriented learners, you may want to give this site a try. Popplet lets you make interactive concept maps using words, diagrams and videos - see basic example below.
- In addition to the lecture notes, remember to review the assigned articles/activities, section outlines, and glossary terms in your Packet.
Quizlet
At
this point, nearly all of the terms in Ecosystem and Population Ecology glossaries have been discussed. Within the Principles of Ecology 2012 study group on Quizlet, I have started two flashcard "sets", one for vocabulary/terms and one for general concepts.
To add flashcard terms to the sets: you must first make a Quizlet profile (this may be done anonymously) and join the study group.
Quizlet has other neat games to help you learn the vocabulary, such as the one below, but it is the responsibilities of you, the student, to build this study resource.
To add flashcard terms to the sets: you must first make a Quizlet profile (this may be done anonymously) and join the study group.
Quizlet has other neat games to help you learn the vocabulary, such as the one below, but it is the responsibilities of you, the student, to build this study resource.
A word of Quizlet warning: If you do add terms to the set you are presented with the "auto-define" option - please make sure the definition you choose matches the one in your packet!
Same thing goes for those of you using Quizlet to study, check the
definitions against your glossary the first time through.
While you all
are studying in the coming week, I will be grading your reports. Therefore, I
need you all to "self-police/correct" on Quizlet, but feel free to email me if a
major
problem arises.
Thank you for making this game. It was very useful. See you in class tomorrow!!!!
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