You will find that there is a lot of interest in the environment and in how the world works. Form a Study Group . Remember that your classmates are not your competitors, but rather your peer support group. Go to the Working With A Partner web page for tips on making your partnerships as productive as possible. Relate the course material to the world around you .
Natural science is the study of our world.
Your television can help with this - watch TV shows about science and the environment. Even if they are not covering material on which you will be tested , the exposure will help your retention of related material. Prepare Vocabulary Cards. Develop a Concept Map for each chapter. By explicitly identifying relationships between terms and ideas, you will greatly increase understanding of the material.