Ask this person for help first before asking me. This way I will be available to help more students. I usually do not have time just before class to help with assignments. Lab partners should look out for each other. Also relay any announcements to your lab partner, that your lab partner may have missed.
Earth science is much more than memorizing facts.
A key element of Earth science is the understanding of principles and concepts. Please ask questions until you understand the concept rather than just memorizing a list of facts. Earth science is a fascinating subject and can teach you so much about the world you live in. For Earth Science, each quarter is independent of the other quarters. So students can take just one quarter, or two quarters or all three quarters of Earth Science if they wish.