Teacher: Kevin Allison, Shenendehowa H.S., Clifton Park
Kevin has been an Earth Science teacher at Shenendehowa High School since 1997. He has also taught General Science 9, and 8th Grade Physical Science. He also tutors students in earth science outside of school. Previously, he taught 7th grade life science at Estee Middle School in the Gloversville School district.
Kevin enjoys mountain biking and spending time with his wife and two children. During the summer, he frequents Mt. Snow, Killington and Jiminy Peak for some downhill mountain biking adventures.
Mr. Allison’s High School Earth Science Pagehttp://www.shenet.org/high/hsacaddept/science/kallison/kallison.htm - click on the “Review for exam” link
2009 Earth
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Powerpoint: Earth Science
Questions
Suggested Study Links:
- Datastreme
- SSEC Weather (U Wisc)
- NEIC: Current Seismicity: World
- Update on Current Volcanic Activity
- Unisys Weather: Hurricane/Tropical Data
Some Helpful Tips for the Exam:
When answering multiple choice question:
- Take your time and read the entire question and all the choices.
- Check your reference tables to see if there is any information that helps.
- Try to get rid of unlikely answers (distracters).
- Go through all choices a second time to choose the best one.
When answering constructed response questions:
- Graphs and diagrams should be done in pencil.
- If there is a reading passage, read the whole passage first and then re-read it after you look at the questions.
- Read and follow every direction given!!! USE YOUR REFERENCE TABLES!!!
At the End of the Exam:
- Make sure all answers are in ink except graphs, diagrams. If you have machine scored Part A, B-1 that can be in pencil.
- Make sure you leave no blank answers.
- Make sure you sign the declaration at the bottom of the Part A, B-1 answer sheet.