SnapGrades
This is where you can see what your current grade is. You can also view the marks you have received on all of your past assignments and how they have affected your overall grade.
Graph Paper
This site has lots of different types of graph paper you can customize and print out when you need it. Scroll down the page for the paper formats.
Create-a-Graph
The National Center for Education Statistics provides a nice online tool for easily creating many types of graphs. It includes instructions to help choose the appropriate type of graph for the kind of information you are using.
Multilanguage Science Glossary
This glossary from Glencoe Publishing will give you definitions in many languages including Vietnamese, Urdu, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian, Korean, Arabic, Chinese, Creole, and others!
MCAS
This link will allow you to get to all of the old MCAS tests to review the questions and answers. It will certainly help you prepare for the 8th grade science test if you have seen some of the previous exams.
Citing Online Sources
This is a comprehensive description of how to reference information you find on the Internet. Scroll down for specific examples.
Citing Any Type of Source
Here are more complete instructions for citing any type of source (books, magazines, encyclopedias, etc.). Just follow the links to the type of resource you got your information from.
The Boston Museum of Science
The Museum of Science has lots of resources (including a good science library), classes, movies, exhibits, and events that you may want to take advantage of.
Taking Notes
Taking notes in class is one of the most effective ways to understand the material being presented in class. Unless you have a photographic mind, you'll need to learn this important skill. Follow these general guidelines and you’ll be a pro in no time!
