Conversion links:  http://www.onlineconversion.com/
     for length:    www.admiralmetals.com/metric_conv.htm#length
     for mass:      www.convert-me.com/en/convert/weight
     for volume:    http://school.discovery.com/homeworkhelp/webmath/convert_volume.html
                   

 Advise from former students:

          **turn in everything on time or even early (usually not accepted late)

          **when answers are posted on-line, take the time to check them

          **read AND listen to the chapter TWICE--once at the beginning of the chapter, then a day or two before the test

          **earn as many homework passes as possible (don't waste your homework passes--can be used for extra points)

          **always be prepared for class (bring you materials every day)

          **be sure to write your name, date, period and assignment on all papers

          **DON'T PROCRASTINATE!!!!   --work ahead whenever possible

                     (try to finish the assignment the day it is assigned)

          **keep track of all handouts and worksheets (no credit if lost)

          **pay attention to Mrs. McMullan in class  (don't talk while she's talking)

          **study--tests/quizzes are harder than you are used to

                     (it's not just memorizing info)

          **begin studying for tests AT LEAST 2 days before the test

          **get organized

          **write down assignments in your planner/agenda/assignment sheet every day

                    (can verify later on teacherweb.com) --check off assignments when complete, then check off again when turned in

          **get assignments when absent from web page (classmates are unreliable)

          **look over what we learned in class when you get home every evening

                  (review notes every day)

          **save everything (we'll do a notebook cleanout together every so often)

         **don't talk while Mrs. McMullan is talking!!!!

          **expect this class to be challenging (it's advanced)

          **help do all the labs (if you let your group members do all the work, you will not

                         do well on the test)

          ** just "doing" your homework will not get you a 100% (it's graded)

          **check i-parent AT LEAST once a week (let your teacher know immediately

                      if there are mistakes)

          **try to compete in science olympiad, robotics, quizbowl, etc

                      (its fun and you get extra credit)

          **keep an "A" average so you can omit some stuff

          **do extra credit when offered (you may need it later)

          **you must make up all test and quizzes, as well as most labs

                     (usually come in 8:15am for tests and labs and 8:45am for quizzes)

          **be the first to answer the on-line bonus question, and you'll get a HW pass

          **ask questions if you are unclear about something AND participate in class discussions

          **write (print or type) so that Mrs. McMullan can read your work

          **pay attention to details and directions

          **don't give up; a couple of low grades doesn't mean you're "failing" the class

          **rewatch Brainpops at home

          **study in small chunks (5-10 minutes) for several days rather than an hour the day before the test

                     (you'll remember more)

          **try making flashcards or two-column study guides

          **if you get nervous during a test, try deep breathing and do the ones you know first

          **drink water before testing (don't overdo it)

          **have FUN

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     Suggested study sites for studying Earth Science:

http://www.glencoe.com/sec/science/lep_science/lep2002/georgia/earth/index.htm
l     --then select Chapter Resources, unit 1, chapter 2(for example).
            Browse the web links if you'd like, and I would
            highly recommend that you take the QUIZ

http://info.georgiacrct.org