Chemistry 11:  Today we finished Lab 16A and we handed this in before we left.  You have no homework over the holidays.  Have a terrific time!

Science 10:  We made careful drawings of the earth, sun, axis of rotation, equator, and an observer in Revelstoke to show how low the sunlight is angled on this Winter solstice day.  We handed in the Constellation Mini-Lab and you were asked to share pg 313 # 1-9, as much as you have done. You have no homework over the holidays.  Have a terrific time!

 

Chemistry 11:  Today we handed in the Atomic Theory Practice Test then did the Unit Test.  After break we completed the procedure for Lab 16A, and made a start at the Questions.  Nothing is due on Friday.

Science 10:  Today we learned how to log into myed bc to view grades, attendance and more.  Everyone emailed the login info to their parent/guardian.  We made a mini-flippit Constellation guide, using the instructions shown below in blue.  This is due on Friday.

Make a Constellation mini-guide with 2 Circumpolar constellations and 3 Other constellation.  Include the pattern of stars, the names of the stars, and what months they can be viewed from Revelstoke.  Write about the mythological stories associated with the pattern.  Include how to find them using pointer stars, or how asterisms within them are used to find other objects.   Put a useful title on the front.

Wednesday, December 19

Science 10:  Today we learned how to log into myed bc to view grades, attendance and more.  Everyone emailed the login info to their parent/guardian.  We made a mini-flippit Constellation guide, using the instructions shown below in blue.  This is due on Friday.

Make a Constellation mini-guide with 2 Circumpolar constellations and 3 Other constellation.  Include the pattern of stars, the names of the stars, and what months they can be viewed from Revelstoke.  Write about the mythological stories associated with the pattern.  Include how to find them using pointer stars, or how asterisms within them are used to find other objects.   Put a useful title on the front.

Science 10:  Lab 4A on Page 16, which is all about Constellations.  Do Part I, not Part II.  Don't do any discussion questions.  We also spent time learning about how the ISS stay's aloft, and does not crash back to Earth.

Chemistry 11:  Today we read about Polar and Non-Polar molecules (pg 200 - 202) and we did Problem #10 from within the reading.  We worked on the Atomic Theory Practice Test, which is due Thursday.  There will be an Atomic Theory Test on Thursday.  Some of us prepared Lab 16A, which we will do on Thursday.

Science 10:  With a partner or on your own, do pg 299 # 1,3,4 in quality point form.  It would be handy to read pg 292 - 297 forst.  Finish the WS on Free Body Diagrams.  We took notes on our Solar System, and watched the remainder of "Giants".

Chemistry 11:  Organic WS #2 due Tuesday.  Atomic Theory Pr Test due Thursday.  Atomic Theory Test on Thursday.

Science 10:  Today we did the Gravitational Field Strength Lab, which is due on Friday (all Procedure, Question, and Practice Problems).  We read about the planets and made a list of the 3 most important facts for each planets (unless you think they are important ideas, you can avoid number facts and history facts).  This is not due Friday.  We watched the first 16 minutes of a documentary call "Giants".

Chemistry 11:  Today we took notes on Organic Chemistry, read pg 213 to 216,  and did a WS titled Organic Assignment #1 (due Friday) .  We started Lab 6D as well.

Science 10:  Today we did the Gravitational Field Strength Lab, which is due on Friday (all Procedure, Question, and Practice Problems).  We read about the planets and made a list of the 3 most important facts for each planets (unless you think they are important ideas, you can avoid number facts and history facts).  This is not due Friday.  We watched the first 16 minutes of a documentary call "Giants".

December 11, 2018

Chemistry 11:  Unit 8 # 53-55, 57-64.  We took notes on Ionic Bonding, and we looked at the rest of the molecules from Lab 12B and labelled their geometry, if applicable (tetrahedral, planar, linear, trigonal pyramidal)

Science 10:  We learned about the Earth-Moon System today.  We read section 12.2 and did problems 2-15 (half in point form, half in sentence format).   

Chemistry 11:  Today we learned about how covalently bonded compounds are shaped by doing Procedure # 1,2,4 in Lab 12B.  There are no Questions or Conclusion for this lab.  I have yet to see your Lewis Dot Structures, so please have them stored safely.  There is a key on the side counter.

Science 10:  Today we wrote the Energy Unit Test.   There is no work due on Tuesday.

 

Science 10:  Today we finished the Solar System Model lab as well as the Energy Practice Test.  Spend some time reviewing the Energy Unit notes, assignments, and labs for our Energy Test on Monday.  I will collect your Practice Test on Monday.

Chemistry 11:  Read pg 176 - 179 and do # 69-72.  Finish Lab 11A, but put a 15 minutes time limit on Part III. 

Science 10:  We did the Energy Practice Test today, and you will get a little more time for this on Friday.  We also did a short activity to model the solar system, which is not due on Friday.

Science 10:  We did the Energy Practice Test today, and you will get a little more time for this on Friday.  We also did a short activity to model the solar system, which is not due on Friday.

Chemistry 11:  We did parts I, II and III in Lab 11A today.  Only Part II is due Friday.  We also took notes on covalent bonding, and practiced writing Lewis Dot Structures for molecules and polyatomic ions that have a mixture of single, double and triple bonds.  The Lewis Dot Structures are due on Friday.  A few students need to write their Reactions Test still.

Science 10:  Today we worked through the heat lab.   All 11 Discussion questions from the hand out are due by the double block class, Wednesday or Thursday.

Chemistry 11:  Read sections VIII.1C, VIII.1D, and VIII.1E starting on pg 144.  As you read, complete Unit 8 # 13-20, 22, 23(c,e only). 

Science 10:  We started with some review of energy.  We then learned about 3 forms of Heat:  Conduction, Radiation, and Convection.  We applied these ideas as we finished up the Calorimetry Lab.

Chemistry 11:  Today we wrote the Reactions Unit Test. 

Chemistry 11:  After working through 2 examples we did the Titrations Calculations WS.  Well done!  You will get some time to work on Lab 20C on Wednesday, and it will be due on Friday.   Reactions test on Monday. 

Monday, November 26, 2018

Chemistry 11:  Today we took notes on Energy Changes in Chemical reactions, and did Unit 6 # 70 - 80 after reading pg 119 to 122.  We spent time working on Lab 20C, which will be due on the double block this week.  Our Reactions unit test will be on Monday.

Science 10:  Read pg 230 -233 and do pg 239 # 5,6,8,10,11 in fine sentences.

Science 10:  Today we took notes on Radioactive Decay.  We read pg 228 & 229, the completed the Radioactive Decay Equations WS.

Chemistry 11:  Lab 20 C is not due on Monday.  We will have a Chemical Reactions Test on Wednesday November 28, so be sure to be making you way through the stoichiometry exercises listed on the previous posts.

Chemistry 11:  I collected any remaining Lab 6A and 6Bs.  Today we titrated a solution of HCl to determine its unknown concentration.  Terrific work on your very first titration!  We spent time completing Lab 20C Questions and Calculations # 1-3, and working on the various Stoichiometry skill building exercises listed below.  These items need to be in your binder, ready to show me that you have been building your skills.

A)  Stoichiometry Involving Limiting Reactant (WS, white, key posted at the side)
B) Stoichiometry Calculations (WS, white, legal sized, key posted at the side)
C) Hebdon Unit 7 # 8 (answers in the back of your text)
D) Stoichiometry Calculations (WS, green, legal sized, key posted at the side table)

Science 10:  Today I collected any remaining Matching assignments and Lab 18E reports from Monday and Tuesday.  We read pg 234 to 238 and did pg 239 # 1-4,7,9 in fine sentences.  We reviewed atomic structure by making an atomic model on poster paper.  Everyone was assigned an isotope, except for one lucky student who was assigned Hydrogen-1, Hydrogen-2, and Hydrogen-3.  The instructions are written below in blue.

Create a mini poster showing the structure of an atom.  You will be assigned a particular atom of an element, called an isotope.

-show the placement and number of subatomic particles

-show a standard symbol for your isotope

-label the features on your standard symbol

-create a copy of Table 1 pg 156 (old Probe 10)

-have a large title, and put your name and date in the lower left corner 

Science 10:  Today I collected any remaining Matching assignments and Lab 18E reports from Monday and Tuesday.  We read pg 234 to 238 and did pg 239 # 1-4,7,9 in fine sentences.  We reviewed atomic structure by making an atomic model on poster paper.  Everyone was assigned an isotope, except for one lucky student who was assigned Hydrogen-1, Hydrogen-2, and Hydrogen-3.  The instructions are written below in blue.

Create a mini poster showing the structure of an atom.  You will be assigned a particular atom of an element, called an isotope.

-show the placement and number of subatomic particles

-show a standard symbol for your isotope

-label the features on your standard symbol

-create a copy of Table 1 pg 156 (old Probe 10)

-have a large title, and put your name and date in the lower left corner 

Science 10:  We started off with our last Balancing minipractice sheet, followed by Experiment #23 (Neutralization Reaction), which is due on Friday.  In the second half we learned about the workings of coal fired electricity production by watching this video, and we discussed the energy transformations involved.  We read pg 198 - 211 in our text, and got a start on pg 215 # 1-8, but this is not due.  I would rather you finished your Chemistry Practice test and spent some time preparing for our Chemistry test on Friday.

Chemistry 11:  After some practice balancing chemical reaction equations, we did the WS Titled Finding Limiting Reactant and Reactant in Excess.  In the second half we made a good start with Lab 6B, which is not due Friday.  There was time to work on Lab 6A, which is due on Friday.

Chemistry 11:  Today I collected the Predicting Products WS.  Unit 7 # 1-4 is due Friday.  We did the first part of Lab 6A, and will finish it on Friday.  We also started a WS called "finding the limiting reactant" and you will be given more time for this on Friday too.

Science 10:  I collected pg 175 at the start of the class.  We did Lab 8A, which included some work from a hand out and some analysis problems from pg 225 in the Old Science Probe 10.

Science 10:  Today we finished learning about Reaction Categories by reading pg 165 - 172 and taking brief notes on Neutralization and Combustion Reactions.  We did pg 175 # 1-5. 

Chemistry 11:  WS on Predicting Reaction Products, due on Wednesday.

Science 10:  We started off with a short lesson on Balancing, followed by the WS titled "Balancing WS II.  Time was given for pg 135 # 1-8 in sentences.  We took notes on Energy, and read section 18.1 and did pg 391  # 1-3 in the old Science Probe 9.  We finished with a short lab activity, where we did Double Replacment Reactions and predicted the products.


Wednesday, October 31

Chemistry 11:  After we wrote the Moles test, we reviewed how to balance chemical reaction equations.  Unit VI # 1-6 and any 20 from # 7-56 were assigned.

Science 10:  We started off with a short lesson on Balancing, followed by the WS titled "Balancing WS II.  Time was given for pg 135 # 1-8 in sentences.  We took notes on Energy, and read section 18.1 and did pg 391  # 1-3 in the old Science Probe 9.  We finished with a short lab activity, where we did Double Replacment Reactions and predicted the products.

Chemistry 11:  The Moles Practice Test was due today, and it was checked.  We spent some time looking at the answer key, then we wrote notes on Chemical Reactions and read sections 6.1 and 6.2.
We started Unit VI # 1-6, but this is not due Wednesday.  Our Moles unit test will be tomorrow, so spend some time preparing for this.

Science 10:  Today we learned the basics of balancing chemical reaction equations.  We read pg 134 and started pg 135 # 1-8 in point form.  More time will be given for this next class.

Chemistry 11:  Today we reviewed how to study for a test in a course like Chemistry 11, because we are having a Moles test on Halloween Wednesday.  Determine which part of the text to review, which labs are important, and make a list of vocab and skills required.  Practice the skills you have learned, starting with ones that you know are challenging for you.  We also did the Moles practice test, which is due on Tuesday.  Below is a page of notes that outlines what we have learned about in the Moles Unit.

Science 10:  We began with a review of Lewis Dot Structures and names/formulas of ionic compounds.  We also learned how to write formula equations for chemical reactions, read Topic 2.2 Concept 4, and did the WS titled "Writing Reaction Equations" (due Tuesday). 

Chemistry 11:  After a practice quiz on Aqueous solution topics, we learned how to use the dilution equation found on pg 101 in Hebdon.  Unit V # 97 was completed to try out the new equation.  We finished off by by having everyone make a dilution of either 5.0 M NiCl2 or 2.5 M MnCl2 in order to created a less concentrated stock solution.

Science 10:  We did a practice quiz on Names and Formulas of Ionic Compounds.  We also took notes on Bonding in Covalent compounds and drew 10 Lewis Dot Structures (H2O, F2, CF4, C2H6, C3H8, H2, NH3, SO42-, O2, H2S).  From pg 192 in the old Science Probe 10 we learned how to name Covalent Compounds, which are different than Ionic Compounds.  On Monday, we will have a quiz on naming and writing formulas of Ionic compounds.

Chemistry 11:  We started with a short review of molar concentration, including two practice problems.  We did Unit V # 95 and 99, which is due Friday.  With a partner each of us made a Standard Solution (a solution with a carefully known concentration), and created a lab report that outlined the procedure involved.    Your lab report needs to have the usual:  Title, Purpose, Materials (list these), Procedure (write these clearly), and a Data section where you can show your mass calculation.  At the end of our class we learned about dilutions, and Unit V # 78-82 was assigned and will be due tomorrow.   We will have a Moles Unit Test on Halloween.

Science 10: 

Science 10 (P56): After a short lesson on Polyatomic Ions, we tried 5 names and 5 formulas of ionic compounds that contain these ions.  We also did pg 191 #5 from the old Probe 10, and self checked the answers with an answer key.  We spent the second half doing Lab 8.1 - only the WS is required for analysis, not the Questions below the Procedure.  We finished with part II of the experiment with the falling meter stick.   There will be a Quiz on Names and Formulas of Ionic compounds on Friday.  We watched a short video on Copper at the end.

Tuesday, October 23

Chemistry 11:  Today we took notes on Molar Concentration.  We read pg 96-98 and did Exercises # 59 and 61-64, which is due on Thursday.  Lab 4D is also due on Thursday.

Science 10:  I collected pg 174 # 1-12 from the (old Probe 10 Text) today.  We started with a little experiment to gather data on reaction time.  Expect this again next class.  We spent some time on the techniques for writing formulas and naming ionic compounds, and we did 10 for practice.  At the end, we read pg 123 to 124. 

Science 10 P56:  We started by reviewing the two categories of compounds, Covalent and Ionic.  After reading pg 120 to 122, we made the ionic compound MgO by burning Mg in air.  We took notes on Ionic compounds, then did pg 174 # 1-12 in the old Science Probe 10 text.  These are due Monday.  Everyone was given a print-out that summarized the work I have assessed so far.

Chemistry 11:  Today we did lab 4D.  Finish the Questions for Thursday.   I will give you time for the Follow-up Questions on Thursday.

Science 10: In Period 56 we looked at Ionic and Covalent Compounds, and took some notes on each.  Make sure that # 1-9 on pg 100 is finished - I will give you answers on the Double Block.  In Period 78 we went to the MADD presentation. 


Monday, October 15th.

Chemistry 11:  After a short review of finding Empirical Formula and Percent composition, we did the WS titled "Determining Empirical Formula"  and we prepared Lab 4D.  The WS is due on Tuesday.

Science 10:  Today, we did pg 100 # 1-9 in quality point form, then we watched a little more of "What Darwin Never Knew". 

Science 10:  After a short review of the language of Recombinant DNA, we read Topic 1.4 Concept 2.  We made a placemat (on a new sheet of looseleaf, create 4 equal sections on front and back, and number the boxes 1-8). In each box, take brief notes on one of the following Biotechnologies:  Artificial Insemination, In Vitro Fertilization, Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection, Gene Therapy, Testing of Food Crop Plants, and Invasive Species Detection.  There will be 2 blank boxes:).  Your Biotechnology placemat is due Monday.

Chemistry 11:  Lab 4B and Unit V #44 & 45 (any 12 problems) were collected today.  We took notes on Finding the Empirical Formula.   We did Unit V # 46 (problems a,c,e,f, h,k), as well as any 6 problems (total) from Unit V # 22,24,44,45. 

Grade 8 Volleyball:  Ask permission to leave class at 12:50 on Monday.  We will get on the bus at 1:00 and play in Enderby.  We should be home by 8:30.

Science 10:  Today we took notes on DNA Manipulation, then we read Topic 1.4 Concept 1.  For an assignment, you asked to create an assignment which included 2 MC problems, 3 fill in the blank statements, and 2 Written response problems (explain why..., describe the difference between..., list the...  calculate.... ) There must be at least one diagram in your assignment, and an answer key on a separate page.  We also watched a little of "What Darwin Never Knew".  At the end we observed some elements, and wrote down some data on each.

Grade 8 Girls Volleyball:  No practice on Friday.  12 of us leave for Enderby at 1:00 Monday, - you will be asking your teacher for permission to leave at 12:50.  See you at serving practice on Tuesday.

Chemistry 11:  Unit V # 44 and 45 (any 12 total) is due on Friday.  Lab 4B, with all the Calculations and Follow-up Questions and a Conclusion is due Friday too.  Today we finished with a quiz on Unit 5 # 22 & 24 (any 8 problems).

Science 10:  Today we took notes on DNA Manipulation, then we read Topic 1.4 Concept 1.  For an assignment, you asked to create an assignment which included 2 MC problems, 3 fill in the blank statements, and 2 Written response problems (explain why..., describe the difference between..., list the...  calculate.... ) There must be at least one diagram in your assignment, and an answer key on a separate page.  We also watched a little of "What Darwin Never Knew".  At the end we observed some elements, and wrote down some data on each.

Science 10:  Today we debriefed the Lab 6A, which we did last week.  After reading section 6.1 in the old Sci Probe 10 book, we added pg 152 # 9-11 (in quality point form) to the lab.  We finished  by looking at a brief fossil history of living creature followed by a segment of "What Darwin Never Knew".

Chemistry 11:  Today I collected the practice Moles Quiz, then we reviewed moles concepts, then we started U5 # 22 & 24 (any 8 total).   Then we worked on lab 4B.  All the Questions and Follow up questions are required, but not due next class.   You will be given time for a conclusion on Wednesday.

Chemistry 11:  Unit V # 15 and 16 are due Thursday.  Try going to the student portal to see your grades.  I need Lab 2E and 3A from a few of you still.

Science 10 P78: Today we wrote our Review Articles on our topics of personal interest.

Science 10 P56:  We spent some time talking about the adaptations that Beavers have that make them successful in their environments.  We read Topic 1.2, Concept 2 in our textbook, then did the Giraffe WS.  We finished with a video called "What Darwin Never Knew".  The Giraffe WS is due Thursday. 

Chemistry 11:  Due on Tuesday is Unit V # 5,6 (any 12 total) and Unit V # 7,8 (any 12 total).  We just started Unit V # 15 and 16. 

Science 10:  Today in Period 7/8 we did the Bio Mid unit QUiz, and we went to the IT lab to print our notes for tomorrows Review Article writing.  In Period 5/6 we wrote our Review article.

Chemistry 11:  We started off with a short lesson on unit prefixes (milli, kilo, micro and Mega) and did a WS to practice unit conversions an practice Significant Figures skills.  We spent time finishing Lab 2E, followed by the Intro Unit Practice Test (both due for next day).  The Intro Unit Test is on Friday.  In the second half, we started with the next unit - Moles! Little furry creatures that burrow under the ground and eat crunchy beetles and the odd worm.  Unit V # 6,7 (any 12 total) is not due Friday.

Science 10:  We started by going over the Bio Mid Unit Practice Test, and everyone received their pg 39 # 6-10 and pg 21 # 14 & 15 back.  We graphed the bean data, showing that length of bean demonstrates a bell curve or natural distribution.  Before break we did the Ch 17 test on genetics as a review exercise.  We spent the second half of the period researching our personal interest topic, writing notes in a document that can be shared with me.

Science 10:  We started by going over the answers to the Practice Test Multiple Choice section.  Then we measured the lengths of about 250 scarlet runner beans, and graphed number of individuals vs the length, to show a natural distribution.  After this we watched a short segment of Cosmos that explains hte evolution of Dogs.

In the library, we did these tasks, in this order:  finish the WS titled Chapter 17 Test, complete your notes on your personal interest topic, complete your references, according to the rubric below, print your notes and 2 or 3 images, organize your binder by date (two sections - Notes & Other), make sure you Practice Quiz is complete, make sure pg 39 # 6-10 and pg 21 # 14 & 15 are complete. 

On Friday we will have our Mid Unit Bio Test.  On Monday, we will write our reviews in class, so please do not complete them at home, this is a task to be done by hand in Room 313.

Evaluation of Review Article

		Comments	4,3,2,1
A	Title, name, date appear at top in a natural lay-out.
B	2-4 sentence Abstract summarizes the entire Review.  The Abstract is clearly separate from the Review body.
C	Sentence and paragraph structure, proper spelling and grammar, written in third person using a concise writing style with many key terms, information is explained in a natural sequence, numbers appear in scientific format ( eg. 43 000 m)
D	2 or 3 graphics are numbered and briefly captioned.  Text clearly refers to the graphics.  Text is wrapped around the graphics, and graphics appear in a natural location.
E	References are cut and pasted onto the end in the correct format.
F	Pages are numbered.  Text body is left justified.  Text body is double spaced.  All pages have a useful footer or header.

4 – you nailed it!     3- a solid performance    2-just meets the requirements, improvements would increase the quality         1-not there yet       0    -  not demonstrated

Reference formats:

Website:  Title of Homepage. Date of publication. Edition. Place of publication: publisher; [date updated; date accessed]. Notes.

Book:  Author(s). Date. Title. Edition. Place of publication: publisher. Extent. Notes.

Science 10:  Today I collected pag 21 # 14,15, and pg 39 # 5-10.  We reviewed a little together, then we did the Bio Mid Unit Practice Quiz (Topic 1.1 and 1.2), which is due next class.  There will be a quiz on Friday of a similar length and format.

Chemistry 11.  After a short review, we worked on Lab 2E, which is due Thursday (all Questions, FUQs, and a Discussion).  Some of us started the practice test too, and we will have a test on Friday on Unit 1.

Science 10 (P78):  Today we reviewed protein synthesis, and performed a few mutations to see how they would affect the amino acids found in insulin.  We read pg 33-36 about Incomplete Dominance and Co-Dominance, and we did pg 39 # 6-10 and 21 # 14 & 15 in fine sentences.

Science 10 (P56):  Today we reviewed protein synthesis, and performed a few mutations to see how they would affect the amino acids found in insulin.  Time was given for the Bio Practice Quiz and for pg 36 # 6-10 and 21 # 14 & 15 in fine sentences, which is due tomorrow.  We will have a bio quiz on the double block this week.

Chemistry 11: We did the procedure for Lab 2E today.  No work needs to be done on Lab 2E for Tuesday, but look over the marking guide from Lab 3A and consider which areas of your lab reports that can be improved.  Due Tuesday are the questions from Hebdon from Friday:  Unit IV # 8-13 and 81 - 100.  Please be checking your responses with the key at the back of your text book.  A few of you still need to give me Lab 3A.


Friday, September 21

Science 10 (P78):  After a short review, we went to the library to research a topic of choice.  A science topic is preferable, but you are welcome to choose a non-scientific topic and we will find the science in it later.  Make point form notes in Word.  Share it with me using the share button.  We will spend another class on research, and next week you will write a Review Article using your notes and graphics.

Science 10 (P56)  After a short review, we read pg 33-36 about Incomplete Dominance and Co-Dominance, and we did pg 39 # 6-10 and pg 21 # 14 & 15 in fine sentences.

Chemistry 11:  A short practice quiz was given out to start, and once completed students checked their answers with the solution key on the counter.

Science 10:  After the Genetics Quizzes from last day were returned we took notes on "How Proteins are Made".  We watched an informative animation, click here to see it.  We read pg 141 - 146 from the old Nelson Biology text (found in my cupboard) and did # 1-25 (answers only, not in sentences).   Click here to view the old text and assignment.   An answer key was posted on the side of the room.

In the second half, we spent time researching our choice topic.  Write point form notes about new information that you are learning.  Today I asked that only one quarter of the time be spent learning by watching videos,  and that you track your time and your sources.  We spent some time trying to distinguish between researching and being entertained.  Next Tuesday, you will bring your notes, and 2 or 3 pre printed graphics, and write a "review article" for your topic. 

Chemistry 11:  Unit 4 # 1-3 (all) and 4 & 5 (any 16 total) should be mostly done, but is not due Thursday.  Lab 3A Questions and Calculations 1,4 were due today, we will give you more time on Thursday to complete this.  We went to the Alberta Post Secondary seminar today.

Science 10:  Today we went over the Genetics Review WS, then watched a short clip on Mendelian Genetics, then worked on Lab 36 (period 78) or Human Sexual Reproductive anatomy/function (period 56).  We finished with a quiz on topics from the Genetics Review WS.

Science 10:  Today we drew the path that an allele takes through meiosis to make a spermatozoan or an ovum.  We learned how to use Punnet Squares to solve genetics problems, and the Genetics Review WS is due on Tuesday.  In period 5/6 we started Lab 36 on Family Pedigrees, but this is not due on Tuesday.  There will be a quiz on Tuesday, similar to the Genetics WS.

Chemistry 11:  We reviewed the rules of math operations and significant figures by doing a mini practice quiz, then we did Lab 3A.  Only Questions and Calculations 1 and 4 are due on Tuesday.  I will provide time for the rest tomorrow.  There will be a quiz on math calculations with significant figures on Tuesday.

Science 10:  We started by looking at the Karyotype constructed last class and focusing on the Chromosomal Mutation present.  We spent time acknowledging where and when the mistake occurred, then we spoke about how different creatures have different numbers of chromosomes, so at points in the past these chromosomal mutations were successful and were carried forward.  We took class notes on Mendelian Genetics, read Topic 1.2 Concept 1, and did pg 39 # 1-5 and pg 21 # 11, 12 in sentences.

Chemistry 11: Today we did Unit III # 57-59 and we spent time finishing Lab 2D (all follow up questions)

Science 10:  After a short review of Meiosis, we spent some time on Scientific Notation.  We constructed a Karyotype by cutting and arranging the chromosomes from a photo, and completed the related WS.  In the last 30 minutes, we did some free form research on a topic of personal interest and took point form notes.  After one or two other sessions of a similar nature, we will write a short article using sound Science writing techniques.  Only the glued Karyotype is due next class.

Grade 8 Volleyball:  Practice on Friday at 3:30 - 5:15.  Important Dates:  Saturday, September 29, Grade 8 Girls Last Spike Tournament here at RSS.  All players will be asked to bring a small snack for the coaches/official's room.  (fruit, veggies, baking, mini sandwiches, finger food, juice boxes, etc)

Wednesday, September 12

Science 10:  Today we started with review of Meiosis and a short clip for review.  Then we did a short session where we converted large numbers, like 13.8 million, to Scientific Notation.  After that, we did a Cut and Paste Karyotype of  humans, some with chromosomal mutations and some without.  Work through the associated WS, writing your responses on the worksheet.   We filled in a Human Reproductive Anatomy sheet in the last few minutes.  Only the Karyotype cut and paste is due for Friday, everything else can be finished on Friday.

Chemistry 11:  Unit II # 49 was done verbally.  We took notes on significant figures, then did # 55 in unit II, which is due Friday.  Lab 2D is not due Friday.  We finished with a quiz, which we will score on Friday.

Science 10:  Today we drew and labelled sketches to show the Replication of DNA and the stages of Meiosis.  We also went through pg 21 # 1-10. 

Chemistry 11:  After a session on how to separate mixtures, we had a discussion of measurement, and how we must include all the certain digits and one uncertain digit.   This is called the number of significant digits.  We did Unit II # 50, then 48.  At the end, we started preparing lab 4B, but this is not due Wednesday. 

Grade 8 Volleyball:  Today we had a serving practice at lunch.  Our next practice is Wednesday at 5:15. 

Chemistry 11:  After some review of last week, we wrote notes on "The Particles that  Make up Matter.  We read section III.3 and did Unit III # 33 to 44 in quality point form (due Tuesday).   There should be no single word/symbol/value responses.  Click here to see today's notes.

Science 10:  After a short review of last week we wrote notes on DNA.  We read Topic 1.1 Concepts 2 and 3, and did pg 21 # 1-10 in fine sentences.  This is due Tuesday.

Ono Exchange 2019:  We are registered to have Bottle Drive on Saturday, September 22nd in the morning.  At this point we need 5 more travellers to make their first deposit before Friday September 24th, otherwise the trip will be put off until 2020.  Click here to see the minutes of our June meeting.

Grade 8 Girls Volleyball Team:  Serving Practice at lunch on Tuesday.  Please bring gym-worthy shoes - complete practice attire is optional.

Chemistry 11:  Today we took notes on Categories of Matter and filled in the two empty columns on the right side of last day's "properties of Matter " exercise.    We also sketched the current WHMIS symbols on our Safety Equipment Map.  Check your Unit III questions using the answer key in the back of your text.

Science 10:  We reviewed Mitosis and did the Cell Division  cut and paste.  I checked for signed outlines and for supplies (ruler, calculator, pens, pencils, paper, binder).  We had a short discussion about key expectations in our room at the end of class.

Chemistry 11:  Read Sections III.1 and III.2 in Hebdon.  In descriptive point form complete Unit III # 1-3, 5, 13-15.  Today we went over some Chemistry Safety Rules for a Senior Lab scenario, and we marked the WS titled "Changes of State and the Kinetic Molecular Theory" form a blue key.

Science 10:  Today we read pg 10 and 11 after reviewing cell anatomy and safety in the science classroom concepts.  Due next day is the Safety Assignment with the map, table of categorized safety rules, and sketches of the WHMIS symbols.

Science 10:  Please have your supplies by Friday:  binder, paper, pens and pencils, calculator, ruler, hair tie for long hair.  Outlines need to be signed by parents/guardians by Friday too.  Today we read and categorized the safety rules, and we reviewed the anatomy of a cell.  We also signed out our textbooks.  Nothing is due for Thursday.

Chemistry 11:  Please have your supplies by Friday:  binder, paper, pens and pencils, calculator, ruler, 20 sheets of graph paper,  hair tie for long hair.  Outlines need to be signed by parents/guardians by Friday too. Today we reviewed classroom safety equipment and read section 1.1 in Hebdon.  We also reviewed the Kinetic Molecular Theory, melted some woods metal, and completed a WS titled "States of Matter and the Kinetic Molecular Theory", which is due Thursday.

Grade 8 Girls Volleyball:  Our Practice Schedule has firmed up:  Tuesday (serving only) at lunch, Wednesday's 5:15 to 7:15, and Fridays 3:30 to 5:15.  Starting in late September, we will take 12 players to league nights on Mondays.  There is a Grade 8 Girls Last Spike Tournament here on Saturday September 29. 

Grade 8 Girls Volleyball:  Practices will be on Wednesdays at 5:15 - 7:15 and Friday 3:15 - 5:15.  League night is on Monday's, so if you are playing on the travelling team you may miss some Monday afternoon classes starting in late September.  We need one more practice for serving - at Lunch.  Think about which lunch would be best.  See me in room 313 if you have any questions, otherwise I will see you on Wednesday at 5:15.  Bring a water bottle.

Final grades for Chemistry 11, Science 10 (P56), and Science 10 (P78).  Good work everyone!
Term 5 is your Final Exam score, and Overall is your Course Mark.