Thursday, December 17, 2020

Life Sciences 11:  Time was given to finish the Moss Lab, which is due Friday.

In the second half we went to the IT Lab to create a Fern Life Cycle Crossword using Microsoft Excel.  Follow these instructions:

a) Using the desktop app, open a new Microsoft Excel workbook and save it to your OneDrive with a useful file name.  An example might be Fern Life Cycle Crossword Freddy Mercury 2020 12 17

b) Read about the life cycle of a Fern, and note the key terms.

c) Start with the answer key, laying out your terms like this.  Try to get 8 to 12 terms in total, or more if its fun.

d) Use the border button to outline your crossword, like this.  

e) Create your numbering system, using Super-scripted numbers in the appropriate cells.

f) Insert a Text box, and create clues for your Across words.  Give the Text box a title.  Clues can be phrases, fill in the blanks, images, etc.

g) Repeat for the Down words.  An example of a completed key can be seen here.

h) Name the sheet you are working on as the "Answer Key"  Copy the entire sheet and paste it to a new sheet named "Puzzle".  Remove the letters from the Puzzle sheet, leaving blank squares.  Format the Puzzle so that it prints nicely on a single sheet of paper.  Add a title.  Add some cool Fern Graphics.  Show Mr. Gale.  Save it to your OneDrive.  Print the Puzzle on a single sheet of paper and hand it in.

The Fern Crossword Puzzle is not due Friday.


Chemistry 11:  We did our Reactions Unit Test today.  In the second half we learned about electron configuration and Unit 8 # 26 and 27 was assigned.  Lab 20C was prepared and a demo of a titration was shown.  Lab 6C is due Friday too.


Wednesday, December 16, 2020

 Chemistry 11:  The Reactions test will be tomorrow, Thursday December 17th in the first half.  We spent time on Lab 6C, but it is not due Thursday.  We also started the Atomic Theory Unit by looking at a Cathode Ray Tube (Crookes Tube), spectroscopes, and reading pg 139-150 in Hebdon.  # 7-18, 22 were assigned, but are not due Thursday.


Life Sciences 11:  After going through page 250 # 7-15 we did the Moss Lab.  Our luck was with us today, as several specimens had attached sporophytes, which are a little rare in December.  The Moss Lab is not due Thursday.  We did an ID mini fun quiz, and included a few non-plant species as well as two new ones:  Lupine and Mountain Ash.  This clip showed the grazing of kelp by sea urchins.

Tomorrow we will watch this clip on artificial kelp plantations, perhaps a way to grow more marine biomass and reduce the atmospheric concentration of Carbon Dioxide gas.

Tuesday, December 15, 2020

 Chemistry 11:  After a review of Endo and Exothermic reactions we read section 6.6 and did Unit 6 # 70 - 80.  There was time for a short discussion about batteries, fuel cells, electric vehicles and home photovoltaic arrays and we watched this clip on Batteries.  The differences between Millwrights, Mechanical Engineers, and Chemical Engineers was discussed as well.  We began Lab 6C, and finished the procedure for Part I.  The day was finished off with the Reactions Practice Test, since we have a Reactions Unit Test on Thursday.  There will be no questions about Titrations on Thursday's test.

Life Sciences 11:  After a short discussion about plant phyla (Algae, Moss, Ferns, Cone Producers, Flower producers), we looked at two new local Conifers, yew and spruce.  Pages 245 to 250 was read, and Problems # 8-15 on pg 250 was completed in fine sentences.  Create your own Figure 10 from page 259, and be ready to explain it to Mr. Gale.  No need to memorize it yet, you can look at it while you explain it to him.  We watched this video on making cheese, which relies on a bacterial culture.

Monday, December 14, 2020


Life Sciences 11:  After our Microbi Test we finished the Algae Lab.  We took notes on Plants, and watched a short clip on how Brown Algae is made into Nori. We started watching this clip about Volvox, and will continue tomorrow.   The Algae Lab is due tomorrow.

Chemistry 11:  Today I collected the legal sized stoichiometry WS.  We did a second Stoichiometry sheet today, and we worked on Lab 6B on the conclusion.  Both the Lab and WS are due Tuesday.  We will have a test on Reactions on Thursday.


Thursday, December 10, 2020

 Life Sciences 11:  We added a little to the Fungi Notes from Wednesday, then read pages 238-244 in our Texts.  In Quality point form (there should be no single word responses:), do pg 245 # 1-3 and 5-7.  We finished off the Fungi documentary.  I collected the Microbi WS today.

Chemistry 11:  Complete the Stoichiometry Involving Limiting Reactant WS for Friday.  Complete the Questions and Calculations and Follow up Questions from Lab 6B for Friday.  No conclusion yet.

Wednesday, December 9, 2020

 Life Sciences 11:  After a short review, we worked on page 232 # 17-23, 25 in fine sentences.  Include these with your Protists Lab.  We took notes on Fungi, and watch this Nature of Things documentary on the evolution of Fungi.  The Microscopy Review WS helped review microscope calculations and other skills.   We will have a test on Microbi on Monday.

Chemistry 11:  Due Thursday is Unit 7 # 1-4 and 6. We started Lab 6B today, but it is not due. 



December 8, 2020

Life Sciences 11:  We viewed pond water (from Williamson's Lake) and several prepared slides (Paramecium, Amoeba, Plasmodium, Diatoms) to explore some of the types of Protists found in local water and elsewhere.  In the second half, we had a short discussion about Fungi, the last of 3 kingdoms that make up our Microbiology Unit.  Various samples of carbohydrate rich foods were innoculated with fungal spores in order to grow some fungi.  The spores were found in dusty places around our classroom and nearby hallways.   Today I collected the Antibiotics Homemade Assignment from Monday. Nothing is due for Wednesday.

Chemistry 11:    From Monday I collected Lab 4D, Lab 4B, and the WS titled "Writing Reaction Equations".  We took notes on the Law of Conservation of Matter, and did Balancing II WS.  More notes were taken on the Categories of Chemical Reactions, and a WS titled "Predicting Reaction Products" was given out.  Both of these are due on Wednesday.  Time was given to prepare Lab 6B.

Sunday, December 6, 2020

 Monday, December 7th

Life Sciences 11:  

Read the article on Bacteria and Antibiotics and create an assignment for the article.

Crate 4 challenging multiple choice problems, 4 fill-in-the-blank questions, and 2 short answer questions.  

Here are the requirements:

-Each multiple choice question will have a "stem" and 4 choices. 

-four questions will be about general knowledge about bacteria

-the remainder will be specific to antibiotics

-at least one of the problems must require the interpretation of a diagram 

-on the back or on a separate page, create an answer key. 

In the second half, we took notes on Protists and watched Professor Dave explain Archaea and Protists in this video.  We took notes on Protists.  Lastly we read pg 226-229 (stop at the start of Amoeba) and sketch a lifecycle of P vivax, the pathogen that causes Malaria.

Chemistry 11:  Today we did the Moles Unit Test and spent time on Lab 4D, which is due Tuesday.  The WS titled Writing Chemical Reactions Equations is also due on Tuesday.  The Balancing sheet is not due Tuesday. 





 

Friday, December 4, 2020

 Chemistry 11:  After a short review we did the Moles Practice Test.  Click here to see it, and click here to see the answer key.  Time was given for Lab 4D, then we took notes on Chemical Reactions. A WS titled "Writing Chemical Reactions" was completed.  On Monday there will be a Moles Unit Test.

Life Sciences 11:  We began with the Evolution Quiz, followed by some work time for the Monera flippit assignment. We watched Professor Dave speak about Bacteria in this clip,   Due Monday is the Flippit. 

Thursday, December 3, 2020

 Chemistry 11:  After a short review we did some examples that show how Dilutions work.   Due Friday is Unit 5 # 78-81, 95,, 96, 99.  We started Lab 4D, and time will be given next class for this.

Life Science 11:  We watched a short clip on Sexual Selection and took notes on Patterns of Evolution.  Answers were given for the Evolution Practice Test.  A test with 10 MC and 4 WR problems will be done on Friday.  Read about viruses on pg 199-204 then do pg 205 # 7-14 in fine sentences.  

Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Life Science 11:  After a short review, we watched this clip about Evolution by Natural Selection and we did the Giraffe Worksheet.   We went through the three natural distribution graphs that represent Directional, Stablizing, and Disrupting Natural Selection.  In the second half, we did the MC section of an old Evolution Test to review the ideas that we have learned so far.   We also started some notes on Viruses. 

Chemistry 11:  The differences between empirical formula and molecular formula were reviewed at the start, then we did U5 # 47-54, which are due Thursday.  We made a standard solution today, and did a dilution.  Create a Lab Report and include these Sections:  Title, Purpose, Materials, Procedure.  We finished off with a quiz on moles calculations.

Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Chemistry 11:  Due Wednesday is Lab 4B and Unit 5 # 46 (a,c,e,f,h,k,j), any 3 from 44/45, and any 4 from 15.21,22.  Also due are concentration problems Unit 5 # 59, 61-64.

Biology 11:  After watching this clip about Natural Selection, we read pg 247 to 252 in MacMillan Biology and filled in a prepared placemat.  We took notes on Taxonomy, read page 196 - 199 in our own texts, and did pg 199 # 1-6.  


November 30, 2020.

Chemistry 11:  Due Tuesday is Unit 5 # 15,21,22 (any 15 problems total) and Unit 5 # 44 and 45 (any 10 total).  We worked on Lab 4D today, I and forgot to make it due tomorrow.  Lab 4D is due Wednesday.  Please ensure that you are checking answers constantly, and showing your math reasoning clearly.

Life Science 11:  Today we wrote our Introductory Unit Test.  We also did the Genetics II WS, and spent time finishing the Fossil History of the Elephant Lab (all the procedure, and the Discussion Questions # 1-7.  Due Tuesday is pg 182 #1-4, 7,8. We finished with this clip, about Natural Selection.

Friday, November 27, 2020

 

Life Science 11:  After going over pg 127 from our textbook we made family pedigree charts for the Simpsons, Harry Potter, or for ourselves.  We used the ideas learned to finish the Procedure only for Activity 36, Family Pedigrees.  We watched this TED talk about using genetics to create a family tree for all of Human Kind.  Really.  The Unit 1 Practice Test (intro topics, and a little Evolution), which can been seen by clicking here, is due Monday.  We will have a Unit Test on Monday.  Our class today concluded with Activity 40 (Fossil History of the Elephant), which is not due.

Chemistry 11: We started with the Intro Unit Test.  Lab 4B took up most of the rest of the class, and all the questions and follow-up Questions are due for Monday. 

Thursday, November 26, 2020

 Life Sciences:  After a short review, we had a discussion about the differences between asexual reproduction and sexual reproduction.  We read pg 119 to 126, then did pg 127 # 13-21 in fine sentences.  We then completed the review activity from Wednesday.  In the last part of our class we watched this clip on Meiosis and this clip on Fertilization.  We reviewed Genetics ideas from Grade 10 (gene, allele, homozygous, heterozygous, gamete, sperm, ova, fertilization, Punnet Square) and did the Review of Genetics WS.  For #4, create our own genetic problem involving a punnet square.  Practice Test Friday, and First Unit Test on Monday.

Chemistry 11: We reviewed Moles ideas from Wednesday and did Unit 5 # 8 and 9 (any 14 problems total).  The Intro Unit Practice test was completed next, then Lab 4B was prepared for Friday.  We continued learning about moles, this time calculating the moles of gas at Standard Temperature and Pressure.

Wednesday, November 25, 2020

 

Life Sciences 11:  We went over the evidence for evolution placemat from Tuesday, then watched this clip on the development of a Salamander.  Locally, we have the Couer de Alene Salamander in some of our mountain streams and riparian zones, not likely on the flats.  After writing notes on Darwin's Theory of Evolution, we read pg 90 to 95 and did the Peppered Moth Case Study on pg 91.  In the second half we did some review (First Unit Test on Monday) and watched this video on Adaptation of Finches on the Galapagos Islands.  


Chemistry 11 :  We started with notes on Names and Formulas of Covalent Compounds.  After completing Unit 4 #8 and 9, we did the Organic WS #1 and wrote the Acid names and formulas onto our databooklet.  Time was given for Lab 2E and a sample conclusion was handed out.  All of the Questions, Follow-up Questions, and a Conclusion are due Thursday.  In the second half we took notes on The Mole, and did Unit 5 # 6 and 7 (any 10 total problems).  We finished with a quiz on names and formulas of compounds. Test on Friday 

Monday, November 23, 2020


Life Sciences 11:  We started with a short review  of Protein synthesis, and we watched this video clip.   pg 635 # 1-9 was reviewed and it was collected by me.  We had a discussion about viruses, listed the ones we had heard of (corona, flu, SARS, HIV, polio, chicken pox, small pox, herpes, yellow fever, etc), and watched this clip of the influenza virus at work and how our immune systems defends against it.  This lead to a discussion of the 2 proposed vaccines from the US, which are mRNA vaccines. Time was given to complete Lab 10 (Measurement in microscopy).  We finished off with a short discussion of the Earth's history and we studied the Geological Time Scale on pg 24 and 25.

Chemistry 11:  We did Lab 2D for the first half, and you will be given 15 minutes to finish it next class.   We learned about Hydrates (read pg 72 and 73) and due next day is Unit 4 # 6,7 and any 8 total problems from # 4 & 5.  Intro Unit Test on Friday.    

Friday, November 20, 2020

 Chemistry 11:  Due Monday is Unit 3 # 33-44 and Unit 4 # 1-3, and any 16 total problems from # 4 and 5.  Lab 2D should also be prepared for Monday's class.  We wrote a quiz on Significant Figures today. 

Life Sciences 11:  We started with review of local birds (we are up to about 15 now) and self marked pg  614 and 621.  We performed a one act play, where we saw fine performances from Kallie the ribosome and the three tRNA's (Doug, Georgia, and Andres).  All of the bases in the DNA (terrific unzipping) and the mRNA (left the nucleus in a hurry, and stayed in sequence) were wonderful too.  We read pg 628-634, and completed pg 635 # 1-9 in fine sentences.  In the second half we started Lab 10, but this is not due Monday.  Good work!  Two tough lessons on a dark Friday afternoon - thanks for your focus and positive attitude.  

 

Wednesday, November 18, 2020

 Life Science 11:  We started off with a review of cell anatomy & local bird species and watched this clip on cell anatomy and function.  We had a short discussion about how arriving a few minutes early to review with your partner is helpful in this course, given the amount of language that you will find here.  We took notes on Biomolecules, read pg 37-42, and completed pg 44 # 18-20 and 25-29 in sentences.  Time was given for Lab 9B and we practiced recognizing the difference between right and left helixes.  The last few minutes were spent reviewing.  Please ensure that your kit is complete soon (binder, paper, graph paper, pen/pencils, ruler, calculator)

Chemistry 11:   We reviewed how to measure to the nearest one tenth of the smallest division.  We took notes on the Categories of Matter and categorized last day's samples according to Pure/Mixture (and then accordingly Element/Compound or Suspension/Solution/Mechanical Mixture).  Time was given for Reading Section 1.1 to 1.6 and completing the map as explained in Hebdon.  We did # 48 and 49 in Unit 2 as well.  In the second half we added measurement info to our Databooklet and did the Density Lab, which is due Thursday (Calculate the 4 densities).  


  

Tuesday, November 17, 2020

 Chemistry 11:  Today we covered the Course Outline, classroom safety equipment, and an introduction on measurement.  Due Wednesday is the Measurement WS and your signed Course Outline. We also read section 1.1 and started our map of the classroom and surrounding area.  We will finish this map on Wednesday.  Please work on having all your supplies, as specified in the Course Outline.

Life Sciences 11:  We listed the levels of organization that biologists use to make sense of the living world, and we listed 5 characteristics of living things.  A WS with cell structure was assigned, and we read pg 30-35 to see what the functions of those structures were.  In the second half, we did lab 9, an introduction to Microscopy where we reviewed skills and language needed for all the microscope work we will do in this course.   Please have your outline signed by your adult for tomorrow.


Saturday, November 14, 2020

 Chemisty 12:  Congratulations Grade 12s!  See below for your final exam percentage.  Course marks will be available soon.




Friday, November 13, 2020

 Junior Fire Crew:  Thanks for attending our meeting last night, and thanks to Erik and Stefan for a terrific presentation.    Here is a link to the Fitness Test information.  I hope to have an OFA 1 and TE course date ready for you soon.  

Chemisty 12:  Done and done.  Yeah!  I will have your final exam marked as soon as I can, you can log into your myedbc account to see your Final Exam result.  You should be proud of all the hard work you have accomplished over the last 10 weeks, the pace was really quite something.  All the best to you in your next set of courses.

Career Life Connections:  December 1st is the due date for your Capstone Proposal letter, this is likely the next item you should be working on.  Find information on this, as well as the rest of the course, on the Grad Home Page.  Click here to see the CLC Guidebook.





Tuesday, November 10, 2020

 

Due Thursday is the Electrolysis mini Review WS, and Unit 5 #25 any 6 problems total.  You were also given an optional Electrochem Practice test, because you will have short Electrochemistry Test on Thursday afternoon(13 MC, 3 WR).  Final Exam on Friday.  Click here to see the Electrochemistry Practice Test key .  Click here to see the answers to Take Home Final #2. Good work everyone, we are nearly done! 

Friday, November 6, 2020

 Chemistry 12:  Today we did Lab 21C, a Redox titration.  Try your best to complete the calculations and Follow-up Questions for Monday.  The lab will be due on Tuesday, with a conclusion.  Not a lot is due for Monday for Chemistry, please use the time for Course-end review.  You have a take-home final #1 and the answers have been posted on this blog, several days ago.  Redo some problems from Hebdon.  Spend some time with a friend, memorizing definitions and lists.  Final Exam on Friday.  Electrochem test on Thursday.  No school on Wednesday.


Wednesday, November 4, 2020

 Chemistry 12:  After a short review of electrochemical cells, we learned to balance full redox equations.  Do 8 problems from # 24 (do some acidic, some basic, and some disproportionation reactions to round-out your practice).  We learned how to manage problems involving species that are not on our Table (make your own mini table, writing all the reactions as reductions).  Unit 5 # 14,15,16 and 18 are due Thursday and you may have completed #14 already.  Finally, we spent time on Lab 21D, which is due on Thursday.  (All Question except 2c and 3c, all Follow-up Questions, no Conclusion). We finished with a short quiz on balancing half reactions.


Chemistry 12:  A short debrief of your electrochemical cells from Lab 21D started our class, followed by lab time and a Minireview of Sections 5.1 to 5.3.  Click here to see the key.  In the second half, we learned to balance half cells, which show the electrons being lost or gained by the reactants.  Complete Unit 5 # 19 (any 6 acidic and any 4 basic equations.).  From last week, make sure you have completed Unit 5 # 1-5 and 7-14.   Click here to see how batteries are made.



Monday, November 2, 2020

Chemistry 12:  Acid Base Unit Test today!  Yeah!  Look at myedbc soon to see your result.  In the second half we made electrochemical cells in Lab 21D.  No Lab work is due for tomorrow.  Be sure to have Unit 5 # 1-5, 7-14 done for Tuesday.

Friday, October 30, 2020

 Your Acid Base Unit Test is Monday.  

We started off with a little review, followed by a lesson on Oxidation Number.  Read 5.2 and do the Oxidation Number WS.  Everyone was given a paper copy of their Take-home Final #1.  Use the Acids and Bases section for additional practice on the weekend, if you need to.  Otherwise, use the Take-Home Final as you wish to help you prepare for your final on November 13th.  Here is the answer key to Take Home Final #1.



Wednesday, October 21, 2020

 Together we did Unit 4 # 70 odds.  Time was given for #69 evens and for Lab 20G.  In the second half we learned how to find the pH of a weak acid solution, and we read 4.14.  Due Thursday, along with # 69 evens, is # 74-79.

Tuesday, October 19

We started with Lab 20G, finishing the procedure for Parts I to IV.  Do all the Calculations for Parts I through IV, as well as Follow-up Questions # 1-5.  In the second half we took notes on Hydrolysis, we read 4.13, and # 69 (odd letters) and 71 was assigned.  The Unit 4 problems are due Wednesday, but not the lab.

Monday, October 19, 2020

 Chemistry 12:  Today we started with a short of 4.11 with a special guest, Mr. Stevens.  We did lab 20G for most of the rest of the class:  Parts zero, I and II for sure.  Maybe part III too.  We finished with a minireview of # 25-30 in Unit 4.

Thursday, October 15, 2020

 

CLC 12:  Last day for the BC Postsecondary Virtual Fair.  Find links for it on the Grad Home page on the RSS website (top tab Parents and Students).  Fill in the Questionnaire found here (or in Teams, or in Room 313), and add it to your new Grade 12 Portfolio in myBlueprint.ca.  See Mr. Gale if you are having trouble logging into myBlueprint.ca

Chemistry 12:  After a minireview of U4# 1-14, we took notes on Acid Base Equilibria in Water and did U4 # 25-30.  Time was given to finish Lab 20B and to prepare Lab 20G.  We finished the notes off in the second half and did  31-37, 47, and 48. 

Wednesday, October 14, 2020

 Chemistry 12:  We started off with our Solubility Test today.  Please log into myedbc to see your result.  Well done!  The second half was taken up by Lab 20B,  an activity that is meant to have you explore acid strength.  Due Thursday are all the Chapter 4 problems we have started so far:  #1-24 (but not 20).  We are currently in week 6 of this 10 week course.

Be sure to attend the BC Postsecondary Virtual Fair today or tomorrow after school.  See the Grad home page on the RSS website for links and instruction.  Call me on Teams if you are having troubles.



Tuesday, October 13, 2020

 Chemistry 12:  We started off with a review of acids and bases so far, and then then we spent time completing Unit 4 # 1-14, which be due Thursday.  Practice tests were handed in, marked by Mr. Gale, and returned.  Please add up your score, so you have a rough idea about how tomorrow's test will go.  Seek assistance with challenges:). Click here for the MC answer key.  Time was also give for preparing Lab 20B.

In the second part, we took notes on Conjugate acid base pairs, and we learned the difference between strong and weak acids.  Click here for today's class notes.  Unit 4 # 15-19 and 21-24 were also assigned, and will be due Thursday.

The Solubility Test is tomorrow, Wednesday.

In the last few minutes, we went through the steps for registering for and attending the Albera Postsecondary Virtual Fair.  You need to attend this conference from 5:00 to 7:00, or you can attend the BC version tomorrow and/or Thursday.  Click here for links, times and information for both virtual fairs.  A short questionnaire for this event is required for your Career Life Connections Course.  Mr. Gale has paper copies or you can click this link.



Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Today we started with a mini-review of various Solubility Topics, followed by a short discussion about Hard water and soft water.  Read 3.9, then do the following problems from Hebdon: Unit 3 # 47, 51-53, 64-66.  The second half was spent on Lab 19B - all Questions, Follow-up Questions, and a Conclusion. Lab 19B is due Friday.

Tuesday, October 6th

We started off with a mini-review, then did Lab 19C, which is due Friday.  I checked Unit 3 # 40-50 and 29-33.  We finished off with a short discussion of KTrial, which is just like "Q" that we learned about in the Equilibrium Unit.  Due next class is Unit 3 # 56-63.

Monday, October 5th

Today the Solubility Lab was collected. We used the ideas of Solubility and Solubility Product to solve problems # 40 - 50 in Unit 3.  After, we learned about precipitation reactions, and did the Precipitation Reaction mini-Lab where we practiced writing the 3 equations associated with these reactions (Formula Equation, Complete Ionic Equation, Net Ionic Equation).  We also learned about separating mixtures, and in particular separating mixtures of ions.   Due next class is the Precipitation Reactions WS, Unit 3 # 29-33 and #40-50 

Friday, October 2, 2020

 Today we wrote the Equilibrium Test and had about 25 minutes to work on the Solubility Lab adn Unit 3 # 21,22, 24, and 18-20d.  In the second half, we did the Precipitation Reaction mini lab where we learned about the Formula Equation, the Complete Ionic Equation, and the Net Ionic Equation.  Read 3.4 to learn about these, and do # 25 if you were away for the lab.


Thursday, October 1, 2020

Quizzes were returned from Wednesday and a mini review of Keq-type problems was completed.  We completed the Solubility Lab and filled in a WS to show our data and calculate the Solubility of our salt, as well as the Ksp value for our salt.  Get data from your partner if you missed the lab and complete the Solubility Lab WS.

In the second half, we Read 3.3 and did # 21,22, 24 and 18-20d.  We spent a little time going over the Equilibrium Practice test.  The Unit 2 test is tomorrow, Friday.


Wednesday, September 30, 2020

We observed how ionic solutions can conduct, and molecular solutions cannot.  The conductivity decreases if the concentration of ions decreases.  We did the Concentration Ions WS, and everyone checked their answers with the key on the side counter.  We did the Equilibrium Practice Test, worked on our Solubility Lab, and finished with a Quiz on U2 # 47-56. 


Tuesday, September 29, 2020

Today we started with a minireview, and then made about 20 mL of saturated Copper II Sulphate or Magnesium Sulphate with our partner.  More work will be done with this tomorrow.

Due Wednesday is your Lab 19B (with a conclusion), and Unit 2 # 57, 60, and 18-26 (evens).  

We took notes on Solubility, and read 3.1 before completing U3 # 1-7.  These problems are also due on Wednesday.


Friday, September 25, 2020

 Click here to see the key for #47-56.

Due Tuesday is Hebdon Unit 2 # 47-56.  Lab 18B is due on Wednesday.

Friday, September 18, 2020

 For detailed instructions, see the Class Notebook in our Chemistry 12 Team.  Click here to see the Rates Practice test.  Click here to see the key.

Due on Monday is the Practice Test as well as Hebdon # 54-61.  We began Unit 2 # 1-6, but these are not due.   We will have our first unit test on Tuesday.  Yahoo!

Click here to see the Phet Rates of Reaction animation.

Wednesday, September 16, 2020

For a detailed explanation of what we did today, navigate to our Chemistry 12 Team in Microsoft Teams, General Channel, top tab Class Notebook, Content Library, Rates of Reaction, and find the date you want.

I will be keeping a record of our class activities in the Chemistry 12  Class Notebook, including links to Worksheets, Notes, Lab Data, etc.

Message Mr. Gale (ggale@s19.bc.ca) if you cannot access the content in Microsoft Teams or Notebook.

Due Thursday is Unit 1 # 29-40, Mini Review WS (1.1 to 1.3) and Review WS (.1 to 1.8), and Lab 18C (all Questions and Calculation and Follow-up Questions, no conclusion yet)


Friday, September 11, 2020

 Chemistry 12:  We started off by going through the Rates WS answers and reviewing Solutions, Molarity,  and concentrated vs dilute solutions.  We learned about Initial, Change, and Final tables in the context of making simple sandwiches.  We did the procedure of Lab 7 and the Calculations, which are due Monday.   

Thursday, September 10, 2020

 Chemistry 12:  Today we reviewed moles-to-grams conversions, significant figures rules, and safety equipment and rules.  We reacted a penny in 15.4 M Nitric Acid, and determined the rate of reaction in grams of Cu per second.  With our partners we brainstormed ways to make the reaction slower (cool it, dilute the acid, fold up the Penny) as well as other amounts we could measure to determine the rate of reaction (decrease in total mass, volume of NO2 gas made, increase in Temperature, increase in blueness of the solution, increase in Pressure of a closed container).  Due next day is the Rates of Reaction WS.  Also due is a signed outline and 20 sheet of paper (due Monday).

Tuesday, September 8, 2020

 Hello from room 313!  Getting ready to start Chemistry 12 on September 10th 2020.  If you are in this class, please bring your calculator and be ready to start off with a little learning.  See you then!


Thursday, June 18, 2020

Science 10: The Year End Final Assessment is now ready.  Find it in your Work In Progress section in your class notebook.  Text Mr. Gale at 250 814-8934 if there are problems.

Wednesday, June 17, 2020

Science 10:  We started with a review of Nuclear Science and Scientific Notation.  Click here for a copy of the Scientific Notation mini-review.  We then spoke about tomorrow's year end assessment.  See Tuesdays blog for details.   The last 40 minutes was spent on the year end practice assessment assignment.  Find a key in your Class Notebook, Energy Unit, Task #9 Hints page.


Tuesday, June 16, 2020

Science 10:  We started our lesson on Nuclear Science by watching the opening credits of "The Simpsons", and trying to notice all the ways that Homer tries to stay safe from the harmful effects of radioactive materials.  Using a shield, maximizing distance, and minimizing exposure time are 3 ways to limit exposure to harmful radiation.  We then looked at a Geiger Counter, which detects radioactive emissions and we saw some stones in the RSS mineral collection that are radioactive.  Today's assignment, Energy Task #8, is to read pg 228 to 232 about nuclear energy, and watch this short documentary about Nuclear Energy.

We talked about Thursday's Final Assessment Assignment, which will take 60 minutes.  Either you come to the school and write a paper version at 2:00 on Thursday, or you print your assignment (find it in the Files top tab in Teams) at home, complete it, scan/photograph it, then email it back to me.  You can also write your responses on your own paper, and email an image of your work to me.  The assessment will only be available from 2:00 to 3:00 on Thursday.  Contact Mr. Gale if you are not available on Thursday from 2:00 to 3:00.

Friday, June 12, 2020

Careers 9 Finale:  Navigate to Education Planner from our school website.  Look up one interesting training option for after high school i(called post-secondary training.  If you are looking for a Trade training option, the ITA website might be better.  In your myBlueprint Grade 9 Portfolio, write a short reflection about the program you looked up.  State what it is called, where it is offered, and how long it will take.  Describe why the program looks interesting to you.  Although the reflection is brief and should take no longer than 15 minutes to type out, show off your very best writing skills.

Capstone 12:  If you have not yet rehearsed or had your presentation, email Mr. Gale with a suggestion,  considering the openings below.  We are nearing the final deadline for this graduation requirement, please do not delay.

Friday 10:00
Friday 10:30
Friday 11:00 Matt T
Friday 12:30
Friday 1:00
Friday 1:30 Caleb
Friday 3:30
Friday 4:00
Friday 4:30

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Capstone 12:  If you have not yet rehearsed or had your presentation, email Mr. Gale with a suggestion,  considering the openings below.  We are nearing the final deadline for this graduation requirement, please do not delay.

Friday 10:00
Friday 10:30
Friday 11:00 Matt T
Friday 12:30
Friday 1:00
Friday 1:30
Friday 3:30
Friday 4:00
Friday 4:30

Friday, June 5, 2020

Science 10:  Today at our 11:00 Teams class we learned how to calculate the amount of heat absorbed by something to make it hotter.  Energy Task #4 was assigned, and is due Monday at midnight.  There will be a slight change-up next week, outlined below:

Tuesday, 10:30 am Microsoft Teams Class (Calculating Kinetic Energy) . Everyone expected to attend.
Wednesday, 2:00 pm, Everyone expected to attend.  Group A in Room 313, Group B on Microsoft Teams (Calculating Gravitational Energy)
Thursday , 2:00 pm Everyone expected to attend.  Group B in Room 313, Group A on Microsoft Teams  (Nuclear Energy)

Capstone 12:  If you have not yet rehearsed or had your presentation, email Mr. Gale with a suggestion,  considering the openings below.  We are nearing the final deadline for this graduation requirement, please do not delay.

Monday 10:00
Monday 10:30
Monday 11:00
Monday 11:30
Monday 1:00
Monday 1:30
Monday 2:00
Monday 2:30
Monday 3:00
Monday 3:30

Tuesday 10:00
Tuesday 11:30
Tuesday 1:00
Tuesday 1:30
Tuesday 2:00
Tuesday 2:30
Tuesday 3:00
Tuesday 3:30

Thursday, June 4, 2020

Science 10:  We are having class in room 313 Wednesday and Thursday!  Glad everyone was here.  If you are not going to come, please send me a short email so I know why.  Task #3 can now be done by everyone.  We will start class at 11:00 on Friday, not 10:30.  Also, we will have some form of assessment assignment on the very last day (June 17 & 18) of class - pen on paper style.  It will have some work for you on all the topics in Science 10, so please spend a little time reviewing.

Capstone 12:  If you have not yet rehearsed or had your presentation, email Mr. Gale with a suggestion,  considering the openings below:

Friday 9:30
Friday 10:00
Friday 10:30 Kira
Friday 12:30 Oliver Bell
Friday 1:00 Amy
Friday 1:30

Monday 10:00
Monday 10:30
Monday 11:00
Monday 11:30
Monday 1:00
Monday 1:30
Monday 2:00
Monday 2:30
Monday 3:00
Monday 3:30

Monday, June 1, 2020

Capstone 12:  If you have not yet rehearsed or had your presentation, email Mr. Gale with a suggestion,  considering the openings below:

Wednesday 10:00
Wednesday 10:30
Wednesday 11:30
Wednesday 12:00
Wednesday 12:30
Wednesday 1:00
Wednesday 3:00 Zoe
Wednesday 3:30

Thursday 10:00
Thursday 10:30
Thursday 11:00
Thursday 11:30 Matt A
Thursday 12:30
Thursday 1:00
Thursday 3:30

Friday 9:30
Friday 10:00
Friday 10:30 Kira
Friday 12:30 Oliver Bell
Friday 1:00 Amy
Friday 1:30


Friday, May 29, 2020

Science 10:  Today we discussed our schedule (Tuesday, regular Teams class at 10:30, Afternoon classes at RSS Wed/Thurs, Regular Teams class at 10:30 Friday).  We watched this clip on energy transformations when striking a golf ball, and this clip that explains the workings of our dam, which my Dad built.  He had help.  Do Energy Task #2 today, it is due Monday at midnight.  Task #3 is ready for you if you want to.

Careers 9:  We had a class today and recorded it.  We will meet again next Friday for sure, but not Monday Morning.  I will have a Monday or Tuesday afternoon Careers class as well, please review your emails once per day for notification.



Thursday, May 28, 2020

Capstone 12:  If you have not yet rehearsed or had your presentation, email Mr. Gale with a suggestion,  considering the openings below:

Thursday 10:30
Thursday 11:00 Austin
Thursday 11:30  Rebecca / Nolan
Thursday 12:00
Thursday 12:30
Thursday 1:00 Alexis
Thursday 1:30 Hannah
Thursday 2:00 Matthew A
Thursday 2:30
Thursday 3:00 Kaleb

Friday 12:30 Oliver
Friday 1:00 Amy
Friday 1:30 Beth
Friday 3:00 Kira

Monday 10:00
Monday 10:30
Monday 11:00
Monday 11:30
Monday 1:00
Monday 1:30
Monday 2:00
Monday 2:30
Monday 3:00



Tuesday, May 26, 2020



Capstone 12:  If you have not yet rehearsed or had your presentation, email Mr. Gale with a suggestion,  considering the openings below:



Thursday 10:00
Thursday 10:30
Thursday 11:00 Austin
Thursday 11:30  Rebecca / Nolan
Thursday 12:00
Thursday 12:30
Thursday 1:00 Alexis
Thursday 1:30 Hannah
Thursday 2:00 Matthew A
Thursday 2:30
Thursday 3:00 Kaleb

Friday 12:30 Oliver
Friday 1:00 Amy
Friday 1:30 Beth
Friday 3:00 Kira



Tuesday, May 26th

Science 10:  Today we had digital class and you will find a recording of it on our team in the Discussion channel.  You can find today's notes in your Class Notes section in your Class Notebook.  The Biology Review and Energy Task #1 were assigned, and are due at midnight on Thursday.  We will have Microsoft Teams class on Friday and Tuesday at 10:30 like usual.  On Wed/Thurs we will have class in Room 313!  Click here to see Mr. Kenyon's instructions and schedule.   Thanks for continuing to develop your skills:)

Monday, May 25, 2020

Capstone 12:  If you have not yet rehearsed or had your presentation, email Mr. Gale with a suggestion,  considering the openings below:

Tuesday 11:30
Tuesday 1:00 Raylin
Tuesday 1:30 Tyson
Tuesday 2:00 English 12
Tuesday 2:30 English 12
Tuesday 3:00
Tuesday 3:30
Tuesday 4:00

Wednesday 11:00 Kira
Wednesday 2:30 David
Wednesday 3:00 Zoe
Wednesday 3:30
Wednesday 4:00

Thursday 10:00 Beth
Thursday 10:30
Thursday 11:00 Austin
Thursday 11:30
Thursday 12:00
Thursday 12:30
Thursday 1:00 Alexis
Thursday 1:30 Hannah
Thursday 2:00
Thursday 2:30
Thursday 3:00

Friday, May 22, 2020

Science 10: Today we will have a short discussion about Biotechnology, pedigree charts, and using Biotechnology to answer questions about Human history over the last 100 000 years.  We will watch this TED Talk about human history as determined by Geneticists.  Your last Biology assignment has been posted, next Tuesday at 10:30 we wills start with the Energy unit on Microsoft Teams.  In-school classes may happen the week after:)

Capstone 12:  If you have not yet rehearsed or had your presentation, email Mr. Gale with a suggestion,  considering the openings below:

Friday 12:30 Claire
Friday 1:00 Maya
Friday 1:30 Kayla

Monday 11:30 Kira
Monday 1:00 Mistaya
Monday 1:30 Aza
Monday 2:00
Monday 2:30
Monday 3:00
Monday 3:30

Tuesday 11:30
Tuesday 1:00 Raylin
Tuesday 1:30
Tuesday 2:00 English 12
Tuesday 2:30 English 12
Tuesday 3:00



Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Science 10: Today we will have a short discussion about Biotechnology, pedigree charts, and using Biotechnology to answer questions about Human history over the last 100 000 years.  We will watch this TED Talk about human history as determined by Geneticists.  Your last Biology assignment has been posted, next Tuesday at 10:30 we wills start with the Energy unit on Microsoft Teams.  In-school classes may happen the week after:)


Capstone 12:  If you have not yet rehearsed or had your presentation, email Mr. Gale with a suggestion,  considering the openings below:

Friday 12:30 Claire
Friday 1:00 Maya
Friday 1:30 Kayla

Monday 11:30 Kira
Monday 1:00 Mistaya
Monday 1:30 Aza
Monday 2:00
Monday 2:30
Monday 3:00
Monday 3:30

Tuesday 11:30
Tuesday 1:00 Raylin
Tuesday 1:30
Tuesday 2:00 English 12
Tuesday 2:30 English 12
Tuesday 3:00


Monday, May 18, 2020

Science 10:  Before Tuesday's 10:30 am class it would benefit you if you read pgs 70 to 75 in your textbook.  After class, you will complete Task #6, which is due on Thursday at 11:59 pm.

Friday, May 15, 2020

Science 10:  Today's reading will be pg 50-54.    Watch this video on Galapago Finches before or after our class.  Do pg 63 # 1-3, 5-8 in fine sentences on a new page in your Class Notebook, this is due Monday at 11:59 pm, so please get this done today so your weekend is free.

Capstone 12:  Available meeting times:


Friday 1:00 pm Kayla
Friday 1:30 pm Meeting, busy
Friday 2:00 pm Meeting, busy
Friday 2:30 pm Meeting, busy
Friday 3:00 pm Meeting, busy
Friday 3:30 pm 
Friday 4:00 pm
Friday 4:30 pm Claire

Tuesday-

Tuesday 1:00 Raylin
Tuesday 1:30
Tuesday 2:00 Alexis
Tuesday 2:30 Kolibri
Tuesday 3:00 Jayke
Tuesday 3:30




Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Grade 12 Capstone Rehearsals.  Blank times are still available:

Thurs 10:00 am
Thurs 10:30 am . Journey
Thurs 12:00 noon Julia
Thurs 1:00 pm
Thurs 1:30 pm
Thurs 2:30 pm Samantha
Thurs 3:00 pm 
Thurs 3:30 pm
Thurs 4:00 pm
Thurs 4:30 pm Veronica

Friday12:00 noon Maya
Friday 12:30 pm Raylin
Friday 1:00 pm Kayla
Friday 1:30 pm
Friday 2:00 pm
Friday 2:30 pm
Friday 3:00 pm
Friday 3:30 pm
Friday 4:00 pm
Friday 4:30 pm Claire

Monday, May 11, 2020

Science 10:  An answer key and a partial instructional video have been posted for the Genetics Problems WS (Task#3).  The Genetics Problems WS is due today, Monday.  Our next task is to use our skills in genetics to develop an understanding of why there are so many kinds of creatures on our planet.  For Tuesday's 10:30 am class, it would benefit you to read pgs 44 to 49 before class starts.  See you Tuesday. 


Friday, May 8, 2020

Science 10:  During the lesson today we watched this video on Meiosis.   Today,  after our 10:30 am lesson you will need to read pgs 31 and 32.  Do the Genetics Problems WS which you will find in the Assignments section or in Content Library/Biology/Task #3.  See the Hints page for a how to video and an answer key.

Every Tuesday and Friday we will have a lesson at 10:30 am, lasting for between 30 and 60 minutes.  You are expected to be present at the lesson, unless it conficts with something else of higher priority, like another class or work or a family event.  If you cannot attend, please send me an email so I know that all is good with you.  I will record all my classes.

Friday, May 1, 2020

Science 10:  Way back on March 13th we did pg 21 # 2-6, make sure this is done.  Read your work and make sure you understand it, then read pgs 17-20 in your textbook. Complete pg 21 # 7-15 after our class, which starts at 10:30 am today.  Add this assignment to your Hand In section in your Class Notebook, it is due by 9:30 on Tuesday, May 5th.  Our next class will be at 9:30 on Tuesday.

Agenda for Today's Class - Please have your textbook ready.  The online textbook can be found here.

a) Astronomy is done - Nice Work!  Keep developing your skills! What is your daily routine?
b) Genetics - Why are we similar to our siblings, and our parents?  Why are we not identical to them?
     -short review of DNA structure, chromosomes, homologous pairs, alleles, enzymes
c)reading
d)today's assignment, due Tuesday at 9:30.

Click here to see our class if you missed it.

Wednesday, April 29, 2020

District Authority Scholarship Display Day - please review your SD19 e-mail, there is a note from me if you applied for this scholarship.  A response is required.  More information is coming soon.

Science 10:  I am enjoying looking in all your Class Notebooks at your hard work.  Each day I look in your Hand In section for any of your new work, then I review it, then I write you an email about it.  If you are handing in work to other places, please cut and paste the work into a fresh digital page in your Hand In section of your Class Notebook.  Lately,  I have needed to use OneNote app instead of using the Notebook within Teams.  Teams is just too slow.  If you are not getting email notes from me, I am not seeing your work.  Avoid the Assignments top and side tabs in Teams.


Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Science 10:  Reminder:  Friday's Genetics class at 10:30 on Microsoft Teams.  Be there, or be Punnett Square.   Thursday, April 30 is the last day for Astronomy.  Are you enjoying it? or are you happy to see it go? Please ensure that you have done enough learning, and that you are continuing to develop your skills:) . The Galaxy WS answer key and the Unit Review are finally posted.

Monday, April 27, 2020

Science 10:

Task #10 and the Astronomy Review Assignment have now been posted.  Nearly ready is the  Galaxy WS answer key.  April 30 is the last day of Astronomy.  Please work steadily to complete coursework according to your plan.

Check out the instructional videos on the Hints page for the Galaxy WS and the Triangulation WS, Tasks 7 and 8 respectively.

Lets have a lesson every Friday at 10:30 to 11:30. See you Friday:)





Thursday, April 23, 2020

Science 10:

Thanks for attending our first meeting yesterday.  We discussed these items:

-Keep working!  Keep developing your skills.  3 hours per week of focused learning for Science 10 is a good amount.
-This blog is the key source for basic information.  It will direct you to Teams, where you can find our course materials in your Class Notebook.  Instructions for Astronomy started on April 6th, and will end on April 30th.
-Make a good space for yourself somewhere in your house where you can focus and work efficiently.  Earplugs are amazing for providing a quiet space, anywhere!
-Your course mark will be determined from your Term 3 grades (visible on myed), your participation in this new online learning since Spring Break, and the quality of your communication (emails, discussion posts, phone calls, etc).  I admit, I am not quite sure how to assess your knowledge yet, I am working on that.

Astronomy officially ends on April 30.  Click here to see the Astronomy Unit Outline.

Next week, we will pick up with the Genetics Unit, and Teams lessons will happen twice weekly.  Please email Mr. Gale with a preference for when you would to have our twice weekly meetings.


Capstone 12:

If you haven't spoken to me (or your counsellor) about Capstone 12 please contact me at the school between 9:00 and 3:30.  Most of you are working on presentations and will do a practice round in the last week of April or first week of May.  Contact me if you have any questions or difficulties with your Capstone project.

Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Science 10:  Nice work!  I have been reviewing more and more completed coursework from you all.  Keep it up:)

First Online Science 10 Meeting!  Tomorrow - Wednesday, April 22nd at 2:00.  You will need paper and a pen/pencil for a little review.   At 1:50, go on Microsoft Teams, choose the left tab Calendar, then find our Meeting, then join it.  I am looking forward to seeing you all.

If you have not yet done so, scroll back through the blog to April 6th, this is where instructions for Science 10 begin.

Grade 12 Scholarships:  It has just been decided that those applying for the District Dogwood Scholarship will be setting up a presentation/display table in the Gym on the morning of Wednesday, May 6th.  More details will be available soon.

Capstone 12:  Thanks for continuing to complete your Capstone according to the instructions on the Grad Homepage.  Of course, the presentation meeting at RSS that was scheduled is cancelled.  Mr. Gale is contacting each Grad by phone to determine how best to "present" your Capstone, so expect a call if you have not received one yet.



Thursday, April 16, 2020

Science 10:  Thanks for completing the Astronomy Tasks and handing them into your Class Notebook, "Hand In" section.  I am really enjoying seeing all your efforts.

Its important for your skills that you spend time, we hope about 3 hours each day, completing school work that is assigned to you by your instructors.  There will be no Term 3 report card, but at the end of the school year all instructors will issue a Course Grade as they usually do.  Your Course Grade will be comprised of two pieces:
  • evaluation up to Spring Break
  • participation to the best of your ability since Spring Break has ended.
Log onto myed to see your grades up to Spring Break.
Keep working steadily through the Science 10 material as it becomes available.  Three hours of focused, mindful science work weekly is appropriate.  Follow the instructions on my Blog, beginning on April 6th, 2020.  Be sure to phone me at the school (between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm) or contact me by email (ggale@sd19.bc.ca) if you are having troubles of any sort, or just want to check in:)

The Constellation Orion is leaving!  Its so low in the West (MacPerson is blocking it) and the daylight is lasting longer each evening.  Better get out to see tonight if you haven't already, or to say goodby until next fall.


Capstone 12:  I made phone calls yesterday to check in with Grade 12s.  No Capstone "Microsoft Teams"  presentation meetings have been scheduled yet but email me if you are ready to present.  It would be helpful if you emailed a PDF copy of your resume and cover letter well before your presentation meeting.





Tuesday, April 14, 2020

Science 10:  Hi Everyone!  Hope your long weekend was ok, and that you were outside a least a little in the evenings to see a super bright Venus and possibly the last of Orion until next fall.  Looks like another week of clear skies, and I recommend Astronomy Task 4 to everyone, which involves a little work inside with your textbook, and a little work outside in the dark.  At least 2 m from the nearest human, mind you:)

Last week I posted Astronomy Tasks 1 to 4, and an Astronomy Outline.  This week I will post Tasks 5-8.  By the end this week, April 17th, everyone should be done 4 tasks, and it is your choice as to which 4 tasks it is.  I am shooting for about 3 hours of Science work per week. 

If you are just getting started with Science 10, make sure you start from the start!   Go back to the Monday, April 6th blog post and work your way through last week to ensure you are getting all the right information.  Call me at the school from 9:00 till 2:50 (250-837-2173), or email me (ggale@sd19.bc.ca) , or call me on Teams.   

I will keep posting instructions here, and the course content can be found in Teams (RSS Science 10 - Gale, General Channel, Class Notebook top tab, Content Library Section, Astronomy Section).


Grade 12 Career-Life Capstone . Please be working on your Capstone project as outlined on the Grad Homepage on the RSS website.  I will be contacting each of you by phone to determine when/how we will do your Capstone meeting.

Grade 12 Scholarships:  Still working on the format for the District Dogwood scholarship presentation, so no news yet.

Careers 9 and 10:  If you have already had some of these courses delivered to you before Spring Break, ensure that you have completed all the tasks.  Scroll back through my Blog to see the tasks that were assigned, and finish them by April 17, the end of Term 3.  Most work is done online through myBlueprint.ca, and you can omit any of the paper assignments.  I will be looking through your myBlueprint portfolio to evaluate your work.   If you have not yet done any Careers, please check back with this blog on Monday, April 20th for information on how to get started.. 

Wednesday, April 8, 2020

You've got Mail!

Your Outlook email accounts have been activated.
As of March 6th, all high school students have functioning @sd19.bc.ca email accounts.
Use it to 
  • Send a note to your teacher
  • Find links to your class meetings
  • Access shared documents
  • And more
Login to Office.com using your school account and click on the Outlook icon.

If you'd like to watch a video for 'Making an Announcement', use this link:


Good luck out there!