Chemistry 12:  We did the Oxidation Numbers WS today. No work is assigned over the holiday.  Have a terrific break.

Chemistry 11:  We took notes on Organic Chemistry, then we completed the Organic Assignment #1,  The Atomic Theory and Solutions Practice test should be done for today, click here to see the key.  Be ready to hand it in on January 5th.  Have a restful and safe holiday.

Science 8:  No work is due over the holiday - have fun!  Make sure to read a little each day.

CLC: Your Capstone Proposal should now be in your portfolio on myBlueprint.ca.  Have a terrific break.

 Chemistry 11:   We began by going through the "Finding the Concentration of Ions" WS by look at the answer key.  Today we did a mini lab on Precipitation Reactions and we learned how to write Formula Equations, Complete Ionic Equations, and Net Ionic Equations.   The WS on Precipitation Reactions is due on Friday.  In the second half we did the Solutions and Atomic Theory Practice Test, which is due Friday.   We will not have a test on Solutions and Atomic Theory on Friday, I will only collect your practice test.

Chemistry 12:  Today we wrote the Acids and Bases Unit Test.  We also began with Electrochemistry today too.  We worked on Unit 5 # 1-6.

 Science 8:  Today we began with a short review, and we watched this clip about mRNA vaccines.  Our Chapter 1 and 3 Test followed.  In the second half, we learned about Earthquakes, P Waves, and S Waves.

Tuesday, December 12, 2022

 Chemistry 11:  We learned about using the dilution equation and finding the [ions] in solution.  Due Thursday is pg 102 # 78-81 as well as the WS titled Finding the Concentration of Ions.

Chemistry 12:  We made a Carbonate and Bicarbonate buffer, to show how buffers are made.  The buffer resisted a change in pH when acid or base was added.  After we wrote some notes on Buffers, we did the Buffer Mini Review to try out our skills. A little was given for completing the Acids and Bases Practice Test, which is due Thursday.  Click here for a practice test key.  We will have an Acids and Bases Test on Thursday.

Science 8:  We did the Chapter 1 & 3 Practice Test today, and it is due Wednesday.  I returned your Immune System Flippits, and we spoke about how you can use your flippit during your test on Wednesday.   

Chemistry 12:  We took notes on Indicators today, then we read section 4.17 and did U4 # 108 - 118.  The Practice test was given out today too, but we have not learned about Buffers yet.  We will have our Acids and Bases test on Thursday afternoon.  The Practice Test is due on Thursday

Chemistry 11: We wrote notes together on Solutions.  We worked on the Review of Molarity WS (Due Tuesday) as well as our Dead Sea Lab.  

Science 8:  After a short review of the Immune System, we read section 3.2 in our textbook writing brief notes on AIDS, Allergies, and ways to care for our immune system.  pg 117 # 3-5, 10, 17 in sentences are due on Tuesday.  On Wednesday we will have a test on Chapters 1 & 3, but not Chapter 2.

 Science 8:  We reviewed how the immune response is responsible for the experience of acne.  The pathogen are bacteria, which attack hair follicles.  We then shifted our attention to our experiment from earlier in the week:  Do taller people have lungs with more volume?  We tested everyone's vital capacity and measured their height.  We graphed this data on a Vital Capacity vs Height graph, to see if a trend showed up.  

Chemistry 11:  We took notes on Intermolecular Bonding, then we read section 9.3 and did # 9-16, which is due Monday.  We also spent time on Lab 6D, which is not due Monday.  There will be a test on Atomic Theory and Solutions on Thursday.

Chemistry 12:  Unit 4 # 84-88 is due Monday.  You were given an all topics mini review.  You have a test on Thursday, so a little review this weekend is probably important.

 Science 8:  We began with a discussion about pathogens, the First Line of Defense, and the Innate Immune response.    Time was given to finish part D of the flippit, the acquired immune response.  In the second half each person was assigned an illness caused by a pathogen.  After 30 minutes of research time and brief note taking, we presented our findings in groups of 2, then in groups of 3.  We finished off with this short clip about vaccines.  

Chemistry 12: We began with a review of Hydrolysis (will they make acidic, basic, or neutral solutions:  Magnesium Acetate, Potassium Bromide, Iron (III) Chloride, Sodium Monohydrogen Phosphate).  Then we learned how to work with concentrations in Weak Acid Solutions.  Reading 4.14 is helpful.  We did Unit 4 # 74-79.  In the second half we did Lab 20H Part I.  We only calculated pH for these volumes:  0.00 mL, 5.00, 15.00, 22, 24.5, 24.95, 25.00. 25.05, 25.50, 30.00, 35.00, 50.00.   Next class we will have a quiz on Ka Calculations. 

Chemistry 11:  We took notes on Ionic Bonding, read pgs 170 - 175, and completed U8# 53, 55, 57-59, 63.  We did Lab 6D Part I, as well as Calculations # 1-5.  All this is due Friday.  We also made our own mini Dead Sea.

 Science 8:  We reviewed the anatomy of the respiratory system, and added pharynx and larynx.  We learned how a virus particle (like respiratory flu virus) attacks a host cell (bronchi cells), and we spoke about why virus' are not considered living.  We watched this clip about flu infection.  We read pg 100 - 105, and wrote brief notes about the 4 ways to transfer a pathogen, the first line of defense, and the second line of defense (innate immune response) using a "flippit" format.  These sections of brief notes are due next class.

Career Life Connection.  We discussed the CLC course, and reviewed a few assignments and due dates.  We reviewed Work BC's Labour Market outlook for the 2020's.  Time was spent learning about the 4th industrial revolution, which we are currently in.  A little time was spent on UNICEF's Sustainable development goals, and how many of them require trained people.

 Science 8:  We reviewed the anatomy of the respiratory system, then we watched this video clip.  We tested our vital capacity with a spirometer to see the volume of air that we can expel from our lungs.  Add figure 2.33 from pg 91 to your diagram of the respiratory system.  On Tuesday you will have time to finish pg 91 # 1-5. 

Chemistry 11:  We took notes on Covalent Bonding, then we completed 16 Lewis Dot Diagrams.

Chemistry 12:  In the first 15 minutes we did Mini Review 4.11 (a-review of pH and pOH).  We took notes on Hydolysis, read section 4.13, and completed Unit 4 # 69, 71.  

Chemistry 12:  Read Section 4.11 and ensure that problems 49-57 are completed for Monday.   Write equations out to show your math statements.  Lab 20G is due Monday.  

Chemistry 11:  We wrote notes on our 2 graphs from Lab 11A - its important that you can describe periodic trends in atomic radius and first ionization energy.  We watched this clip that explains the different isotopes of Calcium.  We did Unit 8 # 23, which is due Monday.

Science 8:  Today we wrote notes on Cellular Respiration, then we looked at this website that shows the scale of cells and other tiny bits.   In the last 25 minutes we reviewed Respiratory System and Digestive System anatomy.  Have this WS completed for Monday, as best as you can.