Science 9:  We reviewed the safety equipment for our classroom then constructed a map of the classroom and surrounding hallways and included the following: 6 pieces of safety equipment, nearest extinguisher outside room 313, nearest fire pull, fire escape route.  We read pages 87 - 89, and drew a diagram of the categories of matter (define each term,  give 2 examples for each category from the bottom row).  In the second half we went to an interview with the rap duo "Snotty Nosed Rez Kids".  Next class I will check that you have all your supplies.

Science 8:   We reviewed the safety equipment for our classroom then constructed a map of the classroom and surrounding hallways and included the following: 6 pieces of safety equipment, nearest extinguisher outside room 313, nearest fire pull, fire escape route.  We had a short discussion about best and worst practices during lab work, and the instructor showed demonstrated key mistakes.  In the second half we labelled the microscope diagram and completed the Microscope Intro Lab, where we made wet mounts of lower case letter "e" and a dry mount of two hairs.  Next class I will check that you have all your supplies.

Chemistry 11:  We read through the course outline and retrieved our two textbooks from the library.  We discussed the Kinetic Molecular Theory, and completed the KMT WS, which is due Thursday, the same day your course outline needs to be signed by.  We looked at this amination showning the KMT.  We finished off by going through safety equipment in our classroom.  

Science 9:  We read through the course outline and retrieved our textbook from the library.  Have your outline signed by next class, Wednesday.  Ensure that your "kit" is complete by Friday (binder, pencils, pens, fresh paper, graph paper, calculator, ruler, elastic if you have long hair).

Science 8:  We read through the course outline and retrieved our textbook from the library.  Have your outline signed by next class, Tuesday.  Ensure that your "kit" is complete by Friday (binder, pencils, pens, fresh paper, graph paper, calculator, ruler, elastic if you have long hair).  We created a table to categorize safety rules, and on the back we drew a map of the classroom and surrounding hallways.  We labelled the classroom safety equipment on the map, which is not due Wednesday.  

Science 10: We read through the course outline and retrieved our textbook from the library.  Have your outline signed by next class, Tuesday.  Ensure that your "kit" is complete by Friday (binder, pencils, pens, fresh paper, graph paper, calculator, ruler, elastic if you have long hair).  We created a table to categorize safety rules, and on the bottom we drew and labelled the WHMIS symbols.   

Well done everyone!  Thanks for all your hard work this semester, I will try to have your grades tidied up by Friday at the end of the day.  You can log into myed to see your results.

I enjoyed working all three of my classes this past semester and want you to know that you have played a significant role for me this fall and early winter.  You may know that my family and I have had some sad circumstances to deal with recently, and it has been comforting for me come to work, play my usual role, and keep going.  I have you to thank for this - your hard work, enthusiasm, and connection has been helpful for me.  All the best to you in your next semester and especially to the Grade 12s who will be graduating in a short while.

Cheers,

Mr. Gale

Chemistry 11:  Your final is on Thursday morning;  please drop off your books to the library before you come to class.   Click here to see the key to the Moles YER.  Click here to see the key to the Reactions YER.  Click here to see the key to the Solutions YER.

Chemistry 11:  We did our Organic Test today, yeah!  Final Exam prep includes finishing Lab 7B, and completing year end review assignments (moles, reactions, solutions, atomic theory).  

Chemistry 12:  After going through the Electrolysis Mini Review WS, we watched this clip about electroplating.  After,  we learned how to balance by oxidation number method.  On any balancing problem you encounter you may choose to balance by half cell method, or by oxidation number method.  We did # 25 b, c,  and one more.  Time was provided to work on Final Exam Prep (Electrochemistry Practice Test,  Practice Final #1, Practice Final #2).   

Science 8:  The first 10 minute was spent reviewing the Immune system.  We did a mini quiz on rocks and minerals, then we added a few notes about weathering and erosion to our rock cycle diagram.  We did # 1-5 on review 14.2 on the bottom of the Rock Cycle diagram, this is due Monday.  We finished by going through the answers to the Geology Practice Test.  On Monday we will do a Geology Test.

 Chemistry 12:  After a short review of electrochemical cells we looked at our Hoffman Apparatus.  This electrolytic cell uses direct current to split water into Hydrogen gas and oxygen gas.  We took notes on Electrolysis, then we read 5.13.   We worked on the Electrolysis Mini Review, then the Electrochemistry Practice Test, then the Practice Final #1 (and some students are working on #2).  Due next class is all but the Practice Final.  

Science 8:  We reviewed atomic structure first, by looking at our posters of atomic structure.  We made a table of minerals at we wrote descriptions of feldspar, mica, sulfur, sphalerite, quartz, and galena.  We reviewed the rock families and read about volcanism and forming igneous rocks.  Everyone made their own rock cycle diagram. In the second half we write the Geology Practice Test.  On Monday we will write the Geology Unit Test.

 Chemistry 11:  Today we did Lab 7B and the Organic Practice Test.   On Friday we will have an organic chemistry test.  Lab 7B is not due Friday.

 Chemistry 11:  We learned how esters are formed from reacting an alcohol with a carboxylic acid.  We made a DIY worksheet where we practiced writing the products of 5 different reactions.  A little time was given to prepare Lab 7B and to work on the Moles year-end review.

Science 8:  We took notes on Plate Tectonics, and reviewed this clip about subduction zones.  In the second half we did Lab 4.3 where we observed magnetic fields and drew the results.

Chemistry 12:  After a short review WS on titrations and electrochemical cells we took notes on Corrosion.  Due next class is Unit 5 # 60 - 63.

 Chemistry 11:  We began with a review of Polar and Non-polar solvents and solutes from Lab 16A, which is due Tuesday (all questions, no follow-up questions, fine conclusion).  We took notes on oxygen functional groups, then we did the WS on Functional Groups (Parts B, C, and D).  The final minutes were spent on Lab 16A.  Test on Friday on Organic Chemistry.

Science 8:  We reviewed cell anatomy and immune system cells to start off.  We then went over magnetic striping that occurs around mid ocean ridges (divergent plate boundaries).  We finished "Volcano!", then worked on the local map showing mountains/lakes/rivers/dams/towns.   

Chemistry 12:  I collected Lab 21C.  We took notes on Finding the Preferred reaction, and we completed Unit 5 # 47, which is due next class.  We watch this clip that shows the production of alkaline batteries, and we discussed the difference between Millwrights and various types of engineers (mechanical, civil, chemical, and electrical).  

Chemistry 12:  After a short review WS on Electrochemical Cells, we learned how to make our own mini table of reductions for when we encounter species that are not on our data table.  We did Unit 5 # 38 and 40 together.  We completed a second review sheet, then spent time working on Lab 21C, which is due Monday.  At the end everyone received their first practice final, which is useful to try once some review has been accomplished.

Chemistry 11:  We went over the answers to WS #9, Alcohols.  We then completed Lab 16A (all questions, no follow-up questions, and a conclusion).  The Questions should be done by Monday, and the conclusion will be due Tuesday.

Science 8:  We worked on our Volcano Data Bases today, which needs to be completed by Monday.  Click here to see the world map of plate boundaries.

Science 8:  This clip was a terrific way to review Plate Tectonics and the 2 of the three boundary types.  After this short review we tackled Lab 17A, where we measured maps of the Hawaiian islands to figure out how fast the Pacific plate is sliding over the Hawaiian hot spot.  Really nice work!  When this was complete, we watched about 20 minutes of Volcano! (National Geographic).  In the final hour we went to the Library and learned how to create a spreadsheet using Microsoft Excel.  Click here to see the instructions for the Volcano Data Set.  Click here to see the assignment log.

Chemistry 12:  Today we did Lab 21C, a redox titration.  This will be our last lab for this course.  All the questions (no conclusioin) are due on Friday.  Thanks for spending some time on final exam prep.  Click here to see the assignment log.

Chemistry 11:  We began with a lesson on alcohols, which are single bonded oxygens attached to the parent carbon chain.  We did WS #9, then we prepared Lab 16A.  In the second half we took notes on Intermolecular Bonding (this influences melting points, boiling points, and stickiness -viscosity).  We read section 9.3 and completed unit 9 # 9-14.  Both WS #9 and Unit 9 # 9-14 are due on Friday. 

Tuesday, Jan 10

Chemistry 11:  We went over answers to WS #6, then we learned about benzene and other aromatic rings.  Due Wednesday is Unit 10 # 29-31.  

Science 8:  The first portion of class was spent calculating the speed of fast, medium, and slow things.  We watched some clips about divergent and convergent boundaries, including this one by Mr. Anderson.  A little time was given to finish pg 508 # 1-9, 12, 13 (from last day's hand-out of section 17.4) and this is due on Thursday.  

Chemistry 12:  We wrote some notes together on Electrochemical Cells.  We read sections 5.8 and 5.9.  Due Thursday is Unit 5 # 34-37.  

 Chemistry 12:  We started with a short discussion about the final two weeks of the course and our final exam on January 24th.  New today was balancing half cells and balancing full cells.  Due Tuesday is # 19 (any 3 acidic and any 3 basic half reactions) as well as #24 (any 3 acidic and 2 basic full redox reactions).  Now is a good time to begin preparing for your final exams - we spoke about the number of sleeps within review cycles as a major factor in retaining information.  Have a regular meeting with a classmate at lunch, and study for 15 minutes together.  Fun and effective.  

Chemistry 11: We started with a short discussion about the final two weeks of the course and our final exam on January 25th.  We took notes on Cis and Trans Isomers, then we read pgs 229 and 230.  Click here to see WS#6, which needs to be completed for Tuesday.  

Science 8:  After reviewing 9 mountain peaks visible from RSS we learned about plate tectonics.  We read section 17.4 from the old Probe 10, and we worked on pg 508 # 1-9,11,12 which will be due on Thursday.  We watched this clip that shows divergent plate boundaries, as well as this one showing many types of plate interactions.  This clip has a terrific depiction of convection currents in the mantle that push the plates apart and shows subduction well.  This is a good clip for understanding mountain formation.