Science 10:  We went through some answers to the Astronomy Practice Test, then it was collected and everyone completed a cell anatomy review diagram to refresh our memory of cell structure and function.  This video clip is a good summary of cell structure and function.   We wrote notes on DNA Structure, then read pages 10 - 15 in our textbook.  In the second half we did the Human Karyotype activity to remind us of chromosomes, homologous cells, sex chromosomes, and haploid/diploid number.  Friday will be our Astronomy Test day, so none of the Genetics work is due for Friday.

Chemistry 11:  We began with a review of electron configuration, then we took notes on solutions and made about 25 mL of saturated NaCl solution.  After reading sections 9.1 and 9.2, we completed Unit 9 # 1-8.  We spent a little time talking about fossil fuels, and how they were originally formed from ocean creatures.  At the very end I collected your Unit 8 # 57 - 67 from Tuesday.

Science 9:  We started off by reviewing the Carbon Cycle and local tree species.  We reviewed local food chains by filling in the blanks, and discussed the molecules that are passed on to the predator by their prey source. This clip explains those molecules, called biomolecules.    We looked up 5 food items and found the percent by mass for each of carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids.  A little time was spent looking at the Canada Food Guide, and we listed the foods we eat to see if it matches the half-quarter-quarter suggestion for fruits/vegetables, carbohydrates, and proteins.  

Science 8:  We reviewed Pangaea and Continental Drift.  This clip shows a possible history of continents on the globe.  We read section. 17.4 from the old Science Probe text, and we completed pg 508 # 1-12 (half in sentences, half in point form).  A little time was given to complete the Pangaea cut and paste from Tuesday.  In the second half we did Lab 17A, clocking tectonic plates.  This clip showed some volcanic activity on the Big Island of Hawaii.  Both 508 and Lab 17A are due on Friday.

Science 10:  We used an answer key to go over pg 369 # 1-5 from Monday, then we completed the Astronomy Practice Test.   This is due on Thursday, and the Astronomy Test is on Friday.

Science 9:  We reviewed the Carbon cycle and spoke about how Carbon enters and leaves the atmosphere.  Samples of a number of local tree species were observed and everyone made their own field guide to help with Tree ID.  We looked at conifers (spruce, fir, cedar, yew, and pine) and deciduous (maple, birch, trembling aspen, mountain ash).  The remaining time was spent on finishing the "Carbon stored in Tree Biomass" lab as well as the Population WS. 

Chemistry 11:  We added some brief notes to our graphs from Lab 11A.  It is important that chemists know the trends in atomic radius and ionization energy when we go horizontally or vertically on the periodic table.  We read pages 165 - 176, then we completed Unit 8 # 57 - 67, and this will be due on Thursday,

Science 8:  We read an article on Wegener's Theory of Continental Drift, then we did a USGS cut and paste activity to map out Pangaea.  This map is due on Wednesday.

 Chemistry 11:  We wrote notes about geometry and bond angles on our Lab 12B molecule sketches, then we looked at samples of 4 families of elements (alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, halogens, and noble gases.)  After reading pages 158 - 164 about the periodic table, we completed unit 8 # 31 - 39 which is due on Tuesday.

Science 8:  We spent time finishing Lab 13E (Layers of the Earth) and Discussion Questions 1-5 are due on Tuesday.  We wrote brief notes on Wegener's evidence for Continental Drift Theory.  This clip is funny, but does not explain continental drift.   We read section 17.2 from a former science textbook, and recorded 5 key terms (and their meanings) that were brought up in the reading.  In the final minutes we reviewed the names of mountain peaks that surround Revelstoke, and we identified rivers and large creeks on a map of Revelstoke.  

Science 10:  We used the placemat where we recorded information from the Star Life cycle interactive map.  We added the location of all 8 features onto our map of the Galaxy, to give an indication of how close these features are.  This clip is good for learning the star life cycle.  We read pages 360 -365, and completed page 369 # 1-5 (due on Tuesday).  

Science 9:  We went through the carbon cycle and added a few bits of information.  This clip explains the Carbon Cycle. We went to the park and followed a procedure to find the amount of carbon stored in a tree.

Science 10:  After a short review of planets, electromagnetic radiation, star life cycles, and asteriods, we took notes on the Origins of the Universe.  We read pages 354 to 358, then did the Expanding Universe activity on page 357.  This clip explains a little about the expanding universe.  This TED talk featuring Brian Cox shows how scientists try to simulate the conditions of the early universe in the Large Hadron Collider. 

Science 8:  We reviewed the local mountain peak names as well as some seismology.   After practicing calculating speed (called velocity sometimes),  we did Lab 13E part II and Discussion Questions 1-5.  Nothing is due for Monday.

Science 9:  Time was spent finishing the Population WS.  Only the number 1 and the graph are due for Monday.

Chemistry 11:  We completed Lab 12B (Procedure 1,2,4) and I came around to look at your Lewis Dot Diagrams.  

Science 10: We read pages 343 to 347, and create a matching assignment to demonstrate your understanding of the Star Life Cycle.  Include 10 items.  Navigate to the Life Cycle of Stars learning tool.  For each body, show its mass, radius, distance from Earth, elements that are forming, and stage in the star life cycle.  Show its possible location on a scale diagram of the Milky Way.  On the Scale of the Universe app, find Betelgeuse, the Ring Nebula, and the Milky Way Galaxy.  

Chemistry 11:  We learned about electron configuration first, and did Unit 8 # 26 a-h.  Time was given to finish Lab 11A (only parts I and II are due Friday).  In the second half we took notes on Covalent Bonding, then we did the DIY WS  titled Lewis Dot Structures.  This DIY worksheet is due on Friday.  

Science 8:  We reviewed P and S waves, epicenters, seismograms, and seismographs to begin, then we finished Lab 10D (all the procedure and Discussion # 1-5 in sentences on looseleaf paper).  In the second half we took notes on the internal structure of the earth, and drew a scale diagram using compasses.  (use a scale of 1000 km is 1 cm).  We went to the centennial track and paced out 100 m, then we determined the number of steps for other distances (10 m, 1 km, distance to Sicamous, Distance to Toronto, Distance to Williamson's Lake).  A final individual task was given to most of you to use your pacing knowledge to estimate a distance. (eg.  determine the distance to the arena doors from our classroom door).

Science 9:  After going through the water cycle concepts we read pages 322 to 325 and sketched our own individual water cycle.  We then turned to population studies, where we watched the population of earthworms grow in a compost container in this clip.  We brainstormed how the population could be determined for these creatures: wildabeasts in a herd, fish in a school, worms in a compost bin.  We completed a simulation of predators and prey using beans, spoons, and a bowl.  Some of us drew the graph in # 1 of the Populations WS.  Only the Water cycle diagram is due Friday.

Chemistry 11:  We wrote our Reactions Unit Test today.  Tomorrow is Careers Day.

Science 9:  We reviewed local vertebrates first, then we went outside to learn about Biotic and Abiotic Factors, as well as the 5 levels of organization in the Biosphere. After reading pages 304 adn 305, we did page 307 # 5-11 in quality point form.  

Science 10:  We went through the Triangulation WS and reviewed some stars, galaxies, and constellations.

Science 8:  We went through the Optics Practice Test, then we reviewed Seismology ideas and found the epicenter for an earthquake in BC that was detected by multiple seismic stations.  Some of us began Lab 10D.  

Science 8:  We went through the discussion questions for Lab 6-4, then we did the Optics and Waves practice test.   This is due Monday, and the Unit Test will be on Tuesday.  In the second half we started our Geology unit with some map review (id all continents, oceans, large islands, and moutain ranges) and an intro to Seismology.  We watched this clip of the Kobe earthquake, and a few clips of swimming pools in earth quakes.  This clip shows how a seismograph works.  We took notes on Seismology, then we read pages 233 to 236 in the old Probe 9 textbook.  We did the procedure for activities 11E and 11F. 

 Chemistry 11:  We marked pages 1 and 2 of the Chemical Reactions Practice Test, then everyone handed theirs in for me to mark page 3 and 4.  Click here to see the answer key.  Next class we will have a test on Chemical Reactions (units 6 and 7.)  In the second half we took brief notes on Atomic Structure, then we watched this clip about colliding atoms and fusing nuclei to make larger atoms.  We read 8.1 to page 148, and we completed Unit 8 # 13-19 & 22.  In the second half we did Lab 11A parts 1 and 2.  None of these tasks are due on Monday - spend time preparing for your Chemical Reactions Unit Test.

Science 10:  In the first half we learned about triangulation and how it can be used to find the distance to distant objects.  We tried a few problems using triangulations with the Triangulation WS.  We wrote brief notes on Stars, then read pages 338 to 341.  In the second half we finished off the Telescope Database.  Only the WS and brief notes are due next class.  No due date yet for the Telescope database.