Science 10:  We began by going over the answers to page 349 # 1-9, and this was collected.  We watched the first 27:57 minutes of "Giants", a documentary about the Voyager Space Probe.  In the second half we reviewed cell anatomy and mitosis.  This clip shows real videograph of cell division occuring.  We completed the Cell Anatomy WS and the Mitosis cut and paste.  Test on Astronomy on Monday, so please spend some time reviewing.  Practice test on Friday.

 Science 8:  Today we began with a short discussion about fibre, a kind of carbohydrate that is not digestible, and whose proper name is cellulose.  We looked at the Canada Food Guide "plate", that shows how a beneficial diet is about half vegetables and fruit - this provides a lot of cellulose.  We read pages 70 - 75, then completed page 81 # 2-7, 13, and 16 in quality point form.  We finished with a quiz on the Digestive System.  Click here to see the Sci8 assignment log. 

Chemistry 12:  We began with a short review of pH and pOH, then completed 20G.  All the questions and follow-up questions are due Thursday.  On Friday,  you will be given 30 min to write an awesome conclusion, then the lab will be collected.  We finished with a short quiz on pH and pOH.  Click here to see the Ch12 assignment log.

Science 10:  We reviewed stars, then we watched a short clip showing how our very own star, the Sun, was likely formed over 4 billion years ago.  We read pages 343 to 347, the completed page 349 # 1-9 in fine sentences.  This is due tomorrow.  Click here to see the Sci10 assignment log.

Science 8:  We listed all the food we ate from Sunday lunch to now, including snacks.  We learned about major biomolecule groups (proteins, fats, carbohydrates) and identified which foods gave us these nutrients.  We watched this clip about the digestive system, then read pages 64 - 69 in our texts.  The final minutes were spent finishing the Digestive System diagram (label and color).  Quiz on digestive system anatomy tomorrow.

Science 10:  After a short review of triangulation, we played with spectroscopes to see the colored bands of light produced by light sources (fluorescent light fixure, snow, He, Ne).  We read pages 341 - 346 and wrote brief notes on each of the properties that astronomers use to categorize stars (luminosity, color, temperature, composition, mass).  We completed activity 4-C on page 348, which is due next class.

Chemistry 12:  We wrote brief notes about pH and pOH, then we read page 134 - 139 and completed U4 # 49-52. In the final portion of class we worked on Lab 20G, which is due Friday.  Make sure to read the pre-lab and post-lab discussion for Lab 20G.    

Friday, April 25th

Chemistry 12:  We finished the procedure for 20G today.  Try to have Calculations for Parts I and II completed for Monday.  Ensure that all Unit 4 problems from Hebdon are up to date - see previous posts.

Science 8:  Page 49 # 1-5, 7-12 was collected at the start of class.  We finished the Gummy Bear lab, then we used the human model to learn about the anatomy of the digestive system.  The Gummy Bear lab is due Monday, and needs to be handed in.

Science 10:  Additions to your Telescope Spreadsheet:  

a).  Make a clone of your spreadsheet on a new tab.  Make all adjustments below on your clone.

b)Add a picture of each telescope.  Images need to be formatted, so they fit into the document in a useful way.  

c) Use color to make your spreadsheet easy to read.

d) Get a special task from Mr. Gale

e) Print your spreadsheet to pdf.  Share your pdf with Mr. Gale via email.  Write a short but professional sounding note to Mr. Gale,

Science 8:  We reviewed cellular respiration and photosynthesis, then we wrote brief notes on Movement across a Cell Membrane.  We read pages 40 - 45 (like usual, we read the titles and subtitles, and found the last word to read) and completed page 49 # 1-5 and 7-12 in sentences.  Second half we completed the Gummy Bear Lab.  Due next class is page 49 and the table on Human Body Systems.    Thank you Ms. Rodman for your tremendous efforts with our class!

Chemistry 12:  We completed Lab 20G, as much as possible, today.  Titration extravaganza.  Nothing is due for Friday, but please ensure that you have completed all the textbook questions detailed in previous blog posts.  

Wednesday, April 23rd

Science 10:  We went through answers to the Galaxy WS, then handed it in.  We completed a mini-lab to review optics concepts:  convex lenses, concave mirrors, diameter, images, focal length, electromagnetic spectrum, etc.  We read about telescopes (pages 322 to 325) then watched this short clip about the James Webb Telescope.  We had a short discussion about the value and expense of such a telescope.   Laptops were used to create a spreadsheet of important telescopes using Microsoft Excel.  The  column headings are :  Telescope Name, Type of EMR, Location, Year Built, Who built it, diameter.  Save the spreadsheet  with a useful file name to your OneDrive in your Science 10 Folder.   No homework, except to go outside on clear nights and look at constellations (Bootes, Big Dipper, Little Dipper, Leo,  and Cassiopia are seen easily from 9:00 pm until midnight.

Chemistry 12:  We learned how to calculate Kb today.  Due next class is U4 # 33-37.  Due today was Unit 4 # 21-32 and Lab 20B. In the last few minutes we completed a quiz on weak acid and weak base topics.  Click here to see the Ch12 assignment log.

Science 8:    The Energy WS was marked first, followed by a short review of cell anatomy.  Then we wrote brief notes on Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis and watched this clip to see the more detail about each process.  In the last 25 minutes we read our textbook (pages 54-59) and created a placemat for Body Systems.  11 rows by 3 columns.  Column headings:  System Name, Key Function, 2 examples of organs.  In the 3rd column you are expected to sketch and color the organ, and name it.  Click here to see the Sci8 assignment log. 

Science 10:  We reviewed the Solar System and Constellations (from Lab 14B).   After a short discussion about galaxies we read pages 326 - 331 in our textbook and completed the Galaxy WS.  Time was provided to finish Lab 14B.  The Galaxy WS is due tomorrow.   Click here to see the Sci10 assignment log.

Science 10:  We completed a short review on our pages 313 # 1-9 before handing it in. Time was given to finish Lab 5.2, the Force of Gravity Lab, and this was handed in too.  We learned how to draw free body diagrams, then completed a WS to help us practice these skills.  In the second half we completed Activity 14.2, the Star Map Activity.  

Next week some of you will be away for a Band Trip. This is our approximate plan:

Tuesday April 22:  Read about Galaxies (page 326 - 331) and complete the Galaxy WS.  Finish Lab 14B (Star Map Activity).  Try the Scientific Notation Practice WS.  

Wednesday April 23:  Review the Electromagnetic Spectrum.  Read page 322 to 325,  then view  this video on the James Webb Telescope.  Create a spreadsheet on Microsoft Excel with data about 6 different important telescopes.  The column headings you will need are :  Telescope Name, Type of EMR, Location, Year Built, Who built it, diameter.  Save the spreadsheet to your OneDrive in your Science 10 Folder.  

Friday, April 25:  Intro to Stars.  Read pages 338 - 341.  Write brief notes on the 5 properties of stars that astronomers use (brightness, color, temperature, composition, mass).  Use the placemat titled "Stars" if you received one, otherwise use your paper.  

Chemistry 12:  We took brief notes on Strong vs Weak Acids (and bases) today, then read section 4.6.  We completed U4 # 21-27, then finished Lab 20B (Due Tuesday, all Questions and Follow-up Questions, no conclusion).  I checked Unit 4 # 15-19 for accuracy.  In the second half we learned about Kw, Ka and Kb and read sections 4.7 and 4.8.  Due Tuesday are all the above problems as well as # 28-32.  

Science 8:  We reviewed cell anatomy first, and marked the microscope WS.  We took brief notes on Energy, then we completed the WS titled "18.3".  This video clip shows the different forms of energy.    We went see the enviro fair, then completed an inquiry to determine which stain best shows the anatomy inside onion root cells.  The Energy WS is due on Tuesday.

Chemistry 12:  After a short review of key terms (lye, electrolyte, Arrhenius acid, Muriatic Acid,), we read section 4.5 and completed Unit 4 # 15-19.  We also completed the WS titled MiniReview of 4.1 to 4.4 and prepared Lab 20B, which we will do on Tuesday.  Click here to see the Ch12 assignment log.

Science 8:  We reviewed microscope anatomy first, then learned about the 5 charactieristics of Living things.  We also reviewed cell anatomy and watched this clip.  In the second half we made dry mounts of criss-crossing hairs (everyone donated 1 strand of hair).  We drew the field and wrote the magnification below our drawing.  Click here to see the Sci8 assignment log. 

Science 10:  We wrote brief notes on the Solar System after discussing the weekends' viewing.  Orion is will soon be impossible to see.  We made a placemat and wrote 3 key ideas for each planet as we read section 12.4 on the old Science Probe textbook.  This task is due on Tuesday.  In the final minutes we started Lab 5.2 (The Force of Gravity) from a hand-out.  Click here to see the Sci10 assignment log.

Chemistry 12:  We had the Solubility Unit Test today.  Due next class are Unit 4 # 1-14.  Click here to see the Ch12 assignment log.

Science 10:     We went through the answers to page 380 (Earth-Moon System).  We also reviewed a few constellations (Orion, Bootes, Big Dipper, Cassiopia) and planets in our Solar System. To practice skills with Scientific Notation, we completed this WS.  The final 40 minutes was spent sharing our Energy Transformations mini presentations.   Click here to see the Sci10 assignment log.

Science 8:     The Practice Tests were handed in again, then we spent time reviewing cell structure and function.  This video shows cell anatomy clearly.  In the first 50 minutes we completed our test on Waves and Optics.  Click here to see the Sci8 assignment log. 

Thursday, April 10th.

Science 10:  We wrote the Energy Transformations test first.  We watched a short clip about a Solar Eclipse, then read section 12.2 from the old Science Probe textbook.  Page 380 @ 2-15 is due Friday.  Click here to see the Sci10 assignment log.

Chemistry 12:  I collected the Solutions Practice Test today, as well as any missing Lab 19Cs.  We reviewed general acid and base knowledge, and learned about the Hydronium ion.  We read 4.1 to 4.3 and completed Unit 4 # 1-10.  In the second half the practice tests were returned and time was provided to mark the MC section and ask questions.  We took brief notes on Bronsted-Lowry acids and bases, and continued with section 4.4.  The Chapter 4 material is due Monday.  The Solubility Test will be on Friday.  Click here to see the Ch12 assignment log.

Science 8:   We started with 10 minutes of work time to finish Lab 6-4, then this was handed in.  We wrote the Waves and Optics Practice Test, and this was handed in so that the Written Response Section could be marked.  Click here to see the answer key.  We learned the anatomy of a microscope, and wrote a list of Dos and Don'ts while handling microscopes on the back.  In the final part of class we wrote notes on the Cell structure and learned the functions of each part.  Click here to see the Sci8 assignment log.

Science 10:  The Practice Test on the Energy Unit was collected at the start of class, and Mr. Gale marked the Written Response Section.  We completed a WS on the effects of energy transformations on people, then spent time with the laptops completing our mini presentations from Monday.  In the final minutes we marked the Energy Practice Test Multiple Choice section.  Our Energy Test will be on Thursday.

Chemistry 12:  Lab 19C was collected at the start of class today.  We completed the Solubility Practice Test today, and this is due tomorrow.  Test on Friday.

Science 8:  We completed lab 6-4, The Cow's Eye Dissection.  Nice work!  Analyze questions # 1-3 and Conclude and Apply questions 1,2 are due Wednesday, in fine sentences where appropriate.  Friday we'll do the Waves and Optics Test.  

Chemistry 12:  We reviewed these terms first:  hard water, scale, electrolyte, and solubility product.  We wrote brief notes on Altering the Solubility of a Salt, then read section 3.10, then completed unit 3 # 81-86.  These questions, and Lab 19C are due on Tuesday.  Test on Friday.  Click here to see the Ch12 assignment log.

Science 8:  We reviewed eye anatomy, wave anatomy, the law of reflection, and frequency.  We also prepared the Sheep's Eye Dissection Lab, which we will do tomorrow.  Click here to see the Sci8 assignment log.

Science 10:  After reviewing astronomy and energy topics, we wrote the Energy Practice Test, which is due Tuesday.. Test on Thursday.  Click here to see the Sci10 assignment log.

Science 8:  Read pages about Lasers and Fibreoptics, [pg 224 & 225] then finish the Lab 6-2 on Page 207 including all the "What to do" problems using full sentences where appropriate.  Complete page 229 # 1,3-7 for Monday as well.]

Science 10:  First, we went over the answer to the WS titled Law of Conservation of Energy.  Then we read pages 250-253.   With a partner we researched a natural process [lighting, wind, hurricanes, tides, avalanches, forest fires, photosynthesis].  

Chemistry 12:  We looked at some slides of coral reefs, limestone mountains and karst landscape to understand the chemistry around "Hard Water".  We read section 3.9, then completed the WS titled Review of Solubility 2, which is due Monday.  Lab 19C is  due Tuesday.  Test on Wednesday or Friday.

 Chemistry 12:  We completed Lab 19C today, and it will be due Monday.  On Friday I will provide 30 minute of time for a conclusion.  I will also check Unit 3 # 45-54 and 56-66 on Friday.  Click here to see the Ch12 assignment log.

Science 8:  Page 210 # 1-7 was collected today.  We reviewed human eye anatomy then wrote a quiz.  In the second half we read pages 216 - 225 about optical devices that extend human vision.  On a placemat we wrote brief notes on each one, making a sketch and showing the location of each mirror, lens, or prism.  We also included one ray path, and the location of the observer and the object.  This is due on Friday, except the Optical Fibre and Laser section.  This video shows a little information about the James Webb Telescope.  Click here to see the Sci8 assignment log. 

 Science 10:  page 207 # 1-7 was handed in first.  We finished the Solar Energy video from last class, then we wrote brief notes on the Law of Conservation of Energy.  After reading pages 206 to 208, we  completed a WS on the Law of Conservation of Energy.  In the second half we began the astronomy unit with a review of the Solar System.  Be sure to get outside this week to see the constellation Orion, as it will soon be impossible to see.  

Science 8:  We began with a review of eye anatomy, then we took notes on Focusing problems.  We read pages 209 - 210, then did pages 210 # 1-7 in sentences. These are due next class.   We finished with this clip about the eye anatomy.  

Science 10: We completed a placemat as we read pages 241 - 246, and did pg 247 # 1-7 in fine sentences.   We watched this clip about solar energy.  

Chemistry 12:  We completed the Review 3.1 to 3.6, then we learned how to use Ktrial to determine if a precipitate will form.  Read section 3.7 and complete Unit 3 # 56 - 66 for Thursday.   We will do Lab 19C on Thursday.  Click here to see a key for # 56 - 66