Science 8:  Texts were handed in, then I collected the Practice Final Exam.  We wrote our Final Exam at 9:00, and it took a little over one hour on average.  Those that finished early constructed a paper model of a trilobite (an important index fossil). That was your last class of Science for the year; have a terrific summer.   Click here to see the Sci8 assignment log. 

Chemistry 12:  Nice work!  After a short discussion and practice round with Le Chatelier's Principle, we spent time on Practice Final #1 and Practice Final #2.  Click here to see the key for #1, and here for key to #2.  Your final will be tomorrow.   Click here to see the Ch12 assignment log.

 Science 10:  We began with a review of nuclear science - we reviewed the symbols for alpha, beta, and gamma radiation and we looked at this animation of alpha decay and this animation of beta decay.   We started the practice final exam, and you will be given time to work on this at our next meeting.  Spend some time preparing for your final exam next week, and look at the block order to see how your schedule works.  Also, you will get a fresh databooklet for your final exam.  Spend some time memorizing any cool notes you have on your tattered yellow databooklet.  Click here to see the Sci10 assignment log. 

Science 8:  After a short q and a session for the Geology Practice Test, we reviewed waves (amplitude, wavelength, calculating frequency of crankshaft, longitudinal vs transverse).  Following this we completed the Practice Final while Mr. Gale and Vera marked your Geology Practice Test.  This was returned to you by the end of class - please review any errors you made.  Your Geology Test will be on Monday afternoon.  Ensure you have a ruler and calculator for next week's classes.  Your Final Exam, with all topics included, will be on June 17th in the morning, and you will get a fresh databooklet for your exam.  Spend some time memorizing any cool notes you have on your tattered blue databooklet.  Return your text that day.   Click here to see the Sci8 assignment log. 

Chemistry 12:  Electrochemistry Unit Test today.  Please spend some time reviewing for your final exams next week.  You will get a fresh databooklet for your final.   Click here to see the Ch12 assignment log.

Science 8:   We began with a short review of glacial features, then we completed Activity 12F where we learned about absolute age.  Click here to see Figure 12.25.  Next was the Geology Practice Test - on Monday we will do a Geology Test. We finished off with the Volcano Database . Click here to see the Sci8 assignment log. 

Chemistry 12:    For year-end review we worked with a partner and recited a few lists to each other [5 ways too slow down a reaction, 5 ways to measure the rate of a reaction, 4 phases from fastest to slowest reacting, 6 strong acids, 3 strong bases, the complete list of hydrolysis spectators, a list of common catalysts].  We completed the Titration Summary assigment, then worked on the Electrochemistry Practice Test.  On Friday we will do an electrochemistry Unit Test.  Click here to see the Ch12 assignment log.

Tuesday, June 9th

Science 10:  Mr. Gale marked the Genetics and Heredity Practice Test while everyone worked on review tasks ( Year End review of Energy booklet, Compounds WS, Planets Cross-word).  Nothing is due for tomorrow - please review for Thursday's Genetics and Heredity Test.   Click here to see the Sci10 assignment log. 

Science 8:   We reviewed finding relative age first, then we did Activity 12E to learn how index fossils can help us find the relative ages of sedimentary strata.  We looked at pictures of glaciated landscapes and learned the names of features caused by erosion, weathering, and deposition.  The Deposition section from Friday's placemat was completed as we read pages 394 & 395, then we started the Glaciation WS.  Only 12E is due Wednesday.  Geology test on Friday. Click here to see the Sci8 assignment log. 

Chemistry 12:    We completed # 10 from the Electroysis Mini Review WS together, then this WS was completed.  An Electrochemistry Practice Test was started too - the Electrochemistry Unit Test is on Friday.  Click here to see the Ch12 assignment log.

Science 10:  We checked the calendar first, and discussed how for our final exam everyone will be given a fresh databooklet, so please commit to memory all the cool notes you have written on your databooklet.  We completed the Genetics and Heredity Practice test, then we spent time on the other review tasks (energy YER assignment, Ionic and Covalent compounds WS)   Click here to see the Sci10 assignment log. 

Science 8:   We checked the calendar first, and discussed how for our final exam everyone will be given a fresh databooklet, so please commit to memory all the cool notes you have written on your databooklet. .  We completed Activity 12D, and learned about relative age, strata, tilting, fractures, and dikes.  In the final minutes we watched videos of lahars, and we finished off Volcano!  Geology test on Friday. Click here to see the Sci8 assignment log. 

Chemistry 12:    We wrote notes on Electrolysis, and we watched this clip about electroplating and this one about Aluminum smelters.  Due next class is U5 # 65 - 69.  You also received the Electrolysis WS too.  Electrochem Test on Friday.   Click here to see the Ch12 assignment log.

Friday, June 6th

Science 10:  We finished the Recombinant DNA DIY WS, then spent time on the Year End Review of Energy assignment.  Remaining time was spent on final exam review.  Click here to see the Sci10 assignment log. 

Science 8:   We read page 386 - 393 in our textbook and wrote brief notes on Erosion and Weathering.  We will leave deposition until later.  We also watched the remaining portion of National Geographic Volcano!.  Click here to see the Sci8 assignment log. 

Chemistry 12:    We read section 5.13, then completed Unit 5 # 65 - 69.  Time was also spent on Lab 21C, which does not need a conclusion.   Click here to see the Ch12 assignment log.

Science 8:    We went through page 508 answers partially, then we all handed in our page 508 complete assignment after reviewing rocks and rock families.  We completed Lab 17A (Clocking Tectonic Plates), then we wrote brief notes on Volcanos.  In the last 15 minute we watched National Geographic Volcano!, a documentary about the late volcano chasers, the Krafts.   Only Lab 17A is due on Friday (all procedure, and Analysis a - d in sentences.  Click here to see the Sci8 assignment log. 

Chemistry 12:    We completed Lab 21C today, and started the analysis (All questions, all Follow-up questions, and no conclusion. Click here to see the Ch12 assignment log.

Tuesday, June 3rd.

Science 8:    We marked the WS "Getting to know the Plate Boundaries".  We spent time completing page 508 # 1-13, then we reviewed the rock families and sketched our own Rock Cycle.  Click here to see the Sci8 assignment log.  Now is a good time to begin studying for your final exam on June 17th.

Science 10:  We had Kolby, a recruiter from Lethbridge Polytechnic, here to speak about post secondary programs.  We also watched part of this clip and discussed how advancing in career, artistic pursuits, and other long term development requires one to simply get started, even if the correct direction is uncertain.  Once you've started, its important to be observant,  thoughtful, and hardworking.  This creates opportunity and can lead to new directions, new opportunity, and a feeling of accomplishment. No work is due for Thursday.  Click here to see the Sci10 assignment log. Now is a good time to begin studying for your final exam on June 19th.

Chemistry 12:  We looked a few slides to learn about corrosion and how to prevent it.  With some metals like Aluminum it is actually helpful.   We read section 5.10 and completed # 60 - 63.  We also completed a minireview of Electrochemical cells and Titrations, and spent some time preparing for Lab 21C.  Click here to see the Ch12 assignment log.  Now is a good time to begin studying for your final exam on June 18th.

Science 10:  After a mini review of balancing chemical reaction equations we finished page 63 # 1-10 in sentences.  This is due next class.   Click here to see the Sci10 assignment log. 

Science 8:  A few minutes were spent looking at our plate boundary maps finding places such as New Zealand, Iceland, the Great Rift Valley in Africa, and the Scotia Plate.  We watched this clip after reviewing plate tectonics, the read section 11.1 in our textbook and completed the Plate Boundaries WS, which is due next class.  In the final minutes we reviewed rock families and began piecing together the way that rocks cycle from one familiy to the Click here to see the Sci8 assignment log. 

Chemistry 12:    We reacted a penny in nitric acid, like we did on the first day of the course.  We used the table of standard reduction potentials to determine how to write the products this reaction.  Due next class is Unit 5 # 47.  Click here to see the Ch12 assignment log.