Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Science 8:  Click here to see the Science 8 Assignment Log


Chemistry 11:  Test on Wed/Thurs on Chemical Reactions (Chapters 6 and 7 in Hebdon).   We did Lab 11A Part 2 today, and got a start on Unit 8 # 26, but these are not due next class.  Click here to see the Chemistry 11 Assignment Log.  

Monday, November 24, 2025

Chemistry 11:  I collected lab 20C today, and we self checked our Reactions Practice Test using an answer key.  Click here to see the Reactions Unit Practice Test.  We began Lab 11A by drawing each Bohr Diagram for elements 1-20 and looking for patterns. No Lab report needed for Lab 11A.  We also spent time finishing Unit 8 # 13-19, 22.  Both the Bohr Diagrams and Unit 8 Questions are due on Tuesday.  Test on Wednesday/Thursday on Unit 6 and 7 from Hebdon. 

Science 8:  I collected the DIY Crossword today.  We reviewed the electromagnetic spectrum first, then we watched this short clip.   We drew ray diagrams that allowed us to visualize how shadows are made.  We read pages 168 - 172 and completed page 171 # 1-5 as well as pg 165 # 15.  These are due on Tuesday.  In the final minutes we reviewed angles.    



Friday, November 21

Science 8:  We began by marking page 151 # 1-10 together, then we watched this short clip about Newton's famous light experiment.  We made a placemat of the Electromagnetic Spectrum, then we read section 4.3 in our textbook and filled in the placemat.  For each type of EMR you need to list a few applications (ways that we use technology to make our life easier or better) and one sketch.  Remaining time was spent finishing the DIY Crossword puzzle.  Both the placemat and DIY Crossword are due on Monday.   Click here to see the Science 8 Assignment Log

Chemistry 11:  AFter a short review of titrations and endo/exothermic reactions we completed the Reactions Practice Test.  Both the Practice Test and Lab 20C are due on Monday.  Reacctions Unit Test on the Double Block next week.  Click here to see the Chemistry 11 Assignment Log.  

Thursday, November 20, 2025

Chemistry 11:  We finished Lab 20C today, and it will be due on Monday at the beginning of class.  Practice test on Friday and a unit test on Chemical Reactions (Chapter 6 & 7) will be on the double block next week.   In the final 40 minutes we began our  Atomic Theory unit with a few notes on atomic structure.  We began reading Unit 8 to page 148, but did not start on # 13-19, 22.  This is not due.  Click here to see the Chemistry 11 Assignment Log.  

Science 8:  We started by marking page 143 # 1-7, then we handed in the Waves Measurement WS.  We built pendulums and determined the frequency.   We then added to our Light notes and read section 4.2 from our textbook.  Page 151 # 1-10 (in good point form) is due Friday.  The Pendulum Lab and DIY Crossword will be due Monday. 

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Chemistry 11:  We finished Lab 20C today, and it will be due on Monday at the beginning of class.  Practice test on Friday and a unit test on Chemical Reactions (Chapter 6 & 7) will be on the double block next week.   In the final 40 minutes we began our  Atomic Theory unit with a few notes on atomic structure.  We began reading Unit 8 to page 148, but did not start on # 13-19, 22.  This is not due.  Click here to see the Chemistry 11 Assignment Log.  



Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Science 8:  We started with a short review of waves (crest, trough, frequency), then we learned about transverse and longitudinal wave.  Click here to see the animation of transverse and longitudinal waves. We read pages 134 - 138, and we completed page 143 # 1-7.  In the final minutes we began brief notes on Light.  Please log into myed to see your results on the Matter Unit Test.  For Thursday finish page 143 # 1-7 and the WS on Waves Measurement.   Click here to see the Science 8 Assignment Log

Chemistry 11:  We took brief notes on Titrations, then we completed the Titration Assignment WS.  This is due next class.  We will finish Lab 20C next class.   Click here to see the Chemistry 11 Assignment Log.  




Monday, November 17, 2025

 Science 8:  Today we wrote our Matter Unit Test and spent time on the DIY Crossword puzzle and Wave Measurement WS.  Nothing is due for Tuesday. 

Chemistry 11:  Lab 20C Part I was completed today;  please have Questions and Calculations # 1-3 finished for Tuesday.

Grade 8 Boys Volleyball:  Be in the gym at 4:00 for set-up.  Games at 5,6 and 7 o'clock, then you'll be needed for teardown.


Saturday, November 15, 2025

Grade 8 Boys Volleyball:  We play in Revelstoke on Monday, November 17th at 5:00, 6:00, and 7:00 pm.  Roster shown below.  We have a practice on Sunday night from 7:00 - 8:15.

Monday, November 17th at RSS.  North Okanagan Zone Grade 8 Boys Final Consolation Round Robin Tournament.  Please arrive at 4:00 for set up, and expect to help clean up the gym after the last match.  We will play KAL2, then CBSS, then SMS


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Friday, November 14, 2025

Science 8:   We took brief notes on Waves, then we completed the Wave Measurement WS.  Extra time was spent finishing our DIY Crossword Puzzle.  In the final minutes we marked the MC section of the Practice test after Mr. Gale handed back the marked written response section.  Click here to see the key to the Practice Test answer key.  The Test on Chemistry is on Monday.  Click here to see the Science 8 Assignment Log

Chemistry 11:   Lab 6B was collected today, and I checked the long Stoichiometry WS from last class.  A short review of Endothermic and Exothermic reactions was followed by a practice quiz on Stoichiometry and Predicting Products.  We watched a titration demo, then we prepared Lab 20C for Monday.  We finished with a quiz like the Practice Quiz.   Click here to see the Chemistry 11 Assignment Log.  

Grade 8 Boys Volleyball:  Practice today at 3:20 - 5:00, and possibly on Sunday if players can attend.  Our last league night is Monday, Nov 17th and the roster will be posted Saturday.  Click here to see the League results and schedule.  

Thursday, November 13, 2025

Science 8:  We reviewed a number of Chemistry topics then we began our Chemistry Crossword construction.  In the second  half we watched this video that shows how atoms are collide in a cyclotron.  We also completed the Matter Unit Practice Test.   Only the Practice Test is due Friday.  Test on Monday.  Click here to see the Science 8 Assignment Log

Chemistry 11:    We started with a short review, then completed our final Stoichoimetry assignment - this WS.  No need to fill in the complete Initial/Change/Final table any more, just fill in the parts that are useful.   We took brief notes on Energy Changes in Chemical Reactions, then we read section 6.6 and completed number 70 to 80 in Unit 6.  Time was provided to finish Lab 6B, which is due Friday.  Click here to see the Chemistry 11 Assignment Log.  

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Chemistry 11:    An answer key was provided for the Stoichiometry WS, and we also did a Predicting Products WS to start.  More advanced stoichiometry problems were accomplished on the legal sized StoichometryWS, which is due Friday.  In the second half we did part I of Lab 6B, and we did a quiz on Balancing in the last 10 minutes.  Click here to see the Chemistry 11 Assignment Log. 

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

 Science 8:  We reviewed atomic structure, then we learned safety considerations and how to light a bunsen burner.  Time was provided to finish Lab 7-4,which is due on Friday.  The Atom poster is also due on Friday.  In the second half we completed the PopCan lab, and we graphed a heating curve for a mystey substance.  I collected the heating curve, and the popcan lab will be collected on Friday. The binder checklist is also due.  Click here to see the Science 8 Assignment Log

Chemistry 11:    An answer key was provided for the Stoichiometry WS, and we also did a Predicting Products WS to start.  More advanced stoichiometry problems were accomplished on the legal sized StoichometryWS, which is due Friday.  In the second half we did part I of Lab 6B, and we did a quiz on Balancing in the last 10 minutes.  Click here to see the Chemistry 11 Assignment Log. 

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Science 8:  We did the procedure for Lab 7-4 today - nice work!  The lab is not due   The poster will be due on the double block.  The binder checklist is also due.  Click here to see the Science 8 Assignment Log

Chemistry 11:    We started with a minireview of Predicting Products, then we learned how to use Initial/Change/Final tables to solve stoichiometry problems.  The WS titled  Stoichiometry using Limiting Reactant is due next class.  Lab 6A is also due next class.  Click here to see the Chemistry 11 Assignment Log. 

Grade 8 Volleyball:  Practice Wednesday at 5:15 and Friday at 3:20.  Next League is on Thursday, November 13th in Shuswap (Roster announeced at the Nov 12th Practice).  


Monday, November 3rd

Science 8:  We reviewed the structure of atoms first, then we took a short look a this animation that shows how Rutherford discovered that the nucleus was small and positively charged.  We spent time finishing the Atom Poster, as well as the page 208 WS and the 6.2 WS ( do # 1-7 on page 192).  The poster will be due on the double block.  Click here to see the Science 8 Assignment Log

Chemistry 11:    We did Unit 7 # 1-4 today, and this is due on Tuesday.  Lab 6A is due on the double block this week.  Click here to see the Chemistry 11 Assignment Log.