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

Science 10:  We began with a look at the Calendar, and discussed our Energy Test on the double block next week.  We reviewed Energy terms (potential, elastic, energy, geiger counter, and 7 energy resources).  We read pages 234 - 237 and filled in a placemat with  the workings of a photovoltaic cell.  We also shows how solar energy can improve the lives of those not connected to the electrical grid (one in seven people in the world have no electricity run to their home). We finished with this clip about Green Acres Solar Plant in southern Alberta.  We didn't get time to watch these two clips on Gemasolar:  This one shows the steam generator.  

Science 8:  We began with a short review, then we wrote the eye anatomy on a Worksheet titled "The Human Eye".  We read pages 202 to 205, then finished page 205 # 1-5 in sentences.  We finished with Activity 6.2 on page 207.  

Chemistry 12:    We began with a look at the Calendar, and discussed how the 3rd unit is drawing to a close by the end of this week.  We reviewed solubility, solubility product, saturated, concentrated, and dilute.  We did U3 # 45 and 52 together, then time was given to finish U3 # 45-54.  Click here to see the key.   The WS titled Mini Review of 3.1 to 3.6 was given out as well.  These are due on Tuesday.  

Chemistry 12:  After a short review we took brief notes on Ksp and read pages 91 - 95.  We spoke a little about lead contamination in water, and how we do not have to worry about this in our drinking water due to the amazing catchment area our city has.  We watched this clip that show where our water comes from.  Due at the end of class are Unit 3 # 1-15, 18-20d, 40 - 44, and 21 and 22.  Have a terrific Spring Break.  Click here to see the Ch12 assignment log.

Science 8:         Click here to see the Sci8 assignment log.

Science 10:       We reviewed safety around radioactive materials as we tried a geiger counter on a radioactive mineral sample.  We completed this WS to review fission reactions, and we spoke a little about fusion.   This clip describes fusion quite well.  Click here to see the Sci10 assignment log.

 Chemistry 12:   We completed Unit 3 # 18-20d, and spent time ensuring that unit 3 # 1-5 was completed.  In the second half we completed the Precipitations mini Lab.  All this is due on Friday.   We finished with a WS titled Review of 3.1 to 3.4.  Click here to see the Ch12 assignment log.

Science 8:       We learned about the images produced by mirrors and lenses.  After reading pages 190 - 193 we did page 197 # 1-8, 10, 11, which is due on Friday.   We also started page 185 # 1-5, but this is not due next class.  The final half hour was spent on the Pop Can Lab, where we learned how to use bunsen burners and observed rapid condensation.  The video shows a larger version of the deformations we saw today.  Click here to see the Sci8 assignment log.

Wednesday, March 12

Science 10:     After a minireview exercise, the Decay Equations WS was handed in.  We took brief notes on Nuclear Energy, the we read pages 228 - 231.  We competed our second WS on Nuclear reactions.  In the second half we created a digital poster showing the energy transformations occurring during a favorite activity, such as dancing, making pottery, or playing basketball.  Your graphic must explain at least 3 energy transformations, have several images of different aspects of your activity, and include 1 calculation showing a relevant amount of energy.  This sample shows how it might look.   We also attended a short assembly in the District's new Digital Device policy.   Click here to see the Sci10 assignment log.