Science 10:  We reviewed endo and exothermic reactions first, then learned how to use the Heat equation to determine how much energy is gained by material when it is heated.  The Thermal Energy WS was completed first, then time was provided to finish page 147 # 1-7.  We then completed the Calorimetry Lab (all procedure and all questions). We finished with a short review of Scientific Notation and a video on a solar space probe.     Click here to see the Sci10 assignment log.

Chemistry 12:  To start we wrote brief notes on Le Chatelier's Principle and read section 2.4.  Due next class are Unit 2 # 14-16 as well as 17-27 (odds only for this part).We spent time completing Lab 19B, which is due on Monday.    We found time to learn about the Equilibrium Constant too, and Unit 2 # 31 - 35 were added to your assignment.   Click here to see the Ch12 assignment log.

Science 8:    We started by going over the answers to page 147 and this was checked. We worked on the Waves WS, and this is due next class.   The Chemistry Unit Test was completed today. We took brief notes on Visible Spectrum and watched this clip that shows how white light contains all the colors (ROYGBIV). This clip shows how Isaac Newton demonstrated that white light is made of ROYGBIV components.  We started page 151 # 2-10, but this is not due.  Click here to see the Sci8 assignment log.

Chemistry 12:  We completed the procedure for Lab 19B today.    Question #1 from Lab 19B and Unit 2 # 14-16 are due Wednesday.  Click here to see the Ch12 assignment log.

Science 10:  Careers Day today - thank you to all the community members who volunteered their time to present to our students.   Finish the Energy Intro WS for Thursday.   Click here to see the Sci10 assignment log.

Science 8:    The Chemistry Unit Practice Test was collected and marked by Mr. Gale.  Click here to see the key.  It was returned at the end of the day - our Chemistry Unit Test will be tomorrow.  We practiced calculating frequency of a wave form, then we wrote brief notes on Waves.  We read our text in order to be able to complete page 147 # 1-4, 7 and 8.  Click here to see the Sci8 assignment log.

Chemistry 12:  We completed the procedure for Lab 19B today.  We also discussed the pattern that some chemicals react to completion, some don't react, and some form equilibrium systems.  Question #1 from Lab 19B is a good item to complete, but don't move on to #2 until your values have been checked.  Read section 2.3 from Hebdon and complete Unit 2 # 14-16.  Click here to see the Ch12 assignment log.

Science 10:  We completed the Chemistry Unit Test today.  With the remaining time we completed a Goal Setting exercise.  Check the answer key to the Energy WS and spend time completing page 147 # 1-7.  Click here to see the Sci10 assignment log.

Science 8:    We reviewed atomic theory first, and discussed how isotopes are atoms of a particular element that differ by the number of neutrons in their nucleus.  This video shows how chemists collide atoms in cyclotrons to make larger atoms.  We have our own small accelerator, in Vancouver, called TRIUMF.  We wrote the Chemistry Practice Test today - it is due tomorrow.  Chemistry test on Wednesday.  Click here to see the Sci8 assignment log.

 Chemistry 12: Today we completed the Rates of Reaction Unit Test, then we prepared Lab 19B.   Click here to see the Ch12 assignment log.

Science 10: After marking a portion of the Precipitations Mini Lab WS it was handed in.  We took brief notes on Energy Changes in Chemical Reactions, then read pages 140 - 145 in our textbooks.  Everyone was encouraged to check the answer key for the Chemistry Practice Test.  Due on Tuesday is page 147 # 1-7.  Next class,Monday, we will have a test on the Chemistry Unit, but today's topic will not be on the test.   Click here to see the Sci10 assignment log.

Science 8:  We marked a portion of page 208 # 2, 5-7, 12, 13 and 212 # 5,  then it was handed in.  Everyone was assigned an atom with a specific mass number and we made posters of models of these atoms.  The poster was collected at the end of our class.  Next week on the double block we will have a test on the Chemistry Unit.  A Practice Test will be given out on Monday.  Click here to see the Sci8 assignment log.

Chemistry 12:  To begin we reviewed mechanisms by looking at the destruction of ozone by chlorine radicals that was happening in the 80s and 90s.  Good thing for governments that make rules - we no longer worry about ozone depletion because the harmful chemicals, CFCs, have been largely discontinued.  This video showed how Catalytic Converters use Pt and Pd catalysts to clean up exhaust gases in gasoline vehicles.  Another example of governments making rules to change the practice of manufactures.  We wrote brief notes on Dynamic Equilibrium, then we read sections 2.1 and 2.2.  We completed Unit 2 # 1-13.  If there was time, Lab 19B can be prepared.  Next class we will have a test on Rates of Reaction (Unit 1).  Click here to see the Ch12 assignment log. 

Science 8:  We started by looking at video of Lab 10-3, showing steps 9 and 10.  We learned about what is inside an atom, and a little about how electrons and protons were discovered.  After writing brief notes on Atomic Structure, we did page 208 #2, 5-7 and page 212 # 5 & 10 - these are from a handout.   In the second half we learned about frequency (calculated by dividing the number of cycles by the number of seconds).  We determined the frequency of steps in Usain Bolt's world record 100 m race in Berlin n 2009.  We practiced a few more problems, then made a pendulum and determined the frequency.  Chemistry test on Tuesday.   Click here to see the Sci8 assignment log.

Wednesday, February 19th

Science 10: After a short review we completed the Precipitations Mini-Lab and Worksheet.    We spent a little time working on the Chemistry Unit Practice Test and checking the answers with the posted answer key.  On Monday we will have a test on all we have learned so far this semester.  In the final 40 minutes we wrote brief notes on Energy, then read pages 198 - 205 in our textbook.  We worked on the Energy WS.  Click here to see the Sci10 assignment log.

 Science 8:  After a short review I collected the Density Mini Review WS and we did the procedure for Lab 10-3.  This short clip will show you what procedure steps 9 and 10 looked like.  The Analysis questions are not due Thursday.

Science 10:  I asked for additional page 175 # 1,4-6, 8 assignments from last week.  We did Lab 23:  A Neutralization Reaction today, including Analysis Questions 1-5b.  These are due next class. Time will be provided for the Chemistry Practice Test next class too, and we will have a Chemistry Unit Test on Friday.  

Chemistry 12:  We completed the Rates Problems Involving Stoichiometry WS today, and the key was posted at the side.  I collected Rates Practice Tests too, and marked the Written Response section, then gave them back.  Click here to see the MC answers.  Rates Test on Friday.