Science 9:   We began by adding a few notes to our Mitosis Cut and Paste (Interphase is about 90% of the cell's life[cell fx is performed, DNA copied, organelles copied], spindle fibers, centrioles, sister chromatids, ).  We watched this clip about Mitosis, then we completed page 52 # 1,3-12,14,15,17 (half in point form) from a hand-out.  Lab 1-E was completed next.  We finished off the class by spending 40 min completing Activity 1-B from page 16/17, which is due Tuesday.

Science 8:  We reviewed a little using the back of the Intro to Microscopy Lab, then this was handed in.  We made a placemat, then read pages 31-34 and filled in our placemat with brief notes.  We completed page 39 # 1-4, 6-13, 22 in clear point form, then we did the Onion Cell Staining Lab. Once the Staining lab report was completed it was handed in.  The last 15 minutes was spent on the Volcano Spreadsheet. (not yet due).

Tuesday, May 12

Science 8:  After marking page 31 # 1-7 we completed the Microscopy Intro Lab.  Everyone had their own microscope, and they made a wet mount of a lower case "e" from the classifieds.  After "sketching the field" (this means drawing what you see within an orange-sized circle), the next task was to make a dry mount of 2 crossed human hairs. 

Science 9:  We started by looking at this clip of cells dividing, then we read pages 25 - 27.  Due next class is the Cell Division Cut and Paste. 

Monday, May 11

Science 9: We took brief notes on DNA, then we read pages 8-11 and completed page 13 # 1-7 which is due on Tuesday.  This clip show the division of cells in a colony of bacteria.  We spent the final 30 minutes on our Activity 1-B project from pages 16 & 17 in the Connections Textbook.

Science 8:  First we learned the anatomy of a Compound Microscope and we completed a WS to practice our new terms.  We took brief notes on cell anatomy, then read pages 24-30.  We completed page 31 # 1-7 in nice sentences.  

Science 8:  Practice Tests were collected again today.  WE wrote the Geology Unit Test today, and spent the rest of the time on the Volcano Spreadsheet assignment.  Nothing is due on Monday.

Science 9:  Practice Tests were collected again today.  WE wrote the Electricity Unit Test today, and spent the rest of the time on Activity 1-B on pg 16 & 17 in the Connections 9.  Nothing is due on Monday.

Thursday, May 7th

Science 9 Period AE:  We used the blog to check the answers to the Electricity Practice Test . Click here to see the Practice Test answer key.  Also, we  wrote brief notes on Cells Dividing.  After reading pages 36 and 37 in the Probe 9, we did page 38 # 1-7, 9-14 in the Probe 9.  This is not due on Friday.   Using laptops, we started research for Activity 1-B (page 16 & 17 in the Connections text), a research task about BC agriculture. No due date has been set for this yet.  On Friday we will do a test on the Electricity Unit, then spend the remainder on Activity 1-B (page 16 &17 in the Connections text).

Science 9:  We handed in the Electricity Practice Test after a short Q & A session.  We reviewed cell anatomy, then wrote brief notes on Cells Dividing.  After reading pages 3-9 in the Connections 9, we did page 38 # 1-7, 9-14 in the Probe 9.  This is not due on Friday.  After handing back the practice tests, we marked the multiple choice portion.   Click here to see the answer key.  Using laptops, we started research for Activity 1-B (page 16 & 17 in the Connections text), a research task about BC agriculture. No due date has been set for this yet.  On Friday we will do a test on the Electricity Unit, then spend the remainder on Activity 1-B (page 16 &17 in the Connections text).

Science 8:  Today's first task was the Geology Practice Test, which was collected, marked, and handed back today.  Click here to see the answer key.  Next, we completed the procedure for Lab 17A: Clocking Tectonic Plates, a measuring/calculating task that allows us to determine how fast the Pacific Plate has moved in last few Ma.  We looked at the Volcano Spreadsheet assignment, but did not get to start it - we'll begin Friday after the Geology Test has been written.   Thanks Ms. Hoshizaki for inviting us to the Health and Wellness Fair.

Science 8:  We started with some pictures of glaciated landscapes and decided which features were caused by erosion and which required deposition.   These features were discussed:  horn, arete, tarn, col, U-shaped valley, hanging valley, truncated spur, cirque.  We completed the Glaciation WS, then learned about Geological Dating by completing Lab 12D (Part I we did together, and Part II was completed independently.   Practice Test will be completed on Wednesday, and the Geology Unit Test will be on Friday.  

Science 9:  The answers to the frontside of the Electrical Energy WS were reviewed first.  We discussed how Hydro Electrical Meters work, and looked at an Energuide label.  The Electricity Unit Practice Test was completed next, and this is due next class.  Remaining time was spent finishing the Electrical Energy WS, which should be done for next day.  On Friday we will write the Electricity Unit Test.  

 

 Science 8:  We organized some rocks into their families, and we reviewed some key terms around the rock cycle (conglomerate, limestone, obsidian, basalt, etc).  This video explains the rock cycle quite well.  We made a placemat to learn about Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition, and we read pages 386 - 395 to learn about these processes and write brief notes.  In the final minutes we looked at some pictures of glaciation, and described them with terms like horn, col, arete, cirque, tarn, moraine, hanging valley, and truncated spur). 

Science 9:  First answers to page 334 # 1-6 were provided for students to check their work from Friday.  We calculate our Power output while climbing stairs: once climbing slowly and once climbing quickly.  After taking brief notes on Electrical Energy, we started the Electrical Energy WS, but this is not yet due.  Test on Friday on Electricity.  On Tuesday you will get a practice test. 

Science 8:  We took brief notes on Volcanos, then we finished watching the "Volcano!" documentary.  We categorized the rocks by their family (igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic). We drew a rock cycle to show how they change from one family to another through heating, melting, weathering, erosion, deposition, compactions etc).  

Science 9:  We wrote brief notes on Power, and measured the lifting power of a powerful human (30 to 40 Watts range).  Nice work!  After reading pages 340 - 343, we did page 344 # 1-6 and 11.  Ensure that 1-6 are done for Monday, as well as page 319 (#1-9) from Wed/Thurs.

Thursday, April 30

Science 8:  Page 508 # 2-13 was handed in first.  We learned about the origins of the oceans and continents.  How did they get there?  We read pages 402 to 409 in our textbook, then we completed page 413 # 1-12 in sentences.  We watched National Geographic "Volcano!", about Maurice and Katia Kraft. 

Science 9:  After marking the Ohms Law WS we read about Ohms Law in the Probe 9 Textbook (pages 315 to 318). In the BC Science 9 book pages 236 and 237 explains it too.  We did page 319 (in the Probe 9) # 1-8.  In the second half we started our next unit by reviewing cell anatomy and function by completing this WS and stating key functions for each organelle on the back.  Lastly, we completed an Ohms Law Quiz.

Wednesday, April 29

Science 9:  After marking the Ohms Law WS we read about Ohms Law in the Probe 9 Textbook (pages 315 to 318). In the BC Science 9 book pages 236 and 237 explains it too.  We did page 319 (in the Probe 9) # 1-8.  In the second half we started our next unit by reviewing cell anatomy and function by completing this WS and stating key functions for each organelle on the back.  Lastly, we completed an Ohms Law Quiz.

Science 8:  We reviewed 3 boundary types first, and watched this clip on a divergent boundary and this clip on a convergent boundary.  We spent time finishing page 508 # 2-13 (half in sentences), then we learned about the 3 families of rocks and did some categorizing.  Page 508 is due next class.

Science 9:  We reviewed various topics in electricity before watching this clip on a solar thermal plant.  We tried a few Ohms Law problems, then completed the Ohms Law WS (this is due next class).