Science 9: After going through the page 116 assignment we completed Lab 3A: Sexual Reproduction in Flowers. We completed all the procedure and Analysis Questions d, f-j (analysis in sentences, please).  In the second half we took brief notes on Embryonic Development, then we read section 4.3 in the old Probe 9.  We started page 121 # 1-8, 12, 13.  All this work should be done for Friday, tomorrow.

Thursday, June 3rd

Science 9 :  We marked page 116 from last day first, then we did Lab 3A (Flower Dissection).  Analysis d, f-j are due next class.  We watched from 16:00 to 29:30 on this documentary about flowering plants, then we did some year end review.  First, we reviewed key terms from all the units we have covered, then we started a crossword puzzle.  No Homework is due for Friday - please spend 20 minutes after dinner reviewing work in your science binder. 

Science 8:  After going through page 89 # 1-5, we read pages 90 - 92 and completed page 95 # 1-5, 7-11, 13, 18 (half in sentences).  In the second half we reviewed ideas from back in January and February.  We measured mass and volume to the nearest one-tenth of the smallest division.  We performed an inquiry with a partner:  "Which has the greatest density:  iron, aluminum, or siderite?".  No Vibranium samples were available for testing.  The Measuring Year-End review assignment was completed last.  No Homework is due for Friday - please spend 20 minutes after dinner reviewing work in your science binder. 

Sci 9 F:  We went through page 116, then wrote brief notes on Embryonic Development.  We read section 4.3 from the old Probe 9, and completed page 121 # 1-8, 12,13.  In the final minutes reviewed Chemistry from back in January/February.  Final Exam in about 2 weeks.

Sci 9 E:  We went through page 111, then we read section 4.2 (Female Reproductive System) and completed page 116 # 2-7,9,11,14.  See a link to page 116 on previous posts.  We went through the Karyotyping WS, then did a quiz on reproductive anatomy.

Sci 8:  First we went through the Vital Capacity lab and spoke about experimental design.  Next we wrote brief note on the Circulatory System, and we read pages 82-89.  Due next class is page 89 # 1-5 in sentences.

Science 9 Period B:  We began with a short review of the human reproductive system.  After reading  about the female reproductive system, then we completed page 111 # 1,3-8, 11 and page 116 # 2-7,9,11, & 14.  All in point form. Click here to see page 111.  Click here to see pg 116.  In the final minutes we completed a short quiz on human reproductive anatomy.

Science 9 Period A:  We began with a short review of the human reproductive system.  After reading  about the male reproductive system, then we completed page 111 # 1,3-8, 11, all in point form. Click here to see page 111.  The remaining time was spent on the Karyotyping activity, which is not yet due.  I

Science 8:  First we went through page 176 # 1-6, then we created a graph of Vital Capacity vs height for our class.  We discussed heart anatomy, then watched this short clip on the respiratory system. 

Science 9 F:  We reviewed the male reproductive system, then we read pages 108 to 110 from the old Probe 9.  The rest of the class was spent finishing the Karyotyping lab - we completed a second Karyotype and finished the lab hand-out. No time for our reproductive anatomy quiz today - we will try this Monday.

Science 9 E:  I collected page 78, then we completed the Human Reproductive Anatomy sheet.  In the second half we made a human karyotype, and will finish this on Monday.

Science 8:  To start we finished reading about the digestive system Pages 75-78, then we finished page 77 # 1-6.  Everyone measured their vital capacity and height, because the Research Manager wanted to know if vital capacity is dependent on height.  We began a scientific report, but did not finish it.  Only page 77 is due on Monday.  We also labelled and colored a respiratory system WS. 

 Science 8:  After a short review of the digestive system we marked page 63 # 1-10 together.  We watched this clip on the Digestive System, then we wrote brief notes on Digestion.  Page 76 # 1-4 (in fine sentences) was completed once pages 70 - 74 were read.  In the second half we looked at Williamson's Lake Pond water using the compound microscopes.  We viewed and sketched two phytoplankton, two zoo plankton, and two invertebrates.

Science 9 (period FB):  We completed a short review of mitosis and meiosis, then we watched this clip on Meiosis.  The human reproductive Anatomy sheet was finished next (labelled and colored), and we went over the anatomy together.  On Friday we will have a quiz on human reproductive anatomy.  In the second half, we created a "typical" human karyotype, and completed up to number 7 on the Karyotype Lab hand-out.   

Careers Day Today, Period EA did not have a science class.  

Tuesday, May 26th

Science 8:  We reviewed systems first, then we used the human model to talk about the parts of the Digestive System.  This course is mostly about the immune system, but recall from system theory that systems are connected to other systems; we should know a little about our digestive system.   We labelled an anatomy diagram and completed page 63 # 1-10 in point form; both are due on Thursday.

Science 9:  We reviewed key concepts in Meiosis, then we watched this clip.  We also completed page 78 from a hand-out (# 1-17, half in sentences and half in good point form). 

Science 8:  We spoke about the calendar and how only 3 weeks of classes remain.  We prepared a placemat about Human Body Systems, then we read pages 54-57.  As we read, we listed the name of each system, the main function, and two organ names.  We then spent time finishing our Organelle Slide Deck on the laptops.  Be sure to learn key commands that allow you to work quickly [Command C = copy, Command V = Paste, Command Z = Undo, Command A =  select all, Shift-Command-4 to take a screenshot.]

Science 9:  We spoke about the calendar and how only 3 weeks of classes remain.  After reveiwing Sexual Reproduction, we read pages 49 - 51 and drew out the stages of meiosis.  We added a few brief notes, then we used laptop computers and finished making our Sexual Reproduction slide deck, which is not yet due.  See Friday's post for the organism you have been assigned, and the details of the assignment.