Science 8:  We handed in Lab 5-2 today, then we learned about refraction.  We wrote brief notes, watched this clip, read pages 174 and 175, then we did Lab 5-3.  In the final minutes we looked at our images in plane mirrors and convex mirrors.

Science 9:  We looked at our Carbon Cycle diagram in our data booklets first and labelled a few items.  We watched this clip that shows decomposition in a compost bin, and we discussed how the Carbon is released back to the atmosphere as bacteria and fungi do cellular respiration.   This clip explains global warming clearly, and describes some negative effects of increasing temperatures.   We completed # 1-9, 11-14 from a hand-out.  Half in sentences, and half in point form.  

Science 9:  We reviewed some Ecology topics from before the holiday then we started learning about the Carbon Cycle.  This video has a clear description of most of the Carbon cycle.  We read pages 326 to 329.  We wrote brief notes on the effects of increasing carbon dioxide in the air.  These brief notes are due next class.

Science 8:  After a short review we did Lab 5-2 in our textbook.  If you were away, this task could be done at home.  All the questions, written in fine sentences, are due next class. 

Thursday, March 12

Science 9:    We marked Hand-out 2.4 then turned it in.  We did the Population Modeling lab first, and got as far as 1c (the graph).  We will finish this on Friday.  In the second half we did the Grey-water Activity on page 337.   Click here to see the Science 9 Assignment Log.

Science 8:  We read pages 152 - 160 to learn about forms of electromagnetic radiation that are different than visible light.  For each type of electromagnetic radiation (EMR), we listed all the applications that were described in the textbook.  We also drew one sketch per EMR category.  In the second half we did a refined pendulum lab after going through our first inquiry from Tuesday.  Everyone had to experiment on a different variable that Tuesday's.  A new, properly completed Scientific report was written.    Click here to see the Science 8 Assignment Log.

Science 9:    We marked Hand-out 2.4 then turned it in.  We did the Population Modeling lab first, and got as far as 1c (the graph).  We will finish this on Friday.  In the second half we looked at the carbon cycle first and added a few notes.  Then we did the Greywater Activity on page 337.   Click here to see the Science 9 Assignment Log.

Science 9:    We reviewed biomolecules and wrote brief notes on Energy flow through Trophic Levels.  After reading pages 312 - 316 we completed an  assignment  from this hand out, # 2,4,6-12.  Mr. Gale marked part of this Energy WS while everyone worked.  Only the Energy WS is due Tuesday.    Click here to see the Science 9 Assignment Log.

Science 8:  After a short review of frequency we wrote brief notes on Light.  We watched this clip that showed how white light contains all the colors of the ROYGBIV colors.  This clip uses the particle model of light to explain refraction.  Due next class is page 151 # 1-10, half in sentence format.  Click here to see the Science 8 Assignment Log.

Science 9:    We spoke about a food chain that can be found in Williamson's Lake:  phytoplankton, tadpole, Dragonfly nymph, frog, Heron.  We learned about producers and consumers, and reviewed the biomolecules that are passed from one level to the next.  We looked at 5 food labels and found the percentage by mass of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates in each one.  Following this we wrote brief notes on Energy, ready pages 312 to 315, and completed this Energy WS.  All this is due Monday.  Click here to see the Science 9 Assignment Log.

Science 8:  We reviewed how to calculate frequency, then we learned the difference between longitudinal and transverse waves.   After reading pages 134 - 138 we completed page 143 # 1-7 in quality point form.  Page 143 and the Wave Measurement WS are due on Monday.  Click here to see the Science 8 Assignment Log.

Science 9:  We started with bird names, then we into local tree species.  We took brief notes on C atoms cycling between the atmosphere and biosphere.  After reading pages 300 - 305 we did page 307 # 1-9 in sentences.   Click here to see the Science 9 Assignment Log.

Science 8:   I collected the Matter Unit practice test again, then we completed the Matter Unit Test.  A little time was spent at the end getting a start on our next unit:  Waves and Optics.  We discussed wavelenth, amplitude, and frequency.  We will have a test on the Matter Unit on Tuesday.   Click here to see the Science 8 Assignment Log.