Science 9:  We began with a review of ionic compounds, then while Mr. Gale marked the Cell Division &Reproduction Test we completed a year-end review of Chemistry.  The practice tests were handed back and we marked the MC section together.  We will have a unit test on Friday.  In second half we made a placemat then read section 4.7 in the old Probe 9 to learn about Reproductive Technologies.  Page 136 # 1-8, 13, 15, and 16 are due next class.    This video shows part of the process for ICSI.  No Reproductive Technology info will be on Friday's unit test.

Science 8:  First, page 109 # 2,3, 5-13 was handed back - please read the comments on yours.   If I have not seen this, please complete it and give it to me.  We looked at some infected gums and spoke about the Innate Immune Response.  After making a placemat, we read pages 110 - 114  and wrote brief notes.  This clip explains how vaccines work.  Next was Cells and Systems Practice Test, which was partially marked today and handed back.  Click here to see the key.  Test next class.  In the second half we reviewed the Matter Unit by completing the Conduction Lab.  

Science 9:  We began with a review of ionic compounds, then while Mr. Gale marked the Cell Division &Reproduction Test we completed a year-end review of Chemistry.  The practice tests were handed back and we marked the MC section together.  We will have a unit test on Friday.  In second half we made a placemat then read section 4.7 in the old Probe 9 to learn about Reproductive Technologies.  Page 136 # 1-8, 13, 15, and 16 are due next class.    This video shows part of the process for ICSI.  No Reproductive Technology info will be on Friday's unit test.

Science 9:  We began with a review of atoms/molecules/ions and pure/mixture.  Next we completed the Cell Division and Reproduction Practice Test, which is due next class.  Test on Friday.  

Science 8:  We began with a short discussion about the Innate and Acquired Immune Response. We listed a number of different pathogens on the flippit, on the final panel. Our categories were Viruses, Bacteria, Protists, and Other.   This clip explains the Immune System in a little more detail than we need.  Page 109 # 2,3,5-13 in sentences was collected, then we completed the Chemistry Year End Review assignment.  Test on Friday on the Biology Unit.

Monday, June 8

Science 8:  We reviewed speed and frequency first by watching this clip of a world record 50 m freestyle swimming race.  We read pages 103 to 105 to learn about the innate and acquired immune response, and we added brief notes to our flippits. Mr. Gale came around to look at the Measurement Year-End review, but he only made it half way around the room.  Due next class is page 109 # 2,3, 5-13.  

Science 9:  We began by reviewing Bohr Diagrams for both atoms and ions.  We then finished our project of making a Cross-Word puzzle using Microsoft Excel.  Only page 121 # 1-8, 12, 13 are due for Tuesday.

Science 9:  We went over page 121 (# 1-6 only, we will mark the rest on Monday.  Please have it finished.). We watched this clip about human embryonic development, then we drew a pedigree chart for ourself (or for a famous family:  Kardashians, Potters, Royal family, Simpsons).  This website shows fertility rate by country, and we had a short discussion about factors that affect fertility rate.    In the last portion of the class we worked on our Review Cross Word.  Only page 121 is due for Monday.  Please spend some time reviewing for your Science 9 Final Exam.

Science 8:  We reviewed body systems (can you trace the path that an oxygen molecule takes to get from your mouth to your big toe?) then we all created a flippit.  We read pages 100 to 103 and took brief notes on 4 ways to transmit pathogens, as well as the First Line of Defense in our immune system.  This video helped us understand how viruses can harm our cells.  We finished by brainstorming all the viruses we knew (influenza, pox, rhinovirus, herpes, corona ).  Please spend some time reviewing for your Science 8 Final Exam.

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.