Science 9:  After reading pages 296 - 299 we completed page 299 # 1,2 and 307 # 1,2,8 in fine sentences.  We reviewed birds again( flicker, chickadee, pine siskin, creeper, nuthatch, heron, piliated woodpecker, kestrel. junco, cedar waxwing, western tanager, red-winged blackbird).  Next day I will collect the 4 spheres placemat.  Click here to see the Science 9 Assignment Log.

Science 8:   We did the popcan lab first then we completed the Matter Unit practice Test.  Click here to see the Matter Practice Test.  We will have a test on the Matter Unit on Monday.   Click here to see the Science 8 Assignment Log. 

Wednesday& Thursday Feb 25/26

Science 9:  I collected the practice tests again, then we completed the Chemistry Unit Test.  Following this we reviewed local bird species (flicker, chickadee, junco, creeper, nuthatch, western tanager, cedar waxwing) and also some local food chains.  We took brief notes on the Atmosphere after watching Felix Baumgartner fall through 40 km of atmosphere.  We read the National Geographic Article on the Atmosphere and completed a few tasks on the back of the handout.   Period BF was able to watch this Paul Nicklen TED talk on the Polar Ice Biome.   Click here to see the Science 9 Assignment Log.

Science 8:   We reviewed atomic structure, then watched this clip about how quarks are small particles that make up protons and electrons.  We partially completed Lab 10-2, and will finish it tomorrow morning.    We will have a test on the Matter Unit on Monday.   Click here to see the Science 8 Assignment Log. 

 Science 9:  I collected the practice test and marked it while everyone read pages 282 - 287 and completed a short placemat exercise on the 4 spheres.  This is due Friday.  We identified 6 local bird species:  flickers, chickadees, creepers, western tanagers, waxwings, and kestrels.   In the last 10 minutes we went through some of the more challenging parts of the Chemistry practice test.  Next day we will have a unit test on the Chemistry Unit.  Click here to see the Science 9 Assignment Log.

Science 8:   We reviewed atomic structure, then watched this clip about how quarks are small particles that make up protons and electrons.  We partially completed Lab 10-2, and will finish it tomorrow morning.    We will have a test on the Matter Unit on Monday.   Click here to see the Science 8 Assignment Log. 

Science 9:  After marking page 170 # 1,2 it was handed in and we received our quizzes back from Friday.  The Environmental Science Unit was introduced with a short discussion about the 4 spheres that are involved in biogeochemical cycling:  Hydrosphere, Atmosphere, Lithosphere, and the  Biosphere.    We then completed the Chemistry Practice Test, which is due Tuesday.  Your Chemistry test will be on the Double block day this week.  Click here to see the Science 9 Assignment Log.

Science 8:   We reviewed atomic structure, then made a poster showing the atomic structure of a specific atom.  Everyone was assigned a unique atom.  This is due on Wednesday.    

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Science 9:   To begin we marked page 163 and 165 from last class.  We completed 10 more practice problems where we had to name or write formulas for ionic compounds.  To learn about Covalent Compounds we read pages 168 - 173 and did the practice problems # 1,2 on page  which are made of molecules.  In the last 10 minutes we did a quiz on naming ionic compounds.    Click here to see the Science 9 Assignment Log.

Science 8:   We marked the WS titled 7.1 and took a look at this animation that shows how Rutherford learned the then we competed Lab 10-3 including a fill in the blank conclusion.  After completing an elements crossword, we did a little review exercise and watched this clip about atomic structure.    Click here to see the Science 8 Assignment Log. 

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Science 9:  We marked page 161 # 1-3 then handed this in.  We tried 10 more practice problems where we had to name or write formulas for ionic compounds.  After reading page 163-167 we did the Practice Problems on page 163 (#1,2) and page 165 ( #1,2), and these are due on Friday.  Also due Friday is the WS titled Scientific Notation.  Click here to see the Science 9 Assignment Log.

Science 8:   We marked the WS titled 8.2 then we handed this in.  We prepared Lab 10-3 and completed all the procedure, Analyze Questions 1-4, and Conclude and Apply Questions 1-5.  This is not due Friday, but Monday.  We also took brief notes on Atomic Structure, then we competed hand-out 7.1 (# 1,5-7,12, which are due on Friday.  Click here to see the Science 8 Assignment Log. 

Wednesday, February 18, 2026    

Science 9:  We marked page 161 # 1-3 then handed this in.  We tried 10 more practice problems where we had to name or write formulas for ionic compounds.  After reading page 163-167 we did the Practice Problems on page 163 (#1,2) and page 165 ( #1,2), and these are due on Friday.  Also due Friday is the WS titled Scientific Notation.  Click here to see the Science 9 Assignment Log.

 Science 9:  After reviewing Ionic and Covalent Compounds we practiced writing the names and formulas for ionic compounds.  We read pages 156 - 161 and completed Practice Problems #1-3 on Page 161, which is due next class.   We also started a crossword puzzle, but this is not due next class  Click here to see the Science 9 Assignment Log.

Science 8:   We reviewed heating curve graphs to start, then we completed an assignment on Elements - from a hand-out we did page 192 # 1, and 3-9.  In the final minutes we began to learn about the structure of atoms and looked at a Cathode Ray Tube.  Click here to see the Science 8 Assignment Log.  

February 12

Science 9:  We marked pg 223 # 3-8, 10, 11, and 14, then handed it in.  We learned the differences in properties between Ionic Compounds and Covalent Compounds, then we did # 1,2 on a new hand-out of page 234.  This is due next class.   Page 133 # 1-9 is not yet due.   Click here to see the Science 9 Assignment Log.

Science 8:   We completed a second heating curve graph - this one was for a mystery yellow substance.  Following this we reviewed density and prepared our kits for Lab 10-3 for next Tuesday.  In the last part we began learning about Elements and the periodic table.  A number of samples were placed around the side counter and we observed them and recorded their name, symbol, atomic number, and physical properties.    We finished with the beginning of this short clip about Gold.  Click here to see the Science 8 Assignment Log.  

   Science 9:  We marked pg 223 # 3-8, 10, 11, and 14, then handed it in.  We learned the differences in properties between Ionic Compounds and Covalent Compounds, then we did # 1,2 on a new hand-out of page 234.  This is due next class.   Page 133 # 1-9 is not yet due.   Click here to see the Science 9 Assignment Log.

Science 8:   We reviewed density calculations, then we finished the Density Lab.  We read pages 260 to 263 and completed activity 7-6.  Only the Density Lab (determine the density of 4 materials, write a nice procedure) is due on Thursday.  We finished with a quiz on the states of matter and phase changes.  Click here to see the Science 8 Assignment Log.