Chemistry 11:    We learned how to make conversions using unitary rates.  Read 2.1 and 2,2 in Hebdon to learn about this.  Due next day is the WS titled Unit conversions.   Lab 3A is also due next class.  Click here for the Chem 11 Assignment log.

Chemistry 12:  I collected Lab 18C at the beginning of class today.  We wrote brief notes on Kinetic Energy in Reactions notes after looking at the PhET animation of reaction rates.  Due next class is Unit 1 # 29 - 38.  Click here for the Chem 12 Assignment Log.

Junior Boys Volleyball:  Practice for all at 5:15 pm today, Tuesday.  Forms for Tier 1 are going out today - please have your parents check their email.  Click here to see the League schedule.  

Junior Boys Volleyball:  Tier 1 League first draft.   Tier 1 players will leave at 1:30 on Thursday Sept. 24th, play league at Kalamalka Secondary in Vernon, and stay in Vernon at the Sandman.  On Friday September 25th, they will travel to Oliver for the tournament and stay in Osooyos at the Avalon Inn.  Permission forms and payment notices will go out to parents soon.  Find a classmate in each class that can get material for you and make arrangements to get the material on Sunday.

Chemistry 12:  We started with this minireview, then wrote brief notes on Enthalpy.  After reading 1.6 we completed Unit 1 # 24-28.  A little time was given for Lab 18C, which is due on Tueday.

Chemistry 11:  We reviewed the ideas involved with measurements and calculations we learned on Friday, then completed a mini-review assignment.  This is due Tuesday.  We also completed a good portion of Lab 3A, but this is not due Tuesday.  Be sure to get a ruler for this class.  

Chemistry 11:  We began with a WS to review categories of matter and microscopic views of particles.  Next was brief notes on Significant Figures, and we read section 2.5 to page 39.  Due Monday are Unit 2 # 55-58 ( avoid showing math steps or this assignment only).  I did not yet collect Unit 3 # 33-44 and Unit 3 # 1-3,5,13-15, but will on Monday.  Click here for the Chem 11 Assignment log.

Chemistry 12:  Rates Mini Review 2 started today's class, then we finished Lab 18C (all Questions, all Follow-up Questions, no conclusion yet.).  Click here for the key to the WS.  Lab 18C is due at the start of Tuesday's class.  Click here for the Chem 12 Assignment Log.

Junior Boys Volleyball:  Practice for all at 7:00 pm on Sunday.  Thanks for helping out with the Senior Last Spike - what a terrific way to "give back" and play a role in your school.  Being around in the final matches on Saturday will be extra helpful as organizers would appreciate help with clean-up.

Chemistry 11: We began with a short review of the categories of matter - we discussed a few kitchen ingredients, then we looked at microscopic views of matter to review pure/mixture and element/compound differences.  After taking brief notes on the Particles that make up Matter, we read section 3.3 in Hebdon and completed Unit 3 # 33-44.  Time was provided to finish Unit 3 # 1-3,5,13-15 too.  In the second half we determined the density of 4 materials (metal, non-metal solid, water, colored liquid) to practice proper scientific measuring.  I asked that the density results be reported to 5 digits.

Chemistry 12:  We completed the procedure for Lab 18C today, and some of us began the analysis.  I collected Unit 1 # 14-22 as well.  Next day there will 45 minutes devoted to Lab 18C, and it will be due on Tuesday next week.

Wednesday, Sept 16

Chemistry 11: We began with a short review of the categories of matter - we discussed a few kitchen ingredients, then we looked at microscopic views of matter to review pure/mixture and element/compound differences.  After taking brief notes on the Particles that make up Matter, we read section 3.3 in Hebdon and completed Unit 3 # 33-44.  Time was provided to finish Unit 3 # 1-3,5,13-15 too.  In the second half we determined the density of 4 materials (metal, non-metal solid, water, colored liquid) to practice proper scientific measuring.  I asked that the density results be reported to 5 digits.

Tuesday, Sept 15

Chemistry 11:  We checked our work on the Intro to Measurement WS by using this key, then we took brief notes on the Categories of Matter.  Following this we then we filled in the right-most column on the Properties of Matter task from Monday, noting if the samples were pure/mixtures, homogeneous/heterogeneous  We read sections 3.1 and 3.2 in Hebdon, then we started Unit 3 # 1-3, 5, 13-15 - these questions are not due next class.  

Chemistry 12:  We began with a mini review of rates problems, then we filled in the right column on our Factors that affect Rates of Reaction notes.  We read 1.4 and 1.5, and completed Unit 1 # 14-22.  I collected Lab 7 today.

Chemistry 11:  After a brief review of safety topics, we created a 3 column on our notes from Friday (headings:  Name/Physical Properties/Category) and we looked at about a dozen different materials and recorded their physical properties.  A little time was provided to finish reading Unit 1 (pages 1-8 in Hebdon) and complete the map as per the instructions in the text.  In the second half we learned about how scientists measure (to the nearest one-tenth of the smallest division) and how the last digit in scientific measurements is called the uncertain digit because it depends on the measurer's opinion.  We started the Measurement Intro WS.  

Chemistry 12:   We wrote brief notes on Factors that affect rates of reaction, then we read section 1.3 and completed # 10-13.  The remaining time was spent completing Lab 7.  Both the lab and the Hebdon questions are due Tuesday.

Friday, September 11th

Chemistry 12:  Unit 1 # 1-9 was handed in first.  After a successful fire drill we completed Lab 7A from a hand out.  We recorded data and started the analysis right on the Lab 7A hand-out.  Lab 7A is not due Monday, we will work on it during class. No work is due for Monday, but please ensure your supplies are all sorted out.

Chemistry 11:  We reviewed safety topics and read through the safety rules at the start of the Heath Lab Manual.  The rules were categorized according to how familiar students are with them (Most Students know, Some Students Know, Few students Know) and we had a special column for rules that are completely new and unfamiliar.  We wrote brief notes on Chemistry before the end of the period.  No work is due for Monday, but please ensure your supplies are all sorted out.

Chemistry 11:  After completing the mini WS on Scientific Notation, we read sections 1.1 to 1.5 in Hebdon.  We added items to Wednesday's map that were indicated in the reading.  We marked the KMT WS with an answer key too. 

Chemistry 12:  We checked the Rates of Reaction WS with an answer key, then we read sections 1.1 and 1.2 in Hebdon 12. Unit 1 # 1-9 are due tomorrow, Friday.

September 9

Chemistry 11:  We began with a short review of safety topics (classroom safety gear and fire drill procedures), then we dove into the Kinetic Molecular Theory.  We melted and solidified some Wood's metal, which has a melting point of approximately 65C.  We completed the KMT worksheet next, and this is due on Thursday.  In the last few minutes we reviewed Scientific Notation.  Please have your outline signed by your adult and show it to me in class.

Chemistry 12:  We reviewed safety, then destroyed a penny in an effort to learn about Rates of Reaction.  A WS titled Rates of Reaction was completed and is due on Thursday.  We went to get our textbooks today - please bring both texts to each class.  Please have your outline signed by your adult and show it to me in class.

 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.