Chemistry 11:  We started off with a short lesson on unit prefixes (milli, kilo, micro and Mega) and did a WS to practice unit conversions an practice Significant Figures skills.  We spent time finishing Lab 2E, followed by the Intro Unit Practice Test (both due for next day).  The Intro Unit Test is on Friday.  In the second half, we started with the next unit - Moles! Little furry creatures that burrow under the ground and eat crunchy beetles and the odd worm.  Unit V # 6,7 (any 12 total) is not due Friday.

Science 10:  We started by going over the Bio Mid Unit Practice Test, and everyone received their pg 39 # 6-10 and pg 21 # 14 & 15 back.  We graphed the bean data, showing that length of bean demonstrates a bell curve or natural distribution.  Before break we did the Ch 17 test on genetics as a review exercise.  We spent the second half of the period researching our personal interest topic, writing notes in a document that can be shared with me.

Science 10:  We started by going over the answers to the Practice Test Multiple Choice section.  Then we measured the lengths of about 250 scarlet runner beans, and graphed number of individuals vs the length, to show a natural distribution.  After this we watched a short segment of Cosmos that explains hte evolution of Dogs.

In the library, we did these tasks, in this order:  finish the WS titled Chapter 17 Test, complete your notes on your personal interest topic, complete your references, according to the rubric below, print your notes and 2 or 3 images, organize your binder by date (two sections - Notes & Other), make sure you Practice Quiz is complete, make sure pg 39 # 6-10 and pg 21 # 14 & 15 are complete. 

On Friday we will have our Mid Unit Bio Test.  On Monday, we will write our reviews in class, so please do not complete them at home, this is a task to be done by hand in Room 313.

Evaluation of Review Article

		Comments	4,3,2,1
A	Title, name, date appear at top in a natural lay-out.
B	2-4 sentence Abstract summarizes the entire Review.  The Abstract is clearly separate from the Review body.
C	Sentence and paragraph structure, proper spelling and grammar, written in third person using a concise writing style with many key terms, information is explained in a natural sequence, numbers appear in scientific format ( eg. 43 000 m)
D	2 or 3 graphics are numbered and briefly captioned.  Text clearly refers to the graphics.  Text is wrapped around the graphics, and graphics appear in a natural location.
E	References are cut and pasted onto the end in the correct format.
F	Pages are numbered.  Text body is left justified.  Text body is double spaced.  All pages have a useful footer or header.

4 – you nailed it!     3- a solid performance    2-just meets the requirements, improvements would increase the quality         1-not there yet       0    -  not demonstrated

Reference formats:

Website:  Title of Homepage. Date of publication. Edition. Place of publication: publisher; [date updated; date accessed]. Notes.

Book:  Author(s). Date. Title. Edition. Place of publication: publisher. Extent. Notes.

Science 10:  Today I collected pag 21 # 14,15, and pg 39 # 5-10.  We reviewed a little together, then we did the Bio Mid Unit Practice Quiz (Topic 1.1 and 1.2), which is due next class.  There will be a quiz on Friday of a similar length and format.

Chemistry 11.  After a short review, we worked on Lab 2E, which is due Thursday (all Questions, FUQs, and a Discussion).  Some of us started the practice test too, and we will have a test on Friday on Unit 1.

Science 10 (P78):  Today we reviewed protein synthesis, and performed a few mutations to see how they would affect the amino acids found in insulin.  We read pg 33-36 about Incomplete Dominance and Co-Dominance, and we did pg 39 # 6-10 and 21 # 14 & 15 in fine sentences.

Science 10 (P56):  Today we reviewed protein synthesis, and performed a few mutations to see how they would affect the amino acids found in insulin.  Time was given for the Bio Practice Quiz and for pg 36 # 6-10 and 21 # 14 & 15 in fine sentences, which is due tomorrow.  We will have a bio quiz on the double block this week.

Chemistry 11: We did the procedure for Lab 2E today.  No work needs to be done on Lab 2E for Tuesday, but look over the marking guide from Lab 3A and consider which areas of your lab reports that can be improved.  Due Tuesday are the questions from Hebdon from Friday:  Unit IV # 8-13 and 81 - 100.  Please be checking your responses with the key at the back of your text book.  A few of you still need to give me Lab 3A.


Friday, September 21

Science 10 (P78):  After a short review, we went to the library to research a topic of choice.  A science topic is preferable, but you are welcome to choose a non-scientific topic and we will find the science in it later.  Make point form notes in Word.  Share it with me using the share button.  We will spend another class on research, and next week you will write a Review Article using your notes and graphics.

Science 10 (P56)  After a short review, we read pg 33-36 about Incomplete Dominance and Co-Dominance, and we did pg 39 # 6-10 and pg 21 # 14 & 15 in fine sentences.

Chemistry 11:  A short practice quiz was given out to start, and once completed students checked their answers with the solution key on the counter.

Science 10:  After the Genetics Quizzes from last day were returned we took notes on "How Proteins are Made".  We watched an informative animation, click here to see it.  We read pg 141 - 146 from the old Nelson Biology text (found in my cupboard) and did # 1-25 (answers only, not in sentences).   Click here to view the old text and assignment.   An answer key was posted on the side of the room.

In the second half, we spent time researching our choice topic.  Write point form notes about new information that you are learning.  Today I asked that only one quarter of the time be spent learning by watching videos,  and that you track your time and your sources.  We spent some time trying to distinguish between researching and being entertained.  Next Tuesday, you will bring your notes, and 2 or 3 pre printed graphics, and write a "review article" for your topic. 

Chemistry 11:  Unit 4 # 1-3 (all) and 4 & 5 (any 16 total) should be mostly done, but is not due Thursday.  Lab 3A Questions and Calculations 1,4 were due today, we will give you more time on Thursday to complete this.  We went to the Alberta Post Secondary seminar today.

Science 10:  Today we went over the Genetics Review WS, then watched a short clip on Mendelian Genetics, then worked on Lab 36 (period 78) or Human Sexual Reproductive anatomy/function (period 56).  We finished with a quiz on topics from the Genetics Review WS.

Science 10:  Today we drew the path that an allele takes through meiosis to make a spermatozoan or an ovum.  We learned how to use Punnet Squares to solve genetics problems, and the Genetics Review WS is due on Tuesday.  In period 5/6 we started Lab 36 on Family Pedigrees, but this is not due on Tuesday.  There will be a quiz on Tuesday, similar to the Genetics WS.

Chemistry 11:  We reviewed the rules of math operations and significant figures by doing a mini practice quiz, then we did Lab 3A.  Only Questions and Calculations 1 and 4 are due on Tuesday.  I will provide time for the rest tomorrow.  There will be a quiz on math calculations with significant figures on Tuesday.

Science 10:  We started by looking at the Karyotype constructed last class and focusing on the Chromosomal Mutation present.  We spent time acknowledging where and when the mistake occurred, then we spoke about how different creatures have different numbers of chromosomes, so at points in the past these chromosomal mutations were successful and were carried forward.  We took class notes on Mendelian Genetics, read Topic 1.2 Concept 1, and did pg 39 # 1-5 and pg 21 # 11, 12 in sentences.

Chemistry 11: Today we did Unit III # 57-59 and we spent time finishing Lab 2D (all follow up questions)

Science 10:  After a short review of Meiosis, we spent some time on Scientific Notation.  We constructed a Karyotype by cutting and arranging the chromosomes from a photo, and completed the related WS.  In the last 30 minutes, we did some free form research on a topic of personal interest and took point form notes.  After one or two other sessions of a similar nature, we will write a short article using sound Science writing techniques.  Only the glued Karyotype is due next class.

Grade 8 Volleyball:  Practice on Friday at 3:30 - 5:15.  Important Dates:  Saturday, September 29, Grade 8 Girls Last Spike Tournament here at RSS.  All players will be asked to bring a small snack for the coaches/official's room.  (fruit, veggies, baking, mini sandwiches, finger food, juice boxes, etc)

Wednesday, September 12

Science 10:  Today we started with review of Meiosis and a short clip for review.  Then we did a short session where we converted large numbers, like 13.8 million, to Scientific Notation.  After that, we did a Cut and Paste Karyotype of  humans, some with chromosomal mutations and some without.  Work through the associated WS, writing your responses on the worksheet.   We filled in a Human Reproductive Anatomy sheet in the last few minutes.  Only the Karyotype cut and paste is due for Friday, everything else can be finished on Friday.

Chemistry 11:  Unit II # 49 was done verbally.  We took notes on significant figures, then did # 55 in unit II, which is due Friday.  Lab 2D is not due Friday.  We finished with a quiz, which we will score on Friday.

Science 10:  Today we drew and labelled sketches to show the Replication of DNA and the stages of Meiosis.  We also went through pg 21 # 1-10. 

Chemistry 11:  After a session on how to separate mixtures, we had a discussion of measurement, and how we must include all the certain digits and one uncertain digit.   This is called the number of significant digits.  We did Unit II # 50, then 48.  At the end, we started preparing lab 4B, but this is not due Wednesday. 

Grade 8 Volleyball:  Today we had a serving practice at lunch.  Our next practice is Wednesday at 5:15. 

Chemistry 11:  After some review of last week, we wrote notes on "The Particles that  Make up Matter.  We read section III.3 and did Unit III # 33 to 44 in quality point form (due Tuesday).   There should be no single word/symbol/value responses.  Click here to see today's notes.

Science 10:  After a short review of last week we wrote notes on DNA.  We read Topic 1.1 Concepts 2 and 3, and did pg 21 # 1-10 in fine sentences.  This is due Tuesday.

Ono Exchange 2019:  We are registered to have Bottle Drive on Saturday, September 22nd in the morning.  At this point we need 5 more travellers to make their first deposit before Friday September 24th, otherwise the trip will be put off until 2020.  Click here to see the minutes of our June meeting.

Grade 8 Girls Volleyball Team:  Serving Practice at lunch on Tuesday.  Please bring gym-worthy shoes - complete practice attire is optional.

Chemistry 11:  Today we took notes on Categories of Matter and filled in the two empty columns on the right side of last day's "properties of Matter " exercise.    We also sketched the current WHMIS symbols on our Safety Equipment Map.  Check your Unit III questions using the answer key in the back of your text.

Science 10:  We reviewed Mitosis and did the Cell Division  cut and paste.  I checked for signed outlines and for supplies (ruler, calculator, pens, pencils, paper, binder).  We had a short discussion about key expectations in our room at the end of class.

Chemistry 11:  Read Sections III.1 and III.2 in Hebdon.  In descriptive point form complete Unit III # 1-3, 5, 13-15.  Today we went over some Chemistry Safety Rules for a Senior Lab scenario, and we marked the WS titled "Changes of State and the Kinetic Molecular Theory" form a blue key.

Science 10:  Today we read pg 10 and 11 after reviewing cell anatomy and safety in the science classroom concepts.  Due next day is the Safety Assignment with the map, table of categorized safety rules, and sketches of the WHMIS symbols.

Science 10:  Please have your supplies by Friday:  binder, paper, pens and pencils, calculator, ruler, hair tie for long hair.  Outlines need to be signed by parents/guardians by Friday too.  Today we read and categorized the safety rules, and we reviewed the anatomy of a cell.  We also signed out our textbooks.  Nothing is due for Thursday.

Chemistry 11:  Please have your supplies by Friday:  binder, paper, pens and pencils, calculator, ruler, 20 sheets of graph paper,  hair tie for long hair.  Outlines need to be signed by parents/guardians by Friday too. Today we reviewed classroom safety equipment and read section 1.1 in Hebdon.  We also reviewed the Kinetic Molecular Theory, melted some woods metal, and completed a WS titled "States of Matter and the Kinetic Molecular Theory", which is due Thursday.

Grade 8 Girls Volleyball:  Our Practice Schedule has firmed up:  Tuesday (serving only) at lunch, Wednesday's 5:15 to 7:15, and Fridays 3:30 to 5:15.  Starting in late September, we will take 12 players to league nights on Mondays.  There is a Grade 8 Girls Last Spike Tournament here on Saturday September 29.