Careers 10:  After a short review of Post Secondary options including trades, we used Microsoft Excel on the laptops to create a budget for 1 year from Sept 1 to August 31.  You and your partner were given a scenario, and you are to create one spreadsheet (or two).
a) Make a Revenue section, that shows your earnings
b) Make an Expenses section, that shows how you will spend your money
c) Use the equations function to convert monthly costs to yearly costs, and to find the Net Funds at the bottom
d) Create a text box that allows you to write a brief description of your budget and explain your costs and revenue
e) Ensure both you and your partner save a copy of the Excel Budget to your Onedrive.  Print to PDF, and add the PDF to your Grade 10 Portfolio with a useful title.

f) On myBlueprint, left tab Work, choose Occupations and search for 3 different occupations that look interesting to you at this point.  Read the profile of each.  Add these to your Grade 10 Portfolio.

g) Complete Tuesday's, Monday's , and the previous Wednesday's tasks.  Ensure your Grade 10 Portfolio contains a PDF of your Resume and Cover Letter.

Science 10:  The first half was spent at Course Selections with Ms. Williams and Ms. Cancilla.  We marked pg 147 # 1-7 from yesterday, and it was collected.  We balanced some equations, and then learned how to recognize 4 categories of reactions:  Decomposition, Synthesis, Single Replacement, and Double Replacement.  We read pg 154 to 166 and did pg 159 # 1-3 and 167 # 1-3, both are due on Friday.  Use your course selection login to see you grades in Science 10 when you get a minute.

Science 10: We went over the Balancing Quiz first, watched a short video clip on your favourite element, then added to our "Energy Transformations in Chemical Reactions" notes.  We finished reading pg 138-145 in our new texts and did pg 147 # 1-7 in sentences.  In the last few minutes you were handed a sheet with your progress so far.  You were also given a binder checklist do for yourself - towards the end of Term 3 you will take one home for your adult to do.

Careers 10:  (Carey, Day 3 of 4)

After a short review of Post Secondary Pathways, we created a job application cover letter using a formal Block Letter Style to one of these businesses:

Lortap (wood manufacturing (doors, windows, cabinets, custom furniture)
BC Hydro Visitor's Centre (give Dam tours, help visitors)
Loki Tree Service (Removing/trimming trees)
RMR Pipecoaster
Denny's (serving, busing, dishwashing, kitchen prep)
Mackenzie Dental (sterilizing person, clean-up, phone duties).

Click here to see a Block Letter style example.  This letter must have proper grammar and spelling and formatted exactly as the example shows. 

Paragraph 1:  Information about what you are seeking and why
Paragraph 2:  Information about your qualities that make you suitable
Paragraph 3:  Closing:  "Thank you for taking the time consider my application and feel free to contact me if you wish to discuss my application further."

i) Print a paper copy and have a partner proof read your letter.  Make adjustments.
j) Save to PDF, and add this PDF to your Grade 10 Porfolio.
k) Finish the tasks from yesterday and last Wednesday.

Careers 10 (Carey, Day 2 of 4)

1) We started with discussion of Trades (what are they? example training programs, ITA, Red Seal)
2) Click here to see the list of occupations for categorizing.
3) "Find your Fit" videos :  Automotive Repair Tech,  Refrigeration and AC Mechanic, Sheet Metal Fabricator
4) A map of post-graduation options was constructed and handed in.
5) We underlined all of the verbs on the Jayce side of the blue resume sample. 
6) Construct or update your resume, using a generous serving of verbs in the Experience section.  Use Google to find verbs that describe your specific work experience.  Ensure there are no errors in spelling, capitalization, grammar, or formatting.  Add this resume to your myBlueprint "Grade 10 Portfolio".
7) Complete Monday's tasks
8) See Mr. Gale when you are done all above items

Science 10:  Today I collected pg 133 and 135 from last week, then we did Balancing Mini-Review B.  Time was given to work on Lab 2-C, including making a graph.  We took notes on Energy Transformations during Chemical Reactions, then read pg 138-145, and finished with a Quiz on Balancing.  Course selections on Wednesday.  A few of you took a form to apply to the Trades Sampler course next year.

Science 10:  After going through the Balancing WS, we learned about covalent compounds names and formulas.  A Balancing Minipractice followed, then we spent time on pg 133 # 1-6 and 135 # 1,2,4-8.  In the second half we did Lab 2-C on pg 136, including the 5 discussion Questions but the Graph is not due. All of the work from today, except the Lab 2-C graph is due on Monday.  We will have a balancing quiz on Monday.  




Careers 10 P56 (Carey)

After a short intro we completed a quick get-to-know survey.  We went over the BC graduation requirements and did a little paper mapping of our most favoured Grade 11 and 12 course list plus alternate #1 and alternate #2.   We then logged onto myBlueprint and completed the timetables in the High School left-tab.  View our school's website to see a list of courses likely offered next year.

We looked at 2 sample resume's to determine the author's approximate age.   The remainder was spent updating or making on your resume on myBlueprint.

Complete these  6 sections in your Resume. (click the Hamburger on the left; choose Work, then Resume)

Contact Information
Objective
Education
Work Experience (use home chores if needed)
Extra Curriculars
Hobbies and Interests

It is important that there are no spelling errors and that formatting is consistent.  Switch with a partner and proof read each other's resume.

Using the bottom right button,  Preview your resume and add it to your Grade 10 Portfolio.  If you do not have a Grade 10 Portfolio, see Mr. Gale for instructions for making a Portfolio.

Science 10:  Today we went over the Energy WS and I gave 1 more day for you to complete #4.  We learned how to balance chemical equation, which represent chemical change in symbol format.  A Balancing WS was assigned, as well as pg 133 # 1-6, and both of these are due Wednesday.  We watched this clip of the Aluminum smelting process.


Friday, February 14, 2020

Science 10:  The Constellation Lab was collected.  We self marked the yellow Conservation of Mass WS from a key. After reading from the old Probe 9 Textbook about Energy, we took notes on Energy and did the Energy WS, which is due Monday.

Careers 10, P56,  Session 3 of 4, Hathorn

Caleb  came by to tell us about the Trades Sampler.  After a short review of Post Secondary options including trades, we used Microsoft Excel on the laptops to create a budget for 1 year from Sept 1 to August 31.  You and your partner were given a scenario, and you are to create one spreadsheet (or two).
a) Make a Revenue section, that shows your earnings
b) Make an Expenses section, that shows how you will spend your money
c) Use the equations function to convert monthly costs to yearly costs, and to find the Net Funds at the bottom
d) Create a text box that allows you to write a brief description of your budget and explain your costs and revenue
e) Save the Excel to your Onedrive.  Print to PDF, and add the PDF to your Grade 10 Portfolio with a useful title.

f) On myBlueprint, left tab Work, choose Occupations and search for 3 different occupations that look interesting to you at this point.  Read the profile of each.  Add these to your Grade 10 Portfolio.

g) Complete Tuesday's and Monday's tasks.  Ensure your Grade 10 Portfolio contains a PDF of your Resume.

h) In the second half we created a job application cover letter using a formal Block Letter Style to one of these businesses:

Lortap (wood manufacturing (doors, windows, cabinets, custom furniture)
BC Hydro Visitor's Centre (give Dam tours, help visitors)
Loki Tree Service (Removing/trimming trees)
RMR Pipecoaster
Denny's (serving, busing, dishwashing, kitchen prep)
Mackenzie Dental (sterilizing person, clean-up, phone duties)

Click here to see a Block Letter style example.  This letter must have proper grammar and spelling and formatted exactly as the example shows.

Paragraph 1:  Information about what you are seeking and why
Paragraph 2:  Information about your qualities that make you suitable
Paragraph 3:  Closing:  "Thank you for taking the time consider my application and feel free to contact me if you wish to discuss my application further."

i) Print a paper copy and have a partner proof read your letter.  Make adjustments.
j) Save to PDF, and add this PDF to your Grade 10 Porfolio.

At the end we spent some time discussing the difference between Trades and Professions.

Careers 8 P78, Avery, Hour #3 of 4.

We started with a short review of Trades and followed this with a short discussion on other options for High School Graduates.  We spoke about how training and certification for Trades requires a reasonable level of writing, reading, and math, and how its important to approach school as an opportunity to learn these things.

The middle portion of class was spent on Business Speaking skills.

Explain these processes to your new boss, using the best Business speaking skills possible.
How to take care of a Microscope
The story of Goldilocks and the 3 Bears
How to light a bunsen burner
How make a box of Kraft Dinner Mac and Cheese

The last part of class was spent on Goal Setting.  We Learned the Acryonym SMART, and applied this to setting personal goals.  Complete page 1 of the hand-out, then go to myBlueprint and create 3 personal goals and add these to your portfolio.

Scroll back through the blog and complete Tuesday's and Monday's Tasks.  See me if you are all done.

Science 10:  We started off with short lesson on Polyatomic ions and did a mini practice WS - answers were available at the side counter and you were expected to check  your own.  We spent time finishing pg 182 # 1-11, which is due next class. Our class finished with a short lesson on chemical reactions.  We observed Sodium reacting with water, and looked at an animation that showed particles colliding and forming new partnerships.    


Careers 10, P56,  (Hathorn), Day 2 of 4

1) We started with discussion of Trades (what are they? example training programs, ITA, Red Seal)
2) Click here to see the list of occupations for categorizing.
3) "Find your Fit" videos :  Automotive Repair Tech,  Refrigeration and AC Mechanic
4) A map of post-graduation options was constructed and handed in.
5) We underlined all of the verbs on the Jayce side of the blue resume sample. 
6) Construct or update your resume, using a generous serving of verbs in the Experience section.  Use Google to find verbs that describe your specific work experience.  Ensure there are no errors in spelling, capitalization, grammar, or formatting.  Add this resume to your myBlueprint "Grade 10 Portfolio".
7) Complete Monday's tasks
8) See Mr. Gale when you are done all above items

Careers 8, Period 78, Avery, Day 2 of 4

1) We started with discussion of Trades (what are they? example training programs, ITA, Red Seal)
2) Click here to see the list of occupations for categorizing.
3) "Find your Fit" videos : Baker,  Sheet Metal Fabricator
4)  Ensure that your Multiple Intelligences Quiz and Occupation Research is completed.   If you have trouble generating 3 occupations that match your multiple itelligences, call me over and I can help you.  Or use Google.  Return your survey hand-out to Mr. Gale.
5) In the Occupations Tab, spend 15 minutes reading about 3 occupations that look interesting to you, and add them to your Grade 8 Portfolio.  They can be the same 3 occupations as in item 4 above.
6) Finish all of Monday's tasks.
7) See Mr. Gale if you have completed all of the items above.

Science 10:  We learned how Ionic compounds are brittle and cannot be melted at home because the ions are held together very tightly.  Covalent compounds can be melted at home and are usually flexible - the molecules that make them up are not bound to each other with much force.  We practiced names and formulas of ionic compounds, read section 7.2, and started pg 182 # 1-11(this is not due Tuesday).  In the last 15 minutes we did a quiz on Chemistry topics we have covered so far.

Careers 8 P78 (Avery)

After a short intro, we viewed two sample resume's and tried to estimate the age and work goal for two individuals.   We logged onto myBlueprint and completed these  6 sections in our Resume. (click the Hamburger on the left; choose Work, then Resume)

Contact Information
Objective
Education
Work Experience (use home chores if needed)
Extra Curriculars
Hobbies and Interests

It is important that there are no spelling errors and that formatting is consistent.  Switch with a partner and proof read each other's resume.

Using the bottom right button,  Preview your resume and add it to your Grade 8 Portfolio.  If you do not have a Grade 8 Portfolio, see Mr. Gale for instructions for making a Portfolio.

Make sure these tasks from the fall are completed and added to your Grade 8 Portfolio on myBlueprint:

-Multiple Intelligences Inventory and Occupation Search (paper Hand-out, see me for yours)
-Time Management Assignment (blog, October 29 2019)
-Learning Styles Assessment (myBlueprint survey, see October 28 2019)
-Personality Survey (myBlueprint survey, see October 28 2019).

Job Interview Skills:  Introductions


Careers 10 P56 (Hathorn)

After a short intro we completed a quick get-to-know survey.  We went over the BC graduation requirements and did a little paper mapping of our most favoured Grade 11 and 12 course list plus alternate #1 and alternate #2.   We then logged onto myBlueprint and completed the timetables in the Highschool left-tab.  View our school's website to see a list of courses likely offered next year.

We looked at 2 sample resume's to determine the author's approximate age.   The remainder was spent updating or making on your resume on myBlueprint.

Complete these  6 sections in your Resume. (click the Hamburger on the left; choose Work, then Resume)

Contact Information
Objective
Education
Work Experience (use home chores if needed)
Extra Curriculars
Hobbies and Interests

It is important that there are no spelling errors and that formatting is consistent.  Switch with a partner and proof read each other's resume.

Using the bottom right button,  Preview your resume and add it to your Grade 10 Portfolio.  If you do not have a Grade 10 Portfolio, see Mr. Gale for instructions for making a Portfolio.

Science 10:  pg 174 # 1-11 was handed back - nice work!  Complete this and turn it in asap if you have not yet given it to me or if it was partially complete from before.  We did this practice on naming and writing formulas of ionic compounds.  Due Monday is pg 174 #12.


Thursday, February 6

Science 10:  pg 174 # 1-11 was collected today, after you were asked if there were any questions.  We made a placemat on the Categories of Compounds, and we observed some Ionic and Molecular compounds and read pg 118 to 122 in our new Science 10 text.  In the second half everyone was assigned an atom or ion and everyone made a poster showing the atomic structure (number and placement of electrons, protons, and neutrons) as well as Table 1 from pg 165 in the old Probe 10 Textbook.  We finished off with a lesson on writing the proper IUPAC names and formulas of ionic compounds.


Tuesday, February 4th

Science 10:  After we self marked pg 156 # 3-6,  we did the Density Lab.  Measurements were taken, and calculations were done to determine the density of a metallic solid, a non=metallic solid, water, and a green or blue liquid.  Data is where measurements go, and Calculations is where you show your math statements.  Your Results section is where you make a tidy list of all the density values you determined. 

Science 10:  After going through the key expectations in our Science 10 class we reviewed atomic structure and drew Bohr Diagrams for Atomic # 1-20.  pg 156 # 3-6 from the old Probe 10 was completed (due Tuesday) and we finished Lab 6A (analysis a-d in sentences) .   When Magnesium reacts with oxygen in air the Magnesium atoms give electrons away to Oxygen atoms, and an ionic compound of Magnesium Oxide is formed - we watched this, or actually, saw it from the corner of our eyes.  Super bright!  On the Double Block day I want to check your supplies - paper, graph paper, calculator, ruler, pens and pencils, binder.  Page 152 was handed back - it was marked for accuracy and quality writing.