Chemistry 11:We started with notes on Aromatics, after which we read section 10.5 and did Unit 10 # 29-31. Time was given for the Dead Sea lab, and in the second half we learned about Alcohols. Due Friday is WS #9 (Alcohols) as well as the Dead Sea Lab.
Science 9: The Practice Test was collected, then we did our Biogeochemical Cycling Test. In the second half, we began the electricity unit with an intro activity and Lab 9A from your Science Probe 9 text.
Chemistry 11: We started with notes on Aromatics, after which we read section 10.5 and did Unit 10 # 29-31. Time was given for the Dead Sea lab, and in the second half we learned about alcohols. Due Friday is WS #9 (Alcohols) as well as the Dead Sea Lab.
Science 9: Below are some pdf's of texts we have been using in our class, to help you prepare for your Biogeochemical Cycling Test. Don't forget that you will have your data booklet available to you, with illustrations of Carbon, Phosphorus, and Nitrogen cycles.
Reading about the Carbon Cycle as well as pg 91 Review Questions
Reading about the Nitrogen Cycle, as well as pg 95 Review Questions
Reading about the Phosphorus Cycle, as well as pg 100 Review Questions
Chemistry 11: We took notes on Alkynes and Alkenes, then we did WS #4, which is due Tuesday. We also worked on the Dead Sea lab but this is not due Tuesday.
Science 9: We watched a clip on Sustainability called The Story of Bottled Water. We did the Biogeochemical Cycling Practice Test, which is due on Thursday. We will have a test on Biogeochemical Cycling on Thursday. Be sure to add helpful notes to your Databooklet, where you have useful Figures showing the C, P, and N cycles.
Science 9: We started with a few clips showing the flow of water in the oceans and air in the atmosphere. We wrote notes on the Cycling of Air and Water and we read pg 440 and 441 in the old Science Probe 10. Time was given for Lab 10-3. We finished off with a discuss about Carbon Storage and drew a Bar Graph showing the carbon storage vs biome. Lab 10-3 is due Monday, but not the Graph.
Chemistry 11: Today we learned about Cyclic Hydrocarbons and Haloalkanes. Read pg 222 to 224 in Hebdon. Complete Organic WS # 3 as well as Hebdon Unit 10 # 17 & 18 - all of this is due Monday. We wrote a quiz today and we handed in Unit 10 # 3-9.
Science 9: View this clip on Thermohaline Circulation, then view this video on the Phosphorus Cycle. Finish pg 100 # 1-8 and 10-16 from the Old Science Probe 10 Text for Friday. Complete Lab 10-3 from the hand-out, this is not due Friday. I need a few more Biomes Placemats from students that did not hand it in on Tuesday. PLEASE BRING A FOOD ITEM FOR THE FOOD BANK FOR FRIDAY:).
Chemistry 11: Today we did the Atomic Theory Unit Test. Unit 10 # 3-9 are due Friday. For each in #s 3-9. problem, be sure to sketch the molecule. Organic WS # 1 and 2 should be done. We also got going with our Dead Sea Lab.
Science 9: Bring some non-parishable food for the food bank! Wednesday! We read about the Phosphorus Cycle today in the Science Probe 10 Text. We started pg 100 # 1-8 and 10-16, but only # 1-8 are due next class.
Chemistry 11: We started off by writing notes on the rules of naming and drawing branched alkanes. Organic WS #2 was started, but it is not due Wednesday. We will have a unit test on the double block day - please ensure that you have graph paper for that day. Click here to see the key to the Atomic Theory Practice Test.
Science 9: Due next day is your Biome placemat, where everyone took brief notes on each of the 8 biomes described in the Science Probe 10 Text [name, rainfall in cm, 2 animal species, 2 plant species, 1 key fact]. We also finished the 2 climatographs - one for Revelstoke and one for a mystery biome. We looked at a few pictures showing the possessions of families from around the world - click here to see the full document. We finished off with "The Story of Stuff".
Chemistry 11: We took notes on Intermolecular Bonding, then we read pages 179-184 as well as Section 8.4. Unit 8 # 79-84 are due Tuesday, as well as the Practice Test. The Atomic Theory Test is on the double block.
Chemistry 11: We started off by going over Organic WS #1 - on Monday we will have a quiz on the names of the first 10 alkanes. Must eat peanut butter! We wrote notes on our 2 graphs from Lab 11 A that show periodic trends. We started our Atomic Theory Practice Test, which is due Tuesday. Atomic Theory Test on the double block day next week.
Science 9: We started with a short review, followed by this clip on the C and N cycles. After this we went through answers to page 95 # 1-15 & 17. We read pgs 54 to 57 in the old Probe 10. On our placemats we made notes on the first 4 biomes (Name of Biome, Annual Rainfall in cm, 2 common plant & 2 common animal species, 1 special fact). We finished off with time to complete the Climate Graphs from Wednesday (a graph for Revelstoke and a graph for a mystery city from pg 75 (choose one if you have not yet been assigned one)
Chemistry 11: We started with Lab 12 B, where we labelled 4 types of molecular geometry. After this, we started a little solution chemistry - The Dead Sea was discussed because it is a good example of a saturated solution. Everyone made mini Dead Seas and in the next few classes we will determine the [NaCl]. We took notes together on Ionic Bonding. pgs 170 to pg 175 was read and Unit 8 # 57 to 67 were completed. These are due next class. In the second half we started the Organic Chemistry unit with some slides, notes on Organic Chemistry, and Organic WS #1. This clip shows some key information on the formation of Petroleum.
Science 9: Today I collected pg 91 # 1-14 and we marked # 1-8 before handing it back in. I will mark the rest. We looked at the Nitrogen Cycle diagram in our data booklet, and we watched this short clip on Nitrogen Fixing Bacteria. We read sections 4.3 in the old Probe 10, then completed pg 95 # 1-15, 17 (half in sentences, half in quality point form). This short clip shows how the dirt is aerated by worms. In the second half we had a short discussion about climate, and we made two climate graphs: one for Revelstoke and one from Lab 3A in the Science Probe 10. The graphs are not due Friday, only pg 95 # 1-15, 17 is due.
Chemistry 11: We started with Lab 12 B, where we labelled 4 types of molecular geometry. The Dead Sea was discussed because it is a good example of a saturated solution. Everyone made mini Dead Seas and in the next few classes we will determine the [NaCl]. We took notes together on Ionic Bonding. pgs 170 to pg 175 was read and Unit 8 # 57 to 67 were completed. These are due next class. In the second half we started the Organic Chemistry unit with some slides, notes on Organic Chemistry, and Organic WS #1.
Chemistry 11: Today I collected the Lewis Dot Structures home-made WS. We did Lab 12B (procedure 1,2,4 only) and sketch the 3D images of the models we made. We also recorded the electronegativity on our sketches. Read pg 176 - 197 in Hebdon for next class.
Science 9: After a review we watched this clip about composting. We completed pg 91 # 1-14 from the old Science Probe 10, which is due on Wednesday. In the last 20 minutes we used iPads to research Terra Firma Farms as well as the Canada Food Guide.
Chemistry 11: We took notes on Electron Configuration, then we read pgs 151 to 157. Due Monday is Unit 8 # 26-29 (odd letters) Lab 11A part III is not due for Monday, but the two graphs from Part II should now be done.
Science 9: Today we worked with Staci Klein to finish the 2nd Module of the Farm To Table program. Nothing is due for Friday.
Thurday, November 25th
Chemistry 11: Today we completed Lab 11 A Part I and II. If you are at home, you can complete Lab 11A Part II by following the instructions in the Procedure. Part III in Lab 11A is not due. In the second half we took notes on Atomic Structure, read pgs 139-147, and completed Unit 8 # 13-19 in quality point form.
Science 9: After a short review we learned about the Carbon Cycle. We read section 4.2 from the old Science Probe 10, and did pg 91 # 1-14 in fine sentences. Do up to #10 for Friday. In the second half we did the first Module of the "Farm to Table" program presented by Staci.
Chemistry 11: Today we completed Lab 11 A Part I and II. If you are at home, you can complete Lab 11A Part II by following the instructions in the Procedure. Part III in Lab 11A is not due. In the second half we took notes on Atomic Structure, read pgs 139-147, and completed Unit 8 # 13-19 in quality point form.
Chemistry 11: Today we did the Reactions Unit Test and we started Lab 11A. For Lab 11A there is no usual lab report: Simply follow the instructions in Part II of Lab 11A in order to create the two graphs on graph paper.
Science 9: After a short warm up we added the 4 main biomolecules to our Trophic Levels notes from Monday. We watched this clip about Biomolecules. After the clip we looked up 5 different food items and recorded the following in a 6 column table [Food Item, Serving size, Energy content, % by mass of Carbohydrates, % by mass of Lipids. % by mass of Proteins]. The Table is due Thursday.
Science 9: Today we took notes about Trophic Levels and the movement of energy and atoms through the biosphere. We read section 2.4 from the old Science Probe 10. We finished off with a Paul Nicklen TED Talk about Polar food chains.
Chemistry 11: Today did the Titrations WS in preparation for tomorrow's Reactions Unit Test. Due Tuesday is the Reactions Practice Test and Lab 20C.
Friday, November 19th
Chemistry 11: Click here to see a sample Lab 20C. This lab is due on Monday. To see a key for the Reactions Practice Test, click here. Your Reactions Test will be on Tuesday. On Monday's class we will complete the Titrations WS and I will explain any parts that students have questions about.
Science 9. Today we worked from the Science Probe 10 text and learned a little about the Biosphere.
Chemistry 11: Today we did Lab 20C and we spent 30 minutes on the Reactions Practice Test. The Practice Test and the Lab 20C Questions and Follow-up Questions need to be done for Friday. You will get time for a Conclusion on Friday. Reactions Test on Monday.
Senior Girls Volleyball. Practice on Thursday 5:15 - 6:30. Ask to be excused at 9:55 am on Friday. Click on the link below to see the tournament draw, which has changed.
Chemistry 11: After a short review of Endothermic and Exothermic reactions, we watched a titration to learn proper techniques. Lab 20C needs to be prepared for tomorrow. You also received the Reactions Unit Practice test, which is due Friday. Test on Monday. Click here to see the key to the WS titled "Finding Limiting Reactant and Reactant in Excess". Click here to see the key for the WS titled "Stoichiometry Calculations".
Science 9: Field Trip next class! Meet at the Bus Stop at 8:45 for attendance, then we will drive up to the Greeley Municipal Water Treatment facility to see how our water is treated. On the return trip you will get a deluxe tour of Sewage Treatment Facility! How lucky are you! Dress for the weather, - we will be outside for some of the time. Umbre
Science 9: Today I collected your Field Trip Forms: next Thursday we will be traveling to the Water Treatment facility at Greeley and the Sewage Treatment facility in the industrial park. We finished the Thermal Energy Transfer Lab today too. Click here to see the data. Click here to see the Part I Discussion Questions. We will spend time finishing the Graph of Temp vs Time from Part 3 on Monday.
Chemistry 11: Today we learned about Endothermic and Exothermic Reactions. Read 6.6 and do Unit 6 # 70 - 80. Finish Lab 6B, and the two legal sized stoichioimetry WS. All due Tuesday.
Science 9: Today we learned that atoms of the 6 elements make up most of our bodies (CHNOPS), and we considered where our atoms were before we were born. We also discussed energy, which is the ability to make things move. Energy causes atoms to cycle around the globe, are energy is needed to construct the atoms in formation that is you. Thermal Energy is transfered around the globe, and we did a short lab on the three methods of Heat transfer: conduction, Convection, and Radiation.
Chemistry 11: We completed Lab 6B today (all questions, FUQ, Conclusion like we normally do) and this is due Tuesday (Monday is Careers Day for Senior Students).
Monday, November 8th
Chemistry 11: Today we did Lab 6B Part I. We completed the Questions and Calculations # 1a, 1b, and 2-4. We also started the second long stoichiometry WS, and I recommended that you complete the front side for Tuesday.
Science 9: After our Chemistry Test we had a short Community Builder with Ms. McLay.
Science 9: After doing some partner review of chemistry topics (atomic structure, names/formulas of compounds), we did the Chemistry Unit Practice Test. Click here to see a key. We also spent some time talking about how to prepare for a test like Monday's Chemistry test. Redoing portions of assignments is effective, as well as partner study (with a partner, ask each other questions about content in your binder).
Chemistry 11: I collected the Predicting Reaction Products WS today. Due Monday is the legal sized WS on Stoichiometry, and Lab 6B needs to be prepared for Monday morning as well.
Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021.
Science 9: Today we did lab 2B from the Old Science Probe 9. In the second half, we did pg 247 # 8 after learning how to name and write formulas for ionic compounds containing polyatomic ions.
Chemistry 11; Today I collected Lab 6A, and we did a mini-practice on determining the products in a chemical reaction. Due Friday is your prepared Lab 6B, the Stoichiometry WS, and the Predicting Products WS.
Tuesday, November 2nd, 2021.
Chemistry 11: After a short review of Categories of Chemical reactions we spent time completing Lab 6A, which is due next class. Some of us started the WS titled "Predicting Reaction Products".
Science 9: We learned how to write the names and formulas of Ionic Compounds with multivalent ions today. After we practiced 10, we read section 8.3, and we and completed pg 247 # 3-7 in quality point form. Next day we will have a quiz with questions like pg 247.
Monday, November 1st, 2021.
Chemistry 11: We took notes on the Categories of Chemical Reactions, click here to see them. We also read section 6.6 and did # 65-67 (a to h), which is due Tuesday.
Science 9: I collected page 223 today. We learned how to write the names and formulas of ionic compounds, and practiced 10 of these. We did pg 244 # 5, 7-11 in quality point form.
Friday, October 29th, 2021.
Chemistry 11: After starting with a mini-review of Balancing chemical reaction equations, we spent the class completing Lab 6A (all Questions, Follow-up Questions, and a Conclusion).
Science 9: Lab 7B and pg 223 # 3-8, 10, 11 was collected today after you were shown an answer key to page 223. We learned about different kinds of ions, including monatomic ions like Na+ and Polyatomic Ions like Carbonate, CO32-. We read section 8.1. Due for Monday is the "Try This" activity on page 236 and page 237 # 7 & 8.
Chemistry 11: We wrote a Moles Unit Test today. We also did the first day of Lab 6A and the WS on Balancing Chemical Reaction Equations. Only the WS is due Friday.
Science 9: We started off with a set of Notes about Atoms and Ions. We completed Lab 7B (all procedure, and analysis a-g,i (analysis in sentences).
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Chemistry 11: Today we went over the answers to the Moles Practice Test, and your test will be on the double block. We took notes on Chemical Reactions, and read pgs 105 to 108. The WS titled Writing Reaction Equations was completed but will not be due until Friday.
Science 9: After a short review of atomic structure, we used spectroscopes to view and sketch the spectra of several gases, fluorescent light, and sunlight. We read section 7.4 and started pg 223 # 3-8, 10 and 11. Pg 223 is not due next class.
Chemistry 11: We began with a short review of key Moles Unit terms and percent composition of lead in the mineral Galena (PbS). We spent most of our time completing the Moles Unit Practice Test, which is due Tuesday. The Moles Unit Test will be during the double block.
Science 9: Today I collected pg 217 # 1-11 and 14-18. We watched two videos, one on Neon and the other on Argon. We drew Bohr Diagrams for each element up to atomic number 20 and recognized trends in the outer shell, called the valence shell. After this we looked at local lakes, mountains, and streams on a stylized map of our Area.
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Thursday, October 21st
Chemistry 11: Read pgs 99 to 102 and do # 78-82, 87, and 60g. Expect a test on Moles on the double block next week.
Science 9: Today I collected 212 # 5, 7-11. We looked at elements representing by the 4 key Families [Alkali Metals, Alkaline Earth Metals, Halogens, and Noble Gases]. After reading section 7.3 we completed pg 217 # 1-11, 14-18, which is due on Monday.
Wednesday, October 20th
Chemistry 11: Read pgs 99 to 102 and do # 78-82, 87, and 60g. Expect a test on Moles on the double block next week.
Tuesday, October 19th
Science 9: We read section 7.2 and completed pg 212 # 5, 7-11 which is due on Thursday. Time was given to work on your poster, which is due Monday.
Chemistry 11: Today we made a Standard Solution, then wrote a Lab Report [Title, Purpose, Materials, Procedure]. Lab 4D should now be handed in. I also collected Unit 5 # 59, 61-64 from period DH.
Chemistry 11: I collected Lab 4D today as well as any remaining Empirical Formula Worksheets. We took notes on Molar Concentration, then completed Unit 5 # 59 and 61-64, which are due on Tuesday. Next day we will make a standard solution.
Science 9: After a short review, we reviewed atomic structure and learned how to tell how many electrons, protons, and neutrons are in an atom. Everyone was assigned an atom (except awesome Carver, who was assigned 3 atoms!), everyone made a poster showing the number and location of all the subatomic particles in their atom. We will finish this poster on Tuesday.
Chemistry 11: Lab 4B was collected today. Due Friday is Unit 5 # 46 a,c,e,f,h,j,k. We did Lab 4D today. Complete as much as you can now and some time will be given to complete it on Friday. Lab 4D will be due Monday.
Science 9: The Density Lab was collected today. We read Section 6.2 and completed Pg 192 # 1-7 and 9-12 in quality point form - this is due Friday. In the second half we did Lab 5A (all procedure, Analysis a-j) and this will be due Monday.
Chemistry 11: Today we learned how to calculate the percentage composition of each element in a compound. Due next class is Unit 5 # 44, 45 (any 10 problems) and Unit 5 # 22-24 (any 6 problems). That makes a total fo 16 problems due next class. We will do a quiz on percent composition and general moles skills at the end of next class.
Science 9: We started with a short lesson on measurement, where we learned that we always measure from the bottom of the meniscus. Bring the container up to eye level to read it, and write measurments to the nearest one-tenth of the smallest division. We completed a Worksheet on Volume Measurement, which is due Wednesday. We did the Density Lab too, and the 4 density calculations are due Wednesday too.
Chemistry 11 DH: For Friday, have any 12 problems from Unit 5 # 15-17, 21 done. I will give you time for Lab 4B on Friday. There will be a quiz on Friday too.
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Science 9: Today we started with a Cell Division and Reproduction Practice Test. Click here to see the answer key for the written portion. Your scan-tron card was given back to you, with the answers printed in pink if you made an error. Look at your errors to improve your results on Friday's Cell Division and Reproduction Practice Test. Before break Mr. B showed us a little explosion! Thanks Mr. B! In the second half, we looked samples of about 15 different elements, and completed a table where we recorded the element's name, symbol, and properties. We also categorized the element as a metal or non-metal.
Chemistry 11, AE: We learned how to do "two stepper" mole calculations, and used Unitary Rates to show our work. Today is the only day I will ask you to use unitary rates, after today it is your choice on how to show your work but I do want you to know it is an effective and common way to show conversions of any kind.
In the second half you were divided into groups according to an area of focus chosen by you. With your group, watch/read the resources offered to you. Click on the links below that match your focus group, and watch or read the resource.
The Atmosphere and its Components https://www.cedars-sinai.org/blog/smoke-from-wildfires.html and https://drawdown.org/solutions/bicycle-infrastructure
Food Waste https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2ft0lRLqnM&t=105s and https://www.rcinet.ca/en/2021/03/06/new-report-provides-numbers-on-how-much-food-is-wasted-in-canada/
Clean Water for Everyone https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Brn_eNmvHY&t=123s and https://theconversation.com/tip-of-the-iceberg-the-true-state-of-drinking-water-advisories-in-first-nations-156190 or
Fossil Fuels https://www.britannica.com/video/179788/impact-tar-sand-extraction-focus-Canada and https://www.nrdc.org/stories/fossil-fuel-air-pollution-kills-one-five-people
Science 9: After looking at the Key for page 121 we made a placemat showing types of Reproductive Technologies for humans. We read section 4.7, and filled in the placemat with brief notes. We watched this clip, showing Intercytoplasmic Sperm Injection. In the second half, everyone was given 2 or 3 anatomy diagrams. These were used to make a labelling worksheet for another students to potentially use. On your homemade worksheet, show a useful header at the top. Provide instructions for the user. Organize your diagrams clearly and provide a space for the user to write their responses. Color your diagrams neatly. Provide an answer key on a separate page.
Chemistry 11: Do Unit # 15-17, and 21 in Hebdon - do 12 problems in total. Finish the Questions and Follow-up Questions for Lab 4B. See the sample lab at the side counter, and ensure that all of your reported values are to the correct number of digits and have units and a chemical symbols.
Chemistry 11 DH and AE: After writing our Intro Unit Test we took notes on the Gases at STP. Finish Unit 5 # 11,12 for Monday. Prep Lab 4D as well, for Monday. The new texts use SATP, which is very useful but lets stick with STP for this course: ask a classmate with the older text to show you their answer key.
Science 9: Pg 78 # 1-17 (half in sentences, half in quality point form) was handed back today with comments meant to help you improve your written communication. Please complete it as soon as possible if you did not finish it yet. After a short review of human reproductive anatomy, we watched this clip on Ovulation. We read Section 4.2 on the human female reproductive system and did pg 116 # 1-7, 9. 11, and 14. Half in sentences, half in quality point form. Due on Monday.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Something you can do on Thursday, to make your contribution by listening, learning, and considering:
Watch this 2018 interview with Murray Sinclair, it is short and concise.
Watch this Murray Sinclair Keynote address from a 2017 conference, titled "The Truth is hard. Reconciliation is harder". This clip is longer, but filled with important information and you will get a taste of Mr. Sinclair's terrific sense of humor.
Just want to listen? This episodes on CBC Ideas is both educational and entertaining.
A Story of Joy: Jesse Wente, CBC Ideas.
Chemistry 11: We began by checking our answers to the Intro Unit Practice Test with the key at the side. Following this we took notes on Moles, a unit used for determining the number of atoms/molecules/ions in a sample. Read pg 77-81, then do Unit 5 # 6,7 [any 8 problems total] and 8,9 [any 12 problems total]. Be sure to check your answers with the back of the text. Test on the Intro Unit on Friday.
Science 9: After a short review of Male and Female Reproductive Anatomy, we did a short quiz. Well done! The we read Section 4.1 and did pg 111 # 1-6, 10, 11, 16.
Chemistry 11 DH: After completing Unit 2 # 8,9 and copying the acid names and formulas onto our databooklets, we completed all of the Questions and Follow-up Questions. We will do a conclusion tomorrow, as well as have a quiz on names and formulas. Unit Test on Friday.
Science 9: We started with a short review of Sexual and Asexual Reproduction. Section 3.4 was read and pg 92 # 1-3 & 6 - 12 (sentences) were completed, and are due on Tuesday. We finished with a short clip on an African Water Lily from the documentary titled Sexual Encounters of the Floral Kind.
Chemistry 11 AE: We completed procedure for Lab 2E today, and began the Qs and FUQs.
Friday, September 24th
Chemistry 11: Terry Fox Run for AE and Lab 2E for DH.
Science 9: After a short review of Sexual and Asexual Reproduction, we went outside to collect examples of sexual and asexual reproduction in plants and fungi. Specifically, you were asked to find moss with sporangia, fern with sori, a gill mushroom, seeds (in fruit, in cones, or bare), vegetative reproduction. Back in the class we sketched and labelled our findings, and made squash slides of the moss sporangia. Mushrooms and the fern were left on paper to make spore prints.
Thursday, September 23rd
Science 9: Today we completed pg 87 # 2-4 and 6-14, all in quality point from. We also did Lab 3A (all the procedure, and analysis f-j.
Chemistry 11 AE: After a short debrief of Lab 2D we completed all of the Questions and Follow up Questions. Lab 2D is due Friday. We also prepared Lab 2E, and completed Unit 2 # 11-14 from Hebdon.
Wednesday, September 22nd
Chemistry 11 DH: After a short debrief of Lab 2D we completed all of the Questions and Follow up Quesitons. Lab 2D is due Friday. We also prepared Lab 2E, and completed Unit 2 # 11-14 from Hebdon.
Chemistry 11: Today we did the first day of Lab 2D. No work is due for next class - we will complete Lab 2D then.
Science 9: We began with a short review of Meiosis, the special cell division that is needed to reduce the chromosome number by half. We read section 3.3, and we took notes on each of the methods of Sexual Reproduction (Conjugation, Hermaphrodites (worms), Hermaphrodites (Flowering Plants), Separate Sexes). We finished off with review of different types of Trades in BC. Pg 78 # 1-17 was collected today, please bring this to Mr. Gale asap if it was not handed in today.
Any Grade 12s with a spare in BF are required to come to attend a Careers seminar in room 313 tomorrow during their spare.
Chemistry 11: We stared with short debrief of the Density Lab and some review of naming and writing formulas for Ionic Compounds. We read unit 4.1 to page 72, then completed Unit 4 # 1-3 and any 10 from each of 4 and 5. Period DH finished with a quiz that AE wrote on Friday. Prepare Lab 2D for tomorrow.
Science 9: Today we learned about sexual reproduction. pg 78 # 1-17 is due for Tuesday, half in sentences and half in quality point form.
Chemistry 11 EA. In the first half we reviewed Significant Figures and completed Lab 3A (all Procedure, Questions 1,4 and Follow-up Questions 2 & 3. Lab 3A is due on Friday. In the second half we took notes on the Particles of Matter, click here to see them. We also completed the Atoms and Molecules WS. Read section 3.3 in your Hebdon Textbook, and complete problems # 33 - 44.
Science 9: After a short discussion of lunch etiquette at RSS, we finished our notes on the Cell Cycle - click here to see them. Time was given to read section 2.4 and to complete pg 52 # 1-15, 17 (half sentences, half point form). The Mitosis Cut and Paste was finished next, by adding labels to show the stages of Mitosis and adding captions. Color your cells too. In the second half we did Lab 2A, where we viewed slides of cells undergoing mitosis. We did all of the procedure, then Analysis e, f, i and l. We finished with a discussion of Peak Height Velocity.
Chemistry 11: Today I collected your Safety Map sheet. We took notes on Significant Figures (click here to see them) and did Unit 2 # 56 & 57 after reading pgs 34 - 40. We started Lab 3A, and will continue it Wednesday.
Science 9: We went over pg 41 today, and a key was given to your for your cell anatomy WS. We took notes on the Cell Cycle, watched the Amoeba Sisters' video on Mitosis, and started the Mitosis Cut and Paste. At the very end I collected pg 41.
Science 9: Today I collected your Pond Water sketches. Due Tuesday is pg 41 # 1-5, 7, 12, 15 in sentences where appropriate as well as the Cell Structure Worksheet. We also viewed this video on cell structure: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URUJD5NEXC8 ). On Tuesday we will learn about the cell cycle and mitosis (Section 2.4, if you like to pre-read)
Chemistry 11: We began with a short exercise on Scientific Notation (click here to view it) . We took notes on the Categories of Matter (click here for a copy), then filled in the third column of our Matter table from Friday. In the third column, provide 3 descriptions for each material: (pure or mixture), (homogeneous or heterogeneous), (element, compound, suspension, solution, mechanical mixture). We then read sections 1.2 to 1.6, and completed the map. On Tuesday we will read pg 34 - 40 to learn about Significant Figures, then we will complete # 55, 56, 57 in Unit 4. Check out this short clip on Petroleum, the key source for organic chemicals.
Chemistry 11: We did Lab 16A in the first half and spent time on Year End Review in the second half. Everyone was given a Chemical Reactions Year End Review WS, and when it is complete you can get a review assignment from another unit of your choosing. The Organic Test will be tomorrow, Tuesday. Your Final Exam will be Thursday - please don't forget that you will be given a fresh data booklet for Thursday's final exam so if you have helpful notes written on your current data booklet, they will need to be studied and committed to memory.
Chemistry 11: We started with a lesson on Ester Formation, then made and completed a homemade worksheet with 5 different reactions. Esters make many flavours in fruits: check out this graphic of different esters and their acid & alcohol components. Lab 16A was prepared for Monday, then time was given for the Practice Final and the Organic Practice Test. In the second half we took notes on the conductivity in solutions. We read sections 9.1 and 9.2, then did Unit 9 # 6-8.
Chemistry 11: After a short lesson on Alcohols, we read page 233 and did Unit 10 # 32 and 33. A worksheet on Alcohols followed, then a video on How Its Made: Wine. In the second half, we found the concentration of each ion in ionic solutions. A WS titled "Concentration of Ions" is due on Thursday too.
June 15, 2021
Chemistry 11: We started with a lesson on cis and trans isomers, click here to see the notes we added to last day's notes. WS #6 was completed next. After the break we started with a video that showed how natural gas is made into plastic. We learned about Aromatics, a class of compounds with rings that have alternating single and double bonds. Time was given to read sections 10.4 and 10.5 and to complete # 30 & 31, as well as the odd letters (a,c,e,g...) from unit 10 # 22-28. The final 15 minutes was spent completing a quiz on alkanes, alkenes, and haloalkanes.
Chemistry 11: We learned about cyclic alkanes and did WS #3. Time was given for the completion of the Atomic Theory Practice test - our Unit Test will be on Monday morning. In the second half of our class we reviewed Titrations, and did the Titrations WS. A new idea introduced with the worksheet is that scientists cannot arbitrarily exclude data once it has been measured. In our class, we will use the 10% rule and say that if one trial in an experiment is more than 10% different than the rest of the trials that we can exclude that data. At the end we learned about Haloalkanes, and did Unit 10 # 17-19.
Chemistry 11: In the first half we finished our business letters, addressed to me, asking to avoid writing a conclusion for Lab 6D. In the second half, we practiced more names and structures of branched alkanes and worked on the Atomic Theory Practice Test. Due Friday is Unit 10 # 5-9 (make a sketch for each problems, so that you do not write in your text.
Chemistry 11: We started off by going over the Organic WS #1. We took notes on Branched Alkanes, and did Organic WS #2. Reading sections 10.1 and 10.2 are terrific ways to learn or review these topics. The second half was spent finishing Lab 6D, where we did the Questions and the Follow-up Questions. Instead of writing a conclusion, write a business style letter addressed to Mr. Gale explaining why we should not write a conclusion for lab 6D. Follow the business letter format given by this example. Keep it concise enough to keep on one page.
Chemistry 11: We wrote notes on our Lab 11A graphs, to explain why atoms get smaller in size as one goes from left to right across a period on a Periodic Table. We also took notes on the Modern Periodic Table - click here to see them. Due Friday is Unit 8 # 26-28 (any 15 total) and Unit 8 # 31 - 39. We also spent time on our Dead Sea Lab. More time will be given for Lab 11A Part III.
Chemistry 11: Today we learned about electron Configuration and did the procedure only for Lab 11A, where we learned about atomic radius and ionization energy. We Viewed some line spectra for N, Kr, Ne and Hg. 15 minutes was spent watching Brian Cox speaking at a TED conference. We finished off by creating a mini Dead Sea, so that we could find the concentration of NaCl in the dead sea.
Chemistry 11: We began with an announcement and moment of silence to reflect on recent discoveries at the former Kamloops residential school. This lead to a conversation about how learning can contribute to understanding and to making the lives of others better. Reading and listening to experts is a terrific way to learn, and its important to use critical thinking throughout all learning and always work hard to find truthful resources. Truth is a regular theme in our coursework as well. We spoke about listening to Murray Sinclair, who's speeches can easily be found on line. Try this one: Murray Sinclair: "The Truth is hard, Reconciliation is harder".
Due on Wednesday is Lab 20C as well as Unit 8 # 13-19 adn 22..
Chemistry 11: After a short review of Endothermic and Exothermic reactions, we did Lab 20C Part I and Calculations # 1-3. We spent the second half working on the Reactions Practice Test. There will be a Reactions Unit Test on Monday. Chapters 6 and 7 in Hebdon are where you can find good practice on Chemical Reactions.
Chemistry 11: After watching a video of the Lafarge-Exshaw concrete plant near Banff, we did a mini-review of Predicting Products. Time was spent completing Lab 6B and doing a green sheet titled Stoichiometry Calculations. In the second half we did notes on Energy Changes in Chemical reactions, read 6.6, and did Unit 6 # 70-80. Due Thursday is Lab 6B and U6 # 70 to 80. The long green WS is due Friday. There will be a unit test on Monday on Chemical Reactions (excluding all titration problems).
Chemistry 11: Today I collected Lab 6A, U6 # 65-67 (any 15), and U7 # 1-4, 6. We continued with Stoichiometry and learned about Limiting Reactant and the Reactant in excess. A WS titled "Stoichiometry and Finding the Limiting Reactant" is due Monday. We started Lab 6B and the Predicting Products WS and these are not due Tuesday. Kelsey Gasparini came to tell us about the Glacier Adventure Stewardship Program, a free program where students explore local wilderness and learn skills such as navigation, back country camping, and photography. A quiz on Balancing finished off our busy class
Chemistry 11: Lab 4D was handed in today. We took notes on Chemical Reactions, read 6.1 adn 6.2, then completed the "Writing Chemical Reaction Equations " WS. A short lesson on Balancing followed, then we prepared Lab 6A. The Procedure for Day 1 of Lab 6A was completed too. The Moles Test will be Wednesday morning, first thing.
Chemistry 11: Due Thursday is Lab 4B, and Unit 5 # 46 (a,c,e,f,h,k,j), 44/45 (any 2 problems), 59, and 61-64. Click here to see today's notes on Molar Concentration.
Tuesday, May 11th
Today we started with a short Quiz, then spent time on Lab 4B (all questions, all Follow-up Questions, Conclusion]. For conclusions, follow the guidelines on the pink Marking sheets, not the instructions in the text. We also learned about Percent Composition, and did any 9 problems from # 44/45. We finished with a brief intro to solutions and concentration.
Monday, May 10th
Chemistry 11: Lab 2E was collected today. After a review of moles ideas, we did Unit 5 # 15, 21, and 22 (any 18 problems total). In the second half we did Lab 4B and a quiz. Only the 18 problems are due on Tuesday.
Chemistry 11: After our Unit 1 test we spent time finishing Lab 2D and preparing Lab 4B, which we will perform on Monday afternoon. We are also did Unit 5 # 8 & 9 (any 12 problems total). We spent time learning about Gases, (read pgs 81-84), and we did Unit 5 # 11,12, 16, and 17. All of this is due on Monday. Click here to see the notes we wrote on Moles of Gases
Chemistry 11: Today I collected the Density Lab and Unit 4 # 1-3 and any 20 from # 4 & 5. We watched a short clip on Aluminum. Due Wednesday is Unit 4 # 6, 7 and any 6 total from # 4 and 5. Lab 3A is also due Wednesday (All Questions and Calculations, and Follow -Up Questions #1-3, no conclusion). Test on Friday.
Chemistry 11: We went over the practice Safety Quiz from Wednesday and the 3rd column of the Matter Table. Time was given for Unit 2 # 46-48, which is due Monday. We took notes on Measurement and Significant Figures, then we did Unit 2 # 56 (also due Monday). We finished off with the Density Lab where we made measurements to help us calculate density for 4 materials. It is important to include only measurements in the Data section, and to do calculations in the Calculation section. Time and instruction will be give on Monday for the Density Lab, it is not due.
Career Life Connections: Grade 12s' , its time to sign up for a Capstone Presentation! See the notice Board at the top of the main stairs for the sig-up sheet.
Chemistry 11: A busy first day. We went through the course outline, spoke about Fire drills, and spent time recalling the Kinetic Molecular Theory. Textbooks were acquired while a WS on the KMT was completed. After getting our textbooks, we read through the safety rules and reviewed the operation of all the classroom safety equipment. We read Section 1.1, where you were directed to construct a map of the classroom and surrounding hallway, and indicate the location of several items. The 10 WHMIS Symbols were then sketched and labelled too. We finished with some notes on Chemistry, then observing some samples and described their physical properties. Due next class is your signed outline, the map, and WHMIS Symbols.
Chemistry 12: In the first half we learned to balance half cell reaction equations using the memory aid "Major OH-". Unit 5 # 24 (any 5 acidic and 4 basic) are due tomorrow. We also took notes on Electrochemical cells, read 5.8, and did U5 # 34 & 35. Lab 21D is not yet due.
April 13, 2021
Chemistry 12: We started with a short review of Redox reactions, and we used the table of standard reduction potentials to determine which spontaneous reactoin occurred in Part I of Lab 21D. A mini review followed, as well as time for reading 5.3 and completing Unit 5 # 7-14. We finished Lab 21D after this (Questions # 1-4 (skip 2c and 3c) and Follow up Questions 1-5). We finished off with a little review.
Chemistry 12: After doing the Buffers Mini Review we spent time constructing the graph for Lab 20H Part I. This was followed with an "All Topics" mini review, and notes on Oxides. We watched this video on Coal Powered Electricity to learn about how polluting oxides are removed from the smoke made by burning coal. The Acids and Bases unit review was given out, and will be due on Friday.
Career Life Connections. Please sign up for a presentation on the posted schedule at the top of the stairs (by the library). See me if you have any questions about your Capstone Presentation. Mr. Gale will create a meeting for you on Teams and you will be notified by email (365 Outlook). Completing a rehearsal a few days before your meeting is encouraged as well, see Mr. Gale to plan a time to do this.
Chemistry 12: After a short review we did Unit 4 # 84-88. We took notes on Indicators, read section 4.17, and did Unit 4 # 108 - 118. All of the textbook work is due on the Tuesday we return from Spring Break. We finished off with a quiz on Ka calculations and Hydrolysis problems.
84. 0.024 M SO32-
85. 0.0019 M OH-, pH 11.28, pOH 2.72, 5.3 x 10-12 M H+
86. 0.059 M N2H4
87. Kb = 1.04 x 10-3
88. pH 11.50
66. 0.929 g LiOH
80. Ka = 2.06 x 10-10
Chemistry 12: After a mini-review, we took notes on Calculating pH and pOH. We read Section 4.11 and Problems 47-57 were assigned and are due tomorrow. The Lab 20G Calculations and Follow-up Questions are due tomorrow too, but not the conclusion. Please expect a quiz tomorrow on pH and pOH.
Career Life Connections 12 - Sign up for a Capstone Presentation on the noticeboard at the top of the stairs by the Elevator/Library. Try to get it done by the end of Q3, see Mr. Gale if you have any questions.
Chemistry 12: Today we began with Lab 20G, and we completed Parts I, II, and III. Have the Calculations Parts I, II, and III done for Monday. In the second half, we did Unit 4 # 38-40, and a minireview WS.
Capstone Presentations: Grade 12s! Now that your scholarship applications are handed in, it is time to prepare for your Capstone Presentation. See the Career Life Connections Guidebook for requirements and instructions. Visit Mr. Gale or Mr. Rourke to get yourself on the schedule for your Microsoft Teams presentation. Set up a time to make a test run too, to make sure you know how to present on Microsoft Teams.
