Science 8:  After reviewing safety and cell anatomy, we wrote brief notes on Cell Anatomy.  We watched the first 5 minutes of this terrific clip about Cell Structure and Function.  In the last 20 minutes we went through the lab safety rules, and spoke about key expectations, including how to treat special guest TTOC's when Mr. Gale is away.

Chemistry 12:  Rates of Reaction WS were checked against the green answer key, and did not need to be handed in.  We did Lab 7 today, and the analysis sheet is due on Friday.

Chemistry 11:  Kinetic Molecular Theory WS were checked against the pink answer key, and did not need to be handed in.  We took notes on Chemistry, and observed samples.  In a 3 column table we recorded the name, physical properties, and whether the material was pure or a mixture.  In the last 10 minutes we spoke about key expectations, including how to treat special guest TTOC's when Mr. Gale is away.

September 4, 2024

Chemistry 11:  We reviewed the Kinetic Molecular Theory, and observed Wood's metal melting in boiling water. After signing out two textbooks (Hebdon Chemistry 11 & Heath Lab Manual), we worked on safety topics.  The safety equipment and fire drill protocol for the classroom were reviewed, then we read section 1.1 and constructed the map as per instructions.  The map and WS are due Thursday.

Chemistry 12:  We reacted a copper penny in nitric acid, and used the rate equation to calculate the rate of reaction (rate = change in amount divided by change in time).  The amounts that can be measured included total mass, mass of one reactant or product, volume of gas produced, change in color intensity, change in pressure, and change in color intensity.  A Worksheet was assigned that allowed for practice of today's new skill, as well as some skills from Chemistry 11.  The WS is due Thursday.

Science 8:  We began by checking on signed course outlines and reviewing the required learning tools (pens, pencils, ruler, protractor, calculator, binder, fresh paper,  elastic for long hair).  We learned about the classroom safety equipment, then categorized some laboratory safety rules.  After getting our textbooks from the library, we learned about cells (where are they, how big are they, how are more of them made, what are the parts called).  We labelled and colored a cell anatomy sheet.