Chemistry 12:  We completed Unit 3 # 42-52 today, and this is due on Friday.  We also learned about Hard Water and its properties.

Science 8:  We marked page 208 # 2.5-7, 12 & 13 but did not yet mark page 212 # 5 & 10.  (these are from a hand-out).  Everyone was assigned a lab partner, then we created kits for Lab 10-3, which we will complete on Friday.  A Measurement Review WS was completed before break, and after break we created an atomic structure poster using the unique atom that was assigned to each student.

Thursday, October 30

Chemistry 11:  I checked Unit 6 # 65, 66, and 67 while everyone completed Day 2 of Lab 6A.  All the Questions and Follow-up questions are due for Friday.  We also watched "The Shape of a Girl", a Green Thumb Productions one act play about bullying.  

 Chemistry 11:  We did any 12 from Unit 6 # 67 after we completed a short balancing review exercise.  We also completed Lab 6A Day 1.

Chemistry 12:  Due next class are Unit 3 # 40 and 41 as well as the Solubility Lab (a legal sized WS).  We took brief notes on Saturated Solutions.  I collected Lab 19C today.

Science 8:  We took brief notes on Atomic Structure, then we read pages 205 to 207 in the old Probe 9 and completed page 208 # 2,5-7, 12 and 13 in sentences where appropriate. 

Chemistry 12:  We completed the Review of 3.1 to 3.4, then the rest of the class was for completing Lab 19C, which is due on Tuesday.

Chemistry 11:  Balancing Practice II was completed first, then we categorized all the systhesis, decomposition, single replacement, and double replacement reactions we could.  After finishing the notes on Categories of Reactions, we read section 6.5 and completed all of # 65.  We also categorized all the reactions from # 66, but we did not balance these.

Science 8:  We made a heating curve for a mystery yellow substance today, after marking page 192 (from a hand-out.  This was handed in.  We also did some curricular goal setting, and the goal setting sheet was handed in as well.  This video showed us what is inside an atom, becuase next we need to learn about atomic structure.

 Chemistry 11:  We reviewed what diatomic elements were, and a little time was provided to complete the WS titled "Writing Chemical Reaction Equations".  We looked at this animation to acknowledge that during chemical reactions there was no new atoms formed, they simply changed partners.  This idea is called the Law of Conservation of Mass, and is the reason we balance chemical reaction equations.  We reacted some sodium with water.  After going through the steps for balancing reaction equations, we completed the WS titled "Balancing Chemical Equations".  We began writing brief notes on the Categories of Chemical Reactions, and will finish this on Monday.

Wednesday, October 23rd.

Science 8:  We reviewed heating curves first, then we explored the elements on the periodic table.  We did page 192 (# 1, 3-7, 9)f rom the old Science Probe 9 textbook.  In the last few minutes we watched this short clip on Mercury.  

Chemistry 12:  We completed a mini lab that allowed us to see some precipitation reactions.  We used page 4 in our data booklet to determine which product(s) made the low solubility solid, and we used page 3 in our data booklet to help us write the Formula Equations, Complete Ionic Equation, and Net Ionic Equation.  Reading sections 3.3 and 3.4 is useful for learning this skill.  The lab WS is due next class, along with Unit 3 # 1-10, 15, 18, and 20a-d.  Lab 19C is due on Tuesday.

Grade 8 Boys Volleyball

Roster for Friday and Saturday play at RSS and BVE.  Be at BVE at 8:30 am on Friday morning for our first match against Kings Christian. 

Kael

Deken

Micah

Finn

Max

Jackson

Enrique

Jack T

Quinn

Kane

Monday, October 28th, Travel to Vernon Secondary.  Leave at 1:55 pm, travel by Activity Bus

Zachary 

Kael

Deken

Luke

Jack G

Finn

Declan

Hysen

Oli

Jackson

Enrique

Quinn

 Monday, October 21st

Science 8:  We reviewed for a short while, then completed Lab 7-4 Graphs of Temperature vs Time for heating ice water.  "What Did You Learn" questions 1,2,4 are also due on Tuesday.  We finished with the animation from Phet that shows how liquid water is more dense than solid water.  Most materials will have  the solid phase be higher in density.  

Chemistry 11:  Today I collected the Moles Practice Test again.  Moles Unit Test, followed by a short amount of time to finish the WS titled "Writing Reaction Equations".   The balancing WS is not due.

Chemistry 12:  I collected the Equilibrium Practice Test again.  We wrote the Equilibrium Unit Test, then spent time working on Lab 19C and Unit 3 # 1-10. 15, and 18 (a-d).

 Grade 8 Boys Travel Roster for Monday, October 21st to Vernon Christian School

Travel by Activity Bus.  Leave at 11:45 am, Play at 3:00 and 4:00.   Return to Revelstoke at around 7:45.

Kael B

Deken B

Luke D

Jack G

Micah G

Declan L

Hysen M

Max M

Oli S

Jackson S

Quin W

Kane S

 Chemistry 12:  We completed part of the procedure for Lab 19C today, but no work needs to be completed for this.  The Equilibrium Practice Test was collected today, marked, and returned to you.   click here to see the answer key.   The Equilibrium Unit Test (Hebdon Unit 2 concepts only) will be Monday, and you can use your own personal databooklet as you write.  On the next unit test I will give you a fresh data booklet for the test.  

Chemistry 11:  The Moles Unit Practice Test was due today and was collected at the beginning of class.  We began the Reactions Unit Today with a precipitiation reaction and some brief notes.  We read Unit 6.1 and 6.2, completed Unit 6 # 1-6, and a WS titled "Writing Reaction Equations".  These are not due on Tuesday.  Your Moles Test will happen on Monday.  Click here to see the MC answers and here to see the WR answer for the Moles Practice test.

Science 8:  Today we did Lab 7-4 from the textbook.   No homework is due, except a few of you have not yet given me the Binder Checklist you did at home with your adult.

Chemistry 11:  Lab 4D was handed in at the start of today's class.  We had a discussion about dilutions and I showed how to make a 2X dilution, as well as a 5X and a 10X dilution.  We tried one calculation to determine the final concentration when water is added to a solution.  We read pages 99 - 102, then completed 78 - 82, 86 and 88.   We spent time finishing the practice test, which is due on Friday.  Moles Unit Test (Unit 5) on Monday.   In the second half everyone was given a unique solution to make using a concentrated stock solution.  

Chemistry 12:  We started the 3rd unit:  Solubility.  We took a few brief notes, then read sections 3.1 and 3.2.  We complete Unit 3 # 1-10, 15, and 18-20d, then time was given to finish the Equilibrium Practice Test, which is due on Friday.  Click here to see the notes on Conductivity.  The Equilibrium test will be on Monday. The Chapter 3 problems are not due on Friday. 

Science 8:  I handed back the Density Lab today - please bring this to me if it is not yet finished.  We completed the Density Mini Review, then we took brief notes on Fluids.  We read pages 261 - 265 and completed all the Practice Problems on page 253 and 264.  In the second half we used a displacement vessel to determine the density of two minerals:  sulfur and feldspar.   We also receive our pink periodic tables and looked at about a dozen elements.   For each element, we recorded the name, symbol, atomic number, and physical properties of each element.  In the final minutes we watched the Gold video from the University of Nottingham's video series called the periodic table of videos.   

 Science 8 :  We reviewed density and KMT topics before handing in the Binder Checklist, which was due today.  Most students asked for another day to finish this with their adult.  We saw how a bimetallic strip bends with heat, and straightens with cooling, and we looked at this animation to remind us of the KMT and why most materials expand when heated.  After reading pages 250 -253, we completed pg 259 # 1-6,8,10.  

Chemistry 11:  After a review of making standard solutions we handed in the Making a Standard Solution Lab.  Time was given to write the conclusion for Lab 4D (due on Thursday) and the Moles Practice Test (due on Friday).  Moles test on Monday.  

Chemistry 12:  I checked that Unit 2 # 52 to 62 were completed, then the Equilibrium Practice Test was given to everyone.  Time was provided to complete the Equilibrium Practice Test, which is due on Friday. Test on Chapter 2 on Monday.

Chemistry 12:  We reviewed equilibrium topics then we completed # 58-62.  Click here to see the key.  Lab 19B was collected today.  Chapter 2 test on Monday October 21st.   

Chemistry 11:  We made Standard Solutions today - everyone was given a unique solution to make accurately using a volumetric flask.   A report is required now, with these sections:  Title, Purpose (to make a standard solution), Materials, and Procedure.  No calculations or conclusion needed.  We began a conclusion for Lab 4D, but this is not due Tuesday.  The Moles Practice Test is not due Tuesday.

Science 8:  I collected the Flippit and the Ch 1,3 Practice Test , then we completed the Ch 1 & 3 Unit Test.  Time was given to complete the Density Lab, and that was collected too.  Everyone was given a binder checklist to complete with an adult at home.  Due Tuesday.

  52.  [SO3] = .56 M

.  [SO3] = .56 M

#55  [CO] = 1.17 M;   

#56  0.639 mol Tl⁺;   

#57  K_eq = .044;

58.   0.098 mol H2S  

# 59  2.5 mol of CO2 removed

#60  [HI] = .0389 M, [H₂] = [I₂] = .0055 M;  

#61  16 mol NH₃;  

#62 [N₂O₂] = .0938 M

58.   0.098 mol H2S  

# 59  2.5 mol of CO2 removed

#60  [HI] = .0389 M, [H₂] = [I₂] = .0055 M;  

#61  16 mol NH₃;  

#62 [N₂O₂] = .0938 M

 Chemistry 12:  We completed a short review on Keq, then we to finished problems # 52-57 in Chapter 2 in Hebdon, which is due on Friday.  A little time was given for Lab 19B, which is also due on Friday (with a conclusion).  We will have a Unit 2 test next week , towards the end of the week.

Science 8:  We handed in the Biology Practice Test, then completed a WS where we had to measure volumes in graduated cylinders.  We had a discussion about the Kinetic Molecular Theory, and melted some "Woods" metal, then solidified it.  After reading pages 244 to 249 we completed page 249 # 1-5 in sentences.  We did the density lab, where we found the density of 4 materials (water, a metal, a non-metal solid, and a colored liquid.  We tried to keep measurements in the Data section, and calculations in the Calculations Section.  In the final minutes the Practice Tests were handed back to you mostly marked, and we marked the remaining multiple choice section.  Everyone was encouraged to add up their points and calculate a percent accuracy.  On Friday we will have a unit test on Biology - everything we have learned so far, except today's chemistry lesson on the Kinetic Molecular Theory.

Wednesday, October 9

Chemistry 11:  Today we did Lab 4D and started the Moles Practice Test.  The questions and Follow-up Questions for Lab 4D are due Friday.  The Moles Practice Test is not due Friday.

Chemistry 12:  Answers for the WS titled "Warm Up 2.4 to 2.6" were provided first, then we started on Unit 2 # 47-51.  This is due on Thursday.  Lab 19B is due on Friday, with a conclusion.  I checked # 36 - 46 today.

Chemistry 11:  The quizzes from Monday was returned,  and its important to review any errors that were made.  We wrote notes on Molar Concentration, the we read pages 96- 98 and completed Unit 5 # 59 and 61 -64, which is due on Wednesday.

Science 8:  We reviewed the immune system, then we spoke about how to prepare for unit tests in Science  (read through course notes, look through completed assignments and labs,  scroll through Mr. Gale's blog,  work with a partner and quiz each other on the topics,  complete the practice test and review any errors).  We completed the Chapter 1 & 3 Practice test, which is due on Thursday.  Test on Friday.  

Monday, October 7th

Science 8:  We reviewed the Immune System, then we read section 3.2 to learn about Allergies, Aids, ad 7 ways to take care of your immune system.  We began page 106 # 1-6, but this is not due.  We also did a measurement WS, and this is due on Tuesday.

 Chemistry 11:  We learned how to determine the empirical formula from the percent composition, then we completed Unit 5 # 46 a, c, e, f, h, k,and j.  This is on page 93, and reading the examples will help you if you were absent on Friday.  I collected the WS titled Intro to Moles Practice Quiz, and I also checked that Unit 5 # 44 & 45 (any 10 problems total) is finished.

Chemistry 12:  We reviewed Le Chatelier's principle, then we spent time completing Lab 19B, which is due (questions 1-3 only, so far) on Monday. You'll get a little more class time for this next week, and it will be due on Thursdsay.  I will check Unit 2 # 17-27 odds, and 31 - 35 on Monday.

Science 8:  I collected the Measuring Mass and Volume activity.  After reviewing the first line of defence and the innate immune response, we watched this clip about the Immune System.  Time was spent finishing part D of the flippit (Acquired Immune Response) as well as page 106 # 1-6 in sentences.   

Grade 8 Boys Volleyball travelling to Seaton in Vernon.  Bus leaves at 12:30, and Ms. Grimm is your chaperone and Eric will be your coach.  Returning at about 9:30 pm.

4. K Biollo

9. D Bolton

12. M Enrique

14.  M Grady

6. F Hempill

3. M McCarroll

2. O Shearing

7. E Suarez

1.  J Thornley

8. Q Whalen

13. K Skallicky

Science 8:  We reviewed the heart and respiratory system, then constructed a flippit using 3 sheets of paper.  We read page 100 to 105, writing brief notes on our flippit.  Brief note are point form, contain many key terms, and some graphics. Parts A, B, and C need to be finished for Friday.  We watched this video about viral attackes and the immune system.  In the second half we learned about measurement, and completed a short activity where we measured the mass of some familiar objects using a triple beam balance.  

Chemistry 12:  We took notes on The Equilibrium Constant, then started Lab 19A.  While groups waited for the spectrophotometer, we spent time completing Unit 2 # 31-35, which is due Friday.  Lab 19B is not due.  Unit 2 # 17-27 should be done, and will be checked on Friday.

Grade 8 Boys Volleyball:  Practice at 3:15 on Friday.  Monday we travel to Seaton on Vernon and I will announce the 12 player roster on Friday.

 Chemistry 11:  The BC Post Secondary Day was today, then we followed up with a short lesson on Percent Composition.  Due Friday is Unit 5 # 44 and 45 (any 10 problems, total).   

Grade 8 Boys Volleyball:  Matches at 5:00 and 7:00 today at RSS.   Some are playing one match, while a few get to play two matches.  Be helpful citizens, since we are hosting tonights league play.  On Monday we travel to Seaton for 5:00 and 6:00 matches.  

Tuesday, October 1st

Chemistry 11:  Today we reviewed general mole concepts and drew the moles heart diagram onto our databooklet.  We also competed Unit 5 # 22 & 24, any 11 problems. (these are due Wednesday).  Ensure that your answers are correct by reviewing the answer key.  I also collected Lab 4B.

Chemistry 12:  We reviewed why some reactions go to completion, why some create equilibria, and why some do not make products at all.  Brief notes on Le Chatelier's principle were written, then we read section 2.4 and completed # 17-27 (odd numbers only).  This is due Thursday.

Science 8:   Today we wrote a business style letter.  Click here to see the format for this Block Letter style format.  See Mr. Gale for the topic for your letter if you have not yet started it.  I collected page 95 # 2-13, 18, and 14-16.