Chemistry 11:    After a short review of moles ideas we completed the Unit 1 Test.  The Practice Tests were collected again.  In the second half we did Lab 4B.  Only Unit 5 # 6-8 are due on Friday.  Click here to see the Chem 11 Assignment log.

Chemistry 12:      Today we completed Lab 19B as well as Unit 2 # 10-13.  The Hebdon Questions need to be done for Friday.  Click here for the Chem 12 Assignment Log.

Junior Boys Volleyball:  Practice starts early (4:50 pm) for today's practice.  7:00 on Wednesday.  Home League Play starting at 5:10 pm (arrive by 4:15 to help set up the gym). Click here to see the League schedule.  Click here to see our team calendar.  

 Chemistry 11:   In period E we wrote brief notes on Gases at STP, then we completed Unit 5 # 11,12,and 21.  Time was also provided to finish Unit 5 # 6-9 from last week.  These are all due for Period AE for Thursday.  Period H were not doing chemistry today - they were at the BC Post Secondary Day seminar.  Click here to see the Chem 11 Assignment log.

Chemistry 12:    We wrote some brief notes on Dynamic Equilibrium first, then we read 2.1 and 2.2.  Unit 2 problems # 1-13 were assigned, but only 1-10 are due on Thursday afternoon.  Click here for the Chem 12 Assignment Log.

Junior Boys Volleyball:  Practice starts early (4:50 pm) for today's practice.  7:00 on Wednesday.  Home League Play starting at 5:10 pm (arrive by 4:15 to help set up the gym). Click here to see the League schedule.  Click here to see our team calendar.  

Chemistry 11:  Period A wrote their unit 1 test today, and spent time finishing Unit 5 # 6-9 which are not due on Tuesday.  Period D handed in their practice test so I could mark their written response.  Period D also wrote brief notes on The Mole (a new unit, will not appear on your Unit 1 Test) and began Unit 5 # 6-8, but this is not due on Thursday.  Period D will write their Unit 1 Test on Thursday morning.  Click here to see the Chem 11 Assignment log.

Chemistry 12:  We wrote the Rates of Reaction Test today.  No work is due for tomorrow, but talk to your parents about the BC Post Secondary Day on Tuesday afternoon.  What is the plan?  Click here for the Chem 12 Assignment Log.

Junior Boys Volleyball:  Practice starts early (4:50 pm) for Tuesday's practice.  7:00 on Wednesday.  Home League Play starting at 5:10 pm (arrive by 4:15 to help set up the gym). Click here to see the League schedule.  Click here to see our team calendar.  

 Junior Boys Volleyball

No Practice Tonight.  4:50 pm start time for Tuesday's Practice.  7:00 pm practice on Wednesday.  Home league play on Thursday at 5:00 and 7:00/

National Day of Truth and Reconciliation

Please spend some time learning about Indigenous Culture and history, and reflect on the role that you play now in reconciliation and on future roles you may have.

Try these clips to broaden your understanding.

Click here to view a quick CBC news clip that highlights Murray Sinclair's role in the  Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada.

Click here to view a National Film Board of Canada documentary on Murray Sinclair.  This one is more in depth.

This is a TED talk by Manitoban professor of Education Kevin Lamoureux that touches on a number of relevant themes.

Finally, the Ktunaxa creation story told by former chief Joe Pierre of Cranbrook.  This story includes the north Columbia Valley and the area we now call Revelstoke.  I recommend this as a listening activity, not a video to watch.  Put in your earbuds, clean the garage/car/pantry for your parents, and listen to this 50 minute story.

 Chemistry 11:    Today we wrote brief notes on writing names for hydrates, acids, and covalent compounds. After reading pages 72 to 74 we completed Unit 4 # 6-9 and any 6 acids from 14-163.  DO NOT complete all of 14-163, unless you want to conquer the world.  Before class ended Mr. Gale checked Unit 4 # 1-5 in Hebdon - please ensure this is done for Friday if it was not done for today.  Unit Test coming up next week. Click here for the Chem 11 Assignment log.

Chemistry 12:  We reviewed various reaction kinetics topics then we spent our time completing the Unit 1 practice test, which is due at the start of Friday's class.  For those who were ready, we also got a start on the WS titled "Rates problems using stoichiometry". Click here for the Chem 12 Assignment Log.

Junior Boys Volleyball:  Practice for all at 5:15 Tuesday at BVE.   Parent meeting at 7:00 pm on Tuesday September 29th, right after practice.  Forms for Tier 1 will go out soon for our next tournament this upcoming weekend.    On Thursday October 1st we leave at 1:30 pm for Vernon to play at Fulton - ask to leave class at 1:25.   We stay in Vernon of Thursday night then travel to Kelowna on Friday for the "Best of the West".  We will be home on Saturday by about dinner time.  Click here to see the League schedule.  Click here to see our team calendar.

 Chemistry 11:    After a short discussion about naming and writing formulas for ionic compounds, we completed Unit 4 # 1-5 in Hebdon.  This is due on Tuesday.  A few of us tried the Practice Naming wnd Formula writing quiz - give this to me when you are done.  Click here for the Chem 11 Assignment log.

Chemistry 12:  Lab 18C was returned to you today - our first lab so this is not going towards your course grade.  Please look carefully at the feedback written on your marking rubric.  Overall, clearly written lab reports.  Well done!  We took brief notes on Catalysts in Mechanisms, and we watched this clip about Catalytic converters.  We spent time finishing work from the previous week and most of us started the Unit 1 Practice Test, which is due Friday at the start of class.   Unit Test on Monday, October 5th on all of Chapter 1 in Hebdon.    Click here for the Chem 12 Assignment Log.

Junior Boys Volleyball:  Practice for all at 5:15 Tuesday at BVE.   Parent meeting at 7:00 pm on Tuesday September 29th, right after practice.  Forms for Tier 1 will go out soon for our next tournament this upcoming weekend.    On Thursday we leave at 1:30 pm for Vernon - ask to leave class at 1:25.   We stay in Vernon of Thursday night then travel to Kelowna on Friday for the "Best of the West".  Click here to see the League schedule.  Click here to see our team calendar.

Chemistry 11:    We first reviewed some key terms and their definitions (atom, pure, solution, molecule, Chemistry, significant figures) , then we handed in the WS titled Unit conversions as well as Lab 3A. We completed a short quiz on measuring and significant figures, then we completed the procedure for Lab 4D.  The lab is not due - we will work on the Questions and Calculation as well as the Follow-up Questions next class.  Click here for the Chem 11 Assignment log.

Chemistry 12:  We did a short review, then learned about reversible reactions by viewing the PHeT model and seeing a reversible chemical reaction.  We finished reading 1.7 and 1.8, then completed # 29- 45 (skip 33).  Those who were done completed the Review of 1.7 and 1.8 WS, and some managed to get to the Review of 1.1 to 1.8 WS.  See the side counter for answers.  In the second half we wrote brief notes on Reaction Mechanisms, then we read 1.9 and completed Unit 1. # 46-52.  All the textbook work is due Friday.  The two WS are not due.  Unit Test onClick here for the Chem 12 Assignment Log.

Junior Boys Volleyball:  Practice for all at 7:00 pm today, WEdnesday.  Forms for Tier 1 have gone out - please have your parents check their email.  On Thursday we leave at 1:30 pm for Vernon - ask to leave class at 1:25.  Parent meeting at 7:00 pm on Tuesday September 29th, right after practice.  Click here to see the League schedule.  Click here to see our team calendar.

 Chemistry 11:    We learned how to make conversions using unitary rates.  Read 2.1 and 2,2 in Hebdon to learn about this.  Due next day is the WS titled Unit conversions.   Lab 3A is also due next class.  Click here for the Chem 11 Assignment log.

Chemistry 12:  I collected Lab 18C at the beginning of class today.  We wrote brief notes on Kinetic Energy in Reactions notes after looking at the PhET animation of reaction rates.  Due next class is Unit 1 # 29 - 38.  Click here for the Chem 12 Assignment Log.

Junior Boys Volleyball:  Practice for all at 5:15 pm today, Tuesday.  Forms for Tier 1 are going out today - please have your parents check their email.  Click here to see the League schedule.  Click here to see our team calendar.

Junior Boys Volleyball:  Tier 1 League first draft.   Tier 1 players will leave at 1:30 on Thursday Sept. 24th, play league at Kalamalka Secondary in Vernon, and stay in Vernon at the Sandman.  On Friday September 25th, they will travel to Oliver for the tournament and stay in Osooyos at the Avalon Inn.  Permission forms and payment notices will go out to parents soon.  Find a classmate in each class that can get material for you and make arrangements to get the material on Sunday.

Chemistry 12:  We started with this minireview, then wrote brief notes on Enthalpy.  After reading 1.6 we completed Unit 1 # 24-28.  A little time was given for Lab 18C, which is due on Tueday.

Chemistry 11:  We reviewed the ideas involved with measurements and calculations we learned on Friday, then completed a mini-review assignment.  This is due Tuesday.  We also completed a good portion of Lab 3A, but this is not due Tuesday.  Be sure to get a ruler for this class.  

Chemistry 11:  We began with a WS to review categories of matter and microscopic views of particles.  Next was brief notes on Significant Figures, and we read section 2.5 to page 39.  Due Monday are Unit 2 # 55-58 ( avoid showing math steps or this assignment only).  I did not yet collect Unit 3 # 33-44 and Unit 3 # 1-3,5,13-15, but will on Monday.  Click here for the Chem 11 Assignment log.

Chemistry 12:  Rates Mini Review 2 started today's class, then we finished Lab 18C (all Questions, all Follow-up Questions, no conclusion yet.).  Click here for the key to the WS.  Lab 18C is due at the start of Tuesday's class.  Click here for the Chem 12 Assignment Log.

Junior Boys Volleyball:  Practice for all at 7:00 pm on Sunday.  Thanks for helping out with the Senior Last Spike - what a terrific way to "give back" and play a role in your school.  Being around in the final matches on Saturday will be extra helpful as organizers would appreciate help with clean-up.

Chemistry 11: We began with a short review of the categories of matter - we discussed a few kitchen ingredients, then we looked at microscopic views of matter to review pure/mixture and element/compound differences.  After taking brief notes on the Particles that make up Matter, we read section 3.3 in Hebdon and completed Unit 3 # 33-44.  Time was provided to finish Unit 3 # 1-3,5,13-15 too.  In the second half we determined the density of 4 materials (metal, non-metal solid, water, colored liquid) to practice proper scientific measuring.  I asked that the density results be reported to 5 digits.

Chemistry 12:  We completed the procedure for Lab 18C today, and some of us began the analysis.  I collected Unit 1 # 14-22 as well.  Next day there will 45 minutes devoted to Lab 18C, and it will be due on Tuesday next week.

Wednesday, Sept 16

Chemistry 11: We began with a short review of the categories of matter - we discussed a few kitchen ingredients, then we looked at microscopic views of matter to review pure/mixture and element/compound differences.  After taking brief notes on the Particles that make up Matter, we read section 3.3 in Hebdon and completed Unit 3 # 33-44.  Time was provided to finish Unit 3 # 1-3,5,13-15 too.  In the second half we determined the density of 4 materials (metal, non-metal solid, water, colored liquid) to practice proper scientific measuring.  I asked that the density results be reported to 5 digits.

Tuesday, Sept 15

Chemistry 11:  We checked our work on the Intro to Measurement WS by using this key, then we took brief notes on the Categories of Matter.  Following this we then we filled in the right-most column on the Properties of Matter task from Monday, noting if the samples were pure/mixtures, homogeneous/heterogeneous  We read sections 3.1 and 3.2 in Hebdon, then we started Unit 3 # 1-3, 5, 13-15 - these questions are not due next class.  

Chemistry 12:  We began with a mini review of rates problems, then we filled in the right column on our Factors that affect Rates of Reaction notes.  We read 1.4 and 1.5, and completed Unit 1 # 14-22.  I collected Lab 7 today.

Chemistry 11:  After a brief review of safety topics, we created a 3 column on our notes from Friday (headings:  Name/Physical Properties/Category) and we looked at about a dozen different materials and recorded their physical properties.  A little time was provided to finish reading Unit 1 (pages 1-8 in Hebdon) and complete the map as per the instructions in the text.  In the second half we learned about how scientists measure (to the nearest one-tenth of the smallest division) and how the last digit in scientific measurements is called the uncertain digit because it depends on the measurer's opinion.  We started the Measurement Intro WS.  

Chemistry 12:   We wrote brief notes on Factors that affect rates of reaction, then we read section 1.3 and completed # 10-13.  The remaining time was spent completing Lab 7.  Both the lab and the Hebdon questions are due Tuesday.

Friday, September 11th

Chemistry 12:  Unit 1 # 1-9 was handed in first.  After a successful fire drill we completed Lab 7A from a hand out.  We recorded data and started the analysis right on the Lab 7A hand-out.  Lab 7A is not due Monday, we will work on it during class. No work is due for Monday, but please ensure your supplies are all sorted out.

Chemistry 11:  We reviewed safety topics and read through the safety rules at the start of the Heath Lab Manual.  The rules were categorized according to how familiar students are with them (Most Students know, Some Students Know, Few students Know) and we had a special column for rules that are completely new and unfamiliar.  We wrote brief notes on Chemistry before the end of the period.  No work is due for Monday, but please ensure your supplies are all sorted out.

Chemistry 11:  After completing the mini WS on Scientific Notation, we read sections 1.1 to 1.5 in Hebdon.  We added items to Wednesday's map that were indicated in the reading.  We marked the KMT WS with an answer key too. 

Chemistry 12:  We checked the Rates of Reaction WS with an answer key, then we read sections 1.1 and 1.2 in Hebdon 12. Unit 1 # 1-9 are due tomorrow, Friday.

September 9

Chemistry 11:  We began with a short review of safety topics (classroom safety gear and fire drill procedures), then we dove into the Kinetic Molecular Theory.  We melted and solidified some Wood's metal, which has a melting point of approximately 65C.  We completed the KMT worksheet next, and this is due on Thursday.  In the last few minutes we reviewed Scientific Notation.  Please have your outline signed by your adult and show it to me in class.

Chemistry 12:  We reviewed safety, then destroyed a penny in an effort to learn about Rates of Reaction.  A WS titled Rates of Reaction was completed and is due on Thursday.  We went to get our textbooks today - please bring both texts to each class.  Please have your outline signed by your adult and show it to me in class.

 Science 9:  We began with a review of ionic compounds, then while Mr. Gale marked the Cell Division &Reproduction Test we completed a year-end review of Chemistry.  The practice tests were handed back and we marked the MC section together.  We will have a unit test on Friday.  In second half we made a placemat then read section 4.7 in the old Probe 9 to learn about Reproductive Technologies.  Page 136 # 1-8, 13, 15, and 16 are due next class.    This video shows part of the process for ICSI.  No Reproductive Technology info will be on Friday's unit test.

Science 8:  First, page 109 # 2,3, 5-13 was handed back - please read the comments on yours.   If I have not seen this, please complete it and give it to me.  We looked at some infected gums and spoke about the Innate Immune Response.  After making a placemat, we read pages 110 - 114  and wrote brief notes.  This clip explains how vaccines work.  Next was Cells and Systems Practice Test, which was partially marked today and handed back.  Click here to see the key.  Test next class.  In the second half we reviewed the Matter Unit by completing the Conduction Lab.  

Science 9:  We began with a review of ionic compounds, then while Mr. Gale marked the Cell Division &Reproduction Test we completed a year-end review of Chemistry.  The practice tests were handed back and we marked the MC section together.  We will have a unit test on Friday.  In second half we made a placemat then read section 4.7 in the old Probe 9 to learn about Reproductive Technologies.  Page 136 # 1-8, 13, 15, and 16 are due next class.    This video shows part of the process for ICSI.  No Reproductive Technology info will be on Friday's unit test.

Science 9:  We began with a review of atoms/molecules/ions and pure/mixture.  Next we completed the Cell Division and Reproduction Practice Test, which is due next class.  Test on Friday.  

Science 8:  We began with a short discussion about the Innate and Acquired Immune Response. We listed a number of different pathogens on the flippit, on the final panel. Our categories were Viruses, Bacteria, Protists, and Other.   This clip explains the Immune System in a little more detail than we need.  Page 109 # 2,3,5-13 in sentences was collected, then we completed the Chemistry Year End Review assignment.  Test on Friday on the Biology Unit.

Monday, June 8

Science 8:  We reviewed speed and frequency first by watching this clip of a world record 50 m freestyle swimming race.  We read pages 103 to 105 to learn about the innate and acquired immune response, and we added brief notes to our flippits. Mr. Gale came around to look at the Measurement Year-End review, but he only made it half way around the room.  Due next class is page 109 # 2,3, 5-13.  

Science 9:  We began by reviewing Bohr Diagrams for both atoms and ions.  We then finished our project of making a Cross-Word puzzle using Microsoft Excel.  Only page 121 # 1-8, 12, 13 are due for Tuesday.

Science 9:  We went over page 121 (# 1-6 only, we will mark the rest on Monday.  Please have it finished.). We watched this clip about human embryonic development, then we drew a pedigree chart for ourself (or for a famous family:  Kardashians, Potters, Royal family, Simpsons).  This website shows fertility rate by country, and we had a short discussion about factors that affect fertility rate.    In the last portion of the class we worked on our Review Cross Word.  Only page 121 is due for Monday.  Please spend some time reviewing for your Science 9 Final Exam.

Science 8:  We reviewed body systems (can you trace the path that an oxygen molecule takes to get from your mouth to your big toe?) then we all created a flippit.  We read pages 100 to 103 and took brief notes on 4 ways to transmit pathogens, as well as the First Line of Defense in our immune system.  This video helped us understand how viruses can harm our cells.  We finished by brainstorming all the viruses we knew (influenza, pox, rhinovirus, herpes, corona ).  Please spend some time reviewing for your Science 8 Final Exam.

Science 9: After going through the page 116 assignment we completed Lab 3A: Sexual Reproduction in Flowers. We completed all the procedure and Analysis Questions d, f-j (analysis in sentences, please).  In the second half we took brief notes on Embryonic Development, then we read section 4.3 in the old Probe 9.  We started page 121 # 1-8, 12, 13.  All this work should be done for Friday, tomorrow.

Thursday, June 3rd

Science 9 :  We marked page 116 from last day first, then we did Lab 3A (Flower Dissection).  Analysis d, f-j are due next class.  We watched from 16:00 to 29:30 on this documentary about flowering plants, then we did some year end review.  First, we reviewed key terms from all the units we have covered, then we started a crossword puzzle.  No Homework is due for Friday - please spend 20 minutes after dinner reviewing work in your science binder. 

Science 8:  After going through page 89 # 1-5, we read pages 90 - 92 and completed page 95 # 1-5, 7-11, 13, 18 (half in sentences).  In the second half we reviewed ideas from back in January and February.  We measured mass and volume to the nearest one-tenth of the smallest division.  We performed an inquiry with a partner:  "Which has the greatest density:  iron, aluminum, or siderite?".  No Vibranium samples were available for testing.  The Measuring Year-End review assignment was completed last.  No Homework is due for Friday - please spend 20 minutes after dinner reviewing work in your science binder. 

Sci 9 F:  We went through page 116, then wrote brief notes on Embryonic Development.  We read section 4.3 from the old Probe 9, and completed page 121 # 1-8, 12,13.  In the final minutes reviewed Chemistry from back in January/February.  Final Exam in about 2 weeks.

Sci 9 E:  We went through page 111, then we read section 4.2 (Female Reproductive System) and completed page 116 # 2-7,9,11,14.  See a link to page 116 on previous posts.  We went through the Karyotyping WS, then did a quiz on reproductive anatomy.

Sci 8:  First we went through the Vital Capacity lab and spoke about experimental design.  Next we wrote brief note on the Circulatory System, and we read pages 82-89.  Due next class is page 89 # 1-5 in sentences.