Biology 12

We finished the Respiratory system and got to do the Urine analysis lab right before Christmas break, yipee!

You should be working on your Chapter 16 notes (Urinary System).   Also practicing for the final exam by doing questions in the review booklets.  

Biology 12

Today we looked at Power Point notes on urine formation.

Practiced for our Respiratory System Test coming up.  You got lots of MC practice to do from the big review booklet. 

Biology 11

Today we marked the Flatworms colouring and the Reading Guide for Flatworms and Roundworms.

We started a 'cutin' and 'pastin' practice of Tapeworm and Liver Flukes life cycle.  We will finish this tomorrow.

Biology 12

Today we started the Urinary System by looking at the parts of the Urinary system.

Complete the fill in the blank notes from the textbook.

Respiration Practice Test #1 Answers:

1) C        2) A        3) D       4) A       5) B       6) B      7) C         8) C         9) A        10)B

11) C       12) C       13) C       14) A         15) D       16) D          17) B        18) D    19) A

20) C         21) D        22)D      23) B

Biology 11

Today we got our virus projects back finally!   And marks......make sure you get your work in before the holidays are here.

We finished off notes on unsegmented worms and continued work on the Flatworm colouring sheet and started a Reading Guide for unsegmented worms and parasitic worms. 

At the end of class we watched True Tales from the ER about tapeworms.

Biology 12

Today we finished the movie 65 Red Roses....and turned in questions. 

We marked the Respiratory System Review together and got a Practice test for Respiratory System.  Due on Tuesday. 

BRING FOOD BANK ITEMS!!!!

Biology 11

Today we wrote the quiz on Porifera and Cnidaria....and had a fun pictionary review ahead of time.   Next we started a Flatworm (Platyhelminthes) colouring sheet and went through the notes for that phylum.  Colouring sheet is due on Tueday.  Stay tuned for tapeworm stories from the ER!

Biology 12

Today we finally finished with our fetal piggies!   We looked at their respiratory systems and bid them adieu with a little suturing fun.  Thanks Ann-Marie!

Next we did a respiratory review fill in Worksheet (due at the end of class) and watched the movie: 65 red roses about cystic fibrosis.   There are questions that go along with it (due tomorrow).  

Biology 11

Today we marked the Porifera colouring sheet and started a new Phylum:  Platyhelminthes (flatworms).  We did a lab and looked at cute little Planaria. 

Lab is due in class.  Next class there is a quiz on Porifera and Cnidaria. 

Biology 11

Today we completed the Cnidaria Phylum by doing the Cnidaria lab and finishing off the Cnidaria colouring Worksheet.  Both are due on Wednesday. 

Biology 12

Today we finished off the respiratory unit by looking at diseases of the upper and lower respiratory tract.   All the module questions for respiration should be finished for Friday (A and B were done on a separate sheet, just make sure you can label and state functions of all parts).

Biology 12

Today we looked more closely at gas exchange from blood to lungs (External Respiration) as well as from blood to tissues (internal respiration).    Worksheet on inspiration/expiration as well as respiration was due at the end of class. 

Homework quiz tomorrow on process of breathing. 

Biology 11

Today we moved on to the next Phylum in animals:  Cnidaria (jellyfish, coral etc.)

Colouring sheet on Cnidaria is due on Wedesday along with the previous colouring sheet on Porifera. 

Biology 11

Today we wrote the test on Plants.  Done, yipee!

Next we started animals by completing the Early Invertebrates worksheet.    This is due on Friday. 

Biology 12

Today we took the Circulatory Unit Test.   Good work!

Next we dissected some HUGE cow hearts. 

Respiratory diagrams and questions on parts and function are due on Friday. 

Biology 12

Today we reviewed the circulatory system by looking at fetal circulation in more detail.
Unit 2 Topic 2 Test (Practice) is due on Wednesday.  Answers are as follows:
1)D     2)B     3)A     4)B     5)C    6)A    7)C     8)B    9)D   10)B
11)C    12)B   13)A   14)A   15)A    16)C    17)A   18)C    19)B
20)D   21)D    22)C    23)B    24)C    25)B    26)D    27)B    28)D   29)A  30)B   31)D   32)D  

Biology 11

Today we worked on a LONG lab looking at Angiosperms and Gymnosperms.  Good work!   The lab can be worked on tomorrow.  Remember that the Gymnosperm/Angiosperm colouring booklet is also due tomorrow. 

Biology 11

Today we finished off the plant kingdom by completing notes on gymnosperms and angiosperms.   Complete the Gymnosperm/Angiosperm colouring Worksheet for TUESDAY. 

Biology 12

Today we finished off the circulatory system by looking at fetal circulation and circulatory disease.

Module Questions due on TUESDAY:  D) #6 Draw fetal heart and placenta

E) #1, 2       F) #1-4      G) #1-3

Bio 12

Today we looked at osmotic pressure in capaillaries and movement of water.  We also took notes on the lymphatic system.  You should have all of Module A, B and C sections done for Wednesday.  Quiz on heart beat and blood pressure on Friday. 

Biology 11

Today we reviewed Ferns and finished the fern lab.  Make sure you turn in the lab when finished.
Homework:  worksheet called Ferns: Vascular Seedless Plants.

Biology 12

Today we looked at heart beat, pulse and blood pressure and took power point notes.

We also finished the video on John's heart attack.  Module questions:  C are due on Wednesday. 

Biology 11

Today we wrote a fun, fungal quiz.   Took some notes on ferns.......think about how they are different than mosses and did a fern lab. 

Biology 12

Today we looked at arteries, veins, venules and arterioles.  We took some PP notes and then watched a short video about heart disease and a heart attack.  Poor John, we will find out what happens soon!

Homework:  Module Questions A (#1-7).  Quiz on blood vessels and their names on Tuesday

Biology 12

Today we dissected the piggy again and looked at his/her circulatory system and the heart.

Homework quiz tomorrow on the parts of the heart and the pathway of blood through the heart.
Homework:  Module questions: B) The heart and its functions #1 only

Biology 11

Today we finished off Fungi.  We went over Fungi Characteristics and Reproduction.   Make sure you do some studying for the Quizerooo on Friday.

Next we gathered some moss outside and got damp....... and did a lab on Moss.  Make sure the moss lab gets turned in before the end of class.  

Biology 12

Today we wrote the Digestive System Test!!   Feeling like pancreatic amalyase

Complete the Heart colouring sheet (only ventricles and atria) as well as the major blood vessels assignment and READ through the pig circulatory system lab for Thursday.

Biology 11

Today we went to see a CRED (Columbia Mountains Region Ecology Discussion) Talk on invasive species. 

Got back to observe our mold, yummy sporangium:)

For homework:  Complete Fungi:  Characteristics and Reproduction questions #1-6

Biology 12

Today Kale and Darcy presented their genetic disease projects.  Thanks lads!

I collected the Digestive System Module questions.

We did power point notes on the circulatory system and then completed a blood cells worksheet (due at the end of class).

Answers to the Digestive System Practice test:
1)D      2)D   3)B    4)A    5)A    6)B    7)A    8)C    9)C    10)C    11)A    12)C    13)A    14)B    15)C
16)B    17)C    18)B    19)C    20)D    21)D    22)A    23)B    24)C    25)D    26)A    27)B  
28)B-small intestine    29)A    30)C    31)A    32)A    33)C    34)C    35)D    
Short Answer- I'm not going to write the answers all out here, but hint, hint and double hint that these might show up again.

Digestive System Pre-Test
1)D    2)B    3)C    4)B    5)D    6)C    7)A    8)C    9)B    10)G    11)D    12)A    13)E    14)B    15)B   

Biology 11

Today I collected the microbiology projects.    We finished notes on Fungi........be ready for a fungal quiz next week.   (on Wednesday)

We started two labs on fungi.  One is on mold and the other is on Basidiomycetes (club fungi).

Biology 12

Today we had three presenters doing genetics presentations.

Next we started the circulatory system by looking at blood and doing a lab on red blood cells, white blood cells. 

For Friday:  Finish the Module Questions on the Digestive System and do the Digestive System practice test

Biology 11

Today we worked on our Microbiology Projects during first block.  During the second block we completed the protista lab and started the Fungi colouring worksheet.

Due Friday:  Microbiology Project and Microbiology Test corrections.  All questions and answers written out

Due Monday:  Fungi Colouring Worksheet 

Biology 11

Today we got back the microbiology tests.  Make sure you do your corrections by writing out the question with the full answer on a separate piece of paper.

We started the Fungi Unit with power point notes and then we had time to work on the Microbiology projects.  Bring any necessary materials with you to class tomorrow. 

Biology 12

Today we got an outline of everything we are responsible for in the digestion unit as well as a digestive system practice test.  The digestion test will be on Tuesday, November 21. 

Genetics Presentations start on Thursday. 

Biology 12

We dissected the pigs today!   The Digestive System was identified and analyzed.   Video clips of the dissection are due on Friday.

Module Questions:  (F) Pancreas/ Gall Bladder and (G) Liver

Biology 12

Today we completed the Digestion System by looking at nutrition and problems with digestive organs. 

- Turn in Digestive Enzymes worksheet (stapled one)
- Read the pig dissection and be prepared for a homework quiz tomorrow on this
- Module Questions due for Tuesday:  (F) Pancreas/Small intestine
(G) Liver

Biology 12

Today we did Power Point notes on Digestive Enzymes.  Make sure you practice for the HW quiz tomorrow.  What enzymes are produced in what structures?

We did a practice sheet on enzymes and started a Digestive System review.

Make sure you prep for your pig.  Watch the video here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsQar2-X-HU

Biology 11

Today we did a Protist Lab.  Make sure you practice how to do Actual Size and Magnification of Drawing calculations.

Review for Microbiology Test is due on Thursday.   Microbiology test is also on Thursday, November 9.  This includes Bacteria, Viruses and Protists.

Biology 11

Today we had a "catch up" day to get all our work done.  Make sure you have turned in: 1) Actual Size and Drawing Magnification Lab      2) Protista Colouring Assignment
3) Viruses Structure and Function Worksheet

Biology 12

Today we took a homework quiz on structure and function of the digestive system.

Next we reviewed all the digestive enzymes.  Make sure you can list the enzymes in each step of the digestive system and what reaction they make happen.

We looked at absorption of nutriets into the vili and microvili

Module Questions due on Monday:  (D)Process of Digestion and (E)The Stomach

Biology 11

Today we learned that the microbiology project has been moved until after term 1---due on Wednesday, November 15th.

I collected the viruses: structure and nature worksheet as well as the protist colouring sheet.

1) Microbiology review sheet- Due on Thursday, Nov. 9th.

2) Lab: Antibiotics vs. Bacteria

3) Lab: Actual Size and Drawing Magnification

Biology 12

Today we were all sleepy!   but we still managed to:

1)  Do Power Point notes on digestive enzymes

2)  Complete the Effect of Temperature on Enzymes lab.  "mini lab" format. 

3) For homework:  Module questions (C) Digestive enzymes

Homework quiz next class on structure and function of the digestive system

Biology 11

Today we watched the PBS frontline documentary on the Ebola outbreak.   The link is here if you missed it in class. 

Homework:  Viruses: Structure and Nature Worksheet

Biology 12

Today we started the Digestion Unit.  Next week fetal piggies!

Homework:  Review for the QUEST on DNA/Protein synthesis

Biology 11

Today we wrote a short quiz on bacteria

Next we worked on our microbiology projects.  Be sure to let me know if you need special items for your virus model.

Worksheet given out,  Viruses: Structure and  Nature.   This is due on Tuesday, October 31.

Biology 12

Today we corrected our mutations worksheet.  Make sure you understand the difference between addition, substitution and deletion mutations in DNA.

Next we worked on our Practice Test for the DNA/Protein Synthesis Quest.

Answers to MC section:
1)A    2)C    3)D    4)C     5)C    6)B    7)B    8)B    9)C    10)B    11)C    12)B    13)D    14)D

15)A    16)C    17)D    18)B    19)C    20)D    21)D    22)B    23)B    24)D    25)C    26)A  

27)D    28)D 

Last 45 minutes were devoted to the Genetics Power Point presentation

Biology 12

Today we finished our Transcription/ Translation Cuttin' and Pastin' activity
and turned in the Mutations Worksheet

From Gene to Protein transcription and translation worksheet is due tomorrow

Next we started a Genetics Project.  The Power Point presentations will begin on Wednesday, November 9th.

Biology 11

Today we marked pg. 223 #8-13

Next we completed the lab:  Representative Monerans.  All you needed to turn in was a drawing of two different bacteria samples.

We went through a handout on viruses and looked at the lytic and lysogenic cyles

Then we went to the IT lab and started our project on viruses

Remember that on Friday we have a quiz on bacteria and the Diversity and Biology of Monerans questions are due.  

Biology 12

Today we finished off the DNA unit by looking at mutations.  We took notes from the power point and then did a short worksheet on mutations.

Next we finished the cuttin' and pastin' DNA replication and protein synthesis.

For homework:  Finish the From Gene to Protein- Transcription and Translation

and Module questions on mutations. 

Biology 11

I collected by. 223 #8-13.   We marked the prokaryotes-bacteria sheet together.

Today we finished off bacteria by taking notes on germicides, antiseptics and antibiotics.

We also took brief notes on viruses

Homework:  Due on Friday -- The Diversity and Biology of Monerans

Biology 11

I collected the Prokaryotes Colouring and Questions sheet.

Today we looked at our Distribution of Bacteria Lab and described the colonies we saw. 

Homework:  Read pg. 221-223 and Do Questions #8-13 on pg. 223

Biology 12

Today we reviewed DNA transcription and translation. 

This animation shows both:  https://learn.concord.org/resources/764/dna-to-protein

This animation shows how your transcription and translation cutting and pasting:

http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/exchange/files/TranscriptionTranslationANIMATION.gif

Biology 11

Today we went over the taxonomy worksheet and had a quick Taxonomy quiz

Next we did a colouring sheet identifying parts of prokaryotic cells and types of Monerans

We started a lab on representative Monerans......not quite enough time to do this in our shortened blocks!   

Biology 11

Today we gathered some bacteria for the distribution of bacteria lab.  Yummy!

Next we took some notes on Monerans (Kingdom Monera)

Homework:  Complete the entire taxonomy worksheet (use the book to answer questions).

Short quiz tomorrow on Taxonomy

Biology 12

First we had a weeeeee homework quiz on DNA replication

Next we looked at the steps in translation--------sequencing amino acids to make proteins

Potato lab was due today

Homework:  Module Questions:  All of Protein Synthesis  
A) Protein Synthesis        B) Features of RNA         C) Process of Protein Synthesis

Biology 12

Today we continued with the DNA unit by looking at DNA transcription----DNA being used as a template to make mRNA.

We completed the cutin' and pastin' activity by doing the transcription section. 

Homework:  DNA module questions A) structure of DNA and B) DNA replication

Homework quiz tomorrow!

Biology 11

Today we started (and finished!) Taxonomy

In class we did a Dicotomous Key on shark identification and looked at a Cladogram

Homework:  Taxonomy Handout questions (#1-5)   You need your textbook for this

Biology 11

Today we wrote the Evolution Test and then went and saw some presentations by the Vancouver Aquarium.  Next we came back to class to continue watching the video "What Darwin Never Knew"

For Homework:  Read pg. 197-199.  Answers to skill testing questions will be your ticket into tomorrow's volleyball game.

Biology 12

Today we wrote the Unit test on Cell Organelles, Cell Membranes and Transport across the membrane.

Next block we reviewed the structure of DNA and did some cuttin' and pastin' to help us learn about DNA replication.  We left this in class so NO homework!

Swim Team

Great First Practice Swimmers

Remember to bring $10 to Ms. Wood if you want a swim cap.  

Revelstoke meet is on October 29

GO RSS!

Biology 11

Today we started class with a Power Point on agents of change.   How does evolution actually happen?

Next we looked at some Mendelian traits in humans with a lab on Human Variations.  Make sure this got turned in with the 6 questions at the end.

We did a somewhat CRAZY lab outside to see which adaptation would help you survive over 4 generations.  Looks like we don't need an opposable thumb after all:).  Make sure you bring the adaptation lab back tomorrow. 

FOR HOMEWORK:   first 6 questions on the Evolutions Review Handout. 

Biololgy 12

Today we got back lots of work and continued with reviewing Cells, Cell Membranes and Transport across membrane.

First block we did the Solute Concentration of Potatoes lab.    Leave theses test tubes until Friday to complete. 

Next we completed all our Module Questions on Cell Transport.  Friday quiz will be on Osmosis, tonicity of solutions and facilitated and active transport.

Also for Friday complete 2 review booklets Cell Membranes and Transport 

Biology 12

Today we reviewed Osmosis and Diffusion in cells. 

Next we completed the Power Point notes on Facilitated Transport, Active Transport, Endo and Exocytosis.

Module Questions:  C (ii) Osmosis (from the stapled module sheet)
C (iii) Facilitated Transport
C (iv) Active Transport

Due tomorrow

Biology 11

Today we wrote a quick question quiz on evolution.

Took notes on Genes/DNA from Power Point. 

Answered some questions about moth Natural Selection in industrial England.  

DIDN'T get to the Evolution of Skin Colour Video today.  Make sure we watch it on Monday!!

Biology 12

Today we finished off the Osmosis and Diffusion Lab.  Purple sausage fest!  The lab was due at the end of class.

Next we got a new Module on cell membranes and transport.    Questions up to and including diffusion are due on Monday........and there could be a quizeroony on Monday too. 

Biology 12

Today we took notes on cell membranes and osmosis and diffusion.

We started a lab on osmosis through a semi permeable membrane.  Stay turned for the sausage results tomorrow!

Module questions due tomorrow:
ix) mitochondria
x) cell membrane

Homework quiz tomorrow is on Golgi------Lysosomes in the module.

Biology 11

Today we took notes on Darwin's Theory of Natural Selection and the types of adaptations that organisms can have.   Link to interesting article about phermones. 

We did the variation lab which involved measuring grasshopper femurs and our wrist circumferences.    The lab was due at the end of class.

Quick quiz on Friday:   List and describe the four main pieces of evidence for evolution
(Fossils, embryo structure, homologous structures, molecular evidence)

Biology 12

Today we got back our biomolecules test:  corrections due next class.

Notes on the Cell and Cell Organelles (Power Point)

We watched Crash Course in Biology, Hank is the best!   Eukaryopolis.....so great

Module Questions Due next class:  vi) Golgi     vii) Vacuoles/Vesicles      viii) Lysosomes

Homework quiz on the previous day's questions.  (Cell structures up to and including ribosomes)

Biology 11

Today we went over Evidence for Evolution in detail......

Make sure you can list and decribe the four major evidence points.

Took notes on Darwin's Theory of Evolution and variation.

Due on Wednesday:  Questions from the PBS series on evolution (see Friday's blog entry)

Biology 12

Today I collected:  The buffer lab and the plant/animal cell colouring assignment.

Due on Tuesday:  Cell Structures Module Questions  (A)-Types of Cells and (B)-Cell Organelles up to and including (v) ribosomes. 

Biology 11

Today in Bio land we wrote our Ecology Quest.   Next we worked on the Evidence for Evolution Worksheet (Due on Friday, September 22)

We went to the IT lab to check out the PBS series on evolution.  Go to you tube and search for PBS video clip series on evolution.  Link HERE

Biology 12

On Friday we finished off the Biomolecules Unit with a long power point for Friday afternoon, yipee!

You should complete Lipids section of your module and do the Proteins (#1-6)

Remember that your Buffer Lab is due on Friday Sept. 22

Biology 11

On Friday we finished off our group Quadrat Plant sampling lab.  Well done on these.  Looks like twin flower might be our winner for the highest density.

Make sure you turn in your worksheet on Populations.

We finished off the material for the Ecology Unit.  Most of you remembered biological succession from last year.

Biology 12

Quiz on Water Tomorrow.  Make sure you understand how water's polarity allows hydrogen bonding between water molecules.  Also be able to list and explain the biological importance of water.

We completed the Power Point presentation on Lipids.

Module questions due next class:  (Ciii) part B disaccarides and C polysaccarides  as well (v)Lipids #1-5

Biology 11

Today I gave back pg. 515 #10 and #11.  Make sure you have completed those.  We prepared for the field trip Quadrat lab by adding our randomly selected grids onto graph paper.

Populations worksheet needs to be completed by Thursday.

Family Studies

Today we were introduced to our next assignment:  Family Traditions/Ceremony Power Point.  

You will be submitting an individual Power Point to me with your family and then presenting a Power Point about a current or past culture.   We will start per evaluating presentations next week.

Biology 11

This week we were introduced (reviewed) the Scientific Method.  Our first Unit is Ecology.  This is a short Unit all in chapter 20 of your text book.

Make sure you bring back your permission forms for next week's field trip to Begbie Falls.

Family Studies

Last week in Family studies we looked at the structure of the Canadian Family and how it has changed over time.   We also started making our family's genogram and it will be due on Tuesday, Sept. 12.

Biology 12

This past week in Bio 12 we reviewed some Chemistry concepts that will help us with the Biomolecule section of the course.

We looked at Acids and Bases and their functions in biological systems as well as water and it's importance.   Synthesis and hydrolysis reactions were touched on along with an introduction to carbohydrates.

You should have Module Questions:  A, B and C (i) and C (ii) completed for Monday

Biomolecules are all found in chapter 2 of the text book.

Biology 12

WELCOME TO BIOLOGY 12!

Do the following online quiz:what-type-of-learner-are-you

Record the type of learner you are

Biology 11

WELCOME to Biology 11

Do the following online quiz:what-type-of-learner-are-you

Tell me what you get!

Chemistry 11

More practice for the final exam today.  Work on 60 minute mock final when you are done the practice assignment.   Answers to Part II:

1) D      2) D      3) B      4) D      5) B      6) A      7) A      8) A      9) C  

10) D     11) B      12) D      13) A      14) A      15) C      16) B      17) D

18) A      19) B      20) B      21) B      22) B      23) B     24) D      25) B

26) C      27) A      28) B      29) C      30) D      31) B      32) A      33) A

34) D      35) D      36) A      37) A      38) D      39) B      40) C      41) A

42) C      43) A      44) C      45) Omit (D)     46) C      47) A      48) D      49) Omit (B)

50) C

Biology 12

We finished off the Reproductive System today and we are done!

Answers to practice final exam multiple choice:

1) B         2) D        3) C         4) A         5) B          6) D          7) A         8) B

9) B         10) C      11) A        12) A       13) A       14) B         15) D       16) D

17) C        18) C      19) C       20) A       21) A        22) A         23) C       24) B

25) B        26) A       27) B      28) B        29) D       30) D         31) B       32) D

33) C        34) A       35) B      36) C        37) A       38) A      39) D        40) A

41) D        42) C       43) A      44) A       45) A       46) B       47) A        48) B

49) A        50) B      51) A       52) B        53) B      54) A        55) B        56) B

57) D        58) B       59) A       60) C       61) B       62) A       63) D        64) A

65) B        66) B      67) B        68) C       69) D        70) D       71) C (same as vas deferns)

72) D        73) B       74) B       75) C       76) B         77) A       78) B

79) D        80) A

      

Chemistry 11

Answers to selected questions on the exam Review booklet (due on Monday, June 19th)

Mole Concept
3)  Number of moles of propane:  1.66 x 10-4        Mass in grams of propane: 7.3 x 10-3


4a) mass of one atom:  9.2 x 10-20

4c) molecules in a glass of juice: 1.8 x 10 21

5) 0.589 mole of Pb            8) 1.24 M        9) 0.45 moles

Chemical Reactions Review
3) coefficients: 1, 6, 6, 6               6) coefficients:  2, 5, 2

9e) exothermic        9f) endothermic          9g) exothermic         h) endothermic

15) HCl + H20----------------H3O+    + Cl-     

16d) 1.00 grams of each reactant produces 1.21 g of NH3 since N2 is limiting


Solutions
5c) Final concentrations are:  Al+3= 0.03 M             Cl-=0.09 M

7) 7.5 M is the solubility of KNO3 

Chemistry 11

Today we did some review on Limiting and Excess Reactants.   We then practiced our big review booklet.   It is due on Monday June 19th.   Some answers to be posted soon. 

Biology 12

Today we finished off the nervous system by looking at dissected sheep brains and labeling the parts.   Next we looked at the male reproductive system and labelled a diagram with parts and function.  This diagram is due tomorrow.    We watched "The great sperm race"

Biology 12

Today we finished off the Brain Worksheet and Completed a Nervous System Review Handout.

These were due at the end of class today.

Also given out:  Exam study guide and practice exam. 

Chemistry 11

Today we FINISHED chemistry 11!!   Last topic was functional groups.  We watched a video and took some notes on functional groups.

You should finish the worksheet on Functional groups for tomorrow.   Circle and name the functional groups. 

Hebden Questions you should have completed for this unit:  pg. 

Chemistry 11

Today we did more naming and drawing alkane structures.  We looked at cycloakanes, and alkyl halides.  Homework:  pg. 223  Ex: 15, 16 (a-c) and pg. 225  Ex: 17, 18 (a-c)

Biology 12

Today we used our BRAINs to learn about the conscious and unconscious Brain.  Do module questions G and label the brain. 

Biology 12

Today we continued with the nerve impulse by looking at what happens when the nerve impulse gets to the end of one axon.......it has to be communicated to the next neuron by means of neurotransmitters in the synaptic cleft.    Homework:  Module questions D. 

Chemistry 11

We continued with organic chemistry and naming alkanes (compounds with C and H). 

Homework:  pg. 219 Ex: 3,  pg. 220 Ex: 5, 6   pg. 221 Ex: 8 (a-e)

Chemistry 11

Today we started our last unit!!    Organic Chemistry.   We took notes on writing formulas and naming hydrocarbon molecules with only single bonds (alkanes).  Make sure you get these notes if you were away.

Biology 12

Today we learned about the action potential.  This is what sends a nerve impulse down a neuron.  We watched the crash course video, took notes from a power point and answered a few review questions.  If you missed it:  Go to the link here and download notes and question.    http://msjclassbio12.blogspot.ca/p/nervous-system.html

Biology 12

Today we wrote the Respiratory/Excretory Unit Test.   Next we looked at the anatomy of a neuron and made some neuron models on our desks with modelling clay.  

Chemistry 11

During the double block we finished off lab 16B and measured absorbance and % transmittance of our solutions.   The lab is due on Friday with Questions and Calculations # 1-4.  pg. 170

Next we wrote our solutions unit test.  Challenging multiple choice for sure!  

Biology 12

Today we took some short notes on how the kidneys regulate the pH of the blood.   We did the blue worksheet on Urinary system reflection questions.   These are due tomorrow.

Practice test was given out for your Respiratory/Excretory system test (on Thursday, June 1).

practice test answers:    1)A     2)D      3)A    4)D   5)B     6)D    7)A     8)A      9)C      10)D    11)omit
12)B    13)D     14)B    15)B    16)A    17)D    18)D     19)C    20)A    21)D    22)A    23)B    24)A
25)B     26)C     27)D    28)D    29)B    30)C     31)B    32)B    33)D     34)A   35)A    36)D    37)C
38)A     39)A     40)D    41)B    42)B    43)B     44)A    45)D    46)A     47)C   48)B    49)B    50)C

Chemistry 11

Today we reviewed the Solutions Unit by looking at solubilities of polar and non-polar solutes and solvents.  We did the lab:  16A Polar and Non-polar solutes and solvents.   Do all questions #1-5 at the end of the lab.  No conclusion or follow-up questions.

Some answers to selected Unit 6 Solutions Review Assignment:
2) Solvent is water and solute is salt.
3) Polar solutes and ionic solutes will dissolve in polar solvents, non-polar solutes will dissolve in non-polar solvents.

4a) polar solvent= water             c) a non-polar solute = iodine crystals          e) ionic solute = salt

5b) (NH₄)₃PO₄ -------3NH₄⁺ + PO₄^-3

6b) H₂SO₄ + H₂O -----------H₃O⁺ + HSO₄^- 

^{assume that only one H leaves the acid each time} 

7a) [Na⁺]= 2 x 0.25 M = 0.50 M  [CO₃^-2] = 0.25 M

8) Two kinds of double replacement reactions are precipitation reactions and acid/base neutralizations

9 and 10 a) 

Molecular:  Na₂SO_4(aq)  + Pb(NO₃)_2(aq) -----------PbSO_4(s) +  2NaNO_3(aq)

 

Total ionic:   2Na⁺_(aq) + SO₄^-2_(aq) + Pb⁺²_(aq) + 2NO₃^-_(aq) ---------PbSO_4(s)  +  2Na⁺ + 2NO_{3 (aq)}

  

Net ionic:  Pb⁺²_(aq) + SO₄^-2_(aq) ---------PbSO_4(s)

12) b is a acid       c and e are bases      d and f are neither  

14) ionic solutes will conduct electricity in solution so if you know that the solute is ionic then you know that the solution formed with this solute 

15) [NaCl] = 0.00085 M                    17) Final concentration = 0.13 M

19) 75.0 mL of 2.00 M HCl         21) 0.93 M
 

23) 22.8 g of NaOH

Chemistry 11

Today I gave away Popsicles to those lab groups who came closest to the actual concentration of  HCl and % of acetic acid in vinegar. 

Next we tried to work on our Unit 6 review questions........but really most of us we too excited talking about PROM!!

Biology 12

Today we:
1) Turned in Introduction to the Nephron worksheet
2) Completed another fun colouring of the nephron worksheet and went over what gets secreted and reabsorbed at each step.
3) Took notes on hormone regulation of water balance
4) Watched a short video on what it's like to have kidney dialysis

Chemistry 11

Today we finished off our solutions unit.  I collected the Precipitations and Neutralizations Reactions worksheet.   Next we did Lab 20C:  Acid-Base Titration.   The goal was to get the lightest pink solution possible.     The lab is due on Friday with all Calculations. 

Biology 12

Today we finished off the respiratory system.   Respiratory Review Worksheet is Due on Wednesday. 

Module Questions H should be turned in if you haven't yet. 

Chemistry 11

Finish solutions unit today with a review of total ionic, net ionic equations and finding precipitate (from Friday).   This is not in Hebden----really part of Chemistry 12.   Worksheet on Precipitation Reactions and Neutralization reactions is due on Thursday. 

Chemistry 11

Today we wrote our quiz on Concentrations/Molarity and turned in the Concentration Assignment

Next we took notes on Conductivity of Aqueous Solutions and Precipitation Reactions

Next we did a very mini lab on solubility.  We wrote the molecular, total ionic and net ionic equations for the reaction of Lead (II) nitrate and sodium iodide.

Homework:  Hebden pg. 212 Ex: 30-35

Chemistry 11

Today we did the TRU chem contest........challenging!

Next we had some time to work on the Concentration Assignment followed by a short movie on elements in the periodic table.

Selected answers to the Concentration Assignment below:   (make sure you show all your work!)

1) 0.315 M         2) 285 mL     3d) 0.0447 moles of Fe⁺³   
                                                                    0.067 moles of SO₄^-2

4d) (NH₄)₂S ------- 2NH₄⁺  +   S^-2

6) [Cl^-] = 0.160 M             7) Final concentration of Na₂S = 0.72 M

9) When you mix the two solutions together, you must first find the NEW concentration of solution 1 and solutions 2 and then add them together Total LiF after mixing = 0.394 M 

10)  [Cl]=0.774 M

 

 

Biology 12

We took a short quiz on the respiratory system today followed by the FINAL fetal pig dissection.   We saw that the pigs lungs had 4 lobes on the left and three on the right hand side.

Next block we answered some cystic fibrosis questions and then watched the movie:  65 red roses.

You should have turned in the pig dissection questions as well as the cystic fibrosis questions

Homework:  Module Questions H

Chemistry 11

Today we looked at how to calculate the concentration of ions in solution and how to write dissociation equations.

Due on Friday:  Concentration Assignment   
Friday Quiz on concentration calculations

Thursday we will write the TRU chemistry contest

Biology 12

Today we went over internal and external respiration.  How does oxygen get into your blood?  How does it leave the blood and get into the tissues?

Module Questions:  E, F and G for homework. 

Biology 12

Today we went over the mechanics of breathing and looked at how the change in lung volume causes air to move in and out of your lungs.

We completed an inhalation and exhalation worksheet in class

Homework:  Complete external and internal respiration worksheet (yellow sheet) as well as module questions A-C. 

Chemistry 11

Today we looked continued our notes on solutions.  Be able to do calculations to find moles, Molarity or volume (L).

Next we studied dilution calculations.  What happens when you want to dilute a stock solution or what is the new concentration after dilution?   We diluted our stock solutions of potassium permanganate with new volumetric flasks.

Hebden:  pg. 98 Ex:  59 (a-c)  60 (a-c) and 62
pg. 102  Ex: 78-81

Biology 12

We wrote the circulatory system test today.   Be still my heart! 

Keep working on the respiratory system by doing module questions A(#1) B(all) and C(all)

These module questions are due on Tuesday.

Chemistry 11

I collected lab 12A with a conclusion

We started Unit 6 today.    Now we get to study Solution Chemistry which is less theory and more doing!

We took notes on solutions/solutes/concentration etc.

Finally we learned how to make a standard solution using a volumetric flask.   No homework!

Biology 12

Today we reviewed some of the concepts in the circulatory system, measured our heart beats, our blood pressure and listened to our hearts.

We started off the respiratory system by doing a short labelling/diagram assignment

Chemistry 11

Today we wrote our test on Atoms and the Periodic Table........are you happy that we won't be talking about ionization energy again for a while??

We completed lab 12A by looking at melting times for each of our compounds:

NaNO3 = long melting time
MgCl2 * 6H20 = long melting time
C6H12O6 = short melting time
C12H22O11 = short melting time
KI = long melting time

This lab is due on Friday with Questions #1-3 and Follow-up #1 and Conclusion

Biology 12

We went over some of the module questions assigned yesterday worked on our Circulatory System Review.  We watched the crash course video on the lymphatic system as well.    Here are the answers to the circulatory review questions:

The ones that I put a star in front of are more detail than you need to remember.

1)D      2)C     *3)C         4)D     *5)B     6)B            7)B     8)B     9)C     10)B     11)D  
12)B    13)B     14)B     15)B     *16)A     17)D   *18)D     19)A     20)C    21)C     22)C  
23)D    *24)C    25)A    26)A     27)A     28)C     29)D     30)D     31)D   32)A     33)B    
34)C    35)B     36)D      *37)D    38)B    39)B    40)B    41)B    42)B    43)C    44)B   
45)D    46)A    47)D   48)C    49)D    50)D 

Chem 11

If you are gone from Chem 11 on Tuesday May 9th for track we will work on our Unit 5 Review as well as doing the following:  

For each Family listed below, pick 3 elements from the family and 1) write their electron configurations, 2) Describe the appearance of the element 3) List the most important uses  4) What is it's natural abundance and how 5) watch the video for each element and give me some new/interesting facts you learned.   Use MY FAVORITE WEBSITE to do this.  Found HERE  6) Explain what common properties these elements all have.  

Families:  Alkai Metals, Alkaline Earth Metals, Transition Metals,  Halogens, Noble Gases,  Lanthanides. 

Biology 12

Today we finished off the circulatory system with Power point notes on Capillary Exchange, Lymphatic System, Fetal Circulation and Circulatory diseases.

Due next class:  Module Questions C:  #1-3 and 5-6
Module Questions G:  #1-5

 Use the lymphatic system from your text (pg. 235) to help you here. 

Chemistry 11

We went over a few questions from the Lewis Dot Diagram worksheet.

Next we looked at the difference between valence electrons and an atom's valence.

Unit 5 Review is due on Wednesday.  We will work on it tomorrow. 

Chemistry 11

BIG UNIT 5 Review Assignment.  Answers to selected questions.

1.  Definitions:  You are on your own!  Make sure you know the difference between polar and non-polar covalent bonds as we didn't go over these in detail.

3.  In any energy level:  electrons are added in the following order:  s, p, d and f.

4a)  Protons=86      electrons=86       neutrons=136

4c)  Protons=92       electrons=92      neutrons=142

4e)  Protons=27        electrons=24      neutrons=631

5a) [Ar]4s²3d¹⁰

5c) [Xe]6s²4f¹⁴5d¹⁰6p²

5 h)  Mn⁺²= start with Mn=25 electrons.  [Ar]4s²3d⁵        Take off 2 electrons.   So  it becomes [Ar]3d⁵   (electrons are removed from energy level 4 first).

7)  Masses are the periodic table are not whole numbers since the mass represents the average atomic mass of ALL the isotopes of that element.

8a)  Across a period on the table, atomic radius decreases since electrons are being added to the same energy level.   Protons are also added as you go across a period.  The attraction between protons and electrons increases as you go across a period, so the atoms "shrink" in towards the center.

9b) Down a group on the periodic table, ionization energy decreases since energy levels are being added with each new group.   Electrons are getting further from the nucleus and therefore getting easier to remove.

10)  We will discuss this one in class.

11a)  Rb has a larger radius than I since electrons are added to the same energy level as you move across.   It has more electrons and more protons pulling them in.

12a) Ne has greater ionization energy than Ar.  Ne has outer electrons which have a greater pull towards the nucleus.

13a) C= greater electronegativity.  Pull of its electrons is greater since it has less energy levels than Si.

14a)  P is more reactive than As.  P has greater attraction for electrons therefore can pull off electrons more easily from another element.

15) valence electrons are the most important in bond forming.

16)  We will go over some of these.

17a) non-polar covalent bond       17c) ionic bond          17e) covalent bond (non polar)

Biology 12

Today we did the fetal pig dissection of the circulatory system and the heart.

Next we completed notes on systemic and pulmonary circuit and blood pressure.

We watched a movie about poor John having a heart attack!  Found here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_-7e81rVd8&t=1423s

For homework:  Complete Module questions:  C (#1-3)

Chemistry 11

Today we learned how to write Lewis Dot Diagrams for atoms, ionic and covalent compounds.   Lewis Dot Diagrams Worksheet for homework. 

If you need more practice:  Do pg. 188  practice problems in Hebden

Biology 12

We took lots of notes on the heart and the blood vessels.

Module Questions:  A (#1-6)  and B (#1-6)

Chemistry 11

Today we did a quiz on writing electron configurations

Finished (almost!) Unit 5 and took notes on Ionic and Covalent compounds and electronegativity difference.

Homework:  pg. 172 Ex: 57

Chemistry 11

Today we took notes on what happens to the atomic radius, electronegativity, ionization energy, and reactivity as you go across a period (row) and down a group (column) on the periodic table.

All the trends can be explained by whether you are adding electrons to the same energy level or whether you are adding a whole new energy level. 

Turn in your graphing assignment with three graphs as well as lab 10A.

Tomorrow:  Quiz on electron configurations

Biology 12

Today we took power point notes on Blood and Blood Types

We looked at the difference between systemic and pulmonary circulation of blood

Homework:  Blood Cells Worksheet

Awesome website with fun Bi games:  http://www.nobelprize.org/educational/all/

Go to the medicine section to practice blood types

Chemistry 11

Today we practiced electron configurations for atoms and ions and used electron configurations to determine valence electrons.   Quiz on Tuesday!

Next we did a GIANT graphing assignment on trends in the periodic table.  You should have three graphs plotting the atomic radius, electronegativity and ionization.  You WILL have time to work on this on Monday. 

Biology 12

Today we wrote the Digestive System Test.   Done Digesting!

Next we did two colouring sheets:  1) the heart (just the first page)
and
2) The pulmonary and systemic circulatory systems

Chemistry 11

Today we added to our knowledge of electron configuration diagrams.  We took notes on how to write electron configurations with negative and positive ions.   We also learned how to determine how many valence electrons are in an atom.

Hebden work:  pg. 157 ex: 28 (a-g)

Then we did lab 10 A with pre-lab questions.  Lab is due next Wednesday May 3th. 

Hebden work:  pg. 158 ex: 29 (a-e) 

Biology 12

Digestive System Practice Test Answers:

1) C     2) B     3) C     4) B      5) D      6) C       7) A      8) C       9) B     10) G

11) D     12) A      13) E      14) B      15) B
 
Today in class we started notes on the circulatory system---blood

We did a lab on the Formed Elements of Blood (turn this in before the end of class)

Watched a crash course video on blood

Study for Digestive System Test on Friday.    Do practice test, module questions and questions in the textbook at the end of the chapter.


  

Biology 12

Today I collected the Effect of Temperature on Enzymes Lab.

Also collected:  Module questions C, E and F (1, 3, 4 and 5)

We did a Digestive System Review Assignment to help us study for the Digestion Test.   Test is on Friday, April 28th. 

Chemistry 11

Today we learned how to write electron configurations for neutral atoms based on energy levels and orbitals. 

Hebden Questions due:  pg. 155 Ex: 26 (a-e) and (j-m)

Also core notations for:  K, Cd, Cs and Mn

Homework:   Read and do pre-lab questions for Lab 10A

Chemistry 11

Today we looked at electron configuration in atoms and learned why the Bohr Model isn't actually the "real" model of the atom.   It does give us some important information though about how electrons can gain or lose electrons to form stable configurations.

Homework:  Hebden: 1) pg.  149      the whole table needs to be done for tomorrow.
 2) pg. 150 Ex: 23 a, c, e and f

Biology 12

Today we got to go to an ICBC presentation in the library.

Due tomorrow:  Effect of Temperature on Enzyme Activity Lab

Module Questions due tomorrow:  A-C (should be done already, A and B are marked)   E and F (1,3,4 and 5)

Biology 12

Today we wrapped up work on the Digestive system.

Took notes on absorption of nutrients in the small intestine.      Finished off the digestion power point up to insulin/glucagon.

Due in class:   Digestive Enzyme Table

******Last day for Effect of Temperature on Enzymes lab:   Tuesday, April 27th.  

Chemistry 11

Today we made yummy decorated cookies to help illustrate the concept of limiting and excess reactants. 

Next we took notes on Atomic Theory and learned how to find the number of neutrons, protons and electrons in an atom or ion. 

Hebden homework:  pg. 149  Ex:  22  a-f

Chemistry 11

We wrote the stoichiometry test today.  Good Work!   There were some tough questions on there, some of which will be bonus marks.

1) Next we completed lab:  6D.  Answer all questions (not the follow-up) and write a conclusion.   In your conclusion remember to link back to the objectives and list sources of error.

2)  Read page 139-141 in Hebden.  Do exercises #1-4 and #6 pg. 142

Both of these are due tomorrow.  

Biology 12

Today we took notes on the enzymes involved in Chemical Digestion.

Digestion worksheet due tomorrow.

Also due on Wednesday is the lab:  Effect of Temperature on Enzymes.  No introduction required, but you do need to answer all questions and write a conclusion.

On Wednesday we will do the Fetal Pig Dissection.   Here are some good you tube videos demonstrating how:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juW8CM0QDH4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awXzbnRmnu8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hVasOMtRto

Chemistry 11

Today we took notes and watched a video on the new unit (Unit 5):  Atomic Theory

We also took some time to work on the Unit 4 Review.   Here are some selected answers to qestions:

2)  Change in temperature, change in colour, change of state, precipitate formed, gas given off or smell given off.

4)  Bond forming releases energy.

5b)    SiF₄  +  8NaOH Na₄SiO₄  + 4NaF + 4H₂O

6 and 7a)  Decomposition:   Ba(ClO₃)_2(s)  BaCl_2(s)   +  3O_2(g)

6 and 7c)  Double Replacement (Acid/Base Neutralization) 

H₂C₂O₄  +  Mg(OH)₂ 2H₂O  +  MgC₂O₄ 

8a)  Zn  +  I₂ ZnI₂

 

9b) 9.8 x 10⁴ g Cl₂      

10a) 1.28 x 10³ L O₂ 

10b) 6.25 mole Na

13) 51.1 g of PbCl2 can be obtained

14) 3.36 g of NH4Cl can be obtained

Biology 12

I collected Digestion Module Questions section A and B.   

Next we continued with our work on the Digestive System.   We watched a short video on the enzymes required for digestion as well as the accessory systems in the digestive system.

Next we did lab #36:  The Effect of Temperature on Enzyme Activity
This lab with questions and conclusion is due on Wednesday April 19th.

Chemistry 11

Today we went over the answers to the excess reactants worksheet.  

We did a lab on Limiting and Excess reactants:  Lab 6D on page 90.  You should have turned in up to question #6. 

Chemistry 11

Today we continued work on Limiting and Excess reactants.   Remember that the limiting reactant is the one that limits how much product can get made.  

Due next class:   Excess reactants worksheet

Biology 12

Today we continued with the Digestive system by looking at more details of what happens to food in the movement from your mouth to your stomach.

Due next class:  Digestive system colouring sheet and A and B in the Digestive system module. 

Biology 12

Today we started the Unit on the Digestive System.   We watched a short crash course video on digestion.  Next we started the Power Point notes and then we completed a colouring worksheet.   The colouring worksheet is NOT due for homework.   You will have time to work on it. 

Chemistry 11

Today we did a bit more practice on completing and classifying equations.

Next we took notes on our LAST TOPIC in stoichiometry:  Limiting and Excess reactants.

Hebden questions:  pg. 133 Ex:  26, 27

Chemistry 11

Today we started with Lab 5D:  Investigating the Differences in Activity of Metals.   Turn in Lab  with Title, Objectives, Materials and Methods, Data Tables and Questions #1 and #2.

Next we added to our notes on stoichiometry.  You should be able to go from grams/moles/litres to anything else based on the balanced equation.  

Homework:  1) Complete Lab 5D.
2) Hebden: pg. 127 Exercise #7

Quiz balancing practice:  Hebden:  pg. 111 all
pg. 114 Ex: 58-64
pg. 118 Ex: 66 m-x

Biology 12

We started off the class with time to work on our Module questions on membranes and transport.    These module questions are due on Friday. 

We also had time to work on the blue sheet:  Cell Membrane and Transport REVIEW WORKSHEET due on Thursday. 

Chemistry 11

Today we took notes on Exothermic and Endothermic reactions and Enthalpy change.    Then we were introduced to the concept of stoichiometry.   Calculations with balanced equations.   Homework:  pg. 124 Ex: 2 and 4. 

Chemistry 11

Today we took notes on the 5 types of chemical reactions.  You should be able to complete and balance synthesis, decomposition, single replacement, double replacement, and combustion reactions.   Hebden practice:  Ex:  65abc,  66 pick 6 and Ex: 67 a-e.

Biology 12

Today we reviewed diffusion, osmosis, passive and active transport.   We also took notes on endo and exocytosis as well as pinocytosis and phagocytosis. 

For homework:  Osmosis Lab: 3 questions on the last page.

Blue Review sheet.  Part A and Part B 1-4. 

Chemistry 11

Today we learned how to turn a chemical word equation into a balanced chemical reaction. 

Practiced this by doing Hebden pg. 113 ex: 57 and 58.

Have a great Spring Break! 

Chemistry 11

Today we got our mole test back, good mole calculations everyone! 

We then took notes on chemical reactions and conservation of mass and energy with chemical reactions.  

Hebden questions:  pg. 111 #14-25

Lab 4D (pg. 65) completed with questions #1-3 and follow-up questions #1 and 2. 

Biology 12

Today we continued with our presentations on genetic disorders.   We also went over some of the plasma membrane module questions up to and including osmosis.    We reviewed how cells act differently when placed in isotonic, hypertonic and hypotonic solutions.

We started a lab on osmosis and will finish it off on Friday. 

Finish the module questions up to and including Facilitated Transport for Friday.   There will be a homework quiz on this on Friday. 

Chemistry 11

Today we practiced for our mole unit test-tomorrow.   Reminder that the Unit 3 review is due tomorrow.

We also finished the lab 4D and did all the questions and calculations (no follow-up questions)

Biology 12

Today we got back our tests on DNA, RNA and proteins and made corrections.

We took notes on cell membranes and transport across the cell.

Homework:  Module Questions Topic 1 Section A #1-5.   Homework Quiz on this tomorrow