Monday 30 May 2016

Know your Watershed Week

This week we have a special presentation by Wildsight's Ms. Vickers.  She will be presenting the "Know Your Watershed" program.  Make sure you bring in your permission forms by Tuesday May 31 in order to go on the Wednesday field trip.  This whole week is dedicated to this program. 

Sunday 29 May 2016

QQQ Day and Intoduction to UV light

Today we had a QQQ on Waves and Properties of Waves.   Then we introduced the electromagnetic spectrum.  Thanks Theo for explaining why scientific notation is used for very large or very small numbers.   Next was a demo showing UV light and the short activity (4-9) on pg. 161.--you can look at your results on Monday.     Students were given and started the handout on visible light.    This will be due on Tuesday, May 31.  Have a great weekend!

There is a special "Know your Watershed" Program next week.  Remember to bring in your permission forms by Tuesday at the latest so that you can go on the all day field trip on Wednesday June 1.

Marks updated May 30.   Please note that if you have turned in late work it may not be marked yet.  It will get entered soon.

Wednesday 25 May 2016

Introduction to Waves and Light

Today we started with a quick question based on the Properties of Waves Handout and then we went over the answers to the handout.   Before break we did and turned in the following:
  1. Activity 4-1"Watching Water Waves" pg. 134 with questions.
  2.  Pg. 143 #1-8 
After break we did and turned in:
  1. Activity 4-5 "Rainbows of Light" pg. 144
  2. Activity 4-6 "Colour your Rainbow" pg. 149
Then Bill Nye came for a visit with his show!  We watched:   Waves and  Light and Colour

Tuesday 24 May 2016

Chapter 7 (Fluids) and Subatomic Particles Test and Intro to Waves

Today we did the Fluids and Subatomic Particle Test.   Good work, it was a long one!   Remember that you are able to take extra time at break if you need to finish a test off.   The class then started the next unit (Optics) with a worksheet titled: "Properties of Waves" (Part I) and (Part 2).   This is due tomorrow May 25th.    Congrats Mr. B and Mrs. B for your new baby boy named Ben! 

Friday 20 May 2016

Review for Particles-Density Test (Test on Tuesday May 24)

Today we reviewed the answers to the text book questions pg. 272 #1-9 and #11-14.   As well as the Chapter 7 and subatomic particles Study guide.   This along with the QQ from today will help you review for your Subatomic particles/Chapter 7 Test on Tuesday May 24.   We also introduced the new unit on Optics by watching these two quick videos: Is light a particle or a wave? and Light waves, visible and invisible. 
One last review for the test!  Density detective worksheet.  Due at the end of class.



Thursday 19 May 2016

Marks as of May 19

A reminder that if you want to make up missing work the last day to turn it in is Tuesday May 24 (The unit test day). Current marks posted here.   

Density Review Lab and Test Review

Today we did a lab for review of density: Eggcellent Density Review Lab.  Students worked in groups and one lab will be marked per group.  The density of a raw egg and sugar water was found in g/mL.  Great job determining the densities and using indirect measurement!   You were also given time to complete pg. 272 #1-9 and #11-14 in the text book.  These were collected at the end of class.   Chapter 7 and Particle Test Review questions are due tomorrow. 

Tuesday 17 May 2016

Changes of State in Water Lab

Tuesday May 17

Today we completed the lab on pg. 256 "Changes of State in Water."   We made a line graph (Part 2) and answered questions at the end "What did you find out?".   Turn these in on Thursday if you didn't get it all completed in class.   Homework:  Particle Physics Test Review handout.  Book questions:
pg. 272 #1-9  and #11-14 Due tomorrow.
Test on Tuesday, May 24th on Chapter 7 and Particle Physics.

Monday 16 May 2016

Changes in State of Water Lab

Monday May 16th

Science 8:   We will keep you updated to let you know about Mr. B's new family member.   All those students who have not yet turned in Distiller Project and QQQ #11 should get those in.   Today we will start a review of Chapter 7 with a lab:  Changes of State in Water.  pg. 256.  Lab will be completed tomorrow

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