Today we painted storm drains with little yellow fish to remind people that everything they put down the drains goes straight into the river with no treatment.
Check the top of the blog for your marks and answer keys to Ecology Unit work. Remember that the Ecology test is on Monday.
Thursday 31 May 2018
Biology 11
Today we wormed it up! First we reviewed invertebrates up to Annelids.....next we watched a segmented worm movie and then dissected an earthworm. Nice work on the micro surgery!
Tomorrow we have a partner quiz on Flatworms/Roundworms....Do the worm review to practice.
Tomorrow we have a partner quiz on Flatworms/Roundworms....Do the worm review to practice.
Wednesday 30 May 2018
Science 8
Today we took notes on plate tectonics. Power point is found HERE and note sheet is found HERE.
We watched this good video summarizing plate tectonics.
Next we did some practice questions found HERE.
Second block we made some models of the three types of plate boundaries with ice cream!!! and made a model of the earth with all the layers shown and labelled.
Next we did some practice questions found HERE.
Second block we made some models of the three types of plate boundaries with ice cream!!! and made a model of the earth with all the layers shown and labelled.
Monday 28 May 2018
Biology 11
Today we had some time to work on our Flatworm/Roundworm Reading Guide. This is due tomorrow.
Next we looked at the next Phylum: Segmented Worms (Annelida)
Next we looked at the next Phylum: Segmented Worms (Annelida)
Science 9
Today we started the cell unit by looking at the structure of DNA. Those folks who missed the power point find it HERE.
Next we had some time to work on our Ecology Assignments: 1) Interactions and Energy Flow in Ecosystems 2) The Nitrogen Cycle 3) pg. 335 #1-6 and 8 4) Earth's Sustainability Assignment
These are due on TUESDAY!! Visual Dictionary is due on Monday, June 4th
Next we had some time to work on our Ecology Assignments: 1) Interactions and Energy Flow in Ecosystems 2) The Nitrogen Cycle 3) pg. 335 #1-6 and 8 4) Earth's Sustainability Assignment
These are due on TUESDAY!! Visual Dictionary is due on Monday, June 4th
Science 8
Today we did more practice for the Optics test tomorrow. A good review in your book is on page 232 - 233.....This is EVERYTHING you need to know.
We also started the Earth Science section....prepare to build a model of the earth's layers!
We also started the Earth Science section....prepare to build a model of the earth's layers!
Friday 25 May 2018
Biology 11
Today we did a Porifera/Cnidaria partner practice quiz. I'll add it to your quiz mark if you did really well. Next we tried to revive our flatworms as they were looking a bit sickly.....gave them some fresh water. We worked on Unsegmented worms reading guide (not due until next week).
Due on Monday: Intro to Animals, Porifera and Cnidaria Review
Make sure that your 12 plant pictures from yesterdays field trip get sent to me before June 6th.
Due on Monday: Intro to Animals, Porifera and Cnidaria Review
Make sure that your 12 plant pictures from yesterdays field trip get sent to me before June 6th.
Thursday 24 May 2018
Science 8
Today we reviewed for the Optics Test coming up next week. First we reviewed the reading check on page 223 #1-6.
Next we worked on the Unit Review on page 236 #1-14. If you get this done by Friday and turned in, I will mark it so that you have it to study with on Monday.
Finally, we built our own Optical Devices using the design on page 227. Evaluate questions #1-3 will be due per team.
Next we worked on the Unit Review on page 236 #1-14. If you get this done by Friday and turned in, I will mark it so that you have it to study with on Monday.
Finally, we built our own Optical Devices using the design on page 227. Evaluate questions #1-3 will be due per team.
Tuesday 22 May 2018
Science 8
Today we watched some short videos on eye disorders and how to correct them as well as optical instruments.
Next we read page 217-223 and did the reading check #1-6 on page 223.
Our Optics Test is next Tuesday. Review Questions for Test: page 236-237 #1-14
Next we read page 217-223 and did the reading check #1-6 on page 223.
Our Optics Test is next Tuesday. Review Questions for Test: page 236-237 #1-14
Science 9
Today we worked on finishing up questions assigned in the Ecology Unit.
You should have ALREADY completed.....but you have until Friday to do:
1) Interactions and Energy Flow in Ecosystems
2) The Nitrogen Cycle Worksheet
3) Pg. 334 #1-6 and 8 (These were out of the photocopied booklet)
4) Earth's Sustainability Assignment worksheet
5) Visual Dictionary
Field trip with Wildsight tomorrow
You should have ALREADY completed.....but you have until Friday to do:
1) Interactions and Energy Flow in Ecosystems
2) The Nitrogen Cycle Worksheet
3) Pg. 334 #1-6 and 8 (These were out of the photocopied booklet)
4) Earth's Sustainability Assignment worksheet
5) Visual Dictionary
Field trip with Wildsight tomorrow
Biology 11
Today we talked about the field trip tomorrow. It will be HOT!! Bring lots of water to drink, wear good shoes and cool clothing.
We did some Cnidaria review today and watched some exciting footage of anemone fights. The Porifera/Cnidaria review is due Friday as well as the Flatworm colouring sheet
We did some Cnidaria review today and watched some exciting footage of anemone fights. The Porifera/Cnidaria review is due Friday as well as the Flatworm colouring sheet
Tuesday 15 May 2018
Science 8
Today we were missing lots of folks due to track, so we went over some old work to make sure we had the correct answers. You should have corrected page 181#1-4 and page 189 #1, 3 and 5.
Next we practiced measuring reflected angles with a protractor. No homework!
Next we practiced measuring reflected angles with a protractor. No homework!
Monday 14 May 2018
Biology 11
Today we looked at a new Phylum of the animal Kingdom: Cnidaria. We looked at power point notes and did the Cnidaria Colouring Sheet. Make sure you have the questions answered for tomorrow. We will go over the labelling.
Science 8
Today we reviewed our lenses converge light in different ways. Next we watched this cool video on human vision:
and then we previewed the eyeball dissection we will be doing on Thursday! Class work and homework: Read page 202-205 Do Reading check on page 205.
Science 9
Today we collected pond water to experiment with fertilizer treatment. MAKE SURE YOUR FIELD TRIP FORMS ARE IN BY TOMORROW at the latest for Wednesday's field trip.
Nitrogen Cycle questions are due on Wednesday.
Nitrogen Cycle questions are due on Wednesday.
Sunday 13 May 2018
Science 9
Today we continued with nutrient cycles by getting some notes on the phosphorus cycle and reading about the carbon and nitrogen cycle. Assignment was to Reading handout on nitrogen and phosphorus cycle and do pg. 335 #1-6 and 8
Friday 11 May 2018
Biology 11
Today we went outside to find 5 trees. We will be helping the grade 5s ID these next week.
Next we continued with our Sponge Spectacular!! We got some notes on sponges and did a sponge colouring sheet.
Next we continued with our Sponge Spectacular!! We got some notes on sponges and did a sponge colouring sheet.
Thursday 10 May 2018
Biology 11
Today we did our Plant Kingdom Test
Next we took some notes on the Characteristics of Animals and watched some videos on early invertebrates and sponges.
Complete for tomorrow: Reading Guide: Early invertebrates. Found HERE if you were away.
Next we took some notes on the Characteristics of Animals and watched some videos on early invertebrates and sponges.
Complete for tomorrow: Reading Guide: Early invertebrates. Found HERE if you were away.
Science 9
Today we started with the Sustainability Poster viewing session. Great work on those posters. I learned a lot that camels are an invasive species in Australia and that we waste a wooping 25% of the food we buy!
Next we worked on the Interactions and Energy Flow in Ecosystems worksheet. THIS IS DUE TOMORROW.
Next we watched some Hank videos on nutrient (carbon, phosphorus and nitrogen) and water cycles.
If you need the notes on population ecology those are found HERE.
Next we worked on the Interactions and Energy Flow in Ecosystems worksheet. THIS IS DUE TOMORROW.
Next we watched some Hank videos on nutrient (carbon, phosphorus and nitrogen) and water cycles.
If you need the notes on population ecology those are found HERE.
Tuesday 8 May 2018
Science 9
Sustainability Posters are due.
Today we made a movie about an ecosystem nearby. Look out for snakes!
Next we watched a movie about the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. Energy Flow in Ecosystems Worksheet isn't due until FRIDAY, so you will have time to work on it on Thursday.
Today we made a movie about an ecosystem nearby. Look out for snakes!
Next we watched a movie about the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. Energy Flow in Ecosystems Worksheet isn't due until FRIDAY, so you will have time to work on it on Thursday.
Science 8
Today we had lots of people away............we took a quick question quiz on optics.
Next we took some notes on reflection of light off mirrors. Next we went outside to see if we could warm up water using a different combination of mirrors.
Next we took some notes on reflection of light off mirrors. Next we went outside to see if we could warm up water using a different combination of mirrors.
Biology 11
Today we reviewed for our Plant Kingdom test coming up on Thursday, May 10th by playing jeopardy.....cograts to Rose between three thorns for their ovary winning game!
Reminder that the Plant Kingdom Review is due on Thursday.
Reminder that the Plant Kingdom Review is due on Thursday.
Monday 7 May 2018
Science 8
Today we reviewed some questions from the Properties of Visible Light worksheet. Make sure you review these questions before tomorrow's quick question quiz.
Next we looked at how light is reflected by concave and convex mirrors. We did the lab on page 187. Make sure you have your ray diagrams (one per group) as well as the Analyze (#1-3) and Conclude and Apply (#2). Finish these questions off for homework.
Next we looked at how light is reflected by concave and convex mirrors. We did the lab on page 187. Make sure you have your ray diagrams (one per group) as well as the Analyze (#1-3) and Conclude and Apply (#2). Finish these questions off for homework.
Science 9
Today we took some notes on ecology. Make sure you know the terms: organism, community, population, ecosystem, biome, niche, habitat, limiting factors, biotic and abiotic factors.
We did a worksheet looking at pictures of ecosystems and determined what all the biotic and abiotic factors were. Worksheet was due at the end of class. Due tomorrow: Sustainability Poster
Due Thursday: Interactions and Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
We did a worksheet looking at pictures of ecosystems and determined what all the biotic and abiotic factors were. Worksheet was due at the end of class. Due tomorrow: Sustainability Poster
Due Thursday: Interactions and Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Biology 11
Today we finished off the plant unit with the seed plants lab. Good work on gymnosperms and angiosperms. Lab is due at the end of class.
Reminder that plant test is on Thursday and the unit review is due on or before that day.
Reminder that plant test is on Thursday and the unit review is due on or before that day.
Thursday 3 May 2018
Science 9
Today we took some notes on food webs, food chains and bioaccumulation and magnification.
Next we went outside and acted out a food web and then played predator/prey. Here's a good video to show how biomagnification works
Second block we worked on our sustainability poster projects- these are due on Tuesday.
Next we went outside and acted out a food web and then played predator/prey. Here's a good video to show how biomagnification works
Second block we worked on our sustainability poster projects- these are due on Tuesday.
Biology 11
Today we corrected our Gymnosperm and Angiosperm reading guide. Next we went on a scavenger hunt to find 4 different species of gymnosperms.
When we got back we started some monocots and dicots germinating.
Homework: Complete the Plant Unit Review
When we got back we started some monocots and dicots germinating.
Homework: Complete the Plant Unit Review
Wednesday 2 May 2018
Science 8
Today we looked at light reflecting in plane mirrors (flat mirrors). We did Lab 5-5. Inferring the Law of Reflection. Answer Analyze #1-3 and Conclude and Apply #1.
Homework: Pg. 181 #1-4
Homework: Pg. 181 #1-4
Tuesday 1 May 2018
Biology 11
Today we completed the plant unit by finishing the notes on Angiosperms.
Complete Power Point is found HERE
And to finish off Flower fun we did the colouring sheet for angiosperms and gymnosperms
Complete Power Point is found HERE
And to finish off Flower fun we did the colouring sheet for angiosperms and gymnosperms
Science 8
Today we finished off the prism lab make sure you turn in the worksheet for this lab. (worksheet 4 exploring white light and filters). Next some of us started the lab on page 169. Don't worry if you haven't completed this lab. Due tomorrow: Properties of Visible Light Worksheet
Science 9
Today we continued with the notes from solar energy power point. Next we went to the library to work on our sustainability projects. See blog entry from April 31 for links.
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