Science 8

Today we finished off Subatomic Particles.  We took a few notes on how to determine # of protons, neutrons and electrons in an atom.   We did some practice questions on this.   These types of questions will be on the QQQuiz on Friday. 

Next we started the Biology Unit by learning the parts of the microscope and how to use it.   We looked a prepared slide of a Hydra and made a wet mount of some human hairs.   We will finish the microscope drawing next class. 

Biology 11

Today we went over the questions from yesterday:  Viruses, structure and nature.  We took a few notes on steps in the lytic and lysogenic cyles.

Next we got the microbiology project given to us and did some research on the lap tops to start off this project.   This project will be due in term 2  (November 16)

Science 8

Today we spent most of the class finishing off the models of an atom.  Make sure you go through the criteria sheet for your one page write up that goes along with the atom.   These are due on Friday, November 2.

Science 8

 Today we took some short notes on Fundamental Particles.   The power point is found HERE. 

Student note sheet is HERE.   We also worked on building an atom.  This will be due on Friday. 

Biology 11

Today we started the microbiology unit with a brief look at viruses.  We looked at characteristics of viruses and compared the lytic and lysogenic cyles.   The question sheet: Viruses: Structure and Nature.  Was given out.  Questions #1-11 and #14 and #15 due tomorrow.

Bonus marks if you dress as your favorite virus for Halloween. 

Biology 11

This afternoon we discussed Energy Flow in Ecosystems. We looked at For Chains, Food Webs, Biomass, and Bioaccumulation. You can find the powerpoint slides here.

** Remember - the final Ecology test is this Friday October, 26 **

Science 8

Today we had a small test on Matter and Density. If you were away you must arrange to write the test this week in Homework Club.

We then began to discuss and explore atoms. We watched the following videos...

how small is an atom?

the history of the atom

the creation of the periodic table of elements

Biology 11

Today we discussed Limiting Factors in ecosystems. You can find the powerpoint here.

Tomorrow - Wednesday October 17 - you will have a Quest on all topics covered in our Ecology unit so far.

Biology 11

Today we examined 2 ways that ecologist estimate the size of populations.

We completed a lab where we practiced using the Quadrat method.

After the break we discussed the Mark-Recapture method and completed our own trials using beans.

Both labs have a written component that is due on Monday October 15.

The powerpoint on the Mark-Recapture method is here.

Science 8

Work you are responsible for this week:

Check Your Understanding pg 259 questions #2 - 6, 8, 10

Hand-in the lab report for Lab 7-4, Changing States of Water

We each built and tested a water distiller - next week you will complete your reflective report on the success of your distiller.

Biology 11

We have gotten a good start on the Ecology Unit.

We watched Being Caribou as it looks at the many biotic and abiotic influences on Caribou in Yukon & Alaska.

We have also made our way through the first set of notes on populations and communities.
Click here for the powerpoint.

So far in your textbook we have read pages 506-513 and completed the following questions:
page 508 # 5, 7, 8, 9

page 515 #10, 12, 14, 16

Science 8 (3/4)

Today I had 1 to 1 discussions with each student where we discussed areas of strength and improvement in their last 2 lab reports.
We then discussed the necessary elements of a complete lab report.
We worked collaboratively as a class to complete our current lab report for Lab 7-4 on page 256 in the textbook.
Students must complete the Analysis (line graph) and Conclusion (ABCDE paragraph) on their own. This report is due on Tuesday October 9.

Science 8

Today we completed the practical portion of Lab 7-4 on page 256 in your textbook. Next class we will complete the written lab report.