Science 8

Today we took notes on characteristics of living things, next we did a microscope lab where we were looking at rulers to determine fields of view.  Classwork/homework:  Read 6 and page 8-11.  Do reading check on page 11.  Answer in full sentences. 

Biology 11

Today we started our next section of Unit 1:  DNA.   We took notes from the DNA power point.  Note booklet is found HERE and the power point is HERE. 

DNA question booklet on replication is due on Wednesday.  That is all of A and B of section A. 

Make your observations of the mold lab day #3 today. 

Science 8

Today we started off with microscopes by watching a short video on microscope use.  Next we labelled parts and functions on the worksheet found HERE.  Use your text book on page 12 and 13 to help you. 

Biology 11

Today we started our bread mold lab.  Yummmmmy!   Next we finished off the NOVA video and worksheet.  If you want to get preview of our next unit, start by watching the first section of the powerpoint on DNA replication found HERE. 

Biology 11

Today we watched a video on endosymbiosis.  Make sure you can explain this theory and give evidence for it.  We also practiced actual size and drawing magnification by making drawings of some pond water protists.    Here are some videos to help you study for the Unit 1: Part A test coming up on THURSDAY!!    Go back through your notes, questions and prepare for the long answer questions.

Science 8

Today we practiced for the Scientific Method quiz coming up on Thursday (Block 7/8) or Wednesday (Block 3/4).  Make sure you review your practice quiz and go back to September 13th to do some online practice. 

Science 8

Today in block 7/8 we prepared for our Scientific Method Quiz by doing a practice test.  Make sure you complete this for tomorrow if you didn't finish in class.   

Block 3/4 we did the Scientific Method Lab.  This is due tomorrow if you didn't complete it. 

Biology 11

Today we are finishing off the cell metabolism from last week.  We will have a test on all of Unit 1: Part A on Thursday, Sept. 26th.   The answers to the cell metabolism concept check questions are found HERE.   Next use the online text Unit 1: Chapter 2 to answer any remaining questions from your note sheet:  Characteristics of Life.   Remember that the Unit Text is coming up on Thursday.   You got several review handouts today to help you study.   If you didn't get a mark for your Domain/Kingdom table make sure you make a table with the 3 Domains and 4 Kingdoms.     For each of these list the type of cell (prokaryote or eukaryote), type of reproduction, representative species, mode of nutrition. 

Biology 11

Thanks for talking about some Climate Action ideas today Biology 11 students.  Here are some pics....Sorry I didn't get all of you!   Reminder that your Cell Metabolism questions are due on Monday.  Use Unit 1 B link to textbook at the top of the blog.

Science 8---Block 3/4

Block 3/4 of Science 8 went to the computer lab and started to work on the conclusion of the Gummy Lab.   This should be done in ABCDE paragraph format.  A: State whether you accept or reject your hypothesis.   B: Background, tell me the overview of your procedure.       C: citation, refer back to graphs or tables to talk about results.        D: Discussion: Why do you think the lab turned out the way it did?  Try to explain your results.     E: Extension: Comment on the reliability of your results.   What would you change if you did the lab again?     The whole lab is due on MONDAY....with the data page, graph and conclusion.   

Science 8

Today we went to the computer lab to write up our ABCDE paragraphs for the Gummy Lab report.  When you are done, practice scientific method by doing the online escape room found HERE.  Also check back to last Friday's blog entry (Sept. 13th)  for more practice problems.

Biology 11

Today we completed notes on how cells obtain and use energy.   Use the link at the top of the blog for online text B to read up on how cells get and Use energy.    Next we prepped some climate rally booths to teach kids about climate change and climate change mitigation.   Useful websites below:
https://climatekids.nasa.gov/menu/make/

https://www.climaterealityproject.org/blog/just-kids-what-climate-change-and-what-can-i-do

https://www.natgeokids.com/au/discover/geography/general-geography/what-is-climate-change/

https://www.c2es.org/content/climate-basics-for-kids/

PRACTICE FOR MICROSCOPE CALCULATION QUIZ  (THURSDAY) FOUND HERE. 

Science 8

Science 8:  Block 7/8

Today we worked on the results of our gummy bear lab.  You need to complete the two graphs for homework if you have not done so yet:  1) Change in masses of gummy bears  2) Change in length of gummy bears.

Biology 11

USE THIS LINK for the next textbook assignment.    Today we took notes on metabolism in cells.  Next we finished off the two microscope labs.  Quiz on Thursday....You must be able to determine actual size and drawing magnification.   

Biology 11

CLIMATE ACTION IDEAS 

Science 8

Today we continued to add to our power point notes on Scientific Method.  Next we look at the results of our gummy bear add and added some qualitative observations to our results.  We will make a graph of mass and length change next class.  Make sure you have completed the scientific method practice questions.  There will be a quiz on Scientific Method next week.  Online practice of Scientific Method Found HERE.  Questions #2-11 are for YOU!!  Practice #2.   Practice #3.

Science 8

Today we started our Gummy bear lab and collected the data required to write a conclusion.  Bring your lab back on Friday!!    Next we practiced the scientific method by doing a worksheet.  Finally we watched Bill Nye!!   Cells

Biology 11

Today we had a quiz on cells and organelles.  Next we did two microscope labs.  Make sure you have figured out how to determine actual size of an organism.   Next we started watching the NOVA documentary on the origins of life on earth.  We will keep watching on Friday.

HOMEWORK:   Make a table with the 3 Domains and 4 Kingdoms:  Archea, Bacteria, Plantae, Fungi, Animalia and Protista.  List some representative species, type of cells (uni or multi-cellular), mode of nutrition and type of reproduction for each of these categories. 

Science 8

Today we checked homework page 476 instant practice, wrote the safety quiz and finished the scientific method notes from last class.  Next we started our design your own lab experiment....what will happen to a gummy bear in different solutions. 

Biology 11

Today we completed more of the note sheet about cells.   We also watched two videos to review for our CELL QUIZ TOMORROW.  They are found below.  Homework:  Answer Review questions 3a-5c in your note sheet.




HERE is a quizlet to help you practice some cell organelles for tomorrow's quiz. 

Biology 11

Today we continued with notes from our note sheet.   We filled out Types of Cells and "Why are cells so small".   For homework you need to do:   The first and third tables in your note sheet---Spectrum of Biology (starting with atom) and Cell Organelles.  Make sure you fill in the function and a picture for each of these.   Textbook link found HERE.

If you need to add some songs to your play list, there are two great ones to help you review cell organelles.

Science 8

Today we started notes on Scientific Method.  Make sure to bring these notes back tomorrow.   Homework: Read page 476-477 and do instant practice on page 476, write out observations.

Science 8

Today we practiced our WHMIS symbols with a game found HERE.  Next we had a desk partner practice game where we moved around the room in order to identify lab equipment.   Safety quiz with safety rules, equipment and symbols is on Tuesday. 

Biology 11

Today we started with a review of Scientific Method....we worked in groups and came up with an experimental design to test:  Does water temperature affect fish breathing rate?   Next we collected living and non-living samples...Made some observations about those samples and started filling in review notes.   The power point is found HERE and note sheet HERE.   Answer these questions for Monday:  1) Define the 5 characteristics of living things and give and examples of each. 
2) Compare and contrast sexual and asexual reproduction.  What are the positives and negatives of each?

Scientific Method worksheet and graph is also due on Monday.

Science 8

Today we did some whole group activities with both classes.   We got textbooks (make sure your name is in them) and agendas.   Next we went over the T/F safety worksheet.   HW:  Read page 475 and review the WHMIS symbols. 

Biology 11

Today we heard from my favorite :) local scientist the link is HERE.

Next we took some notes on the scientific method PP is HERE.   

Finally we had some practice on Scientific method with a graph of an experiment found HERE.   This is due on Monday (Sept. 9)

Science 8

Today we looked at what respect, safety and success mean in a class room.   We went over some specific safety rules and watched the best safety video (above)

Next we went over all the safety equipment in the classroom and did a T/F safety sheet.  Your homework is to complete this assignment and bring it back!  We will go over it for accuracy.