Science 8

Today we got a test review for the Matter Test.  This will be next week in your double block.   We watched Bill Nye talk about atoms and answered some questions about them.

Biology 11

Today we went to the Sustainability Expo in block 1.  Thanks to Sara and Isobel for organizing!!   We learned about a diverse array of research/jobs/opportunities in our region.  Tiny home anyone?

Next we took some notes on structure and reproduction of Fungi.  The power point is found HERE.

The Fungi Reading Guide is due on Friday.   Look out for the death cap mushroom if you are in Vancouver or Victoria.   Dogs will eat them too apparently!

 

Biology 11

Today we wrote our bacteria/virus test.   Done with those pesky microbes!  Next we started FUNGI....Read page 238-242.  Do review questions #1-5 on page 145. 

And finally we watched good 'ol crash course!! 

Science 8

Today we took some notes on properties of solids/liquids/gases.   Next we did the lab: Layers of Water on page 268.  You should turn this lab in with the "What did you find out" questions #1-5 answered.  Next we got a density detective worksheet.  This is for HOMEWORK.

Science 8

Today we completed the Density Lab.  Make sure you have turned in the lab with a data table, analysis questions and conclusion. 

Biology 11

Today we completed our three bacteria labs and turned those in.  Next we reviewed for the VIRUS and BACTERIA TEST coming up TOMORROW!!    HERE is a jeopardy review to get you started. 

Biology 11

Today we finished the notes on bacteria by looking at antibiotic resistance and bacterial reproduction.  Next we made observations from our 3 bacterial labs.   Make sure you are going back to check answers to the Viruses: Structure and Nature Questions found HERE.

Science 8

Today ALMOST all of us finished the Epidemic Disease Power Point!!   We will be presenting these to our classmates and to a public health nurse next week.   Next we worked on our solar distiller and set these up to collect clean water.  Finally we watched good 'ol Mr. Bill Nye talk about Matter.   

Biology 11

Today we did our 3 bacteria labs.  Some need to incubate in the "spa" and we will observe them over the next few days.   The labs were:  Antibiotics vs. Bacteria, Distribution of Bacteria and Gram Staining.   Finally we watched a video on fecal transplantation.   Insert poo joke here.......

Biology 11

Today we prepared 3 labs that we will do in the double block.  They are:  Distribution of Bacteria,  Gram Staining and Antibiotic Resistance in bacteria.   You should have read through these labs and know the techniques you will use on Thursday.   Make sure you have a "mini lab" set up with the title, purpose and data table if required.   Videos below will review lab techniques and gram staining. 

Science 8

Today we worked on our Epidemic Project and then read page 252-253.  Reading check on page 253 is due for homework.   Check out the Sci. Guys crushing can experiment below.   See if you CAN make it work:

Biology 11

Today we turned in Friday's homework (check Friday's blog for 2 virus question sets).  Next we finished the bacteria notes.  Finally we did page 219 questions #1-7.....Read the section on bacteria!

Science 8

Today we reviewed some of the kinetic molecular theory.  We read page 249-251 and did reading check on page 251---Turn this in!    Next we worked on Epidemic Project.  The power point poster is due on Friday. 

Science 8

Today we discussed the questions at the end of Investigation 7-2 and 7-3.   We completed the questions at the end of the investigations together and then turned in the labs.  Next we worked on the epidemic project.  This project needs to be completed by Friday November 22. 

Biology 11

Today we wrote a quiz on Taxonomy.  Next we worked on some virus questions from textbook on page 205 #7-14 as well as the question sheet found HERE.  These are both due on Monday.

Science 8

Today we took some notes on the states of matter and changes of state.  The note sheet is found HERE.  Next we did two lab investigations on page 254 and 255 of the textbook.  Bring your lab and data table back next class. 

Biology 11

Today we took some notes on Viruses and Bacteria with the note sheet found HERE.   Next we watched hunting the nightmare on Frontline and answered questions. 

Don't forget the TAXONOMY quiz tomorrow.  Video below was a review.  Make sure you have completed the taxonomy questions from last class.

Biology 11

Today we did some taxonomy review and looked at cladograms.  Next we practiced dichotomous keys and did an assignment on shark ID using a dichotomous key.  HW:  Do the taxonomy practice questions found:  HERE. 

Science 8

Today we did some "fill in" notes on matter.  Next we did investigation 7-1 on page 247:  Modelling the particle model.   HW:  Do "What did you find out" on page 247. 

Biology 11

Today we got our Evolution Tests back, nice work!!   Next we took some notes on Taxonomy, Dichotomous Keys and Cladograms.  NOTES and POWERPOINT.   Finally we did a Dichotomous Key Assignment

Biology 11

Today we wrote our Evolution Unit test following by a forest walk.  What adaptations do plants/animals have to allow them to live in our cold and snowy climate? 

Science 8

Today we wrote our immune system quiz.  Next we did a short chemistry lab and read page 246-249 and did the Reading Check on page 249.  In the second block we worked on our disease projects.   You should be done your paragraph by Friday! 

Biology 11

Today I collected the Natural Selection (Bean Lab).  Next we looked at Mendellian genetics and did a Genetics Review.  This is due at the end of class.  Finally we got THREE evolution reviews for Wednesday's Test.   This one is due tomorrow.   Evolution Unit test is on WEDNESDAY......

Science 8

Today we turned in our immune system review assignment (See last Wednesday's blog).   Next we worked on our epidemic project.   Make sure you know which of the three paragraphs you are working on.   IMMUNE SYSTEM QUEST ON Wednesday (or Thursday depending on your double block day).