Today we took a short quiz on KE and PE (some combined questions).
Next we went over the PE/KE combined questions. Answers below. And we got our ENERGY UNIT Review found HERE. This is due on FRIDAY, Nov. 13th.
Today we took a short quiz on KE and PE (some combined questions).
Next we went over the PE/KE combined questions. Answers below. And we got our ENERGY UNIT Review found HERE. This is due on FRIDAY, Nov. 13th.
Today we took some notes on CURRENT. The power point is found HERE and we went up to slide #21. (starting on #11). Make sure you write these out on your own paper if you were away. (Don't write slide #16 or 17)
Next we built two circuits. One with two light bulbs in series and one with two light bulbs in parallel. Draw a circuit diagram and explain what happens to the two lights.
You will see an example of what this looks like on page 305.
Today we did our DIGESTIVE system organs QUIZ. Next we watched the video below and got some questions about THIS insulin/glucagon feedback loop found HERE.
Digestive Hormones today and practice body parts. First we took notes found HERE based on the power point. Power point is HERE. We got up to slide 33. Next we started building an Avatar of the human body. This assignment is HERE.
Digestive System Practice is below:
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Today we wrote our test on Membrane Transport and Enzymes. Next we started our DIGESTIVE system unit and practiced Anatomy Terms. Anatomy Term sheet is found HERE (just do the front of the sheet). Use crash course in Anatomy and Physiology below to help you:
Next we worked on some digestive system anatomy colouring. This is found HERE and HERE. (just do the front of the page).
Today we reviewed for our test on CHEMISTRY. UNIT TEST IS ON TUESDAY.
In the textbook this is from page 100-173. Use page 176-177 to help you.
Today we looked at COVALENT compounds (2 non-metals)
First we looked out how covalent compounds form. We wrote notes on THIS worksheet. Next we took notes on how to write formulas and names for COVALENT compounds. Use the video below if you missed this. Then do THIS practice (just first three pages)
Finally we got two things to do for the CHEM UNIT test coming up next week on Tuesday, Oct. 29. These are HERE and HERE. I will post the answer keys to these sooooooooon!
Today we finished off the notes on Enzymes. Notesheet is found HERE and power point is HERE.
Enzyme modules are found HERE.
Reminder: TEST on Cell membrane and Transport and ENZYMES is coming up on October 29th.
Next Reminder: Solute concentration of POTATO lab is due on TUESDAY (tomorrow), Oct. 20th.
Today we wrote our unit TEST on CHEMISTRY!!!! Great work everyone.
Next read: page 200-205. Do purple questions on page 201 and page 205.
Today we reviewed for Chemistry. Chemistry Review answer key for extra practice found HERE.
Answers to practice test:
Today we went to a presentation in the first block. In the second block, we finished off some notes about polyatomic ions. The notesheet is HERE and the power point is HERE.
Next we looked at how to write formulas for IONIC compounds with polyatomic ions. This worksheet is HERE. Use the video below to help you see how to use these.
HERE is a link to a big data booklet with all the polyatomic ions.
CHEMISTRY UNIT TEST: Monday, October 19th. Review is due on Friday, Oct. 16th.
Today we did our LAB: 6 types of Reactions on page 181-182. Lab data is below if you missed it. Do conclude and communicate #3-5 on page 182.
Today we finished off the Chemistry Unit. First we took notes on ACIDS/BASES the notesheet is found HERE and the power point HERE.
Next we practiced types of chemistry reactions. This worksheet is found HERE. Turn in when done.
Finally we set up a lab for next day. This lab is: 6 types of Reactions. It is found on page 180 of textbook.
We also got the unit review. This is found HERE. Review is due on Friday, unit test is on MONDAY, Oct. 19th.
Today we did some practice questions with Active and Passive Transport. Next we worked on our potato cytoplasm lab. An exemplar for the lab is found HERE.
Today we wrote our balancing equations quiz. Next we did some book work: Read page 156-165.
Do the purple questions on page 159 and page 164.
Today we got our quizzes back from last class. Next we finished the COVALENT compound section of THESE notes off. Notesheet is found HERE.
Remember: Ionic compounds: Metal + Nonmetal
Covalent compound: 2 Nonmetals
Next we finished off and turned in our lab from yesterday: Atoms and Ions
Finally we did some textbook questions: page 151 #7. Classify these as IONIC or Covalent
Today we finished off notes on six types of reactions. These notes are found HERE. Next we did the lab on page 150-151 Endo and Exothermic reactions.
Great work in the lab! When you have collected all your data, answer the process and analyze and conclude and communicate questions on page 151. No conclusion needed for this lab.
If you want to practice for the quiz on Friday use THIS worksheet. No need to classify the reactions, just balance. Key is at the end of the worksheet.
Today we graphed the potato lab data using excel.
Cells Quest on Friday. Answers to selected modules found HERE. Practice CELLS test answers were posted on Monday.
Today we did some practice balancing equations. We are going to have a quiz on this coming up on FRIDAY, Oct. 9th. Practice problems are found HERE.
Next we took notes on ENDO and EXO thermic reactions. The notesheets are HERE and the power point is HERE. Finally we completed our making silver lab. You need to calculate the mass of copper used up and the mass of silver produced. Show how you found there numbers.
Homework: Read page 140-145. Do the purple textbook questions on page 145
Today we got back a BUNCH of work! Next we worked on our CELL ORGANELLE matching (see Friday's post), we also worked on our CELL MODULE questions- These are all due on Friday - the day of the cell test.
We got some cell practice questions found HERE and answer key HERE.
Finally we took some notes on the plasma membrane and Osmosis. The power point is HERE and notesheet HERE.
Today we watched the cell video below:
Today we practiced the balancing equations work from last class. Check your answers with the keys below.
Next we separated our silver from the silver reaction. We will weigh the silver product on Monday.
To finish in class: page 133 #1-6
Today we wrote our test on BIOMOLECULES. Next we worked on the CELLS unit. This began by looking at our own cheek cells and some red blood cells under the microscopes and calculating their sizes.
Labs are HERE and HERE. Guidelines for microscope drawings are found HERE.
We also were assigned the CELL MODULE questions. These are found HERE. Do up to and including Endoplasmic Reticulum for homework.
Today we did a practice set balancing equations. This set is found HERE (first two pages).
Next we did a lab to look at a chemical reaction producing silver. This is found below. Data for the lab and our homework is below.
Do the balancing equations page 77 (#1-9) and Word equations page 78 (#1-7) in the Chemical Equations package.
Test on Biomolecules coming up on Tuesday, Sept. 29th. Make sure you check yesterday's blog for answer keys.
Today we did our MURDER MYSTERY LAB!! We tested known Biomolecules and a control with different chemical tests. Next we worked on our structures for biomolecules drawings and our biomolecules module. MODULE QUESTIONS are due on TUESDAY, Sept. 29th- the day of the test on biomolecules. Some selected answers below:
Water- Carbohydrates HERE. Proteins and Lipids HERE.
We also got a practice test found HERE. Answers to practice are HERE.
Today we worked hard on a LAB!! We used these lab guidelines to set up the lab on page 136-137: The Law of Conservation of Mass. Make sure that you have turned this lab in with a graph (on graph paper!). Include the questions at the end of the lab: Process and Analyze (#1, 2) and Conclude and Communicate (#3-5).
Today we wrote our QUIZ on Atomic Theory and Writing Formulas/Names for compounds.
Next we did some textbook reading page 123-126. Do the purple questions on page 123 and page 126.
We built a molecule of methane and reacted it with oxygen.
Finally we set up the lab on page 136-137. The Law of Conservation of Mass. Use the lab guidelines HERE to organize your lab.
Today we worked on BIOMOLECULES. A reminder that the Biomolecules test is coming up on Tuesday, Sept. 29th. The entire Section A) Biomolecules Module is due that day.
Next we worked on a drawing assignment for biomolecules. We did THIS assignment- which is due on Friday.
Next we got a lab- Macromolecules Murder Mystery. This is taking place on Thursday. Dress up as one of the suspects: Boss, Sports Fan or Date Night.
Quiz tomorrow! Atomic theory (protons, neutrons and electrons) and ionic/covalent compounds names and formulas.
Today we reminded ourselves how to write ionic or covalent compound formulas and names. We took the notes found below:
Today we finished off the notes on BIOMOLECULES. You should read all of chapter 2 and be completed all the module questions by next TUESDAY, Sept. 29th. This is TEST day for biomolecules.
Today we:
1) Read page 102-107 in our textbooks. Next we answered the purple questions on page 103, 105 and 107.
2) Continued with our ELEMENT Superhero poster. The assignment is found HERE.
We used a variety of websites. Some good ones: Royal Society of Chemistry. Ducksters
Today we finished off our Science 9 review of writing names and formulas of IONIC compounds (metal + non-metal). First we did THIS worksheet for multivalent elements. Next we wrote out THESE notes and did a big review found HERE. (This doesn't need to be all completed, but make sure you can do some of each type.
Today in class we reviewed pure substances and mixtures. Make sure you have completed purple questions on page 90. We also did THIS practice set. (just page 3)
Next we did a "mini" lab to start learning about the elements on the periodic table. Use page 120-121 to set up the Meet the elements lab.
Today we took some notes on LEWIS dot diagrams. These notes are found HERE. Next we did the flame test lab. This lab is HERE. Make sure you complete these questions for full marks on the lab.
Next we reviewed IONIC compounds with THIS practice for compounds with elements and THIS practice for compounds with poyatomic ions. Make sure you complete these for FRIDAY.
Quiz on Tuesday on CHEM review (Atomic structure and formulas/names for compounds)
Today we looked at the EXCITING water molecule. We watched the videos below and did the water lab. (get this in class).
Today we continued with our Power Point from last class and did up to and including CARBOHYDRATES in our notes. Next we did the module questions up to Part C i) overview and ii) synthesis and hydrolysis
We also did some practice for the quiz on Friday. This is found HERE.
Answers to questions:
1)B 2)A 3)C 4)A 5)A 6)A 7)B 8)B 9)A
10)B 11)C 12)D 13)B 14)C 15)B 16)C
Today we took notes on WATER, buffers and acids. The power point is HERE and the notesheet is HERE. We were then given the Module questions for the first unit: Biomolecules. The module questions are HERE. These are due at the end of the unit before the test on Chapter 2. Today you should do Part A and Part B in Section A.
Quiz on Friday on Water, Acids/Bases and Buffers
-Make sure you have written your SAFETY QUIZ.....If not, check with me.
- First we finished off the Scientific Method notes from last week (see last week's blog)
- Next we started the CHEMISTRY UNIT. We got our data booklet found HERE and took notes on ATOMIC THEORY. The power point is HERE
We did some practice on atoms and ions. These are found HERE Make sure this is complete for tomorrow.
Next we did a lab equipment scavenger hunt. Finish off tomorrow.
Today we continued with our power point intro notes. (see yesterday's blog)
Next we got scientific method questions found HERE (do up to #18)
Finally we read page #19-22. Do check your progress #1-4 page 22
Today we got our textbooks!! Our first assignment: Read section1.4 (Process of science). Page10-13. Answer check your progress 1.4 page 14.
Today we got our textbooks. Next we completed a student survey found HERE. We reviewed the safety procedures in the lab. Safety Rules are HERE. We reviewed the WHMIS symbols by watching the video below:
Welcome to Science 9!! Today we got our course outline found HERE. We finished off and turned in our student survey found HERE. Next we went through safety procedures and equipment. Make sure your study safety rules HERE and WHMIS symbols found in your textbook on page xv.