Friday, Sept. 27th, 2013 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

• Some time for you to review for your upcoming cell test.  Please take some time to prepare for this test.
• I will be collecting the Chapter Review questions (1-35) on test day.
• The Cell powerpoint can be found here.
• Cell Organellles Worksheet can be found here.

Earth Science 11 - Period 2

• Naica Crystal Caves video today.  We will complete this video next class and look at our crystals.

Science 8 - Period 3

• Measuring volume directly and indirectly using graduated cylinders. 
• Please complete the lab and have it ready to hand in at the start of next class.

Thursday, Sept. 26th, 2013 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Periods 5 and 6

• Intro to the microscope.  Parts and functions, proper use and some prepared slide observations.
• Microscope note sheet is here.

Biology 12 - Period 7

• Functional interrelationships of cell organelles.  How they work together to keep a cell alive.  Notes and diagram labeling.
• The Cell powerpoint can be found here.
• Cell Organellles Worksheet can be found here.

Science 8 - Period 8

• Measuring volume directly and indirectly using graduated cylinders. 
• You should have completed today's activity and handed it in at the end of class.

Wednesday, Sept. 25th, 2013 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

• Functional interrelationships of cell organelles.  How they work together to keep a cell alive.  Notes and diagram labeling.
• The Cell powerpoint can be found here.
• Cell Organellles Worksheet (which was checked today) can be found here.

Earth Science 11 - Period 2

• After the fire drill we prepared some solutions for growing crystals.  We will check them out next class.

Science 8 - Period 3

• Review of metric units for measuring.
• Measuring and apparatus worksheet is here.
• Comparing the effects of distilled water and pepsi when added to instant snow.
• It's the scientific method folks!

Tuesday, September 24th, 2013 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Periods 5 and 6

• Scientific Method Quiz today.  I hope everyone was prepared and did well.
• Intro to cells.
• Cell worksheet is here.

Biology 12 - Period 7

• Last day to work on the Cell Structure and Function assignment.
• Cell Structure and Function slide show is here.
• Please complete the cell parts and functions worksheet for next class.
• Cell Organellles Worksheet is here.

Science 8 - Period 8

• In the library with Ms. Yan today learning how to use the online library resources.

Monday, September 23rd, 2013 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

• Last day to work on the Cell Structure and Function assignment.
• Cell Structure and Function slide show is here.

Earth Science 11 - Period 2

• Intro to minerals today. 
• Basic chemistry with minerals and crystals definitions.
• Intro to Minerals Powerpoint is here.

Science 8 - Period 3

• In the library with Ms. Yan today learning how to use the online library resources.

Thursday, Sept. 19th, 2013 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Periods 5 and 6

• You will be writing a scientific method quiz next class (Tuesday, September 24th).  Please be prepared.
• I will be collecting the 3 Spongebob worksheets before the test.  Please make sure they are completed on time.
• Worksheet one (Flower Power) and answers are here.
• Worksheet 2 (Variables and Controls 1) and answers are here.
• Worksheet 3 (Variables and Controls 2) and answers are here.

Biology 12 - Period 7

• Cell structure and function work in the library today.
• Cell Structure and Function slide show is here.

Science 8 - Period 8

• Comparing the effects of distilled water and pepsi when added to instant snow.
• It's the scientific method folks!

Wednesday, September 18th, 2013 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

• Cell structure and function work in the library today.
• Cell Structure and Function slide show is here.

Earth Science 11 - Period 2

• Last class in the library working on your career research assignment.

Science 8 - Period 3

• Scientific method today!  Some notes followed by instant snow.

Tuesday, September 17th, 2013 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Periods 5 and 6

• Tried out a little bit of science today using instant snow.
• Were you able to write a procedure to test one variable?

Biology 12 - Period 7

• Homeostasis quiz today.  I hope everyone was prepared and did well.
• Please complete the cell parts and functions worksheet for next class.
• The cell powerpoint can be found here.
• The cell parts and functions worksheet can be found here.

Science 8 - Period 8

• Scientific method today!  Some notes followed by instant snow.

Monday, Sept. 16th, 2013 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

• Homeostasis quiz today.  I hope everyone was prepared and did well.
• Please complete the cell parts and functions worksheet for next class.
• The cell powerpoint can be found here.
• The cell parts and functions worksheet can be found here.

Earth Science 11 - Period 2

• You should have completed the careers booklet and started working on the careers assignment.
• You can link to the careers website here:  http://www.earthsciencescanada.com/careers/

Science 8 - Period 3

• More safety!
• Laboratory nightmare and Spongebob safety today.

Friday, September 13th, 2013

Biology 11 - Periods 5 and 6

• More scientific method.  Looked at some Spongebob examples.

Biology 12 - Period 7

• Finished up the Homeostasis assignment.
• You will write a quiz on the homeostasis material next class (Tuesday, September 17th).

Science 8 - Period 8

• More safety!
• Laboratory nightmare and Spongebob safety today.

Thursday, September 12, 2013 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

• Thank you for sharing your homeostasis answers with your classmates.  You will write a quiz on the homeostasis material next class (Monday, September 16th).
• Intro to cells powerpoint today.  Remember, it is up to you to visit the powerpoint to complete the cell organelles handout.  You can also use your text book.
• The cell powerpoint can be found here.
• The cell organelles worksheet can be found here.

Earth Science 11 - Period 2

• In the library today looking at careers in Earth Science.
• Website for the worksheet can be found here:
• http://www.earthsciencescanada.com/careers/

Science 8 - Period 3

• Safety!  Brainstorm and classroom safety map.

Wednesday, September 11th, 2013 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Periods 5 and 6

• Scientific Method notes today and A Dogged Investigation.
• We will continue with this topic next class.

Biology 12 - Period 7

• Homeostasis research is due next class.

Science 8

• Safety!  Brainstorm and classroom safety map.

Tuesday, September 10th, 2013 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

• Completed the Homeostasis Research Assignment.  
• We will share answers next class.

Earth Science 11 - Period 2

• Reviewed the course outline.
• Earth Science Brainstorm!

Science 8 - Period 3

• Went over the course outline.
• Thought like scientists.

Monday, September 9th, 2013 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Periods 5 and 6

• Assemblies today.  Started some scientific method with one class, but not the other.

Biology 12 - Period 7

• Started the Homeostasis Research Assignment.
• We will complete this next class and go over the answers together.

Science 8 - Period 8

• Get to know your lab partner!

Wednesday, September 4th - 8 Period Day

Welcome back everyone!  Today is an 8 period day which means you will be visiting all of your teachers.  Classes will only last 20 minutes.

Tomorrow is a day 2 and will start with a brief homeroom, followed by periods 5,6,7 and 8.