Wednesday, May 28th, 2014 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

• Nervous system test today.  I hope everyone was prepared and did well.
• We will continue working through the reproductive system on Friday.

Earth Science 11 - Period 2

• Some time to work on questions from Chapter 21:  Stars and Galaxies.
• Questions are as follows:
• Page 381, #1-6
• Page 384, #7-9
• Page 388, #10-14

Science 8 - Period 3

• Last day for Chapter 5.
• You will be writing a Chapter 5 test next class (Friday, May 30th).

Tuesday, May 27th, 2014 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Periods 5 and 6

• Intro to plants and some plant evolution today.
• Please email me your Species at Risk News assignments ASAP.
• Plant evolution notes are here.

Biology 12 - Period 7

• Nervous system test today.  I hope everyone was prepared and did well.

Science 8 - Period 8

• Chapter 5 test today.  I hope everyone did well.
• First day looking at human vision.
• Human vision powerpoint is here.

Friday, May 23rd, 2014 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Periods 5 and 6

• Echinoderms and vertebrates.  Very different groups of organisms, but surprisingly closely related.
• Echinoderm powerpoint is here.
• Vertebrate powerpoint is here.

Biology 12 - Period 7

• No lesson today due to your commencement rehearsal.
• You will be writing a nervous system test next class.  Please prepare for this challenging test.
• Nervous system powerpoint is here.

Science 8 - Period 8

• You have a test coming up next class!  Please review chapter 5 in preparation for your test.
• Chapter 5 powerpoints can be found below:
• 5-1 powerpoint is here.
• 5-2 powerpoint is here.
• 5-3 powerpoint is here.

Thursday, May 22nd, 2014 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

• The last of the nervous system today.
• Now that we are done the unit, it is time for a test.  Your nervous system test will happen next Wednesday (May 28th).  Please take some time to prepare as there will be no in class review time.
• We will begin the reproductive system on Monday.

Earth Science 11 - Period 2

• Stars and their life cycles today.  
• A look at a star documentary.
• We will carry on with the notes next class.

Science 8 - Period 3

• Optics with Ms. Smith

Wednesday, May 21st, 2014 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Periods 5 and 6

• A brief look at some caterpillars which will metamorphose into butterflies soon.
• In the library working on our Species at Risk Magazine.

Biology 12 - Period 7

• A look at the somatic and autonomic divisions of the nervous system.
• The nervous system unit is now complete which means you will write a unit test next Tuesday (May 27th).

Science 8 - Period 8

• A look at what happens to light when it passes through a curved lens.
• Lab was completed and handed in today.
• This is the end of chapter 5, so you will be writing a chapter 5 test next Tuesday (May 27th).

Friday, May 16th, 2014 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

• More nervous system today.  The spinal cord and brain.

Earth Science 11 - Period 2

• Last day to work on your habitable planets assignment.
• Please get this handed in ASAP.

Science 8 - Period 3

• More optics.  The Law of Reflection today.

Thursday, May 15th, 2014 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Periods 5 and 6

• Species at Risk websites:  
• B.C. Ministry of Environment - list of brochures, in PDF format, for species and ecosystems at risk
• British Columbia’s Coast Region species and Ecosystems of Conservation Concern - UBC Department of Geopgraphy
• Species @ Risk - can search species by Habitat, Species, Regional District, Forest District, and Municipality

Biology 12 - Period 7

• The central nervous system.  A look at the spinal cord and the brain.

Science 8 - Period 8

• Curved mirrors lab.  If you did not get it completed and handed in, please do so for next class.

Wednesday, May 14th, 2014 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

• Transmission of a nerve impulse across the synaptic cleft.
• Nervous system powerpoint is here.

Earth Science 11 - Period 2

• Where are the Aliens? assignment day 2.
• We will finish this assignment in class on Friday.

Science 8 - Period 3

• Optics with Ms. Smith.

Tuesday, May 13th, 2014 - Day 1

Biology 11 - Periods 5 and 6

• Debriefing of the field trip.  Thanks to those who attended!
• Anyone who did not attend the field trip is responsible for completing the Deer Lake research assignment.  Good luck!
• Some time to finish your Arthropod dissections.

Biology 12 - Period 7

• Transmission of a nerve impulse across the synaptic cleft.
• Nervous system powerpoint is here.

Science 8 - Period 8

• Refraction!  What happens to light when it travels from one transparent medium to another?
• Please complete text page 175 questions 1-7.

Monday, May 12th, 2014

Biology 12 - Period 1

• Transmission of a nerve impulse within one neuron.  Action potential!

Earth Science 11 - Period 2

• Where are the Aliens? assignment day 1.
• We will be back in the library Wednesday to complete your research.

Friday, May 9th, 2014 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Periods 5 and 6

• A good discussion in preparation for Monday's field trip.
• What are species at risk, are they protected and some specific examples from the lower mainland.
• If you were unable to hand in your field trip form today, please get it to me Monday morning.
• We will meet outside of the main entrance at noon on Monday and walk to Deer Lake Park.

Biology 12 - Period 7

• Transmission of a nerve impulse within a neuron.  
• Resting potential, action potential and recovery period.
• We will cover what happens at the synapse next class.
• Nervous system powerpoint is here.

Science 8 - Period 8

• Chapter 4 test today.  I hope everyone did well.
• Also a look at the law of reflection.

Thursday, May 8th, 2014 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

• First day looking at the nervous system today.
• Nervous system powerpoint is here.

Earth Science 11 - Period 2

• The search for life on other planets!
• PBS video is here:  http://video.pbs.org/video/1978745715/

Science 8 - Period 3

• Light with Ms. Smith.

Wednesday, May 7th, 2014 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Periods 5 and 6

• Arthropod dissections today.  Grasshoppers and crayfish.
• Please return your completed field trip forms by Friday.

Biology 12 - Period 7

• First day looking at the nervous system today.

Science 8 - Period 8

• You will be writing a chapter 4 test next class.  Please take some time to prepare.

Tuesday, May 6th, 2014 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

• Respiratory system test today.  I hope everyone did well.

Earth Science 11 - Period 2

• An introduction to the spectra of the elements and how we can use this info to find out about stars.

Science 8 - Period 3

• Waves with Ms. Smith.

Monday, May 5th, 2014 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Periods 5 and 6

• Intro to the arthropods today.  Spiders, ticks, lobsters, mites, insects etc.
• Arthropod powerpoint is here.
• Please fill out and return your field trip forms by Friday.

Biology 12 - Period 7

• Respiratory system test today.  I hope everyone was prepared and did well.
• We will start studying the nervous system next class.

Science 8 - Period 8

• Review materials for your upcoming chapter 4 test.
• Chapter 4 test topics can be found here.
• Your test will happen this Friday (May 11th).

Friday, May 2nd, 2014 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

• Some time for you to prepare for your respiratory system test which is happening next class (Tuesday, May 6th).

Earth Science 11 - Period 2

• Last day in the computer lab working on your constellation assignment which is due next class.

Science 8 - Period 3

• Grade 8 track meet!

Thursday, May 1st, 2014 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Periods 5 and 6

• Mollusk and annelid quiz today.
• We will start looking at arthropods next class.

Biology 12 - Period 7

• Some class time to review for your upcoming Respiratory System test.  Your test will happen next class (Monday, May 5th).
• Respiratory system powerpoint is here.

Science 8 - Period 8

• The electromagnetic spectrum.  Invisible waves and their uses.
• Demo with the UV light showing fluorescent minerals, paper money, tonic water and highlighter ink.