Thursday, September 27th, 2012 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Period 2

• Checked out everyone's cell analogies today.  Some were very "interesting"...
• Intro to microscopes.
• Next week we will look at some cells.

Earth Science - Period 3

• Finished up cutting and pasting crystal shapes then checked out what happens when you start stacking them.
• Set up the creating crystals lab.  Hopefully we will have grown some nice crystals by next week.

Biology 12 - Period 4

• Cell test today.  I hope everyone was prepared and did well.
• We will start chapter 2 next class.

Wednesday, September 26th, 2012 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

• Completed your in class cell assignment. 
• Chapter 3 test next class.  Class will be shortened due to the Terry Fox run so please be prepared and on time!

Biology 11 - Periods 2 and 3

• Cell analogies today.  "A cell is like a ..."
• We will share ideas next class.
• Cell handout is here.

Tuesday, September 25th, 2012 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Period 6

• Inner life of the cell video to start today.  Find the link here if you want to check it out.
• Worked on your cell analogy with your lab partner for the rest of the block.  We will share analogies next class.

Earth Science - Period 7

• Some basic chemistry notes to start. 
• Find the powerpoint here.
• Find the notes here.
• Cut and paste crystal shapes after that.

Biology 12 - Period 8

• In class assignment completed and collected today.
• Cell (chapter 3) test next class.  Please take the time to prepare.

Monday, Sept. 24th, 2012 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

• Finished the cell powerpoint today with some notes.
• You will be writing a chapter 3 (the cell) test on Friday (September 28th).  Please start preparing ASAP.
• If you would like to view the cell powerpoint in the comfort of your own home you can find it here.

Biology 11 - Periods 2 and 3

• Scientific method quiz today.  I hope everyone was well prepared.
• Started looking at cell parts and functions.
• Inner Life of the Cell video clip can be found here.

Thursday, September 20th, 2012

Biology 11 - Period 6

• Scientific method quiz today.  I hope everyone was well prepared and did well.
• We will start to talk about cells next day.

Earth Science - Period 7

• Handed in career assignments today.  If you did not have them completed, please get them to me ASAP.
• Started some basic chemistry today. 
• We will talk about crystals next class.

Biology 12 - Period 8

• Finished the famous cell powerpoint today.  Worked on the cell assignment which will be completed next class.
• You will be writing a cell test next Thursday (September 27th).

Have a good weekend.

Wednesday, September 19th, 2012 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

• More cell powerpoint today.
• If you would like to view the cell powerpoint in the comfort of your own home you can find it here.
• Tentative cell test date is next Friday (September 28th).

Biology 11 - Periods 2 and 3

• The end of the scientific method today.  Quiz coming up next class (Monday, September 24th).
• Scientific method quiz topics are here.

Tuesday, September 18th - Day 2

Biology 11 - Period 6

• The end of the scientific method today.  Quiz coming up next class (Thursday, September 20th).
• Scientific method quiz topics are here.
• Started some cell stuff which we will continue with next class.

Earth Science - Period 7

• Last day in the library working on your career assignments.  They are both due next class.

Biology 12 - Period 8

• More cell powerpoint today.
• If you would like to view the cell powerpoint in the comfort of your own home you can find it here.
• Harvard cell animation is here.

Monday, September 17th, 2012 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

• A little bit of the cell powerpoint today as well as a game of "If I could be any cell, what would I be?"  Fun times.
• If you would like to view the cell powerpoint in the comfort of your own home you can find it here.

Biology 11 - Periods 2 and 3

• Read the story "A Dogged Investigation" and answered some easy questions.
• Worked with your lab partner to design a controlled experiment testing the effect of a variable on mold growth.
• I will quiz you on the scientific method next Monday (September 24th).

Friday, September 14th, 2012 - Day 2

Happy Friday everyone!

Biology 11 - Period 6

• Read the story "A Dogged Investigation" and answered some easy questions.
• Worked with your lab partner to design a controlled experiment testing the effect of a variable on mold growth.
• I will quiz you on the scientific method next Thursday (September 20th).

Earth Science - Period 7

• In the library today researching careers.
• We will continue with this assignment on Tuesday and it will be due on Thursday (September 20th).

Biology 12 - Period 8

• Started the cell powerpoint.
• If you would like to view the cell powerpoint in the comfort of your own home you can find it here.

Thursday, Sept.13th, 2012 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

• More work on cells today.  Worksheets and compare/contrast pro and eukaryotic cells.
• We will look at parts and functions next day.
• If you need a copy of the parts and functions worksheet you can find it here.

Biology 11 - Periods 2 and 3

• Finished going through the steps of the scientific method and designed a controlled experiment.  Very exciting stuff.
• Next day we will read a story and answer some scientific method questions. 
• Notes can be found here if you missed them.

Wednesday, September 12th, 2012 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Period 6

• Lots of scientific method notes today.  Thank you for your patience.
• Notes can be found here if you missed them.
• We will finish up with the scientific method next class.

Earth Science - Period 7

• Spent the block in B119 working on career assignments. 
• You should have finished the first one today and started working on the second.
• The 2nd assignment can be found here if you lose your copy.  Remember it is out of 65 marks and is due next Tuesday (September 18th).

Biology 12 - Period 8

• More cytology (the study of cells) today. 
• Cell handout can be found here if you need it.

Tuesday, September 11th, 2012 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

• A little bit of getting to know each other, followed by an intro to the first unit.
• We will start with chapter 3 - the study of cells.  First handout has you looking at cell structures and functions.

Biology 11 - Periods 2 and 3

• I hope everyone learned something about their classmates today.
• We will spend the next few classes learning about the scientific method.  Enjoy!