Thursday, October 31st, 2013 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

• DNA extraction from strawberries, but where was the DNA precipitate?
• See below for what you should have seen...

Earth Science 11 - Period 2

• I hope you all "rocked" the test today!

Science 8 - Period 3

• Density measurements today.  Fluids and solids.  You will complete the lab on Monday.

Wednesday, Oct. 30th, 2013 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Periods 5 and 6

• Finishing up evolution with Mr. Arena.
• There will be a unit test coming up.

Biology 12 - Period 7

• First day of notes from Chapter 24 - DNA and protein synthesis.
• Today we covered the structure of DNA as well as DNA replication.
• The DNA and Protein Synthesis powerpoint can be found here.
• DNA and Protein Synthesis notes from the powerpoint are here.

Science 8 - Period 8

• Density measurements today.  Yes, it's true... You have to do math in science.

Tuesday, Oct. 29th, 2013 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

• First day of notes from Chapter 24 - DNA and protein synthesis.
• Today we covered the structure of DNA as well as DNA replication.
• The DNA and Protein Synthesis powerpoint can be found here.
• DNA and Protein Synthesis notes from the powerpoint are here.

Earth Science 11 - Period 2

• Last day for rocks which means you will be writing a Rock test next class (Thursday, Oct. 31st).
• A list of test topics can be found here.
• Powerpoints can be found below:
• Intro to Rocks powerpoint.
• Igneous Rocks powerpoint.
• Sedimentary Rocks powerpoint.
• Metamorphic Rocks powerpoint.
• Please complete the following questions in preparation for your test:
• Page 68 - #3, 4a, 5a
• Page 75 - #12a, 13, 14
• Page 79 - #19, 20a, 22a

Science 8 - Period 

• Density today.  Comparing fluid densities and density calculations.
• Don't forget:  Density = Mass/Volume and the units are always g/ml or g/cm3.
• Chapter 7-2 powerpoint can be found here.
• Calculating Density Practice Problems worksheet can be found here.
• Please complete page 108 from your workbook for homework.

Monday, October 28th, 2013 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Periods 5 and 6

• Evolution with Mr. Arena.
• Time to work on your designer animals today.

Biology 12 - Period 7

• Biological molecules test today.  I hope everyone was prepared and did well.

Science 8 - Period 8

• 7-1 quiz today.
• An intro to fluids and density.

Thursday, October 24th, 2013 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

• Biological molecules test today.  I hope everyone was prepared and did well.
• We will start our next unit, DNA and Protein Synthesis, next class.

Earth Science 11 - Period 2

• Still more looking at rocks.  Now you are trying to figure out the specific rock types.

Science 8 - Period 3

• Chapter 7-1 quiz today.  I hope everyone was prepared and did well.
• Started 7-2:  Fluids and Density.  We will continue with this topic next class.

Wednesday, October 24th, 2013 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Periods 5 and 6

• Evolution with Mr. Arena.

Biology 12 - Period 7

• Crash Course video review of biological molecules is below.

• Some time for you to review before your Chapter 2 test next class.
• You have 3 review packages to look at before Thursday.  If you would like to look at the answer keys please come and see me tomorrow as I am not able to post them.
• Notes and powerpoints for this unit are below.
• Basic chemistry note sheet
  Basic Chem Powerpoint
  Water notes
  Biological Molecules powerpoint 
  Proteins worksheet
  Carbohydrates worksheet
  Lipids worksheet
  Nucleic acids worksheet

Science 8 - Period 8

• A day to finish up 7.1 in preparation for your quiz next class.
• Topics for your quiz include:
• States of matter,
• Particle model,
• KMT,
• Changes of state
• Thermal expansion/contraction
• Please take some time to prepare for this quiz.

Tuesday, October 22nd, 2013 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

• Crash Course video review of biological molecules is below.

• Some time for you to review before your Chapter 2 test next class.
• You have 3 review packages to look at before Thursday.  If you would like to look at the answer keys please come and see me tomorrow as I am not able to post them.
• Notes and powerpoints for this unit are below.
• Basic chemistry note sheet
  Basic Chem Powerpoint
  Water notes
  Biological Molecules powerpoint 
  Proteins worksheet
  Carbohydrates worksheet
  Lipids worksheet
  Nucleic acids worksheet

Earth Science 11 - Period 2

• More rocks today.  Igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic.

Science 8 - Period 3

• Quiz next day on Chaper 7-1.
• Topics include states of matter, the Kinetic Molecular Theory, thermal expansion and contraction and changes of state.
• Chapter 7-1Powerpoint can be found here.
• Please complete pages 98-103 in your workbook for review.

Monday, October 21st, 2013 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Periods 5 and 6

• More evolution with Mr. Arena.
• Barbellus evolution and some designer animals today.

Biology 12 - Period 7

• Chapter 2 (Biological molecules) is done.  Which means you will be writing a test in exactly 1 week.  Monday, October 28th will be test day for you.  Please start reviewing as soon as possible for what will be a challenging test.
• You have 3 review sheets to start looking at before your test.
• Today I completed the notes on lipids and nucleic acids.
• All worksheets and the powerpoint can be found below.
• Don't forget, this unit included specific information about water, acids, bases and buffers.
• The Biological Molecules powerpoint is here.
• The Proteins worksheet is here.
• The carbohydrates worksheet is here.
• Lipids worksheet is here.
• Nucleic acids worksheet is here.

Science 8 - Period 8

• I hope you enjoyed the retreat!

Friday, October 18th 2013 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

• Well folks, we've finished the Biological Molecules unit (chapter 2), which means you have a test coming up.  Let's say Thursday, October 24th, which is also Interim Report day!
• I would suggest you start reviewing this weekend so you can catch me for questions on Tuesday.
• Today I completed the notes on lipids and nucleic acids.
• All worksheets and the powerpoint can be found below.
• Don't forget, this unit included specific information about water, acids, bases and buffers.
• The Biological Molecules powerpoint is here.
• The Proteins worksheet is here.
• The carbohydrates worksheet is here.
• Lipids worksheet is here.
• Nucleic acids worksheet is here.

Earth Science 11 - Period 2

• More rock observations today, along with an introduction to the three classes of rock:  igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary.
• Rock powerpoint is here.
• Also, some Twisted Sister!  

Science 8 - Period 3

• Melted some ice, boiled some water!  Exciting stuff.
• We will continue graphing next class. \
• Have a great weekend!

Thursday, October 17th, 2013 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Periods 5 and 6

• More evolution with Mr. Arena.
• The evolution of Barbellus!  Due next class.  Everything for period 5, just adaptations for period 6.

Biology 12 - Period 7

• More biological molecules today.
• Carbohydrates and lipids oh my!
• The Biological Molecules powerpoint is here.
• The Proteins worksheet is here.
• The carbohydrates worksheet is here.
• Lipids worksheet is here.
• Nucleic acids worksheet is here.
• Please complete the lipids and nucleic acids sheets for next class.

Science 8 - Period 8

• Graphing and the KMT with Mr. Arena today.
• Please complete pages 98-103 in your workbooks.

Wednesday, October 16th, 2013 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

• Carbohydrates and lipids oh my!
• The Biological Molecules powerpoint is here.
• The Proteins worksheet is here.
• The carbohydrates worksheet is here.
• Lipids worksheet is here.
• Nucleic acids worksheet is here.
• Please complete the lipids and nucleic acids sheets for next class.

Earth Science 11 - Period 2

• Rock observations today.
• What do they look like and what are they made of?

Science 8 - Period 3

• Science journaling and discussions today.
• We will continue through chapter 7 next class.

Tuesday, October 15th, 2013 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Periods 5 and 6

• Evolution with Mr. Arena

Biology 12 - Period 7

• Lots of powerpoint today folks, I hope you were able to stay awake.
• An intro to synthesis and hydrolysis reactions in a general sense, followed by a detailed look at proteins.
• The Biological Molecules powerpoint is here.
• The Proteins worksheet is here.
• Please complete the carbohydrates worksheet for next class.

Science 8 - Period 8

• Melting ice and boiling water!
• Please make sure your graph is correct and neat.

Friday, October 11th, 2013 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

• Lots of powerpoint today folks, I hope you were able to stay awake.
• An intro to synthesis and hydrolysis reactions in a general sense, followed by a detailed look at proteins.
• The Biological Molecules powerpoint is here.
• The Proteins worksheet is here.
• Please complete the carbohydrates worksheet for next class.

Earth Science 11 - Period 2

• Mineral identification quiz today.  I hope everyone did well.
• Some time to complete and hand in your mineral ID lab.

Science 8 - Period 3

• Continued discussion about thermal expansion and contraction.
• Time to complete your "Cool Contraction" lab.  

Thursday, October 10th, 2013 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Periods 5 and 6

• More evolution today Mr. Arena.
• Peppered moth activity.

Biology 12 - Period 7

• Acids, bases and buffers today.
• First a lab (should have been completed and handed in).
• Then a powerpoint which is here.

Science 8 - Period 8

• Measuring quiz to start the day.
• "Cool Contraction" activity after that.

Wednesday, October 9th, 2013 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

• Acids, bases and buffers today.
• First a lab (should have been completed and handed in).
• Then a powerpoint which is here

Earth Science 11 - Period 2

• More mineral id today.
• You will write a mineral quiz on Friday, October 11th.

Science 8 - Period 3

• Thermal expansion and contraction today.
• We will complete the lab next class.

Tuesday, October 8th, 2013 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Periods 5 and 6

• Intro to Darwin and evolution today with Mr. Arena.
• Baba Brinkman's Evolution Rap is below.

Biology 12 - Period 7

• Finished the water lab today.  If you did not get it completed and handed in, please hand it in next class.

Science 8 - Period 8

• Particle model, states of matter and the KMT with Mr. Arena today.

Monday October 7th, 2013 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

• Finished the water lab today.  If you did not get it completed and handed in, please hand it in next class.

Earth Science 11 - Period 2

• Mineral identification today.
• You will complete this lab next class and write a mineral quiz on Friday, October 11th.

Science 8 - Period 3

• I collected your Tin Can Lab to start.  If you did not hand it in today, please have it ready for next class.
• Mass and volume quiz.  I hope everyone did well. 
• Started a chapter 7 powerpoint.
• Click here for a link to the powerpoint.
• Click here for a link to the notes.
• Dry ice bubble video is below.

Friday, Oct. 4th, 2013 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Periods 5 and 6

• Cell quiz today.  I hope everyone prepared and did well.

Biology 12 - Period 7

• Basic chemistry today.
• Basic chemistry note sheet is here.
• Powerpoint is here.
• Water notes are here.
• Started the water lab which we will complete next class.

Science 8 - Period 8

• Lifting a can without touching it!
• Sounds like magic.  Nope!  Just science.
• Some intro to the Kinematic Molecular Theory.

Thursday, Oct. 3rd, 2013 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

• Basic chemistry today.
• Basic chemistry note sheet is here.
• Powerpoint is here.
• Water notes are here.
• Started the water lab which we will complete next class.

Earth Science 11 - Period 2

• Observing minerals today.  Looking at colour, hardness, lustre etc.
• Mineral identification powerpoint is here.
• Notes from powerpoint are here.

Science 8

• Lifting a can without touching it!
• Sounds like magic.  Nope!  Just science.
• Please complete the lab questions for next class.
• There will be a quiz next day Monday, October 7th) covering volume and mass measurements.  Please be prepared.

Wednesday, Oct. 2nd, 2013 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Periods 5 and 6

• You had the opportunity today to look at some animal cells (from your cheek) and some plant cells (from an onion).  
• You will be writing a cell quiz next class.  Topics will include:

1. Cell parts and functions - there will be diagrams
2. Compare/contrast plant and animal cells
3. Compare/contrast prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells

• Please take some time to prepare for this quiz.

Biology 12 - Period 7

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

Science 8 - Period 8

• Finished up your measuring mass lab today.
• States of matter on Friday.

Tuesday, October 1st, 2013 - Day 1

Biology 12 - Period 1

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

Earth Science 11 - Period 2

• Finished crystal lab.
• Completed the Naica Caves video.
• Observed some minerals.

Science 8 - Period 3

• Measuring mass today using four beam balances.
• Lab is due at the start of next class.

Monday, Sept. 30th. 2013 - Day 2

Biology 11 - Periods 5 and 6

• Lots of powerpoint today!  Cell parts and functions.
• Cell powerpoint can be found here.
• Comparison of Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells is here.
• You will write a cell parts and functions quiz on Friday, October 4th.

Biology 12 - Period 7

• 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.

Science 8 - Period 8

• Measuring mass today using four beam balances.
• You will complete this activity next class.