Science 1206
Beginning on Wednesday, March 18th
All instruction, work submission, and class communication
will take place through the St. Bon's Moodle platform found at
Science 1206 is taken by all students, either in grade 9 or in Level 1.
The Newfoundland & Labrador Curriculum Guide for Science 1206 can be found here.
TEXTBOOK: Newfoundland Science 10, Student Edition (Nelson)
Physics Assignment #5 due: Friday, March 13th
Physics Test: Tuesday, March 24th
Homework
Thursday, March 12th
We missed class today due to the panel discussion. Please get started on your assignment over the weekend.
Wednesday, March 11th
Today we finished the notes in the physics unit and students received their last assignment which is a practice test. You'll have next class to work on the assignment which will be due next Wednesday.
Monday, March 9th
Today we covered pages 23-24. For homework please work on Physics Assignment #5.
Friday, March 6th
Today we covered up to page 22 in the notes. No homework tonight. Assignment #5 will be given out on Monday.
Thursday, March 5th
Today we covered up to page 19 in the notes. For homework please finish Assignment #4.
Tuesday, March 3rd
Today we went over another example fo graphing and students worked on the Physics Assignment #4. This assignment is due on Friday.
Thursday, February 27th
Today we covered constructing graphs. You'll receive assignment #4 next class.
Wednesday, February 26th
Today we started the section on graphing. No homework on that topic tonight but please be sure to finish assignment #3 for tomorrow.
Tuesday, February 25th
Today we covered up to page 13 of the notes and students received assignment #3. This will be due on Thursday.
Friday, February 21st
Today we did the introduction to the section on vectors. If you didn't finish the vector voyage worksheet in class, please do so for homework.
Thursday, February 20th
Today we covered the examples for speed/distance/time calculations. For homework please complete assignment #2 for Tuesday.
Tuesday, February 18th
Today we covered the section on Acknowledging Sources of Error and because Section 2 on speed calculations. We'll continue with section 2 and work on assignment #2 next class.
Thursday, February 13th
Today we finished the section on significant digits. Physics assignment #1 is due on Tuesday.
Tuesday, February 11th
Today we finished the significant digits foldable. For homework please work on Physics Assignment #1. This is due on Tuesday.
Monday, February 10th
Today we started our discussion of significant digits. We'll complete the foldable activity next class and you'll receive your first physics assignment.
Thursday, February 6th
Today we did an experiment and we began the first section in the notes. No homework tonight.
Wednesday, February 5th
Today we started the physics section with a discussion of the uses of physics. No homework tonight.
Tuesday, February 4th
Today was the last test in chemistry.
Friday, January 30th
Today we did some extra review and practice for the test next week.
Thursday, January 30th
Today we reviewed for the last chemistry test. If you were not in class, be sure to get a copy of the review from a classmate.
Tuesday, January 28th
Today we finished the last of the chemistry notes on reaction types. We'll review for the test next class.
Monday, January 27th
****Please note the revised date for the unit 5 test. It will now be on Tuesday, February 4th
Thursday, January 16th
Today we finished the section on balancing equations. Assignment #13 can now be completed for Monday.
Wednesday, January 15th
Today we began the section on balancing equations. We'll continue this next class at which point you'll be ready to complete assignment #13.
Monday, January 13th
Today we covered endothermic and exothermic reactions and solubility rules. For homework please complete the first page of Chemistry Assignment #13. We'll cover the material for the second page next class.
Friday, January 10th
Today we covered up to page 48 in the notes. No homework tonight.
Wednesday, January 8th
Today we did the safety orientation for the chem lab. For homework please complete the WHMIS activity to hand in by Friday.
Tuesday, January 7th
Today we went over the December exams. While these exams are not allowed to be taken home, please remember that you can ask to see them anytime. I am always happy to answer questions. If you plan on submitting Assignment #11 for extra credit, it is due on Friday.
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Tuesday, December 10th
Today was our last class before exams. We went over any questions students had. If you have any questions between now and next Tuesday feel free to email me.
Monday, December 9th
Today we reviewed the chemistry unit. Happy studying!
Thursday, December 5th
Today we reviewed the weather unit. For homework please work on the review sheets you received in class.
Wednesday, December 4th
Today was the second chemistry test.
Tuesday, December 3rd
Today we did some whiteboard review for the test tomorrow. Please note the correction to the exam time above. Your midyear exam is in the AFTERNOON of December 17th.
Friday, November 29th
Today we covered naming and writing formulas for molecular compounds. We also went over the test outline for next week. This was the last of the content to be covered in term 1.
Thursday, November 28th
Today we covered the naming and writing formulas for hydrate compounds. Be sure to get assignments #5-8 done as quickly as possible.
Tuesday, November 26th
Today we covered writing empirical formulas. For homework please complete assignment #6 for Friday. I strongly recommend you complete and submit it on Thursday for feedback, then you can make any necessary corrections before Friday's deadline.
Monday, November 25th
Today we covered naming ionic compounds with the stock system. For homework please complete assignment #5.
Wednesday, November 20th
Today we covered naming ionic compounds. Please complete the first table on assignment #5 for homework.
Tuesday, November 19th
Today was the first Chemistry test.
Friday, November 15th
Today we reviewed for the test on Tuesday.
Thursday, November 14th
Today we finished the last of the notes for the first chemistry test. Please finish assignment #4 for tomorrow.
Wednesday, November 13th
Today we covered up to page 21 in the chemistry notes. You'll have next class to work on assignment #4.
Friday, November 8th
Today we covered up to page 15 in the notes. Please finish assignment #3 for homework.
Thursday, November 7th
Today students used the shortened class to work on chemistry assignment #3. Due next Wednesday.
Tuesday, November 5th
Today we covered pages Bohr diagrams.
Monday, November 4th
Students used today's class to work on assignments #1&2.
Friday, November 1st
Today we finished notes up to page 10 in the notes and students spent the rest of class working on Chemistry Assignments #1&2. These assignments are both due on Tuesday of next week.
Wednesday, October 30th
Today we covered up to page 8 in the chemistry notes. You'll receive your first chemistry assignment next class.
Tuesday, October 29th
Today we finished up the weather videos. Well done everyone!
Friday, October 25th
Today we watched the first half of the weather videos. We'll finish up next class then go back to chemistry.
Thursday, October 24th
Today we did the introduction to the chemistry unit.
Wednesday, October 23rd
Today was the second test on the weather unit.
Monday, October 21st
Today students worked on the surface weather maps activity. This activity is not required but you can complete it and hand it in for extra marks.
Friday, October 18th
Today we reviewed for the weather test. If you missed class be sure to get a copy from a classmate.
Wednesday, October 16th
Today we finished the weather notes. I'll give a detailed test review on Friday and you'll receive your last weather assignment.
Tuesday, October 15th
Today we covered up to page 38 in the notes. The second weather test will be next Wednesday.
Thursday, October 3rd
Today we finished up to page 31 in the notes. No homework tonight. You'll get some information about your next project in class tomorrow.
Wednesday, October 2nd
Today we completed up to page 27 in the notes. No homework tonight.
Friday, September 27th
Today was the first test on the weather unit.
Wednesday, September 25th
Today students worked on the Arctic Climate Change project. We'll discuss a due date for this after the test.
Tuesday, September 25th
Today students worked on Weather Assignment #2. This must be in tomorrow so it can be marked before Friday's test.
Monday, September 23rd
Today we reviewed for the first weather test. If you missed class be sure to contact a classmate and ask for a copy of the outline.
Thursday, September 19th
Today we went over the three types of cloud formation and completed the table on page 22 of the notes. For the remainder of class students worked on the "Different Types of Clouds" Literacy Activity.
Wednesday, September 18th
Today we covered up to page 22 of the notes. For homework please complete the table on page 22 by adding in a couple of jot notes in each box. Some of these you'll be able to base on our discussion in today's class, some you'll have to do a little research. We'll go over it next class.
Monday, September 16th
Today we covered up to page 16 of the notes. No homework tonight.
Friday, September 13th
Today we finished the section on the atmosphere and you received your first weather assignment. This assignment is due on Monday.
Thursday, September 12th
Today we began the section on the atmosphere. You'll receive your first assignment tomorrow.
Tuesday, September 10th
Today we made it to the end of page 8 in the notes. You'll get your first assignment sometime later this week.
Monday, September 9th
Today we began our discussion of energy transfer and covered up to page 6 in the notes. We'll pick up with the video on Kinetic Molecular Theory next class. No homework tonight.
Thursday, September 5th
Today we covered up to page 3 in the notes. We'll continue next class. No homework tonight.
Wednesday, September 4th
Today we went over the worksheet from yesterday and began discussing energy transfer and had our first look at weather maps. No homework tonight.
Tuesday, September 3rd
Today we went over the course outline and expectations. Please be sure to bring a binder with you tomorrow as we will begin the first section of notes. Please finish the "Unit 1 - Weather Dynamics" worksheet you received in class. I will be checking to make sure everyone has finished. Remember that this is a first impressions only kind of assignment. I'm not interested in the right answer so much as what your impressions are going into the weather unit.