Wednesday January 18, 2011
Tomorrow we will be starting into the last section of the course: weather. This topic will be short, only lasting 3 days. We will be having work assigned everyday to help everyone get every last mark they can before exams start. For those who may have missed any time in the last days or two here are some things you may want to know:
Sunday January 15, 2011 The last Chemistry test will be Tuesday January 17. Anyone who misses the test must have a parent/guardian contact me and the rewrite will be Thursday at lunch or Thursday after school. Time is slowly ticking down to exams. Please make sure you are reviewing frequently so you do not end up cramming for the exam the night before. If you stumble upon questions please remember to ask during any down time in class or come to extra help. This weeks extra help times are: Monday - lunch (room 200) Tuesday - none Wednesday - lunch (room 105) Thursday - after school (room 200) Friday - after school (room 200) Sunday January 8, 2011 Final Exam Schedule: 1st Semester
* If there is a storm on the day of an exam, all exams will be pushed ahead one day. * If there is a 1 hour delay, the exams will start at 10 am instead of 9:30 * In case of sickness please call the secretary BEFORE the start of exams. * If you know you are not able to make an exam, arrangements must be made with Principal (Ms. Willis) prior to exams. Friday January 6, 2011 Welcome back to school and happy 2012! For the next few weeks we will be continuing on with Chemistry in hopes of completing the unit around January 18. That will leave us some time to spend on weather. Over the past week we looked at the three types of chemical compounds: 1. Section 5.8 - Ionic Compounds (binary) 2. Section 5.9 - Ionic Compounds (ternary/polyatomic) 3. Section 5.10 - Molecular Compounds We learned how to: - name each type of formula - write the formula for each type of compound - identify the differences between binary ionic and ternary ionic (polyatomic) compounds. *The notes/worksheets can be found in Notes and Assignments (Term II). On Monday we are going to - review the three types of compounds - ensure we can identify the differences between the three types of compounds - begin the next section: 5.12/5.13 On Tuesday we will - write an in-class assignment on the three types of compounds (both name and writing formulas). - begin Chapter 6: notes on 6.1/6.3 *Please remember that extra help is: 1. Every Tuesday/Thursday after school from 3:15 - 4:15 2. Every Wednesday at lunch (rom105) from 11:40 - 12:20 3. This Monday after school from 3:15 - 4:15 4. There will not be extra help everyday, but please come and see me if none of these times work, and you need extra help. Friday December 2, 2011 B/D classes - please complete the Physical/Chemical properties lab and pass it in for Monday. A class - please complete the Atomic Structures Worksheet for Monday. * Please remember the correction for the last problem: atomic #33, neutrons 42. All groups: - Monday you will get your Physics tests back. - SAS has been update. - Please show me the worksheets from the computer lab (Tuesdays/Thursdays classes) to receive completion marks by the end of Monday. - Symbols Quiz on Friday. For some practice check out the symbols review. - Wednesday we will be going to the Chemistry lab, so please return your lab safety sheet signed by you, and a parent/guardian before then. - Notes have been update. Monday November 28, 2011 Today we completed the Physics section as we wrote our Physics test. Anyone who missed the test must have a legitimate excuse that is expressed in writing or by phone to me from a parent or guardian.
This week we will be exploring Chemistry by reviewing many concepts you were introduced to in Jr. High. We will be moving through this section very quickly so we can practice some concepts in the Chemistry lab.
HW:
- Remember to pass in your signed Lab Safety Rules Sheet asap.
- HHPS and WHMIS labelling sheet
- Answer the following questions using page 176-178 and 658-660 in your text:
1.What does HHPS stand for?
2.What does WHMIS stand for?
3.Name 5 household products that are not reactive.
4.Why do you think we use hazardous chemicals when safer methods and materials are known?
5.Give an example of a hazardous substance that might be found in the
1.Kitchen
2.Bathroom
3.Garage
4.garden
6.Make a list of safety rules that should be followed in the lab. What sort of consequences should be put in place for students who do not follow the lab safety rules?
Wednesday Nov 23, 2011
Just a reminder that there will be a Physics test in class tomorrow. Please remember to bring along your calculator, a pencil and eraser, and a ruler if you can find one. If school is cancelled or there is an hour delay tomorrow, the test will be moved to Monday.
Make sure you are reviewing your in-class assignment and questions from 9.7, 10.3 and 10.4 in your textbook!
Good luck!
Friday Nov 18, 2011
The schedule for the past week was as follows:
* Anyone who missed the In-Class Assignment must make it up by the end of Tuesday either at lunch or after school. This week we will have our second and final Physics test on Thursday November 24. Please make sure you have your calculator, pencil/eraser, and ruler if you have one. The Test Review Sheet (Physics Review Ch 10) and Practice Problems (Physics Review Test #2) can be located in the Chapter 9 Folder of the Notes and Assignments (Term I) link on your left. Please also check out the short Quizlet to help you review the few terms and formulas from this section. This weeks schedule is:
Please see the Calendar as well. This is a 4 day week, with report cards being distributed on Tuesday November 22. Have a great week!! Tuesday Nov 1, 2011 Exams are continuing to creep up on us, only 3 more classes! Please keep up with your homework and review a little bit every night to help prepare. That way you may not have to cram 2 months worth of material in one study session the night before the exam. Please keep looking at your Exam Review sheet.
Today I handed back the marks for the Species at Risk Presentations. If anyone has any questions about them, please come see me outside of class so we can look through your slideshow together. We corrected last nights homework (explaining accuracy and precision using an example; defining distance, time, speed, average speed, constant speed, and instantaneous speed); and corrected the solving equation problems from page 349 # 7 in your textbook. If you have any quetions on that material please come and see me.
As we move along in Physics we looked at the equation to calculate speed, distance, and time today. We worked through 4 examples in class to see how we would use it in calculations. Then you received your first speed, distance, time worksheet. Please complete #'s 1-5 for tonight.
* For anyone who missed the Physics test last Thursday just a reminder that the test time is tomorrow at lunch in Room 200.
Friday Oct 28, 2011 Thanks to all those who made it out for parent teacher interviews. It was wonderful to meet you and give you an idea of how the students are doing so far in Science 421. Please keep in mind that exams are not far off starting Nov 7 and continuing through Nov 9. The full exam schedule layout is listed below in Monday Oct 24, 2011. Next week we have 4 full classes left with physics and a full class day to review for exams on Friday Nov 4. You will get your review sheet in class on Monday. Please make sure you are getting all of your questions answered between Monday and Friday of this week as exams begin a week from Monday. Here is a schedule with the extra help times this week.
Early in the week the marks for your SAR slideshows and Oh Deer! Assignment will be returned. That will complete your grade for the Ecology Unit. The Physics test will not be returned until Thursday in class. Enjoy your weekend. Happy studying!! Monday Oct 24, 2011 Another short week is upon us as we continue to review some skills in the Motion Unit. Please keep up with your homework and don't forget to ask questions when you don't understand. Today Ecology Test 2 was returned and reviewed. Oh Deer, and SAR will not be returned until Wednesday. And the exam review will be available either Thursday or next Monday. Please stay tuned for an update extra help schedule for next week. *Test - There will be a Motion test on Thursday October 27 in class. This will cover the following topic: Metric conversion, Unit conversion, Significant Figures, Rounding, Scientific Notation, and General Calculations (+, -, x, /). Please bring all of your materials as it won't take the entire class. *Remember - exams are quickly approaching with only 8 more classes until they begin!! The exam schedule is out. Take a look to see when your classes fall. Don't forget to find out from your teacher what kind of assessment they are doing: formal exam, test, presentation, project, etc.
*Parent Teacher Interviews: This week there are parent teacher interviews (see the Calendar on the right of this screen). It is scheduled as a first come first serve set up. Thursday Oct 27 it runs from 3:30 - 4:45 and again from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. On Friday Oct 28 interviews run from 1:00 - 4:00 pm. I hope to see all the parents/guardians there. Monday Oct 17, 2011 Physics!! Today we started the Physics Unit. The next few days will be some review to ensure we have all the skills we need before we move onto solving speed, distance, time equations. If you have any questions during this review time please don't wait to ask. It is meant to be a quick review, but it is important to understand these skills. Don't forget to bring your calculator!!!! The Ecology tests, SAR presentations, and the Oh Deer! assignment will be returned Monday October 24 and Wednesday October 26. *Only 12 more classes until Midterms!!* Tuesday Oct 12, 2011 Reminders: Test is Friday during class. Thursday we will be doing test review for Chapter 2 and 3. We will go over any questions you have from the review sheets, correct the crossword, and continue to prepare for the test. There will be extra help available Wednesday in room 105 from 11:40 - 12:20 and Thursday after school in room 201 from 3:20 - 4:20. Check out the Quizlet to help you prepare for the test! Friday Oct 7, 2011 Test #1 was returned and reviewed on Monday October 3. Over the week we completed sections 2.2, 2.9, and 2.10. We also completed a population activity where we collected the data during class on Thursday so we could analyze limiting factors on populations. This Oh Deer! worksheet (see Notes and Assignments) is due at the beginning of class on Wednesday October 12. Please take a look at your Chapter 2 and 3 review sheet over the weekend to help prepare you for our second Ecology test (Chapter 2 and 3) on Friday October 14. We will review during class on Thursday. Don't forget there is always extra help Tuesday and Thursday after school in room 200 (3:15 - 4:15), and Wednesday at lunch in room 105 (11:40 - 12:20). See you on Tuesday!
Oh Deer! Data for Class D
Oh Deer! Data for Class A and B
Friday Sept 30, 2011
This week we covered sections 2.1, 2.5, and 2.6 in Chapter 2. Please review this material over the weekend as there are some major concepts and lots of new scientific terms. Also please take a look at the assigned questions for 2.5, and 2.6. We will correct them on Tuesday. Have a great weekend!
Chapter 2 Begins......
The class wrote their chapter 1 Ecology test yesterday (Tuesday Sept 27). Anyone who missed the test will have the opportunity to write tomorrow (Thursday Sept 29) at lunch. The tests will be returned on Monday Oct 3. Today we started Chapter 2. Time to get to work! Check the notes and assignments sections for any Notes and Assignments you may have missed in class! Update The Website is up and running, just in time for our first test. I hope this site is a helpful tool for this course. Please take a look at the Calendar for upcoming classroom and school events. On the left side bar you will also find lots of information. Notes and assignments can be found in PDF format under the Notes and Assignments. You can also find some review material, games, and videos in the Helpful Links. And don't forget about Extra Help if you have any questions. If you have any questions for me outside of class or school hours please feel free to track me down and ask, or use my Contact Information. Good luck with your test on Tuesday! |
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