Students are encouraged, but it is NOT MANDATORY, to check in periodically on our Google Classroom for updates. Please see post below for class access codes if you have not previously joined the Google Classroom.
I can be reached by email: nancydewling@nlesd.ca to answer any questions, and would also love to hear from students to check-in and hear what students have been up to either through email or our google classroom.
The school district also has resources available at the following link: learningathome@nlesd.ca
I miss you all & hope we are back in the classroom very soon! Take care.
Google Classroom Code: ncd7wur. Please check back periodically for updated information.
Students may continue to work through material from Chapters 7/9 that was started in previous classes. Textbooks are available online and students may wish to read the chapter to gain further knowledge of the material presented in the notes/booklet.
Sciences 7-7
Google Classroom Code: e2t6vn6. Please check back periodically for updated information.
Students may continue to work through material from Chapters 7/9 that was started in previous classes. Textbooks are available online and students may wish to read the chapter to gain further knowledge of the material presented in the notes/booklet.
Sciences 7-8
Google Classroom Code: ds3q2er. Please check back periodically for updated information.
Students may continue to work through material from Chapters 7/9 that was started in previous classes. Textbooks are available online and students may wish to read the chapter to gain further knowledge of the material presented in the notes/booklet.
Sciences 7-9
Google Classroom Code : bbzsicz. Please check back periodically for updated information.
Students may continue to work through material from Chapters 7/9 that was started in previous classes. Textbooks are available online and students may wish to read the chapter to gain further knowledge of the material presented in the notes/booklet.
Sciences 8-7
Google Classroom Code: 4duddpy. Please check back periodically for updated information.
Students may continue to work through material from Chapter 4 that was started in previous classes. Textbooks are available online and students may wish to read the chapter to gain further knowledge of the material presented in the notes/booklet.
March 12, 2020
Sciences 7-9
Continued with Chapter 7 today, corrected questions p.6 and continued with booklet.
Homework Activity for Tuesday March 17 : Choose 5 household products, classify as "melange heterogene, melange homogene ou substance pure". Give a sentence to explain your classification.
Sciences 8-7
Continued with section 4.2 in booklet. No homework. Students will need a ruler and protractor for this unit.
Sciences 7-7 & 7-8
Completed an intro activity to Unit 3 Mixtures & Solutions.
Students were given their Unit 2 test marks, but tests will not be passed back until later in the week. Test marks will not be put on Powerschool until after report cards.
March 11, 2020
Sciences 7-10
Began Chapter 7/9 today - please complete questions on p.6 of booklet if you were not done in class.
Sciences 7-8
Test today - no homework.
Sciences 8-7
Began notes for Chapter 4 today - no homework. Students will need a ruler and protractor for this unit.
Sciences 7-6
Completed an intro activity to Unit 3 Mixtures & Solutions.
Students were given their Unit 2 test marks, but tests will not be passed back until later in the week. Test marks will not be put on Powerschool until after report cards.
March 10, 2020
Sciences 7-10
Completed an intro activity to Unit 3 Mixtures & Solutions.
Students were given their Unit 2 test marks, but tests will not be passed back until later in the week. Test marks will not be put on Powerschool until after report cards.
Sciences 7-7
Test today - no homework.
Sciences 8-7
Completed an intro activity to Unit 3 Optics. Students will need a ruler and protractor for this unit.
Students were given their Unit 2 test marks, but tests will not be passed back until later in the week. Test marks will not be put on Powerschool until after report cards.
Sciences 7-9
Continued with Chapter 7 today, complete questions p.6 of booklet for homework if not done.
March 9, 2020
Sciences 7-9
Completed an intro activity to Unit 3 Mixtures & Solutions.
Students given their Unit 2 test marks, but tests will not be passed back until later in the week. Test marks will not be put on Powerschool until after report cards.
Sciences 7-6 & 7-10
Test today - no homework.
Sciences 8-7
Test today - no homework.
Sante 7-8
Students completed their Mental Health Posters . Posters will be submitted to the College of the North Atlantic Enactus Program Poster Competition for a chance to win $100.
March 5, 2020
Sciences 7-8
Finished correcting Unit 2 review questions. Played review game of Plickers.
Unit 2 Test (chapters 4,5,6) has been re-scheduled for Wednesday, March 11 (due to snow days).
Corrected review questions #1-12. Complete #13-16 if you were not done in class and we will correct tomorrow. Heat Posters graded and returned to students.
Unit 2 Test (chapters 4,5,6) has been re-scheduled for Wednesday, March 11 (due to snow days).
Unit 2 Test on Chapters 7,8,9 has been re-scheduled to Monday, March 9th (due to snow days). Format: 10 matching, 10 multiple choice and 4 multi-part questions. Students NEED a calculator for the test.
Continued with review sheets for Unit 2 - MUST be completed for Monday.
Unit 2 Test on Chapters 7,8,9 on Tuesday, March 3rd. Format: 10 matching, 10 multiple choice and 4 multi-part questions. Students NEED a calculator for the test.
Students completed a poster focusing on mental health awareness. Posters will be submitted to Enactus, a group from the College of the North Atlantic as part of their Mental Health Poster Contest and students will have the opportunity to win $100.
February 26, 2020
Sciences 7-6 & 7-7
Corrected summary worksheet of Unit 2. Students worked on review worksheets for remainder of class - will continue this next day.
Heat Posters due today.
Unit 2 Test (chapters 4,5,6) on Thursday, March 5th.
Completed and corrected summary sheets for Unit 2 (chapters 4,5,6). Students worked on review worksheets for remainder of the class - will continue this next day.
Heat Posters due today.
Unit 2 Test (chapters 4,5,6) on Thursday, March 5th.
Boat building competition today - students worked in groups to design and make a boat out of aluminum foil and then see how many pennies the boat could hold before sinking!
Case Study on Tuesday, Feb.11th. No preparation required.
Chapter 8 Quiz on Friday, Feb.14th.
February 4, 2020
Sciences 7-9
Heating curve graphing worksheets returned and gone over on the board. Continued working on review for chapter 5 and corrected all the sheets at the end of the class.
Heating curve graphing worksheets returned and gone over on the board. Continued working on review for chapter 5 and corrected all but the last page of the review sheets. Will correct this last page tomorrow!
Heating curve graphing worksheets returned and gone over on the board. Corrected Chapter 5 double sided review sheet on the board. Students continued working on additional review in preparation for the quiz.
Continued to work on Foldable - complete for homework if not done. Due Wednesday, Feb.5th (next class).
Sciences 7-8
Completed Chp 5 notes discussing Heating Curves. Students worked on a worksheet for the heating curve of rubbing alcohol - students who were not finished will have some time next day to complete.
Continued to work on Foldable - will continue next class. No homework.
Sciences 7-8
No class today - students participated in a presentation from the RNC on internet safety "STRIVE".
January 29, 2020
Sciences 7-7, 7-9, 7-10
Completed Chp 5 notes discussing Heating Curves. Students worked on a worksheet for the heating curve of rubbing alcohol - students who were not finished will have some time next day to complete.
Chapter 5 Quiz for classes 7-9 & 7-10 on Thursday, February 6th and class 7-7 on Friday, February 7th.
Discussed the lab activity that we completed prior to the break and students were given time to complete the related lab sheet.
Please complete vocab/definition sheet for homework if you were not done. Students are also encouraged to take their Chapter 5 notes home to review what has been covered so far.
Began a new unit on Sexuality today - discussing puberty and the changes that occur during this time.
Sciences 8-7
Completed a review of density, mass and volume calculations. Students worked on practice questions which we corrected before class.
Students are encouraged to take their Chapter 8 notes home to review what has been covered so far and to go over questions on the 3 types of calculations if finding this difficult.
Sciences 7-6
Completed notes for chapter 5 today discussing Heating Curves. Students began a worksheet on the heating curve of rubbing alcohol.
Students had time to complete their lab activity worksheets from last class.
Also completed/corrected vocab sheet for Chapter 5.
No homework.
Sciences 8-7
Students had the class to complete their lab activity worksheets from last day - please complete for homework and due Monday.
January 14, 2020
Sciences 7-6, 7-7, 7-8, 7-9, 7-10
Students completed a stations lab activity today - will continue this next class. No homework.
January 13, 2020
Sciences 8-7
Lab activity today - will continue with this next class. No homework.
Sciences 7-8 & 7-9
Corrected worksheet on Particle Theory and 3 States of Matter.
Reviewed terms contraction and expansion. Discussed terms for the 6 changes of state. Students began a worksheet on important vocab/definitions for the chapter.
Sciences 7-7
Reviewed terms contraction and expansion. Discussed terms for the 6 changes of state.
Students began a worksheet on important vocab/definitions for the chapter.
January 10, 2020
Sciences 8-7
Completed and corrected questions on p.322 #s 1-5 and p.323 #s 1-3. No homework.
Sciences 7-10
Corrected worksheet on Particle Theory and 3 States of Matter.
Reviewed terms contraction and expansion. Discussed terms for the 6 changes of state. Students began a worksheet on important vocab/definitions for the chapter.
Sciences 7-6
Reviewed terms contraction and expansion. Discussed terms for represent 6 changes of state.
Completed and corrected a worksheet on particle theory and 3 states of matter. No homework.
Sciences 7-8
Continued with Chapter 5 -discussing solids, liquids, and gases. Students worked on a worksheet on particle theory and 3 states of matter. Please complete for homework if you were not done.
January 9, 2020
Sciences 8-7
Corrected practice questions for calculating density, mass and volume. Continued with questions on p.322 #s 1-5 and p.323 #s 1-3.
Sciences 7-9 et 7-10
Continued with Chapter 5 -discussing solids, liquids, and gases. Students worked on a worksheet on particle theory and 3 states of matter. Please complete for homework if you were not done.
Sciences 7-7
Continued with Chapter 5 -discussing solids, liquids, and gases. Completed and corrected a worksheet on particle theory and 3 states of matter.
January 8, 2020
Sante 7-8
Completed a lesson on Digital Citizenship - looking at how much time is spent using different forms of media, and considering the associated positive and negative impacts.
Sciences 8-7
Continued with Chapter 8 - calculating density, volume and mass. Please complete the 9 practice questions for homework if you were not done in class.
Sciences 7-9 et 7-10
Chapter 4 quiz returned and reviewed with students.
Began Chapter 5 discussing particles and the particle theory of matter. No homework.
Sciences 7-6
Continued with Chapter 5 -discussing solids, liquids, and gases. No homework.
January 7, 2020
Sciences 7-8
Chapter 4 quiz returned and reviewed with students.
Began Chapter 5 discussing particles and the particle theory of matter. No homework.
No homework.
Sciences 8-7
Chapter 7 quiz returned and reviewed with students.
Began Chapter 8 today discussing mass, volume and density. Students will need a calculator for the next two chapters.
No homework.
Sciences 7-6 et 7-7
Chapter 4 quiz returned and reviewed with students.
Began Chapter 5 discussing particles and the particle theory of matter. No homework.
No homework.
December 18th, 2019
Sciences 7-8 & 7-10
Quiz today - no homework.
Sciences 8-7
STEM Challenge today - build the tallest free-standing snowman!
Sciences 7-6
STEM Challenge today - build the tallest free-standing snowman!
Completed lesson on respect and consent in online environments.
Sciences 7-6
Continued with Chapter 4 discussing the term "Etalonner" and the 3 temperature scales. No homework.
Sciences 8-7
Continued with Chapter 7 today. No homework.
Sciences 7-9
Continued with Chapter 4 discussing the term "Etalonner" and the 3 temperature scales. No homework.
Unit 1 tests returned and gone over in class.
Sciences 7-10
Began Chapter 4 today. Please complete the activity "Is the human body a good thermometer" for Monday.
Unit 1 tests returned and gone over in class.
December 4th, 2019
Sciences 7-8
Began booklet for Chapter 4 - please complete the activity "Is the body a good thermometer" for next class (Monday).
Unit 1 tests returned and gone over.
Sciences 7-7
Continued with Chapter 4 discussing how to place a precise scale on a thermometer.
Unit 1 tests returned and gone over.
Sciences 7-6
Discussed the homework activity "Is the human body a good thermometer?"
Continued with Chapter 4 discussing thermoscopes - early instruments used to detect temperature change as well as the process of putting a precise scale on a thermometer.
Unit 1 tests returned and gone over.
Sciences 8-7
Began booklet for Chapter 7 Fluids. No homework.
Unit 1 test marks given to students - test will be returned later.
December 3rd, 2019
Sciences 7-8 & 7-10
Completed an intro activity for Unit 2 Temperature and Heat looking at the temperatures of various objects/situations. No homework.
Sciences 7-6
Began notes for Chapter 4 today. Please complete the activity "Is the human body a good thermometer" for tomorrow.
Sciences 7-7 & 7-9
Discussed the homework activity "Is the human body a good thermometer?"
Continued with Chapter 4 discussing thermoscopes - early instruments used to detect temperature change. Also completed/corrected vocab #1-7. No homework.
December 2nd, 2019
Sciences 7-8 & 7-10
Test today - no homework.
Sciences 7-6
Completed an intro activity for Unit 2 Temperature and Heat looking at the temperatures of various objects/situations. No homework.
Sciences 7-7 & 7-9
Began notes for Chapter 4 today. Please complete the activity "Is the human body a good thermometer" for tomorrow.
November 29th, 2019
Sciences 8-7
watched a documentary about Ocean Plastics today. No homework.
Sciences 7-8
Corrected Unit 1 review sheets. Also played a review game today!
Unit 1 Test (chapters 1,2,3) scheduled for Monday, Dec.2nd
Corrected the fill in the blank portion of the Unit 1 review sheets. Continued working on the short answer portion - complete for homework if not done.
Unit 1 Test (chapters 1,2,3) re-scheduled for Thursday, Nov.28th
Final class working on Google Slide project - please share the project with me by Monday. Students also given review sheets for Unit 1 which we will work on in class Monday.
Unit 1 Test (chapters 1,2,3) scheduled for Thursday, Nov.28th
Final class working on Google Slide project on ecosystem of one's choice. Please complete and share the file with me by Monday, Nov.25th.
Unit 1 Test (chapters 1,2,3) scheduled for Wednesday, Nov.27th
Sciences 7-9
Continued with review sheets for unit 1 - please complete for homework if not done.
Unit 1 Test (chapters 1,2,3) scheduled for Wednesday, Nov.27th
Sciences 7-8
Food Web Assignment due today.
Continued with Chapter 3 discussing various human activities that impact ecosystems. Please complete the drawing and jot notes on an activity of your choice for tomorrow.
Unit 1 Test (chapters 1,2,3) scheduled for Monday, Dec.2nd
Sciences 7-10
Completed Chapter 3 notes and corrected the chapter vocab. Began review sheets in preparation for Unit 1 Test - will continue with this next day.
Unit 1 Test (chapters 1,2,3) scheduled for Monday, Dec.2nd.
Sciences 7-6
2nd class working on Google Slides Ecosystem project - will have 1 more class period to work on the project.
Unit 1 Test (chapters 1,2,3) scheduled for Thursday, Nov.28th
November 20th, 2019
Sciences 7-7
2nd class working on Google Slides Ecosystem project - will have 1 more class period to work on the project.
Unit 1 Test (chapters 1,2,3) scheduled for Wednesday, Nov.27th
Sciences 8-7
Corrected Chapter vocab. Began review of Unit 1 in preparation for the test - please complete fill in the blank portion for next day (Monday).
Unit 1 Test (chapters 1,2,3) scheduled for Wednesday, Nov.27th
Completed notes and vocab for Chapter 3. Chapter 2 quiz returned and gone over.
Unit 1 Test (chapters 1,2,3) scheduled for Wednesday, Nov.27th
Sciences 7-8
Food Web Assignment due tomorrow, Thursday, Nov.21st
Began Chapter 3 today discussing primary and secondary succession. Will continue this tomorrow.
Unit 1 Test (chapters 1,2,3) scheduled for Monday, Dec.2nd
November 18th, 2019
Sciences 7-7
Began working on Google Slide presentation about an ecosystem of the students' choosing. Will continue this next day.
Sciences 8-7
Continued with Chapter 3 today - discussing main characteristics and organisms found in a variety of aquatic environments.
Sciences 7-10
Food Web Assignments due today.
Began Chapter 3 today. Students are reminded that once we complete Chapter 3, there will be a unit test covering Chapters 1,2,3.
Sciences 7-9
Continued with Chapter 3 discussing human impact on ecosystems. Homework: Please complete your drawing and points about the purpose of your chosen activity as well as its consequences for the ecosystem.
November 14th, 2019
Sciences 7-8
We lost the majority of our class today because of the fire alarm issues...we will continue with the food web assignment next class.
Sciences 7-6 & 7-7
Completed notes for Chapter 3 today. Also completed/corrected chapter vocab and definitions.
Students were given an instruction sheet for the Google Slides Project about an ecosystem of their choice. We will be starting this next class. Students may work alone or in partners.
Sciences 8-7
Began Chapter 3 today.
Students are reminded that once we complete Chapter 3, there will be a unit test covering Chapters 1,2,3.
November 13th, 2019
Sciences 7-8
Began a food web activity today - will continue next class. No homework.
Sciences 7-10
Continued with Food Web activity - please complete for next class (Monday) if you were not done. Students have to pass in their food web sheet as well as the question sheet.
Sciences 7-6 & 7-7
Continued with Chapter 3 discussing human impact on ecosystems. Please complete your drawing and points about the purpose of your chosen activity as well as its consequences for the ecosystem.
Sciences 7-9
Food webs + questions due today.
Began Chapter 3. Students are reminded that once we are finished chapter 3, we will have a unit test covering Chapters 1,2,3.
November 12th, 2019
Sante 7-8
Continued working on All About Me Hoodies - will have one more class to complete.
Sciences 7-10
Began a food web activity today - will continue next class. No homework.
Sciences 7-6 & 7-7
Chapter 2 quizzes passed back today and gone over in class.
Began Chapter 3. Students are reminded that once we are finished chapter 3, we will have a unit test covering Chapters 1,2,3.
Sciences 7-9
2nd period working on food web activity - please complete for homework if you were not done. Students have to pass in their food web sheet as well as the question sheet.
November 7th, 2019
Sciences 7-8
Switched to Sante today - had half a period to work on All About Me Hoodies before going to the assembly. Will also use our science class on Monday to work on these! No homework.
Sciences 8-7
Quiz today. No homework
Sciences 7-9
Began a food web activity today - will continue next class. No homework.
Sciences 7-7
Watched a video about Pollution, in preparation for our next chapter. No homework.
Have a great long weekend!
November 6th, 2019
Sciences 7-8 & 7-10
Quiz today - No homework.
Sciences 8-7
Corrected Chapter 2 review sheets. Students had some class time to prepare/study for their quiz tomorrow.
Watched a video about Pollution, in preparation for our next chapter.
Lynx/Hare graphing assignments and Salty Seeds labs returned to students. Students saw their Chapter 2 quiz marks, but the quiz will not be passed back until a later date.
No homework.
November 6th, 2019
Sciences 7-8 & 7-10
Quiz today - No homework.
Sciences 8-7
Corrected Chapter 2 review sheets. Students had some class time to prepare/study for their quiz tomorrow.
Watched a video about Pollution, in preparation for our next chapter.
Lynx/Hare graphing assignments and Salty Seeds labs returned to students. Students saw their Chapter 2 quiz marks, but the quiz will not be passed back until a later date.
No homework.
November 4th, 2019
Sciences 7-8
Corrected food web worksheet. Completed/corrected Chapter 2 review sheet.
Completed Chapter 2 notes and vocab/definitions. Please complete the worksheet on food webs for Monday. We will be switching our Health class on Monday to Science but will use another Science class for Health another day.
Students were given a review sheet for the chapter.
Graphing assignments returned today. I have given the option to complete a different graph & questions over the weekend and I will take the higher of the 2 marks. MUST be passed in Monday, no late assignments will be accepted.
Completed Salty Seeds lab today. Please complete for homework if you did not finish the related worksheets in class.
Sciences 7-8
Continued with Notes from Chapter 2, discussing roles of organisms based on what they eat. Also watched a video "Populations". No homework.
Sciences 7-10
Graphing assignment (Lynx/Hare) due today.
Continued with notes from Chapter 2, discussing roles of organisms based on what they eat. Also watched a video "Populations". No homework.
Sciences 8-7
Graphing assignment completed in class today. No homework.
October 25th, 2019
Sciences 7-7
Lynx/Hare graphs due today.
Continued with Chapter 2 looking at Roles of Organisms according to what they eat. Also watched a video about Populations of organisms.
Sciences 7-9
Continued working on graphing assignment today - please complete for next class (Tuesday) if you were not done.
Salty Seeds labs returned to students today.
Sciences 7-10
Continued working on graphing assignment today - please complete for next class (Monday) if you were not done.
Salty Seeds labs returned to students today.
Sciences 8-7
Completed and corrected questions on ocean exploration, and chapter vocab #s 1-8.
Also started to discuss ocean currents. No homework.
On Monday students will complete a graphing assignment - may use notes.
October 24th, 2019
Sante 7-8
Began looking at our interests/activities, etc which help shape our self-concept which in turns helps us deal with stressful situations. Students are designing a Hoodie to reflect their self-concept. Will continue this over the next couple classes.
Wellness poster marked and returned today.
Sciences 7-6
Lynx/Hare graphs due today.
Continued with Day 2 of Salty Seeds lab - will look at final results Monday.
Reviewed Notes from Chapter 2 thus far, and continued with the chapter.
Sciences 7-9
Began Chapter 2 Notes: symbiotic relationships and predator/prey relationship.
Set up a graphing assignment which we will be working on over the next class or two. No homework.
Sciences 7-10
Started a graphing assignment looking at the relationship between predator/prey populations. Will continue next day.
Sciences 8-7
Continued with Chapter 2 today - looking at ocean exploration. No homework.
October 23rd, 2019
Sciences 7-8
Began Chapter 2 today. No homework.
Sciences 7-6
Started a lab activity investigating the effect of salt on seed germination. We will be following this over the next couple of classes.
Continued with a graphing assignment looking at populations of lynx and hares and their effects on each other. Please complete for homework, due tomorrow, if you were not done today.
Sciences 8-7
Began Chapter 2 notes today. No homework.
Water quality labs returned to students.
Sciences 7-7
Continued with a graphing assignment looking at populations of lynx and hares. Please complete for homework, due Friday, if you were not done today.
October 22nd, 2019
Sciences 7-8 & 7-10
Final period work on Salty Seeds lab. Please complete for homework if you were not done.
Sciences 7-6
Began a graphing assignment looking at populations of lynx and hares and their effects on each other. Will continue next day. No homework.
Sciences 7-9
Corrected variables and graphing worksheets and students completed a practice graphing assignment. Please complete for homework if not done.
Sciences 7-7
Completed Salty Seeds lab today.
Discussed predator/prey relationships and began a graphing assignment looking at populations of lynx and hares. Will continue next day - no homework.
October 18th, 2019
Sciences 7-8
Completed Day 2 of our seeds experiment - will finish this on Monday.
Continuing to work on variables and graphing worksheets.
Sciences 8-7
Final class working on Water Quality Lab - if you were not done, please complete for homework and pass in next class.
Sciences 7-9
Completed our Salty Seeds lab today - please complete the worksheets for next class if you were not finished today.
Sciences 7-7
Completed day 2 of the salty seeds lab today.
Began Chapter 2 discussing 3 types of symbiotic relationships.
Have a great weekend!
October 17th, 2019
Sciences 7-6
Began Chapter 2 today discussing types of symbiotic relationships. Also watched a Bill Nye video on Populations.
Sciences 7-8
Began a lab experiment today - investigating effect of salt on seed germination. We will be looking at our seeds over the coming days!
Continuing to work on variables and graphing worksheets.
Sciences 8-7
Presentation on Vaping today.
Had some time to work on questions from water quality lab but will have time tomorrow to complete.
Sciences 7-10
Completed day 2 of our Salty Seeds lab experiment.
Began Chapter 2 today discussing types of symbiotic relationships.
Graphing/Variable duotangs should now be returned to me.
October 16th, 2019
Sciences 7-7 & 7-10
Continuing to work on variables and graphing worksheets.
Began a lab experiment today - investigating effect of salt on seed germination. We will be looking at our seeds over the coming days!
Sciences 8-7
Continued with Water Quality lab today looking at the biotic factors (insects) in the water. We will be working on this lab over the next couple classes.
Sciences 7-9
Completed day 2 of our Salty Seeds lab experiment.
Continuing to work on variables and graphing worksheets.
October 10th, 2019
Sciences 7-6, 7-7, 7-8, 7-10
Continued looking at variables and graphing - will continue this next day. No homework.
Sciences 7-9
No class today due to the Thanksgiving Assembly.
October 9th, 2019
Sciences 7-9 & 7-10
Outdoor activity worksheets due today. Please pass in ASAP if you have not already done so.
Began discussion of scientific method, variables and graphing - will continue next class. No homework.
Sciences 7-8
Outdoor activity worksheets overdue.
Continued with a discussion of scientific method, variables, graphing - will continue this next class. Some students were finding this difficult so brought their duotangs home to review prior to next class. Please return duotangs next class.
Sciences 7-6 & 7-7
Continued with scientific method and variables - discussed how to correctly label and create line and bar graphs. No homework.
October 8th, 2019
Sciences 8-7
Corrected the practice graph from yesterday/homework.
Completed a practice case study which we corrected together. No homework.
Sciences 7-9
Worked on questions from outdoor activity. Complete for homework if not done.
Chapter 1 quizzes returned to students. Students were encouraged to write in the correct answers in the margin of the page and to keep the quiz to review prior to the unit test.
Sciences 7-8
Outdoor activity worksheets due today - MANY students did not have theirs completed. Please pass in ASAP.
Began a discussion of scientific method, variables, graphing - will continue this next class. No homework.
Sciences 7-7
Continued with scientific method and variables. No homework.
Chapter 1 quizzes returned to students. Students were encouraged to write in the correct answers in the margin of the page and to keep the quiz to review prior to the unit test.
October 7th, 2019
Sciences 7-10
Final class working on outdoor activity.
Chapter 1 quizzes returned to students and gone over in class. Students were encouraged to write in the correct answers in the margin of the page and to keep the quiz to review prior to the unit test.
Sciences 8-7
Continued working on the scientific method, variables, and graphing - please complete the first practice graph for homework if you were not done today.
Chapter 1 quizzes returned to students. Students were encouraged to write in the correct answers in the margin of the page and to keep the quiz to review prior to the unit test.
Sciences 7-6
Completed questions from outdoor activity.
Continued our discussion of variables and graphing - will continue this next class.
Chapter 1 quizzes returned to students. Students were encouraged to write in the correct answers in the margin of the page and to keep the quiz to review prior to the unit test.
Sciences 7-8
Final class working on outdoor activity. Complete for homework if not done.
Chapter 1 quizzes returned to students and gone over in class. Students were encouraged to write in the correct answers in the margin of the page and to keep the quiz to review prior to the unit test.
October 4th, 2019
Sciences 7-7
Continued with a discussion of the scientific method, variables, and graphing. No homework. Have a great weekend!
Sciences 7-10
Continued working on questions from our outdoor activity from last class. This should be finished by next day! Have a great weekend!
Sciences 8-7
Continued working on the scientific method, variables, and graphing. No homework. Have a great weekend!
Sciences 7-9
Started an outdoor activity looking at living/non-living factors in the school yard ecosystem - will finish this next class.
October 3rd, 2019
Sante 7-8
Continuing with Wellness Poster - will have about 20 minutes next class to finish. No homework.
Sciences 7-6
Corrected example 4 from last class on variables.
Started an outdoor activity looking at living/non-living factors in the school yard ecosystem - will finish this next class.
Sciences 8-7
Quiz marks given to students (quizzes will be passed back at a later date).
Reviewed the process of the Scientific Method, variables and graphing. Will continue this next class. No homework.
Sciences 7-9
Quiz today. No homework.
Sciences 7-10
Started an outdoor activity looking at living/non-living factors in the school yard ecosystem - will finish this next class.
October 2nd, 2019
Sciences 7-8
Students were given their quiz marks (quizzes will be passed back at a later date) and their NL ecosystems posters were returned.
Began an outdoor activity looking at the living/non-living factors in our school yard ecosystem - will continue with this next class.
Sciences 7-6
Students were given their quiz marks (quizzes will be passed back at a later date) and their NL ecosystems posters were returned.
Began a discussion of the Scientific Method and variables - will continue with this next class.
Sciences 8-7
Quiz today - no homework.
Salinity/Density labs overdue.
Sciences 7-7
Completed the outdoor activity looking at living/non-living factors in the school yard ecosystem.
Began a discussion of the Scientific Method - will continue this next class.
Completed p.12 in Chapter 1 booklet, also corrected chapter vocab p.2. Students had some time to work on review questions which we will continue and correct on Monday.
Poster on 4 main ecosystems in NL OVERDUE (Thursday, Sept.26th)
Quizlet Chapitre 1 (ignore the terms turbidite, pH, indicateur biologique - we will learn these next chapter)
September 26, 2019
Sciences 7-8
Corrected p. 10 in chapter 1 booklet, also completed p.11 - discussing terms individual, population, community and ecosystem. Students had some time to work on p.2 chapter vocab as well.
Poster on 4 main ecosystems in NL DUE TODAY, Thursday, Sept.26th.
Continued working on a poster activity on the 4 main ecosystems in NL. Each ecosystem should contain 4 biotic and 3 abiotic factors (drawn and labelled in French). The poster also needs to be colored. DUE Friday, Sept.27th.
Chapter 1 Quiz on Thursday, Oct.3rd.
Sciences 7-10
Completed p.11 in Chapter 1 booklet - discussing terms individual, population, community and ecosystem.
Continued working on a poster activity on the 4 main ecosystems in NL. Each ecosystem should contain 4 biotic and 3 abiotic factors (drawn and labelled in French). The poster also needs to be colored. DUE Thursday, Sept.26th. Students have had 2.5 classes working on this so should be nearly finished if not already finished.
Chapter 1 Quiz on Tuesday, Oct.1st
Sante 7-8
Continued working on a Wellness assignment - students are looking at physical, mental and social wellness and what types of activities/items have an influence on each type.
Sciences 8-7
Continued with lab activity from last class - effect of salinity on density of water. Please complete for homework if you were not done today.
Chapter 1 Quiz on Wednesday, Oct.2nd
Sciences 7-6
Completed notes for Chapter 1 today - discussed term niche. Also completed and corrected Chapter 1 vocab/definitions.
Posters for 4 ecosystems in NL due on Thursday, Sept.26th.
Chapter 1 Quiz on Tuesday, Oct.1st
September 23, 2019
Sciences 7-7
Continued working on a poster activity on the 4 main ecosystems in NL. Each ecosystem should contain 4 biotic and 3 abiotic factors (drawn and labelled in French). The poster also needs to be colored. DUE Thursday, Sept.26th.
Chapter 1 Quiz on Monday, Sept. 30th.
Sciences 7-6
Continued working on a poster activity on the 4 main ecosystems in NL. Each ecosystem should contain 4 biotic and 3 abiotic factors (drawn and labelled in French). The poster also needs to be colored. DUE Thursday, Sept.26th.
Chapter 1 Quiz on Tuesday, Oct.1st
Sciences 7-8
Continued working on a poster activity on the 4 main ecosystems in NL. Each ecosystem should contain 4 biotic and 3 abiotic factors (drawn and labelled in French). The poster also needs to be colored. DUE Thursday, Sept.26th.
Chapter 1 Quiz on Tuesday, Oct.1st
Sciences 8-7
Lab Activity today - effect of salinity on density of water. Will continue this next class. No homework.
Chapter 1 Quiz on Wednesday, Oct.2nd
September 19, 2019
Sciences 7-7
Discussed the terms individual, population, community, ecosystem today.
Began a poster activity on the 4 main ecosystems in NL. Each ecosystem should contain 4 biotic and 3 abiotic factors (drawn and labelled in French). The poster also needs to be colored. We will continue working on the poster tomorrow (Friday) and will be due on Monday, Sept.23rd.
Sciences 7-8 & 7-9
Continued with a discussion of 'Facteurs abiotiques et biotiques' and possible interactions among these factors.
Make an attempt to complete p.10 in Chapter 1 booklet if you were not already finished, but this should only take a few minutes - if you are having trouble, don't worry, we will discuss & correct next class!!
Sciences 7-10
Corrected p.10 in Chapter 1 booklet - interactions among abiotic and biotic factors in ecosystems.
Began a poster activity on the 4 main ecosystems in NL. Each ecosystem should contain 4 biotic(living) and 3 abiotic (never living) factors - each factor should be drawn and labelled in French. The poster also needs to be colored. We will continue working on the poster tomorrow (Friday) and will be due on Tuesday, Sept.24th.
Sciences 7-6
Continued with a discussion of 'Facteurs abiotiques et biotiques' and possible interactions among these factors.
Also discussed the term 'Plage de Tolerance today' (range of tolerance) and the terms inidividual, population, community and ecosystem.
Please complete p.10 in Chapter 1 booklet if you were not done in class.
September 19, 2019
Sciences 7-7
Discussed the terms individual, population, community, ecosystem today.
Began a poster activity on the 4 main ecosystems in NL. Each ecosystem should contain 4 biotic and 3 abiotic factors (drawn and labelled in French). The poster also needs to be colored. We will continue working on the poster tomorrow (Friday) and will be due on Monday, Sept.23rd.
Sciences 7-8 & 7-9
Continued with a discussion of 'Facteurs abiotiques et biotiques' and possible interactions among these factors.
Make an attempt to complete p.10 in Chapter 1 booklet if you were not already finished, but this should only take a few minutes - if you are having trouble, don't worry, we will discuss & correct next class!!
Sciences 7-10
Corrected p.10 in Chapter 1 booklet - interactions among abiotic and biotic factors in ecosystems.
Began a poster activity on the 4 main ecosystems in NL. Each ecosystem should contain 4 biotic(living) and 3 abiotic (never living) factors - each factor should be drawn and labelled in French. The poster also needs to be colored. We will continue working on the poster tomorrow (Friday) and will be due on Tuesday, Sept.24th.
Sciences 7-6
Continued with a discussion of 'Facteurs abiotiques et biotiques' and possible interactions among these factors.
Also discussed the term 'Plage de Tolerance today' (range of tolerance) and the terms inidividual, population, community and ecosystem.
Please complete p.10 in Chapter 1 booklet if you were not done in class.
September 18, 2019
Sciences 8-7
Continuing with Chapter 1, discussed differences between salt and fresh water. Lab activity next class. No homework.
Sciences 7-8, 7-9
Currently working on the topic of Ecosystems and the terms Abiotique (never-living) and Biotique (living or once living). Be sure to review these terms and examples at home so you have a good understanding!
Also discussed the term Plage de Tolerance today (range of tolerance).
No homework.
Sciences 7-7
Continued with a discussion of 'Facteurs abiotiques et biotiques' and possible interactions among these factors.
Also discussed the term 'Plage de Tolerance today' (range of tolerance).
No homework.
September 17, 2019
Sciences 8-7
Continuing with Chapter 1, discussing the water cycle and water distribution. No homework.
Sciences 7-6, 7-8
Currently working on the topic of Ecosystems and the terms Abiotique (never-living) and Biotique (living or once living). Be sure to review these terms and examples at home so you have a good understanding!
Sciences 7-10
Please take a look at the sentences about Facteurs Biotiques et Abiotiques (p.6 in booklet) that we started today in class. Make an attempt to complete if you were not already finished, but this should only take a few minutes - if you are having trouble, don't worry, we will discuss & correct in class on Thursday!!
September 16, 2019
Sciences 8-7
Complete questions #1-8 from p.4-6 in Chapter 1 booklet from today's class.
Sciences 7-7, 7-9 & 7-10
Currently working on the topic of Ecosystems and the terms Abiotique (never-living) and Biotique (living or once living). Be sure to review these terms and examples at home so you have a good understanding!