June 20, 2017
Use the following resource to support you in preparing for your Math and Science PATs.
https://questaplus.alberta.ca/
June 19, 2017
Math - Introduction to Statistics!
Science - Finished Enviro. Chem today. Gave out a study sheet for the Science PAT on Thursday. Tonight --look over the sheet and do a self assessment of concepts you know and concepts you need to review. The PAT will consist of 50 multiple choice questions and 5 numeric response questions.
June 15, 2017
Double Science - Environmental Chemistry
June 13-14, 2017
Double Science - Environmental Chemistry
June 12, 2017
Math/Science - CASH trifold building.
June 9, 2017
Double Math: Introduced and practiced questions with inscribed and central angles. Did a check in with the students with the learnings of this week.
June 8, 2017
Math: Continued with chord practice!
Science: Reviewed water quality; Parts Per Million calculations; LD50
June 7, 2017
Double Science/Math: Field Testing. Review unfamiliar concepts!
Practice here:
https://questaplus.alberta.ca/PracticeMain.html#
June 6, 2017
Science: Reviewed Acid and Base lab; water quality biological indicators.
Math: Introduction of Chord Properties. Practiced questions Page 397 Handout #3,4,5,6.
June 5, 2017
Math: Circle Geometry - tangent questions Page 388-389 #3-9
Science: Reviewed acids and bases. Completed an acid and base lab.
June 2, 2017
Math: Introduction to Circle Geometry.
June 1, 2017
Double Science: Electricity Test
May 31, 2017
Math: Scale map of CASH country.
Science: Study for electricity unit test and bring in one group copy of the RiverCity analysis report.
May 30, 2017
RED/BLUE Homerooms:
Reminder: Electricity Unit Assessment: Thursday, June 1 --check out the review assessments in Google Drive; review vocabulary, completed Gizmo labs to support your studying.
Here use the link to both quizzes.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByO2oXmzPpV_VFVINktEalZjbmc/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByO2oXmzPpV_UEVpc0RGbkdmd0k/view?usp=sharing
Key:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cWNoNROq3co2buV2dZj-CYJ7_OeF7MOeqq3t2r-dfmY/edit?usp=sharing
Double Science: Great discussions and annotating notes for River City Case Study in our CASH groups. Each group is responsible for handing in one report with graph and analysis response to water quality and impact on political, economic, and environment systems on THURSDAY, June 1. Keep communicating and digging deeper into forming your societies.
May 29, 2017
RED:
Math: Similar Triangles Page 151 #5,7,10,12,13
Science: Introduction to Efficiency. Electricity Unit Test on Thursday, June 1. Review your vocabulary (check the blog; labs; notes). Check out the practice tests in class.
Here use the link to both quizzes.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByO2oXmzPpV_VFVINktEalZjbmc/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByO2oXmzPpV_UEVpc0RGbkdmd0k/view?usp=sharing
Key:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cWNoNROq3co2buV2dZj-CYJ7_OeF7MOeqq3t2r-dfmY/edit?usp=sharing
Here is the Topic 1-3 Quiz
May 25, 2017
Science:
Blue: Introduction to Efficiency
Red: Introduction to motors
Math:
Similar Polygons Page 157 #3AB for Monday.
May 23, 2017
Math:
Review homework questions: Page 143# 4-9, 11
May 18, 2017
Red Team
Scale Factor Questions: Page 136# 8, 12 and Page 143# 4-9, 11
May 17, 2017
Science: Learn Alberta: Explored What is an Electrochemical Cell?
Math:
Scale Factor: enlargement and reduction. Page 136 # 4a, 5
May 16, 2017
Science:
Homework: Complete Chart in your Journal and answer question #7.
Class demonstration.
May 15, 2017
CASH Launch!
Science: Introduced and practiced the Ohm's Law. Page 282 #1-4
May 8, 2017
Math: Linear Relations Unit Assessment on Wednesday. Completed a sample review of questions today.
Fair Game Questions:
- writing equations to represent a pattern
- graphing linear relations
- making a table of values for an equation
- graphing and representing horizontal, vertical and oblique lines with an equation
- matching a graph to an equation
- interpolation and extrapolation
Complete the Chapter 6 questions on Page 244 and 245 for extra practice to review.
Science: Introduction to series and parallel circuits.
May 5, 2017
A reminder that the Job Offer is due on Monday.
Please also complete:
Handout: 3-5; 7-9; 11; textbook questions page 228 #12-15
Unit test for linear relations is on Wednesday:
- writing equations to represent a pattern
- graphing linear relations
- making a table of values for an equation
- graphing and representing horizontal, vertical and oblique lines with an equation
- matching a graph to an equation
- interpolation and extrapolation
May 4, 2017
Double Math to finish Linear Relations. Unit test May 10.
Assigned and worked on the following questions in class:
Handout: 3-5; 7-9; 11; textbook questions page 228 #12-15
May 3, 2017
Finished notes on energy conversions!
Extra Practice:
May 2, 2017
Science: Reviewed Energy Conversions Gizmo.
Math: Introduced the Job Offer assignment. - Due Monday, May 8.
May 1, 2017
Explore Learning: Energy Conversions Gizmo. This was our second period working on the gizmo. Most students were able to complete the lab and work on their Frayer models for voltage; resistance; and current.
April 27, 2017
Science: Energy Conversions Gizmo lab. We will continue this work on Friday.
April 25, 2017
Math: Linear Relations Check In
Science: Electrical Safety notes
April 24, 2017
Math: Page 170 #10e,f; 11, 12
Science: Questions #1-5; 8 on your handout.
April 21, 2017
Math: Linear Relationships Handout Page 170 #4,5,7c,d,8
Science: Introduction to circuits.
April 20, 2017
Math: Linear relationships in practice!
April 19, 2017
Math: Linear Relationships Page 217 #5,6,11,14
Science: Review Charge It lab with class demonstration and getting common data. Review Chemistry Numerical response questions.
April 13, 2017
Introduction to Electricity!
April 12, 2017
If you missed the Math or Science test please be ready to write it on Thursday.
April 11, 2017
Completed Chemistry Test today.
April 10, 2017
Study for Chemistry Test!
Link to Matter and Chemical Review Booklet Answers:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByO2oXmzPpV_TU9CdzZVUGloalU/view
April 7, 2017
Study Weekend:
Math: Monday: Solving equations and inequalities assessment.
Science: Tuesday: Chemistry Unit Assessment.
Math
Link to Math Solutions:
Math
Link to Science Solutions:
Science
April 6, 2017
Math: Corrections on a prior assessment; and review charts.
Science:
Finished Chemistry unit today. Students were shown a demonstration of the Elephant toothpaste experiment. Unit test on Tuesday - review vocabulary (check out the blog); review your notes and labs. Create index cards; mind maps, visual notes to support your studying this weekend.
April 5, 2017
Math: Good work in reviewing in stations. Keep practicing problems and asking questions! Unit Assessment on Monday.
Science: Law of Conservation of Mass. Chemistry Unit Assessment on Tuesday.
April 4, 2017
Science: Chemical Reactions and Equations. New vocabulary: reactants; products; exothermic; and endothermic.
Math:
Complete Pg 305 #3cd, 4ab, 7bcd, 9cdf, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16
Answers Below
April 3, 2017
Math: Solving Equations and Inequalities Unit Assessment: Monday, April 10. Review questions and practice!
Science: Reviewing and naming ionic and molecular compounds.
March 21, 2017
Science: Link to Periodic Table to support you in naming compounds. https://tinyurl.com/kmx24kb
Math: Completed questions in class for one and two step equations. Handout Page 298 #6,7,9,13,14.
March 20, 2017
Math: One step and Two step inequalities. Will continue working on assigned questions on Tuesday.
Science: Introduced electron shells and practiced a few elements.
March 16, 2017
Math: Adding inequalities. See example.
Science: Reviewed yesterday's lab and answered the analysis questions. Good discussion of molecular and ionic properties.
March 15, 2017
Math: Inequalities Questions Page 347 #6,9,10,11bd,12bd; Page 348#16-18; 20-21
Science: Comparing Molecular and Ionic Properties lab
Life-size periodic table is complete!! Well done 9-3 and 9-4 for supporting a 3 year plan.
March 14, 2017
Science: Naming molecular compounds and completed examples.
Math: Inequalities Questions Page 347 #6,9,10,11bd,12bd; Page 348#16-18; 20-21
March 13, 2017
Math: Complete your inequalities foldable for Tuesday - including graphing and vocabulary.
Science: Naming Compounds. Complete your chart for Tuesday.
March 10, 2017
Math: Check In for Solving Equations.
March 9, 2017
Math: Started looking at inequalites! Your solving equations check in is on Friday! Review some questions tonight to prepare!
Science: Good work to identify rules for classification of ionic and molecular compounds.
March 8, 2017
Please finish the questions below.
March 7, 2017
Math: Textbook Questions Page #319 -6,7,17,18 Page #327 -6,8,10,12,14,15
**Check-In on Friday.
Science: Looked at finding atomic number, neutrons, protons, and electrons from an element. Your element square is due on Thursday --printed off and ready to hand it.
March 6, 2017
Math: Textbook Questions Page #319 -6,7,17,18 Page #327 -6,8,10,12,14,15
Science: Last class to finish research and put together element square for "Meet an Element Poster". Ensure your have included all your notes and images to support understanding your element.
Chemistry Quiz Topic 1-3 on TUESDAY
March 3, 2017
Double Science: Introduced "Meet an Element Poster" for our life size periodic table. Continue your research to ensure you have completed the questions and be ready to put together your final product on Monday.
Chemistry Quiz on Tuesday, March 7 - start your review with your vocabulary and these key concepts.
Math: Page 319 # 6b,c,d; 7; 17; 18 - try some at home tonight and we will continue this work on Friday.
Science: Completed and discussed questions on Page 125 #1-5. Participated in a class demonstration of looking at different salts and flames produced.
March 1, 2017
Math: See handout: #4, 8c, 10 d,e,f, 11, 12, 14.
Science: Topic 4 Review Questions Page 125 #1-5. #3 see table on Page 118.
Chemistry Quiz on Tuesday, March 7 - start your review with your vocabulary and these key concepts.
February 28, 2017
Math: Handout Page 280 #4,8
Science: Introduction to Periodic Table --periods/families. Creating a legend to identify different aspects of the table.
February 27, 2017
Math: Good effort for preserving through questions. If not completed in class finish up tonight! Pg.302 #10-15.
Science: Looking forward to seeing your completed Atomic Theories foldables on Tuesday!
February 24, 2017
Math: Good work with solving equations! Complete Pg. 272 #9,10,13,16 *handout and Pg.302 10-15. Show your work and verify your answers.
Science: Complete foldable for Feb. 28 -Atomic Theories.
February 23, 2017
Double Science: Matter Classification lab and complete foldable for Feb. 28.
February 21, 2017
Math: Solving equations. Handout Page 272 #8 and 9
Science: Atomic Model Theories foldable research. Some class time will be given on Thursday to complete. Due on Friday.
February 15, 2017
Math: We learned to solve one and two step equations using 2 strategies: boxes and algebraically. Page 272 #5,6, 8a-c (handout)
Science: We learned about the Particle Model theory and what is matter made up of. Please complete your Topic 3 worksheet --front page only.
February 14, 2017
Math: Introduced linear relationships.
Science: Continued to work with Elements 4D and exploring which elements can be combined. Here are a few student examples:
February 13, 2017
Math: Polynomials Unit assessment in class today. Starting Solving Equations on Tuesday. Bring in a new journal for our new unit of study.
February 10, 2017
Math: Polynomials Unit assessment on Monday.
February 9, 2017
Good review of Polynomials today! Unit Assessment on Monday, February 13. Review your vocabulary; practice adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing polynomials!
February 8, 2017
Math: Reviewed division with polynomials with practice questions from Page 275-277 #2,4,6,8,10,13. Unit Assessment on Monday, Feb 13.
Science: Well done exploring Elements 4D App (it is a free download from your iTunes or Google Play). Here are some elements in action!
February 7, 2017
Math: Introduced and practiced division with polynomials. Unit assessment: Monday, Feb. 13.
Science: Reviewed WHMIS; lab results; and introduced qualitative and quantitative physical changes.
February 6, 2017
Math: Reviewed 3 strategies for multiplying monomials with binomials. Practice questions include: Page 268-271 #3,4,6,8,9,10,12,15,16
Science: Ensure you have completed the WHMIS questions; lab analysis questions to Tuesday.
February 2, 2017
Math: Multiplication with monomials with polynomials! Great enthusiasm for learning today :)
Science: What's in the Bag? (Science Focus 9 Page 102) Good work in our first Chemistry Lab! See Results below! Please finish your analysis questions #1-#3.
February 1, 2017
Science: WHMIS exploration. Please complete your questions for Thursday.
Math: Page 261-263 #11,13,15,18,19 **Remember to use your formulas**
January 31, 2017
Math: Introduced dividing with polynomials. Students seem to be understanding the concept using tiles and without tiles.
Science: Physical vs Chemical Changes Activity. Great discussions and observations during this activity.
January 30, 2017
Math: 9-03 Complete Pages 260-263 #3,5,7,8 on multiplying polynomials.
Science: Introduced the Chemistry Unit with a physical or chemical change image analysis lab. Good discussions and observations were made by the students.
January 27, 2017
9-04 Complete Pages 260 - 263, #3, 5, 7, 8, 9 & 17 on multiplying polynomials.
Thank you everyone for participating in our "Be Brave" video today!
January 26, 2017
Double Science to support writing of the Space Unit Assessment. We will be starting our next unit of study Chemistry on Monday. Ensure you have new journals to help with organizing your Science work. As we are starting Semester 2 on Monday --might be a good idea to clean out our binders and put away assignments this weekend.
January 25, 2017
Math: Polynomials Check-In
Science: Awesome participation in Kahoot! Space review today! Your Space Multiple Choice and PBA assessment is on Thursday. Complete your review package to support your learning.
Review Space Mind Map:
January 24, 2017
Science: Start working through the Space Review Package tonight.
January 23, 2017
Science: Great debate for To Space or Not to Space today. Thank you for contributing your voice and opinions in class.
Math: Review Add and Subtract Polynomial expressions with and without tiles. Here are the suggested questions for review if not completed in class. Put a circle around questions you want to review in class.
Adding Questions: Page 196 # 5,6,7,16,17,20
Subtracting Questions: Page 196 # 8,10,11,13-15,22-23
January 18, 2017
Math: Practiced Subtracting with polynomial expressions. Shared two strategies: using tiles and collecting like terms.
Science:
Homework: Complete your T-Chart for pros and cons of space travel.
Space Worksheet (Life cycle of the star and impact of space on the astronaut's body) due on Monday, January 22.
Space Unit Assessment: January 26 --start studying this weekend. Go back to Topic 1 review notes, vocabulary, key concepts - create index cards; word cycles; what strategy do you use to study for unit assessments?
January 17, 2017
Math: Please complete for homework tonight if not completed in class today. Page 196 #5,6,7,16,17,20
Science: Practiced triangulation problems and started looking at dangers of space travel.
January 16, 2017
Use the following resource to support you in preparing for your Math and Science PATs.
https://questaplus.alberta.ca/
June 19, 2017
Math - Introduction to Statistics!
Science - Finished Enviro. Chem today. Gave out a study sheet for the Science PAT on Thursday. Tonight --look over the sheet and do a self assessment of concepts you know and concepts you need to review. The PAT will consist of 50 multiple choice questions and 5 numeric response questions.
June 15, 2017
Double Science - Environmental Chemistry
June 13-14, 2017
Double Science - Environmental Chemistry
June 12, 2017
Math/Science - CASH trifold building.
June 9, 2017
Double Math: Introduced and practiced questions with inscribed and central angles. Did a check in with the students with the learnings of this week.
June 8, 2017
Math: Continued with chord practice!
Science: Reviewed water quality; Parts Per Million calculations; LD50
June 7, 2017
Double Science/Math: Field Testing. Review unfamiliar concepts!
Practice here:
https://questaplus.alberta.ca/PracticeMain.html#
June 6, 2017
Science: Reviewed Acid and Base lab; water quality biological indicators.
Math: Introduction of Chord Properties. Practiced questions Page 397 Handout #3,4,5,6.
June 5, 2017
Math: Circle Geometry - tangent questions Page 388-389 #3-9
Science: Reviewed acids and bases. Completed an acid and base lab.
June 2, 2017
Math: Introduction to Circle Geometry.
June 1, 2017
Double Science: Electricity Test
May 31, 2017
Math: Scale map of CASH country.
Science: Study for electricity unit test and bring in one group copy of the RiverCity analysis report.
May 30, 2017
RED/BLUE Homerooms:
Reminder: Electricity Unit Assessment: Thursday, June 1 --check out the review assessments in Google Drive; review vocabulary, completed Gizmo labs to support your studying.
Here use the link to both quizzes.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByO2oXmzPpV_VFVINktEalZjbmc/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByO2oXmzPpV_UEVpc0RGbkdmd0k/view?usp=sharing
Key:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cWNoNROq3co2buV2dZj-CYJ7_OeF7MOeqq3t2r-dfmY/edit?usp=sharing
Double Science: Great discussions and annotating notes for River City Case Study in our CASH groups. Each group is responsible for handing in one report with graph and analysis response to water quality and impact on political, economic, and environment systems on THURSDAY, June 1. Keep communicating and digging deeper into forming your societies.
May 29, 2017
RED:
Math: Similar Triangles Page 151 #5,7,10,12,13
Science: Introduction to Efficiency. Electricity Unit Test on Thursday, June 1. Review your vocabulary (check the blog; labs; notes). Check out the practice tests in class.
Here use the link to both quizzes.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByO2oXmzPpV_VFVINktEalZjbmc/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByO2oXmzPpV_UEVpc0RGbkdmd0k/view?usp=sharing
Key:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cWNoNROq3co2buV2dZj-CYJ7_OeF7MOeqq3t2r-dfmY/edit?usp=sharing
Here is the Topic 1-3 Quiz
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| Topic 1-3 Quiz |
May 25, 2017
Science:
Blue: Introduction to Efficiency
Red: Introduction to motors
Math:
Similar Polygons Page 157 #3AB for Monday.
May 23, 2017
Math:
Review homework questions: Page 143# 4-9, 11
Science:
Reviewed Topic 5 notes. Completed questions Page 307 #1-4.
May 18, 2017
Red Team
Scale Factor Questions: Page 136# 8, 12 and Page 143# 4-9, 11
May 17, 2017
Science: Learn Alberta: Explored What is an Electrochemical Cell?
Scale Factor: enlargement and reduction. Page 136 # 4a, 5
May 16, 2017
Science:
Homework: Complete Chart in your Journal and answer question #7.
Class demonstration.
May 15, 2017
CASH Launch!
Science: Introduced and practiced the Ohm's Law. Page 282 #1-4
Math: Linear Relations Unit Assessment on Wednesday. Completed a sample review of questions today.
Fair Game Questions:
- writing equations to represent a pattern
- graphing linear relations
- making a table of values for an equation
- graphing and representing horizontal, vertical and oblique lines with an equation
- matching a graph to an equation
- interpolation and extrapolation
Complete the Chapter 6 questions on Page 244 and 245 for extra practice to review.
Science: Introduction to series and parallel circuits.
May 5, 2017
A reminder that the Job Offer is due on Monday.
Please also complete:
Handout: 3-5; 7-9; 11; textbook questions page 228 #12-15
Unit test for linear relations is on Wednesday:
- writing equations to represent a pattern
- graphing linear relations
- making a table of values for an equation
- graphing and representing horizontal, vertical and oblique lines with an equation
- matching a graph to an equation
- interpolation and extrapolation
May 4, 2017
Double Math to finish Linear Relations. Unit test May 10.
Assigned and worked on the following questions in class:
Handout: 3-5; 7-9; 11; textbook questions page 228 #12-15
May 3, 2017
Finished notes on energy conversions!
Extra Practice:
May 2, 2017
Science: Reviewed Energy Conversions Gizmo.
Math: Introduced the Job Offer assignment. - Due Monday, May 8.
Explore Learning: Energy Conversions Gizmo. This was our second period working on the gizmo. Most students were able to complete the lab and work on their Frayer models for voltage; resistance; and current.
April 27, 2017
Science: Energy Conversions Gizmo lab. We will continue this work on Friday.
April 25, 2017
Math: Linear Relations Check In
Science: Electrical Safety notes
April 24, 2017
Math: Page 170 #10e,f; 11, 12
Science: Questions #1-5; 8 on your handout.
April 21, 2017
Math: Linear Relationships Handout Page 170 #4,5,7c,d,8
Science: Introduction to circuits.
Math: Linear relationships in practice!
Math: Linear Relationships Page 217 #5,6,11,14
Science: Review Charge It lab with class demonstration and getting common data. Review Chemistry Numerical response questions.
April 13, 2017
Introduction to Electricity!
April 12, 2017
If you missed the Math or Science test please be ready to write it on Thursday.
April 11, 2017
Completed Chemistry Test today.
April 10, 2017
Study for Chemistry Test!
Link to Matter and Chemical Review Booklet Answers:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByO2oXmzPpV_TU9CdzZVUGloalU/view
April 7, 2017
Study Weekend:
Math: Monday: Solving equations and inequalities assessment.
Science: Tuesday: Chemistry Unit Assessment.
Math
Link to Math Solutions:
Math
Link to Science Solutions:
Science
April 6, 2017
Math: Corrections on a prior assessment; and review charts.
Science:
Finished Chemistry unit today. Students were shown a demonstration of the Elephant toothpaste experiment. Unit test on Tuesday - review vocabulary (check out the blog); review your notes and labs. Create index cards; mind maps, visual notes to support your studying this weekend.
 |
| Elephant Toothpaste Experiment |
Math: Good work in reviewing in stations. Keep practicing problems and asking questions! Unit Assessment on Monday.
Science: Law of Conservation of Mass. Chemistry Unit Assessment on Tuesday.
April 4, 2017
Science: Chemical Reactions and Equations. New vocabulary: reactants; products; exothermic; and endothermic.
Math:
Complete Pg 305 #3cd, 4ab, 7bcd, 9cdf, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16
Answers Below
April 3, 2017
Math: Solving Equations and Inequalities Unit Assessment: Monday, April 10. Review questions and practice!
Science: Reviewing and naming ionic and molecular compounds.
March 21, 2017
Science: Link to Periodic Table to support you in naming compounds. https://tinyurl.com/kmx24kb
Math: Completed questions in class for one and two step equations. Handout Page 298 #6,7,9,13,14.
March 20, 2017
Math: One step and Two step inequalities. Will continue working on assigned questions on Tuesday.
Science: Introduced electron shells and practiced a few elements.
March 16, 2017
Math: Adding inequalities. See example.
Science: Reviewed yesterday's lab and answered the analysis questions. Good discussion of molecular and ionic properties.
March 15, 2017
Math: Inequalities Questions Page 347 #6,9,10,11bd,12bd; Page 348#16-18; 20-21
Science: Comparing Molecular and Ionic Properties lab
Life-size periodic table is complete!! Well done 9-3 and 9-4 for supporting a 3 year plan.
March 14, 2017
Science: Naming molecular compounds and completed examples.
Math: Inequalities Questions Page 347 #6,9,10,11bd,12bd; Page 348#16-18; 20-21
March 13, 2017
Math: Complete your inequalities foldable for Tuesday - including graphing and vocabulary.
 |
| Inequalities Vocabulary for Foldable |
Science: Naming Compounds. Complete your chart for Tuesday.
March 10, 2017
Math: Check In for Solving Equations.
March 9, 2017
Math: Started looking at inequalites! Your solving equations check in is on Friday! Review some questions tonight to prepare!
March 8, 2017
Please finish the questions below.
March 7, 2017
Math: Textbook Questions Page #319 -6,7,17,18 Page #327 -6,8,10,12,14,15
**Check-In on Friday.
Science: Looked at finding atomic number, neutrons, protons, and electrons from an element. Your element square is due on Thursday --printed off and ready to hand it.
March 6, 2017
Math: Textbook Questions Page #319 -6,7,17,18 Page #327 -6,8,10,12,14,15
Science: Last class to finish research and put together element square for "Meet an Element Poster". Ensure your have included all your notes and images to support understanding your element.
Chemistry Quiz Topic 1-3 on TUESDAY
- WHMIS, HHPS symbols
- Classify Matter
- Physical Properties
- Chemical Properties
- Chemical Change
- Physical Change
- Atomic Theories from foldable
March 3, 2017
Double Science: Introduced "Meet an Element Poster" for our life size periodic table. Continue your research to ensure you have completed the questions and be ready to put together your final product on Monday.
Chemistry Quiz on Tuesday, March 7 - start your review with your vocabulary and these key concepts.
- WHMIS, HHPS symbols
- Classify Matter
- Physical Properties
- Chemical Properties
- Chemical Change
- Physical Change
- Atomic Theories from foldable
Math: Page 319 # 6b,c,d; 7; 17; 18 - try some at home tonight and we will continue this work on Friday.
Science: Completed and discussed questions on Page 125 #1-5. Participated in a class demonstration of looking at different salts and flames produced.
March 1, 2017
Math: See handout: #4, 8c, 10 d,e,f, 11, 12, 14.
Science: Topic 4 Review Questions Page 125 #1-5. #3 see table on Page 118.
Chemistry Quiz on Tuesday, March 7 - start your review with your vocabulary and these key concepts.
- WHMIS, HHPS symbols
- Classify Matter
- Physical Properties
- Chemical Properties
- Chemical Change
- Physical Change
- Atomic Theories from foldable
February 28, 2017
Math: Handout Page 280 #4,8
Science: Introduction to Periodic Table --periods/families. Creating a legend to identify different aspects of the table.
February 27, 2017
Math: Good effort for preserving through questions. If not completed in class finish up tonight! Pg.302 #10-15.
Science: Looking forward to seeing your completed Atomic Theories foldables on Tuesday!
February 24, 2017
Math: Good work with solving equations! Complete Pg. 272 #9,10,13,16 *handout and Pg.302 10-15. Show your work and verify your answers.
Science: Complete foldable for Feb. 28 -Atomic Theories.
February 23, 2017
Double Science: Matter Classification lab and complete foldable for Feb. 28.
February 21, 2017
Math: Solving equations. Handout Page 272 #8 and 9
Science: Atomic Model Theories foldable research. Some class time will be given on Thursday to complete. Due on Friday.
February 15, 2017
Math: We learned to solve one and two step equations using 2 strategies: boxes and algebraically. Page 272 #5,6, 8a-c (handout)
Science: We learned about the Particle Model theory and what is matter made up of. Please complete your Topic 3 worksheet --front page only.
February 14, 2017
Math: Introduced linear relationships.
Science: Continued to work with Elements 4D and exploring which elements can be combined. Here are a few student examples:
February 13, 2017
Math: Polynomials Unit assessment in class today. Starting Solving Equations on Tuesday. Bring in a new journal for our new unit of study.
February 10, 2017
Math: Polynomials Unit assessment on Monday.
February 9, 2017
Good review of Polynomials today! Unit Assessment on Monday, February 13. Review your vocabulary; practice adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing polynomials!
February 8, 2017
Math: Reviewed division with polynomials with practice questions from Page 275-277 #2,4,6,8,10,13. Unit Assessment on Monday, Feb 13.
Science: Well done exploring Elements 4D App (it is a free download from your iTunes or Google Play). Here are some elements in action!
February 7, 2017
Math: Introduced and practiced division with polynomials. Unit assessment: Monday, Feb. 13.
Science: Reviewed WHMIS; lab results; and introduced qualitative and quantitative physical changes.
February 6, 2017
Math: Reviewed 3 strategies for multiplying monomials with binomials. Practice questions include: Page 268-271 #3,4,6,8,9,10,12,15,16
Science: Ensure you have completed the WHMIS questions; lab analysis questions to Tuesday.
February 2, 2017
Math: Multiplication with monomials with polynomials! Great enthusiasm for learning today :)
Science: What's in the Bag? (Science Focus 9 Page 102) Good work in our first Chemistry Lab! See Results below! Please finish your analysis questions #1-#3.
February 1, 2017
Science: WHMIS exploration. Please complete your questions for Thursday.
Math: Page 261-263 #11,13,15,18,19 **Remember to use your formulas**
Math: Introduced dividing with polynomials. Students seem to be understanding the concept using tiles and without tiles.
Science: Physical vs Chemical Changes Activity. Great discussions and observations during this activity.
January 30, 2017
Math: 9-03 Complete Pages 260-263 #3,5,7,8 on multiplying polynomials.
Science: Introduced the Chemistry Unit with a physical or chemical change image analysis lab. Good discussions and observations were made by the students.
January 27, 2017
9-04 Complete Pages 260 - 263, #3, 5, 7, 8, 9 & 17 on multiplying polynomials.
Thank you everyone for participating in our "Be Brave" video today!
January 26, 2017
Double Science to support writing of the Space Unit Assessment. We will be starting our next unit of study Chemistry on Monday. Ensure you have new journals to help with organizing your Science work. As we are starting Semester 2 on Monday --might be a good idea to clean out our binders and put away assignments this weekend.
January 25, 2017
Math: Polynomials Check-In
Science: Awesome participation in Kahoot! Space review today! Your Space Multiple Choice and PBA assessment is on Thursday. Complete your review package to support your learning.
Review Space Mind Map:
January 24, 2017
Science: Start working through the Space Review Package tonight.
Science: Great debate for To Space or Not to Space today. Thank you for contributing your voice and opinions in class.
Math: Review Add and Subtract Polynomial expressions with and without tiles. Here are the suggested questions for review if not completed in class. Put a circle around questions you want to review in class.
Adding Questions: Page 196 # 5,6,7,16,17,20
Subtracting Questions: Page 196 # 8,10,11,13-15,22-23
January 18, 2017
Math: Practiced Subtracting with polynomial expressions. Shared two strategies: using tiles and collecting like terms.
Science:
Homework: Complete your T-Chart for pros and cons of space travel.
Space Worksheet (Life cycle of the star and impact of space on the astronaut's body) due on Monday, January 22.
Space Unit Assessment: January 26 --start studying this weekend. Go back to Topic 1 review notes, vocabulary, key concepts - create index cards; word cycles; what strategy do you use to study for unit assessments?
January 17, 2017
Math: Please complete for homework tonight if not completed in class today. Page 196 #5,6,7,16,17,20
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Math: Page 188 # 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 for homework tonight if not completed in class.
Science: Introduce triangulation and practiced with a few examples.
January 13, 2017
Lifecycle of Stars
Math: Quick check in today! REVIEW your polynomials foldable if you struggled to identify vocabulary words in expressions.
- Term
- Coefficient
- Constant
- Degree
- Name/Number of terms
- Order expression from highest to lowest degree
Homework: Page 187# 8,9,10,12
January 11, 2017
Math: Collecting like terms with polynomial expressions using tiles and without tiles. Refer to your legends for tile identification when completing questions.
Science: Tour of the International Space Station (ISS) and living in Space videos.
Check out the following videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkYz43qALMU
http://www.n2yo.com/space-station/
January 10, 2017
Math: Page 179 #13-17; 20 (gave class time to finish these questions). Introduced like terms and zeroing terms.
Science: Space Travel Brochure due on Wednesday. Have it printed and be ready to hand in.
January 9, 2017
Math: Page 179 #13-15 - practice modeling with tiles with polynomial expressions.
Science: Space Travel Brochure due on Wednesday.
January 6, 2017
Math: Polynomials Page 179 #1,3,5,7-9,21,23,24 --worked on in class and due on Monday if not finished.
Science: Space Travel Brochure -due on Wednesday, January 11. Today was your last class time for completing this task.
January 5, 2017
Math: Continued looking at Polynomials and class time will be given on Friday to start assigned questions.
Science: Continued working on our space travel brochures with a self check on assignment expectations:
- Research chart completed
- Advertising Campaign
- Travel method from Earth to your Planet
- Activities - described
- Does it look like a travel brochure?
January 4, 2017
Math: Introduction to Polynomials. Created a polynomials foldable to help us learn the vocabulary and completed several examples.
Science: Continued our work with the space travel brochures. One more period will be given on Thursday. Ensure you are answering the question: You are working for a travel agency and promoting your planet as a tourist destination.
Example of a Travel Brochure:
January 3, 2017
Double Science: Introduced Solar System Brochure task. Students had two periods to start their planet research. Ensure your research notes are in your own words. Be creative and persuasive to why we should visit your planet.
December 14, 2016
Math: Mathlinks 9 Page 120 and 121 for review questions. Check your answers to the review sheet below.
Science: Good work with your Topic 1-3 Space quiz today!
December 13, 2016
Math: Complete your review worksheet for Exponents. Be ready to discuss and ask questions in preparation for the unit assessment on Thursday.
Science: Review Topic 1-3 Vocabulary using your word cycles and notes for your assessment on Wednesday.
December 12, 2016
Science: Finished watching "400 Years of the Telescope". Topic 1-3 Quiz on Wednesday.
Math: Practice the following questions Page 84-85 #10; 13 d,e,f; 16 d,e,f; 19 d,e,f; as review for unit test on Thursday.
December 9, 2016
9-03: Math: Completed and reviewed exponent laws. Did practice questions and will continue this work on Monday. Unit Assessment on Thursday.
9-03: Science: Continued to watch the "400 Years of the Telescope".
See link: http://www.disclose.tv/action/viewvideo/108008/400_years_of_telescope/
December 7, 2016
Math 9-03: Page 106 #5,6,9,10,11 (Exponents assessment: Thursday, December 15)
Science 9-03: Watched "400 Years of the Telescope". See link: http://www.disclose.tv/action/viewvideo/108008/400_years_of_telescope/
Science 9-04
We completed the documentary, "400 Years of the Telescope".
Math 9-04
Today we learned about the last 3 exponent laws. There is no homework
December 6, 2016
Math 9-03: Finish Page 111 #3,6,7,10,14,16 on the Order of Operations with exponents.
Sci 9-03: Finish Page 379 #1,2,4 about our Identifying Spectra Lab.
Math 9-04: We learned about the Product of Powers and Quotient of Powers Law.
Page 106 # 5,7,9,11,13
Sci 9-04: 400 Years of the Telescope
http://www.disclose.tv/action/viewvideo/108008/400_years_of_telescope/
December 5, 2016
Good work on your Results today. If you did not get a teacher-edit please ensure your comment for Citizenship; Personal Development; and Character are completed in Google Docs for Tuesday.
December 1, 2016
Math: Reviewed Rational Numbers unit assessment. Started review of order of operations and completed some examples.
Science: Completed Star Spectra Gizmo in a classroom discussion and finished Topic 2 notes.
Login for learnalberta:
Username: LA06 | Password: 4105
November 30, 2016
Math: Navigated Exponent Centers and will review answers on Thursday.
Science: Star Spectra Gizmo - Activity A completed in class today. Continue with Activity B on Thursday.
https://www.explorelearning.com/index.cfm?method=cResource.dspDetail&resourceID=558
November 29, 2016
Math: Learned our first exponent rule. Exponent Rule Power of 0.
Science: Students completed the "Draw an Ellipse" lab. See our results below.
November 28, 2016
Math: Started Exponents Unit. Key Vocabulary: power; base; exponent.
Science: Review Star Gazing lab (altitude and azimuth). Started looking at different types of telescopes (Topic 2).
November 24, 2016
Space Scientist foldable due on Monday. Follow instructions on how to label scientist, visual, and notes.
In Science class today, we made astrolabes to locate stars. Key vocabulary includes azimuth and altitude. We will start our next math unit on Monday with exponents. Ensure you have new journals for this unit.
November 23, 2016
Math: Completed Rational Numbers unit assessment.
Science: Space Scientists foldable due on Monday.
November 22, 2016
Math: Rational Numbers unit test on Wednesday. Use the review sheets to support your studying tonight. Here are the answer keys. Check your work.
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Science: Your research should be completed by end of day today. Your completed foldable will be due on Monday.
Helpful websites:
http://www.space.com/
http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Features/OrbitsHistory/
November 21, 2016
Math:
Unit Assessment on Wednesday. Complete given review questions for Tuesday. Review your notes and questions from the beginning of the unit focussing on:
- definition of a rational number
- examples of rational numbers
- ordering rational numbers
- operations with decimals (+, -, x, /)
- operations with fractions (+, -, x, /)
- estimating square roots of whole numbers, fractions, decimals
- determining if it is a perfect square (whole number, fractions, decimals)
Science:
Started a research task for "Our Changing View of the Universe". Students are asked to research the following scientists:
- Aristotle
- Ptolemy
- Nicolaus Copernicus
- Galileo Galilei
- Johannes Kepler
- Sir Isaac Newton
The following website is a good source for information:
November 18, 2016
Unit Assessment on Wednesday, November 23. Review some questions and concepts this weekend.
November 17, 2016
Fantastic work 9-3 and 9-4 with the Spacecussions today! Love your questions and your Space curiosity was evident!
9-3 Questions
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9-4 Questions |
November 16, 2016
Bring in new Science journals for our next unit of study: Space. If you are going to use your existing journal put in a divider tonight.
November 15, 2016
Good work 9-3 and 9-4 with reviewing your key concepts and vocabulary for biological diversity. Here is your brainstorming:
Please review for your Biodiversity exam. Answers to the review sheet are below.
Biology Unit Review Questions
1.
What
is biological diversity?
Biological diversity describes the great number of organisms
on earth as well as the variation seen among and between species.
2.
What
is variation?
Variation describes the subtle
differences between individual members of the population. For example, if you
examined a population of magpies very closely, you might notice that bill shape
or wingspan varied between individuals. Genetic diversity refers to the
variations between members of a population. In any population, these variations
are, for the most part, caused by subtle variations in the cells of the
organisms.
Variation can also
describe differences between different species.
3.
What
is the difference between narrow and broad niche? Provide an example of each.
The term niche describes the role of an
organism within the ecosystem. Organisms that have a broad niche are
generalists which can survive in a wide variety of situations. Eg. Mule deer
Organisms that have a
narrow niche are specialists which can survive in limited situations. Eg.
Flamingo
4.
What
is the difference between continuous and discrete variations? Provide an
example of each.
Variations
can be either discrete or continuous. Discrete variation refers to differences in
characteristics that have a defined form. You can think of discrete variation
as being the “either/or” form of a characteristic. For example, a cat either
has blue eyes or does not have blue eyes. A mouse is either an albino or it is
not an albino. Your earlobes are either attached or they are not. Continuous variation refers to differences in
characteristics that have a range of forms. They are not one form or another.
For example, the height of adult humans can range from 1.2 m to 2.1 m. In
squirrels, mass can range anywhere between 133 g and 249 g.
5.
Make
a VENN diagram that compares asexual and sexual reproduction.
See Topic 3 Notes.
6.
Describe
the process of sexual reproduction in humans using your vocabulary words: egg,
sperm, embryo, zygote, gamete, and fertilization. Put in correct chromosome
count at each step.
23-46-46-46-46
7.
Draw
DNA and label its parts (include chromosomes and genes)
8.
Make
a T-chart for mitosis and meiosis.
See Topic 5 Notes
9.
What
is the difference between dominant and recessive traits.
Dominant traits are
always displayed if the allele is present. Recessive traits are only displayed
when the dominant allele is not present.
10.
Punnett
Square Question: Mendel
found that crossing wrinkle-seeded plants with pure round-seeded plants
produced only round-seeded plants. What genotypic & phenotypic ratios
can be expected from a cross of a wrinkle-seeded plant & a plant
heterozygous for this trait (seed appearance)?
P-Round Seeds
p-Wrinkled Seeds
P p
p
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Pp
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pp
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p
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Pp
|
pp
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50% Pp and 50% pp
50% round seeded and 50%
wrinkled seeded
11.
Differentiate
between genotype and phenotype.
Genotype is the actual genes
responsible for a particular trait.
Phenotype is the physical
expression of the characteristics.
12.
What is
the difference of extinction and extirpation? Give an example of each.
Extinction occurs after a species dies out in all
areas of the world. Extirpation is when a species dies out in only a certain
area but still exists in another.
13.
What is
the difference between natural and artificial selection and give an example of each?
In artificial selection, humans
choose which traits are passed on to future generations. An example would be a
farmer choosing to breed to large meaty pigs together. Natural selection occurs
when traits that help organisms to survive are passed onto offspring. An
example would be the offspring of the peppered moth passing on their white
colour if the trees in their habitat are white.
14.
What
biological conservation strategies are being used to preserve diversity?
a.
Seed
banks
b.
Zoos
c.
International
Treaties
November 10, 2016
Science: Finished Topic 7 and 8 Notes. Test on Wednesday. Use the review questions as your study guide this weekend to prepare for the assessment.
9-03 Participated in a debate: To Zoo or Not to Zoo. There was a divide in the students for if they support zoo programs. Students had good arguments and passion for the subject. Here are some pictures from our discussions.
If you get a chance check out this TED Talk supporting "Why We Need Zoos".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGBzwnTW-O4
November 9, 2016
Science: Work on Unit Review questions for your Biology Unit Assessment on Wednesday. We will review your questions on Tuesday.
November 8, 2016
Math 9-3: Page 69 #16. Use your problem solving strategy to answer the question.
Math 9-04: Finish Pg 78 #1,5,7,8a,9-13,15,17,18
Science: Continue your review for the Biology Unit Assessment next Wednesday, November 16.
November 7, 2016
9-04 Math Pg 78 #1,5,7,8a,9-13,15,17,18 Finish up to 9 for homework.
9-03 Math Pg. 68 #7df, 8c
Science: Finish these questions. Be sure to answer in full sentences.
1.How does artificial selection differ from what you learned earlier in this unit about natural selection? Use examples in your explanation.
2. Simplify an explanation of artificial selection in a way that a student in grade 4 could easily understand it.
3.Scientists have created crops that contain a toxin that kills any insect that eats them. Some farmers have been growing corn plants that contain this toxin. Corn without this toxin is a food supply for the corn weevil, which destroys the corn crop, and the monarch butterfly, which is a protected species. What advice would you give to farmers growing this crop?
November 4, 2016
Science: STUDY STUDY! Review vocabulary and key concepts for Biology this weekend!
November 3, 2016
Math: 9-03Page 68 #6 d,e,f
Math 9-04: Pg 68 9-10, 12-16
Science: Nature vs Nurture Writing Responses returned and reflected upon. Portfolios were updated with writing responses and Biology Topic 3-5 quizzes.
November 2, 2016
9-3 Math: Page 60 #9 for Thursday.
Science: Good work 9-3/9-4 on your Strawberry DNA Extraction Lab. Take a look at your results!
November 1, 2016
Students in 9-03/9-04 completed a Topic 3-5 Quiz. After the quiz, students started reading Topic 6 and finding the difference between artificial vs natural selection. As we are close to the end of the Biology Unit, students can expect a Unit Assessment at the end of next week or after the Remembrance Day long weekend. Start reviewing notes for Topic 1-5 this week.
Students in 9-04 need to finish Page 68 #7df, 8df, 9 & 10 for Math.
October 28, 2016
Quiz on Tuesday, November 1:
Review Topic 3-5 Vocabulary and Punnet Squares.
Science for Today:
Go to www.learnalberta.ca
Search "Multiplying and Dividing Cells".
Select guide in the bottom right corner.
Complete the worksheet for mitosis and meiosis.
Learn Alberta username and password:
Username: LA06 | Password: 4105
October 27, 2016
In Science, students should finish Pg. 56 #1, 2ab, 3 and 5
9-03
Finish Pg. 51 #4-6, 9, 11-14, 16, 18, 19, 22
9-04
Finish Pg. 60 #9bc, 12, 14, 15, 18ab
October 25, 2016
Math: Practice with number line questions.
9-04 should complete Pg. 51 #4-6, 9, 11-14, 16, 18 ,19 22
Science: In class writing response: Nature vs Nurture. Well done 9-3/9-4 with your first timed writing responses.
October 24, 2016
Math: Continued with Rational numbers questions and practice with number lines.
Science:
For Tuesday: be prepared for your written response for Nature vs Nurture.
Fruit Fly Lab. Complete discussion questions for Tuesday.
Extra genotypes for practice with punnett squares: ttYyggrr or TtYyGgRr
October 21, 2016
Article: Finished reading "Mixed Up Brothers of Bogota". Students are asked to highlight examples of nature vs nurture for their in class writing response on Monday.
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/12/magazine/the-mixed-up-brothers-of-bogota.html?_r=0
Check out this video link: "Where are the Mixed Up Brothers of Bogota Now"
http://video.foxnews.com/v/4432849113001/where-are-the-mixed-up-brothers-of-bogota-now/?#sp=show-clips
October 20, 2016
Math:
Plotting rational numbers on a number line.
Natural Selection Gizmo
Instructions:
1. Go to Learn Alberta
2. Search for Natural Selection
3. Should be the first Gizmo
At home:
********Learn Alberta
Username: LA06 (that is a zero)
Password: 4105
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Answers to Fraction Questions
October 19, 2016
Math: Reviewed fraction stations and vocabulary.
Science: Read DNA article and answered questions. We will take it up as a class on Thursday.
October 18, 2016
Math: Continued in Fraction Stations
Science: Reviewed Lab Discussion Questions and continued reading "The Mixed-Up Brothers of Bogota". We will finish Part 3 next class.
See link:
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/12/magazine/the-mixed-up-brothers-of-bogota.html?_r=0
October 17, 2016
Math: Started an introduction to Rational Numbers. Students are traveling in 4 groups to complete station work. Stations include fraction questions; vocabulary; visualizing fractions; and teacher check in with fraction of the day.
Science:
9-3 Results for Observing Human Characteristics. Completed Discussion Questions on Page 38 #1-3.
October 14, 2016
Math: Completed Unit Assessment. If you were absent today be prepared to write assessment on Monday when you return. As well, bring in new journals as we are starting our new unit Rational Numbers.
October 13, 2016
Math: Unit Assessment on Friday. Practice Review Questions Page. 36 #1-14.
Science: Started reading "The Mixed-Up Brothers of Bogota". See link to the article:
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/12/magazine/the-mixed-up-brothers-of-bogota.html?_r=0
October 12, 2016
Math: Review for Unit Assessment on Friday. Review Questions Page 36 #1-14.
Science: Complete your discussion questions in the Gizmo and Questions 1/2 in Topic 4 notes.
October 11, 2016
Math: Surface Area Handout Page 40 #3B, 4A. Unit Assessment on Friday. Start reviewing your notes and example questions.
Science: Mouse Genetics Gizmo Part 2-3 today:
See link below:
https://www.explorelearning.com/index.cfm?method=cResource.dspDetail&ResourceID=449
October 6, 2016
Math: Completed check in for surface area.
October 5, 2016
Math: Continued with Triangular Prism examples and introduced cylinder calculations. Quick Check In on Thursday --review completed questions. Come prepared with calculator and pencil case.
Science: Student Exploration: Mouse Genetics (One Trait). Complete Activity A for Tuesday.
At home:
********Learn Alberta
Username: LA06 (that is a zero)
Password: 4105
See link:
https://www.explorelearning.com/index.cfm?method=cExtAccessSecure.dspResource&ResourceID=449&certificate=authorizer%3DLearnAlberta%26userid%3DLA06%26i%3D0%26expires%3D2016%252F10%252F05%2B10%253A30%253A38%26hash%3Dhk9%252B78bLn%252Bydfa29258j3g%253D%253D
October 4, 2016
Math: Continued with Surface Area with Triangular Prisms. Homework: Handout Page 40 #3D. Brief Check In on Thursday. Review your notes and practice questions.
Science: Finished Asexual and Sexual reproduction notes. Homework: Complete your summary venn diagram for Wednesday.
October 3, 2016
Math: Continued with surface area calculations. Quiz on Thursday.
Science: Topic 3 Notes Asexual vs Sexual Reproduction.
September 29, 2016
Math:
Class Handout: Page 30 #4 d,e,f; 6a,c; #8 a
Check your answers with the following correct responses
4d. 20 units squared
4e. 22 units squared
4f. 26 units squared
6i. 20 cm squared
6ii. 20 cm squared
6iii. 22 units squared
8a. 68 cm squared
September 28, 2016
Science: Completed Topic 1/2 Quiz.
Math: continued with Surface area practice questions.
September 27, 2016
Math: continued our work with surface area problems
Students in 9-4 should complete Pg. 32 #8.
Science: Topic 1 and 2 Biodiversity Quiz on Wednesday. Review vocabulary and key concepts.
September 26, 2016
Science: Topic 1/2 Quiz on Wednesday. Review Topic 1/2 vocabulary to support your studying (see blog for the list)
Math: Finding Surface Area. Shared 2 different methods to find surface area.
September 21, 2016
Math: Transformations Quiz
To wrap up symmetry check out this fantastic TED Talk on real world application:
https://www.ted.com/talks/marcus_du_sautoy_symmetry_reality_s_riddle?language=en
Science: Started Topic 2 notes and looking at what is a niche. Question: What is your niche?
September 20, 2016
Science: Finished Topic 1 notes.
Math: Quiz on Wednesday. Bring your supplies (ruler, eraser, pencil, calculator).
September 19, 2016
Math: First QUIZ on Wednesday, Sept. 21. Homework tonight if not completed in class Page 21 #4-6, 12, 14, 17.
- Topics to review for quiz:
- Lines of Symmetry
- Reflections
- Translations
- Rotations
Science:
Exploring biological diversity index. We had an opportunity to go outside this morning and count trees in the lower soccer field and upper field near the community centre. Students were investigating how to calculate biological diversity index.
September 15, 2016
Science: Started looking at structural and behavioral adaptations.
Math: Introduced rotational symmetry.
September 14, 2016
Science: Completed A Classroom of Differences Lab. Created 3 graphs for height; hand span; wrist circumference. As well, completed the discussion questions as a class.
Math: Practiced translations and complete front side of your worksheet.
September 13, 2016
Math: Did class examples around diagonal symmetry and introduced translations.
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Science: A Classroom of Differences Lab
Students measured left wrist, left hand span, and height to gather class data. Students are asked to finish their histograms for height and hand span tonight. Here is the data and example of a histogram graph:
September 12, 2016
Math: Line Symmetry Page 12 7A, 8B, 9.
September 9, 2016
Students completed a biological diversity investigation "Percentage of Various Groups of Organisms" in table groups and answered discussion questions.
Discussion Questions:
1. Why did you choose the matches you did?
2. Were your matches correct? Where did you go wrong?
3. What were your assumptions for making the choices you did? Why do we have these preconceptions?
4. Would your assigned percentages be different if you lived in a tropical environment?
September 8, 2016
Science: Fantastic brainstorming around 'What is Biological Diversity?' in our table groups and then sharing in a classroom discussion.
Math:
Introduced and reviewed line of symmetry today. If you did not get a chance to complete assigned questions please complete for homework Page 12 #4,5,6.
September 7, 2016
Students got a tech talk to navigate their technology world. Moreover, they made folders in Math/Science to receive and submit their assignments. As well, students sent us their first emails describing themselves as Math/Science Learners and goals for Math/Science this year. Thank you students for sharing and being open about yourselves.
