Science Links
Science 7 Timeline
Jun 21 - Students finished this Geologic Timeline. While finishing, we watched a couple of episodes of the Walking with the Dinsoaurs series.
Jun 19 - Field Trip to Bertram Park
Jun 17 - Students continued this Geologic Timeline.
Jun 13 - We finished the Sequencing Time assignment. Then students began to work on this Geologic Timeline.
Jun 11 - we watched this Bill Nye video on fossils and filled in the answer to this sheet during the show. We reviewed the answers, and then we learned about the geological time scale. We started this Sequencing Time assignment, based on our lives. Assignment: Complete up to and including step 2 of the procedure.
Jun 7 We started our final unit of the year... Biology... focussing on the topic of palaeontology. We did an activity learning about the challenges of generating a theory based on bits of evidence we find.
Jun 5 - The remaining students presented their projects. Great job!
Jun 3 - Students presented their Electricity Generation projects... well most did anyway. We ran out of time for the 3rd group in each class to present, so they will present next class (along with anyone who was absent today). Great jobs by those who presented!
May 30 - We continued our Electricity Generation Exhibition project. (Day 5 of 5) Students should be ready to present next class!
May 28 - We continued our Electricity Generation Exhibition project. (Day 4 of 5) Students should have the research questions (page 2) completed by now, and be well underway on making their presentation... I suggest being 2/3 of the way through creating the presentation document.
May 24 - We continued our Electricity Generation Exhibition project. (Day 3 of 5) Students should have the research questions (page 2) completed by now, and be well underway on making their presentation... I suggest being 1/3 of the way through creating the presentation document.
May 22 - We went on our trip to the Revelstoke Dam to see Hydro-electric generation in progress!
May 17 - We continued our Electricity Generation Exhibition project. (Day 2 of 5) Students should have the research questions (page 2) completed by now.
Reminder of our field trip to Revelstoke next class (Weds)! Be on the bus by 8am!
May 15 - We began our Electricity Generation Exhibition project. We will be working on this for the next few classes.
May 13 - We started to learn about the relationship between motors and generators by exploring some demonstrations of a fan/windmill, and a hydroelectric generator, and taking these notes.We watched this video, and discussed it. Finally, we labelled and answered this worksheet together.
Apr 11/12 - Students disassembled their motors, salvaging as many of the materials as possible. Then we started to learn about the relationship between motors and generators by exploring some demonstrations of a fan/windmill, and a hydroelectric generator, and taking these notes.
May 8 - We did a Science News Day, learning about news from the Science News for Students website (link above).
May 6 - We finished Activity 3, making an electric motor.
May 2 - We discussed the answers to the discussion questions on this data sheet, and then we started on Activity 3, making an electric motor. We will continue this next class.
Apr 30 - We completed Activity 2 of our Electromagnetism Lab Series, filling in this data sheet in the process.
Apr 26 - Students worked on Activity 2 of our Electromagnetism Lab Series. We will continue this next class.
Apr 24 - Students finished making a video that demonstrated their understanding of that lab. It should be posted on your FreshGrade portfolio by next class.
Apr 18 - We finished and discussed Activity 1of our Electromagnetism Lab Series. We corrected the data sheet as well. Then students started to make a video that demonstrated their understanding of that lab. We will continue this next day.
Apr 16 - We started to explore the concept of Electromagnetism, doing Activity 1 of our Electromagnetism Lab Series. The data sheet was completed in the process. We will discuss this next day.
Apr 12 - We finished the PhET Circuit Simulator (link above) and completing this assignment. Then students explored some Science in the News articles from the Science News for Students link above.
Apr 10 - We learned a bit about making electrical circuits, using the PhET Circuit Simulator (link above) and completing this assignment. We will finish this off next day.
Apr 8 - We performed this Mapping Magnetic Fields Activity. Homework: Finish the "Summing Up" questions.
Apr 4 - We performed this Introduction to Magnetism Activity. Then we watched this video about the Earth's magnetic field, and discussed what we learned from it.
Apr 2 - We started our new unit on Magnetism, Electricity, and Electromagnetism. We watched this Bill Nye video about magnetism, filling out this sheet along the way.
********** Spring Break************
Mar 13 - Students finished performing their skits, and then we continued watching a documentary about Climate Change called Before the Flood (on Netflix).
Mar 11 - Students performed their skits, and then we started to watch a documentary about Climate Change called Before the Flood (on Netflix).
Mar 7 - Students spent the class working on this skit assignment. Skits will be presented next class!
Mar 5 - Students spent the class working on this skit assignment.
Mar 1 - Students finished this Take Action on Climate Change assignment. Once done, they then starting working in groups on this skit assignment.
Feb 27 - Mrs Harvey came to the class with her Virtual Reality Goggles, and we had a VR experience, looking at places in the world where climate change was having an impact.
Feb 25 - We moved onto our last topic in this unit... How we citizens can be a part of the solution to climate change. Students got started by working on this Take Action on Climate Change assignment. Students should complete up to and including #5 on the back side.
Feb 20 - We listened to our final episode... Episode 6 of the BC 2050 Podcast, about the projected consequences of climate change in BC, focusing on how the human impacts around the world affect BC. Students took their own notes on what they heard, using this worksheet. Then we worked on the reflection. It is due next class.
Feb 15 - We watched this news article and discussed it. Then we listened to Episode 5 of the BC 2050 Podcast, about the projected consequences of climate change in BC, focusing on the effects on our forests. Students took their own notes on what they heard, using this worksheet, and did the reflection.
Feb 13 - We went skating for a half-day instead of having Science!
Feb 11 - We discussed the reflections from last class, and then we watched the "Earth is a Hot Mess" episode (Season1 Episode1) of Bill Nye Saves the World (on Netflix), filling in this sheet while watching.
Feb 7 - We quickly finished up Episode 1 of the BC 2050 Podcast, and students did the reflection questions on the back side of the sheet. Then we listened to Episode 2 of the BC 2050 Podcast, about the projected consequences of climate change related to our snow, ice, and water. Students took their own notes on what they heard, using this worksheet. Assignment: Reflection questions for Episode 2.
Feb 5 - We did this Discussion Diamond activity, sharing our claims and reasoning as to why the Earth's temperature is increasing. Then we listened to Episode 1 of the BC 2050 Podcast, about the projected consequences of climate change in BC. Students took their own notes on what they heard, using this worksheet. We will work on the reflection part next class.
Feb 1 - Students finished up this Claim, Evidence, Reasoning assignment to share what they believed to be the main reason behind the rise in the planet's average temperature.
Jan 30 - We quickly discussed each of these graphs, which are an evidence set about Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Then students moved onto Part B, where they make their "Claim" regarding the source the Earth's warming climate.
Jan 28 - In pairs, students continued to review these graphs, which are an evidence set about Greenhouse Gas Emissions. They continued this assignment to show what they understood about the graphs. Assignment: Finish the 10 graph summaries for next class.
Jan 24 - Out skiing today, so nothing new!
Jan 22 - In pairs, students reviewed these graphs, which are an evidence set about Greenhouse Gas Emissions. They started this assignment to show what they understood about the graphs.
Jan 18 - We learned about the Greenhouse Effect by discussing this diagram, and taking these notes underneath. Then we modelled the Greenhouse Effect like a game. No homework.
Jan 16 - Students finished sharing their analysis of these pieces of evidence that indicate a change in global temperature, taking notes about each others' pieces of evidence on this sheet. We had quite a lengthy conversation about ticks and Lyme Disease, and then we worked on a title page for this unit. The title page includes the main title "Climate Change", and the 4 subheadings "Evidence", "Causes", "Effects", "Taking Action".
Jan 14 - Students shared out their analysis of these pieces of evidence that indicate a change in global temperature, taking notes about each others' pieces of evidence on this sheet.
Jan 10 - We learned the difference between weather and climate by watching this video, and then this one. The we looked at these pieces of evidence that indicate a change in global temperature, and each pair of students completed this worksheet about ONE of the pieces. Then pairs of students presented their piece of evidence, explaining what conclusions they could draw from it. Absent students: Pick any of the pieces, and complete the worksheet about one of them.
Jan 8 - We began our new unit on Climate Change. We had a discussion about what we've heard and already know about climate change. Then we began looking at the evidence that our climate is in fact changing, analyzing this graph of temperature anomalies over the last 120 years. Students completed this worksheet after looking at the graph. Assignment: Finish the worksheet for next day.
**** Winter Break****
Dec 19 - We finished the PhET "Build A Molecule" simulation (link above, in Science Links), and completed this assignment in the process, and handed it in. Then we wrote our quiz, and watched a chemical reaction demonstration.
Dec 17 - We used the PhET "Build A Molecule" simulation (link above, in Science Links), and completed this assignment in the process. There will be a quiz next class on everything we've learned about atoms, elements, compounds, and the Periodic Table.
Dec 13 - We learned about what chemical compounds are all about, taking these notes, and then completing an activity where we built models of chemical formulas.
Dec 11 - We completed the Observing the Elements activity and questions that we had started last class, and handed in it. Then we watched this Bill Nye video on atoms, completing this sheet while it played. Anyone absent should watch the video and complete the sheet.
Dec 7 - We explored the variety of element samples on display in the classroom, completing this data table in the process. No homework.
Dec 5 - We reviewed the answers to the Scavenger Hunt, and finished the notes on the Building Blocks of Matter, learning about the location of metals and non-metals on the Periodic Table. No assignment.
Dec 3 - We started to learn about atoms, taking these notes on the Building Blocks of Matter. Then we checked out this cool periodic table, and worked on this Scavenger Hunt using it. The Scavenger Hunt is due next class.
Nov 29 - We reviewed the practice assignment from Nov 23, and then we discussed and completed the lab activity we did last class. Students handed in the lab booklet.
Nov 27 - We were very busy working on a lab activity to demonstrate how accurately we can measure volume and mass. We will work on the discussion questions next class.
Nov 23 - We completed the lab activity we started last day, and then we learned how to convert between grams, kilograms, and milligrams. Then we started this practice assignment. Assignment: Complete it for next class.
Nov 21 - We learned how to use a triple beam balance to measure mass, and got a start on this lab activity.
Nov 19 - We reviewed last day's assignment, and then we started talking about what "mass" is, and taking these notes. Then we read and discussed this interesting article about how scientists recently voted to change the definition of a kilogram!
Nov 15 - Students finished up the lab activity from last day and handed it in, and were given time to take care of any recent outstanding assignments. Then we worked on today's assignment: Water Displacement Worksheet, due next day.
Nov 9 - We reviewed the graduated cylinder measurements that were assigned last class. Then we learned about measuring the volumes of irregular solids, taking these notes, and doing a short lab activity to practice. No assignment.
Nov 7 - Students handed in their solid volume measurements from the previous two classes. Then we took these notes about how to measure liquid volume. Then we did this lab activity, practicing our volume measurement skills. Assignment: Finish the graduated cylinder readings on the back of the notes sheet.
Nov 5 - We completed these notes on finding the volume of regular solids, that we started last class. Then we practiced measuring the volumes of the wooden cylinders provided in this Volume Measuring Activity. Assignment: Have the volumes of at least 3, and at most 5, wooden cylinders (to go along with the 3-5 wooden prisms from last class) measured and calculated for next class.
Nov 1 - We spent the class completing the online component of the FSA. No assignment.
Oct 30 - We learned about volume, completing the first page of these notes together. Then we practiced measuring the volumes of the wooden blocks provided in this Volume Measuring Activity. Assignment: Have the volumes of at least 3, and at most 5, wooden blocks measured and calculated for next class.
Oct 26 - We went on our hike to Knox Mountain Park. No assignment!
Oct 24 - We had our quiz on the Properties of Matter
Oct 22 - We reviewed for our upcoming test on the Properties of Matter by creating flashcards with questions and answers based on the material we've learned about. Then we used those student-generated questions to play a game of trashketball. Homework: Study for test next class.
Oct 17 - We finished up our demonstrations with dry ice and liquid nitrogen, and enjoyed some ice cream made with the liquid nitrogen!
Oct 15 - We explored the phases ad properties of Dry Ice (CO2), and Liquid Nitrogen (N2) through recording observations of some in-class demonstrations on this page. We didn't finish, and will continue next class.
Oct 11 - We completed the Phase Change lab, graphing the data and answering the discussion questions. If students didn't finish and hand in their lab, it needs to be completed for homework and handed in next day.
Oct 9 - We performed a lab investigating temperature changes as ice melts into water, and the water evaporates to steam. Students need to make sure they have their data, and draw the apparatus in the Discussion question "g".
Oct 3 - We went on our field trip to Myra Canyon. No homework!
Oct 1 - We reviewed the assignments that were due. Then we spent time learning how to log into FreshGrade, and opening student portfolios.
Sept 27 - We started out watching this interesting video clip about sulfur hexafluoride, the "anti-helium"! Then we learned how to predict the phases of different kinds of matter at different temperatures by taking these notes, and working on this assignment, and this one too. Assignment: Period 3- Complete all of the first, and up to #6 of the second. Period 4 - Complete both assignments. Due next class.
Sept 25 - We finished up our notes about the phases of matter and the phase changes. Then we watched this Bill Nye video and completed this follow-along sheet in the process. No homework.
Sept 21 - We categorized all of the properties we recorded in our matter investigation as qualitative and quantitative. Then we handed those in. Then we began to focus in on one qualitative property... the phase of it. We had some discussion, and wrote down these notes. No homework.
Sept 19 - We had a lot of discussion about what was and what was not "matter", concluding that matter is anything with mass and volume (weighs something, and takes up space). We also learned about "qualitative" and "quantitative" properties of matter. We completed this word sort assignment, and then we watched this quick video.
Sept 17 - We continued our lab investigation, looking at the properties of matter.
Sept 13 - We quickly reviewed the Safety Scenarios. Then we started our Chemistry Unit, discussing the concept of "Matter" and learning how to describe it. Then we started this lab investigation, describing 30 samples of matter.
Sept 11 - We discussed these Safety Guidelines for the Science Lab, and then students worked in partners to complete this Safety Scenarios assignment.
Sept 7 - We explored the features of the science lab, while filling in their locations on this Safety Map. The Course Outline Review from last class is due on Tuesday, Sept 11.
Sept 5 - We discussed the Course Outline for Math and Science. Students worked on this Review activity.
Jun 19 - Field Trip to Bertram Park
Jun 17 - Students continued this Geologic Timeline.
Jun 13 - We finished the Sequencing Time assignment. Then students began to work on this Geologic Timeline.
Jun 11 - we watched this Bill Nye video on fossils and filled in the answer to this sheet during the show. We reviewed the answers, and then we learned about the geological time scale. We started this Sequencing Time assignment, based on our lives. Assignment: Complete up to and including step 2 of the procedure.
Jun 7 We started our final unit of the year... Biology... focussing on the topic of palaeontology. We did an activity learning about the challenges of generating a theory based on bits of evidence we find.
Jun 5 - The remaining students presented their projects. Great job!
Jun 3 - Students presented their Electricity Generation projects... well most did anyway. We ran out of time for the 3rd group in each class to present, so they will present next class (along with anyone who was absent today). Great jobs by those who presented!
May 30 - We continued our Electricity Generation Exhibition project. (Day 5 of 5) Students should be ready to present next class!
May 28 - We continued our Electricity Generation Exhibition project. (Day 4 of 5) Students should have the research questions (page 2) completed by now, and be well underway on making their presentation... I suggest being 2/3 of the way through creating the presentation document.
May 24 - We continued our Electricity Generation Exhibition project. (Day 3 of 5) Students should have the research questions (page 2) completed by now, and be well underway on making their presentation... I suggest being 1/3 of the way through creating the presentation document.
May 22 - We went on our trip to the Revelstoke Dam to see Hydro-electric generation in progress!
May 17 - We continued our Electricity Generation Exhibition project. (Day 2 of 5) Students should have the research questions (page 2) completed by now.
Reminder of our field trip to Revelstoke next class (Weds)! Be on the bus by 8am!
May 15 - We began our Electricity Generation Exhibition project. We will be working on this for the next few classes.
May 13 - We started to learn about the relationship between motors and generators by exploring some demonstrations of a fan/windmill, and a hydroelectric generator, and taking these notes.We watched this video, and discussed it. Finally, we labelled and answered this worksheet together.
Apr 11/12 - Students disassembled their motors, salvaging as many of the materials as possible. Then we started to learn about the relationship between motors and generators by exploring some demonstrations of a fan/windmill, and a hydroelectric generator, and taking these notes.
May 8 - We did a Science News Day, learning about news from the Science News for Students website (link above).
May 6 - We finished Activity 3, making an electric motor.
May 2 - We discussed the answers to the discussion questions on this data sheet, and then we started on Activity 3, making an electric motor. We will continue this next class.
Apr 30 - We completed Activity 2 of our Electromagnetism Lab Series, filling in this data sheet in the process.
Apr 26 - Students worked on Activity 2 of our Electromagnetism Lab Series. We will continue this next class.
Apr 24 - Students finished making a video that demonstrated their understanding of that lab. It should be posted on your FreshGrade portfolio by next class.
Apr 18 - We finished and discussed Activity 1of our Electromagnetism Lab Series. We corrected the data sheet as well. Then students started to make a video that demonstrated their understanding of that lab. We will continue this next day.
Apr 16 - We started to explore the concept of Electromagnetism, doing Activity 1 of our Electromagnetism Lab Series. The data sheet was completed in the process. We will discuss this next day.
Apr 12 - We finished the PhET Circuit Simulator (link above) and completing this assignment. Then students explored some Science in the News articles from the Science News for Students link above.
Apr 10 - We learned a bit about making electrical circuits, using the PhET Circuit Simulator (link above) and completing this assignment. We will finish this off next day.
Apr 8 - We performed this Mapping Magnetic Fields Activity. Homework: Finish the "Summing Up" questions.
Apr 4 - We performed this Introduction to Magnetism Activity. Then we watched this video about the Earth's magnetic field, and discussed what we learned from it.
Apr 2 - We started our new unit on Magnetism, Electricity, and Electromagnetism. We watched this Bill Nye video about magnetism, filling out this sheet along the way.
********** Spring Break************
Mar 13 - Students finished performing their skits, and then we continued watching a documentary about Climate Change called Before the Flood (on Netflix).
Mar 11 - Students performed their skits, and then we started to watch a documentary about Climate Change called Before the Flood (on Netflix).
Mar 7 - Students spent the class working on this skit assignment. Skits will be presented next class!
Mar 5 - Students spent the class working on this skit assignment.
Mar 1 - Students finished this Take Action on Climate Change assignment. Once done, they then starting working in groups on this skit assignment.
Feb 27 - Mrs Harvey came to the class with her Virtual Reality Goggles, and we had a VR experience, looking at places in the world where climate change was having an impact.
Feb 25 - We moved onto our last topic in this unit... How we citizens can be a part of the solution to climate change. Students got started by working on this Take Action on Climate Change assignment. Students should complete up to and including #5 on the back side.
Feb 20 - We listened to our final episode... Episode 6 of the BC 2050 Podcast, about the projected consequences of climate change in BC, focusing on how the human impacts around the world affect BC. Students took their own notes on what they heard, using this worksheet. Then we worked on the reflection. It is due next class.
Feb 15 - We watched this news article and discussed it. Then we listened to Episode 5 of the BC 2050 Podcast, about the projected consequences of climate change in BC, focusing on the effects on our forests. Students took their own notes on what they heard, using this worksheet, and did the reflection.
Feb 13 - We went skating for a half-day instead of having Science!
Feb 11 - We discussed the reflections from last class, and then we watched the "Earth is a Hot Mess" episode (Season1 Episode1) of Bill Nye Saves the World (on Netflix), filling in this sheet while watching.
Feb 7 - We quickly finished up Episode 1 of the BC 2050 Podcast, and students did the reflection questions on the back side of the sheet. Then we listened to Episode 2 of the BC 2050 Podcast, about the projected consequences of climate change related to our snow, ice, and water. Students took their own notes on what they heard, using this worksheet. Assignment: Reflection questions for Episode 2.
Feb 5 - We did this Discussion Diamond activity, sharing our claims and reasoning as to why the Earth's temperature is increasing. Then we listened to Episode 1 of the BC 2050 Podcast, about the projected consequences of climate change in BC. Students took their own notes on what they heard, using this worksheet. We will work on the reflection part next class.
Feb 1 - Students finished up this Claim, Evidence, Reasoning assignment to share what they believed to be the main reason behind the rise in the planet's average temperature.
Jan 30 - We quickly discussed each of these graphs, which are an evidence set about Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Then students moved onto Part B, where they make their "Claim" regarding the source the Earth's warming climate.
Jan 28 - In pairs, students continued to review these graphs, which are an evidence set about Greenhouse Gas Emissions. They continued this assignment to show what they understood about the graphs. Assignment: Finish the 10 graph summaries for next class.
Jan 24 - Out skiing today, so nothing new!
Jan 22 - In pairs, students reviewed these graphs, which are an evidence set about Greenhouse Gas Emissions. They started this assignment to show what they understood about the graphs.
Jan 18 - We learned about the Greenhouse Effect by discussing this diagram, and taking these notes underneath. Then we modelled the Greenhouse Effect like a game. No homework.
Jan 16 - Students finished sharing their analysis of these pieces of evidence that indicate a change in global temperature, taking notes about each others' pieces of evidence on this sheet. We had quite a lengthy conversation about ticks and Lyme Disease, and then we worked on a title page for this unit. The title page includes the main title "Climate Change", and the 4 subheadings "Evidence", "Causes", "Effects", "Taking Action".
Jan 14 - Students shared out their analysis of these pieces of evidence that indicate a change in global temperature, taking notes about each others' pieces of evidence on this sheet.
Jan 10 - We learned the difference between weather and climate by watching this video, and then this one. The we looked at these pieces of evidence that indicate a change in global temperature, and each pair of students completed this worksheet about ONE of the pieces. Then pairs of students presented their piece of evidence, explaining what conclusions they could draw from it. Absent students: Pick any of the pieces, and complete the worksheet about one of them.
Jan 8 - We began our new unit on Climate Change. We had a discussion about what we've heard and already know about climate change. Then we began looking at the evidence that our climate is in fact changing, analyzing this graph of temperature anomalies over the last 120 years. Students completed this worksheet after looking at the graph. Assignment: Finish the worksheet for next day.
**** Winter Break****
Dec 19 - We finished the PhET "Build A Molecule" simulation (link above, in Science Links), and completed this assignment in the process, and handed it in. Then we wrote our quiz, and watched a chemical reaction demonstration.
Dec 17 - We used the PhET "Build A Molecule" simulation (link above, in Science Links), and completed this assignment in the process. There will be a quiz next class on everything we've learned about atoms, elements, compounds, and the Periodic Table.
Dec 13 - We learned about what chemical compounds are all about, taking these notes, and then completing an activity where we built models of chemical formulas.
Dec 11 - We completed the Observing the Elements activity and questions that we had started last class, and handed in it. Then we watched this Bill Nye video on atoms, completing this sheet while it played. Anyone absent should watch the video and complete the sheet.
Dec 7 - We explored the variety of element samples on display in the classroom, completing this data table in the process. No homework.
Dec 5 - We reviewed the answers to the Scavenger Hunt, and finished the notes on the Building Blocks of Matter, learning about the location of metals and non-metals on the Periodic Table. No assignment.
Dec 3 - We started to learn about atoms, taking these notes on the Building Blocks of Matter. Then we checked out this cool periodic table, and worked on this Scavenger Hunt using it. The Scavenger Hunt is due next class.
Nov 29 - We reviewed the practice assignment from Nov 23, and then we discussed and completed the lab activity we did last class. Students handed in the lab booklet.
Nov 27 - We were very busy working on a lab activity to demonstrate how accurately we can measure volume and mass. We will work on the discussion questions next class.
Nov 23 - We completed the lab activity we started last day, and then we learned how to convert between grams, kilograms, and milligrams. Then we started this practice assignment. Assignment: Complete it for next class.
Nov 21 - We learned how to use a triple beam balance to measure mass, and got a start on this lab activity.
Nov 19 - We reviewed last day's assignment, and then we started talking about what "mass" is, and taking these notes. Then we read and discussed this interesting article about how scientists recently voted to change the definition of a kilogram!
Nov 15 - Students finished up the lab activity from last day and handed it in, and were given time to take care of any recent outstanding assignments. Then we worked on today's assignment: Water Displacement Worksheet, due next day.
Nov 9 - We reviewed the graduated cylinder measurements that were assigned last class. Then we learned about measuring the volumes of irregular solids, taking these notes, and doing a short lab activity to practice. No assignment.
Nov 7 - Students handed in their solid volume measurements from the previous two classes. Then we took these notes about how to measure liquid volume. Then we did this lab activity, practicing our volume measurement skills. Assignment: Finish the graduated cylinder readings on the back of the notes sheet.
Nov 5 - We completed these notes on finding the volume of regular solids, that we started last class. Then we practiced measuring the volumes of the wooden cylinders provided in this Volume Measuring Activity. Assignment: Have the volumes of at least 3, and at most 5, wooden cylinders (to go along with the 3-5 wooden prisms from last class) measured and calculated for next class.
Nov 1 - We spent the class completing the online component of the FSA. No assignment.
Oct 30 - We learned about volume, completing the first page of these notes together. Then we practiced measuring the volumes of the wooden blocks provided in this Volume Measuring Activity. Assignment: Have the volumes of at least 3, and at most 5, wooden blocks measured and calculated for next class.
Oct 26 - We went on our hike to Knox Mountain Park. No assignment!
Oct 24 - We had our quiz on the Properties of Matter
Oct 22 - We reviewed for our upcoming test on the Properties of Matter by creating flashcards with questions and answers based on the material we've learned about. Then we used those student-generated questions to play a game of trashketball. Homework: Study for test next class.
Oct 17 - We finished up our demonstrations with dry ice and liquid nitrogen, and enjoyed some ice cream made with the liquid nitrogen!
Oct 15 - We explored the phases ad properties of Dry Ice (CO2), and Liquid Nitrogen (N2) through recording observations of some in-class demonstrations on this page. We didn't finish, and will continue next class.
Oct 11 - We completed the Phase Change lab, graphing the data and answering the discussion questions. If students didn't finish and hand in their lab, it needs to be completed for homework and handed in next day.
Oct 9 - We performed a lab investigating temperature changes as ice melts into water, and the water evaporates to steam. Students need to make sure they have their data, and draw the apparatus in the Discussion question "g".
Oct 3 - We went on our field trip to Myra Canyon. No homework!
Oct 1 - We reviewed the assignments that were due. Then we spent time learning how to log into FreshGrade, and opening student portfolios.
Sept 27 - We started out watching this interesting video clip about sulfur hexafluoride, the "anti-helium"! Then we learned how to predict the phases of different kinds of matter at different temperatures by taking these notes, and working on this assignment, and this one too. Assignment: Period 3- Complete all of the first, and up to #6 of the second. Period 4 - Complete both assignments. Due next class.
Sept 25 - We finished up our notes about the phases of matter and the phase changes. Then we watched this Bill Nye video and completed this follow-along sheet in the process. No homework.
Sept 21 - We categorized all of the properties we recorded in our matter investigation as qualitative and quantitative. Then we handed those in. Then we began to focus in on one qualitative property... the phase of it. We had some discussion, and wrote down these notes. No homework.
Sept 19 - We had a lot of discussion about what was and what was not "matter", concluding that matter is anything with mass and volume (weighs something, and takes up space). We also learned about "qualitative" and "quantitative" properties of matter. We completed this word sort assignment, and then we watched this quick video.
Sept 17 - We continued our lab investigation, looking at the properties of matter.
Sept 13 - We quickly reviewed the Safety Scenarios. Then we started our Chemistry Unit, discussing the concept of "Matter" and learning how to describe it. Then we started this lab investigation, describing 30 samples of matter.
Sept 11 - We discussed these Safety Guidelines for the Science Lab, and then students worked in partners to complete this Safety Scenarios assignment.
Sept 7 - We explored the features of the science lab, while filling in their locations on this Safety Map. The Course Outline Review from last class is due on Tuesday, Sept 11.
Sept 5 - We discussed the Course Outline for Math and Science. Students worked on this Review activity.
How you can actually help stop climate change - PopSci
What you can do at home - US EPA (archived)
10 Solutions for Climate Change - Sci American (advanced)
Effective individual ways to tackle climate change - Phys.org
5 Ways Canadians Can Help Reduce Climate Change - CBC
Don't Think You Can Make a Difference? - CBC