After your QQQ today, we did a recap of our Unit 2: Disease & Immunity. We also watched a couple videos that summarized Tetanus, Allergies, and the Lines of Defence in your Immune System.
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Friday, 13 March 2026
Chem 12: Fri Mar 13 - Ksp
After the QQQ today, we had a look at Ksp calculations (like Keq calculations, but for solutions specifically). Practice on pg. 95 #42 - 55. Have a great Spring Break!
Thursday, 12 March 2026
Chem 12: Thurs Mar 12 - Solubilities
Today we covered quite a bit of material, but most of it was review from Chem 11: we defined solubility in terms of equilibrium at saturation, calculated solubility [ ]'s, and then after break we looked at low solubility combinations and precipitates. We had a couple of J.o.W questions, and then you had some practice: pg. 76 #3 - 7, pg. 77 #8 -17, pg. 83 #21,22,24, and pg. 87 #25. Do what you need to master this stuff!
Sci 8: Thurs Mar 12 - When the immune system doesn't work properly
Today we had a few extra Quick Questions, and then we went over the questions on Pg. 109. After that you read pgs. 110-114 and then we took some notes summarizing what you read. After that, we did some J.o.W. and watched a couple videos about Smallpox Eradication and Vaccinations.
Wednesday, 11 March 2026
HS 101: Wed Mar 11 - Poster project work time
Today you had some time to work on your projects, such as the Job Posting Poster.
Tuesday, 10 March 2026
Sci 8: Tues Mar 10 - Finishing Lines of Defence
Today we had a chance to finish off our notes about the Lines of Defence in the body. Then we watched a couple videos: the simple version, and the more complex version. To finish, you worked on question #1 - 20 on pg. 109. Please finish these for homework if you are not already done.
HS 101: Tues Mar 10 - Work time and Job Poster
Today we had loads of time to work on your projects and we introduced the Job Posting project. QQQ #3 is tomorrow!
Monday, 9 March 2026
Sci 8: Mon Mar 9 - Lines of Defence!
Today we started discussing more of how your body fights off pathogens and disease. You read through pgs. 100 - 105 in the textbook, and then we started in on our Lines of Defence Notes.
Chem 12: Mon Mar 9 - Unit 3 Solutions Intro
Today we did a quick intro to Unit 3: Solutions. We went over some key questions and did a bit of Chem 11 refreshing. Practice on pg. 81 #18 & 20. You can always work on these after your test tomorrow!
Friday, 6 March 2026
HS 101: Fri Mar 6 - Course Planning
Today we had another look at the Graduation Requirements in BC; then you had a chance to complete the course planning project.
Chem 12: Fri Mar 6 - Last U2 review time
Today we had our last session of review time for Unit 2. We'll start unit 3 on Monday, and then U2 test on Tuesday!
Sci 8: Fri Mar 6 - Pandemic
Today we had our last session of Pandemic! Well done defeating those diseases!
Thursday, 5 March 2026
HS 101: Thurs Mar 5 - Cyber crime!
Today we had a shorter class, but we talked a bunch about cybercrime. QQQ #3 will be on Wed Mar 11th!
Sci 8: Mar 4 - Pandemic!
While most of you were out nordic skiing, the rest of us were playing Pandemic.