Math and Science

Math and Science

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.

Chem 12: Wed Mar 4 - Review Time

 Today we had a whole bunch of review time for our test on Tuesday!

Tuesday, 3 March 2026

Chem 12: Tues Mar 3 - Unit 2 Review Time!

 Today we started off our review of Unit 2: Equilibrium. We did a recap of the unit, and then you had time to work on the Unit 2 Practice Review (here is the answer key). At the end of class, you received the Unit 2 Review Assignment which is due during Friday's work time.

Sci 8: Tues Mar 3 - Beneficial Microbes and how to Play Pandemic!

 Today we had a look at a couple videos to get some visuals of the disease concepts we've been looking at so far; we saw viruses infecting cells, some of the ideas that led to "germ theory," the importance of our gut "microbiome," and some food products that rely on microbes. We jotted a couple of notes about beneficial microbes, and then we learned how to play the game Pandemic!

Monday, 2 March 2026

Sci 8: Mon Mar 2 - Microbes and Course Selection

 Today we worked through some notes on Microbes. Then you had a chance to do your Course Selections! Don't forget to get your SIGNED forms in by Friday. Re-tests for the Unit 1 test are available by appointment.

Friday, 27 February 2026

Sci 8: Fri Feb 27 - Unit 1 Cells Test

 Today you wrote the Unit 1: Cells test. We had some extra time at the end, so we also went over it!

Chem 12: Fri Feb 27 - QQQ #3 and Keq Calculations Pt. 2

 After QQQ #3 today, we worked through a few more challenging Keq Calculations. This requires a lot of practice, which can be found on pg. 70 #52,55,58-66. Labs are due on Monday!

Thursday, 26 February 2026

HS 101: Thurs Feb 26 - Internet Searches and Word Skills

 Today we had a look at how Internet searches work. Then we went over the Word Skills Project and you had some time to work on your various projects.

Wednesday, 25 February 2026

Chem 12: Wed Feb 25 - Lab 19A

 Today you had a chance to see some equilibria in action! You performed Lab 19A (parts 1, 2, and 3 only). Your lab report with questions #1-5, follow-up #1, and a conclusion are due on MONDAY.