Sci 8: Fri Apr 10 - States of Matter and Phase Changes

 Today we discussed what you tinkered with last day; we took some notes on States of Matter and Phase Changes, and then you had some practice questions on pg. 259.

Chem 12: Fri Ap 10 - Review Time

 Today we had our last block of review for our Unit 3 Test on Wednesday. We'll kick off Unit 4: Acid-Base Chemistry on Monday. Happy travels to the Bamfield Crew!

HS 101: Thurs Apr 9 - ChatGPT and Project work time

 Today we had another look at AI by seeing how ChatGpt works, and then you had some more project work time!

Chem 12: Wed Apr 8 - Unit 3 Review

 Mr. B. was away today, but you had some review time for Unit 3: Solubility. Here is the Unit 3 Recap. You also received the Unit 3 Review Practice and the Unit 3 Review Assignment (this one is due Monday, and we'll have Friday to work on it as well).

Sci 8: Wed Apr 8 - Unit 2 Test and Matter Simulation

 Today Mr. B. was away, but you wrote the Unit 2: Disease & Immunity Test! After break, you investigated Solids, Liquids, and Gasses with this online simulation, and answered some questions.

Sci 8: Tues Apr 7 - Unit 3: Matter Intro

Today we introduced Unit 3: Matter. We took some intro notes with some of the basic ideas we'll need throughout the unit, and then we looked at a couple of simulations: the scale of the universe, and the way particles are attracted to each other. You'll continue investigating this tomorrow after the Unit 2: Disease & Immunity test.

HS 101: Tues Apr 7 - AI

 Today we had a chance to discuss AI - what it actually is, the key idea of how it works, and its limitations. We watched the first 3 Code.org AI videos and then you had some project work time. 4 classes to go!

Chem 12: Tues Apr 7 - Changing Solubility

 Today we cranked through the final new material for Unit 3. Here are the notes on Changing Solubility; practice on pg. 108 # 81 - 86.

Sci 8: Thurs Apr 2 - Review time

 Today we had some time to finish up the Concept Map and Review Assignment. Happy Easter!

Chem 12: Thurs Apr 2 - Selective Precipitation and Lab 19C

 Today we had a look at how to selectively precipitate specific ions in order to do a qualitative analysis. Here are the notes (we'll revisit the questions later). Then you did Lab 19C, precipitating some Lead (II) Iodide. Labs will be due on Wed April 8th.

HS 101: Wed Apr 1 - Workplace Safety

 Today we had a look at Workplace safety; remember your right to refuse unsafe work! After that discussion, we had some project work time.

Chem 12: Tues Mar 31 - Minimum [ ] for precipitation.

 Today we had a look at the minimum [ ] needed for precipitations to occur. We took some notes, you practiced on pg. 98 #65 - 69. At the end, you received the Ksp Assignment (due at the end of Thursday).

Sci 8: Tues Mar 31 - Concept Map work time

 Today we had more time to finish off your concept map project. If you didn't finish, there will be time during our double block to finish, but your Review Assignment is also due at the end of that day, so plan your time accordingly!

Chem 12: Mon Mar 30 - Ktrial and Precipitation calculations

 Today we did some good QQ recap of before the break, and then we looked at how to calculate Ktrial values to determine if a precipitate will form. Here are the notes (just pgs. 1 & 2), and the practice is on pg. 98 #56 - 64.

HS 101: Mon Mar 30 - 7 Classes Left & PPT intro

 Today we had a look at the last few things we'll be doing in our 7 remaining classes. Then we introduced our powerpoint projects and you had some work time!