Mr. B*log(gild)
Welcome to Mr. B's Teacher Blog! Here you'll find information on topics covered in class as well as any assignments, marks, and important dates.
Math and Science
Wednesday, 4 February 2026
Sci 8: Wed Feb 4 - Alka Seltzer Lab and Unit 1 Intro
Chem 12: Wed Feb 4 - Lab 18C
Today you got time to do Lab 18C. Here is the class data. Please finish the lab for MONDAY.
Tuesday, 3 February 2026
Chem 12: Tues Feb 3 - KE distributions
Today we took some notes on Kinetic Energy Distributions. After that, you had some practice problems on pg. 16 #24-28 (last days questions), pg. 19 #29 - 30, and pg. 23 #34 - 40. At the end of class we had a quick look at what you need in a lab report to prep us for Lab 18C tomorrow.
Sci 8: Tues Feb 3 - You Assignment and Lab Reports
Today we spent some time getting to know each other. You had a chance to learn about Mr. B. and then you got to do the You Assignment (see questions below). After that, we had a look at how your lab reports will be formatted. You Assignment questions:
Monday, 2 February 2026
HS 101: Mon Feb 2 - What is a computer and some work time.
Today we did our QQ and typing practice; after that we discussed what makes a computer a computer? Then you had some work time on your projects (Using OneNote & Organizing your files).
Chem 12: Mon Feb 2 - Rates Assignment and Energy in Rxns
Today you had some time to work on the Rates Assignment and then we took some notes on Energy in Rxns (similar to sec. 1.6).
Sci 8: Mon Feb 2 - Science Equipment and Experimental Questions
Today you had a look at a whole bunch of different science equipment. After that, you were given some "experimental questions" and you had to form a hypothesis, list out variables, and plan how you could test your hypothesis while keeping control of the variables.
Friday, 30 January 2026
Sci 8: Fri Jan 30 - How we do Science
After our QQ today, we had a look at how to actually DO science. We brainstormed some great ideas about doing science, then you read Pg.s 476 - 479, and we summarized the Scientific Method. Then we watched Mark Rober use these ideas to design a rock skipper. Then we finished off with matching up some Scientific Method Terms.
Chem 12: Fri Jan 30 - Collision Theory
Today we did a few QQ, and then we had a look at Collision Theory (Sec 1.5). We took some great notes, had a look at this simulation to see some collisions in action, and then you had practice on pg. 12 # 20 - 22.
Thursday, 29 January 2026
HS 101: Thurs Jan 29 - Using OneNote and Organizing files
Today we practiced some of our class routines like Quick Questions and Typing. After that, we had a chance to work on the Using OneNote Project and the Organizing your Files projects.
Wednesday, 28 January 2026
Chem 12: Wed Jan 28 - Chem 11 Overview, Unit 1 Intro & Rates
Today we did a quick recap of Chem 11 using some old final exam questions. After that we took some intro notes about the Key Questions of the course, and then started in on Unit 1: Reaction Kinetics. We took notes on Sec 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3 with practice questions on pg. 2 #1-5 and pg. 8 - 10 #12 - 17.
Sci 8: Wed Jan 28 - Textbook tour, Safety, and Science!
After our Quick Questions we did a Tour of the Textbook. Then in the second half, we brainstormed some safety ideas, worked through this Safety T/F, and then discussed how science is about our best guesses!
Tuesday, 27 January 2026
HS 101: Tues Jan 27 - Welcome to HS 101!
Today we had a look at what High School 101 is all about. We discussed the course outline and the general expectations of the class. Then we got you set up with your digital notebook and computer settings.
Chem 12: Tues Jan 27 - Course Info
Welcome to Chem 12! Today we did a quick intro to the course with the course outline. You also picked up your textbooks and databooklet. We also had a few minutes to talk about what you'll need from Chem 11 in order to succeed in Chem 12!