Sci 8: Tues Feb 10 - Slides and Cell Theory

 Today we worked through the first page of our notes on Cell Theory. Then we had some time to finish off our Using the Microscope "experiment" from last day (if you did not finish, please come in on Thursday at lunch to finish it off).

HS 101: Tues Feb 10 - Bits, Bytes, and 2048!

 Today we continued discussing how computers are information machines by looking at the different names for the units that represent the number of bits (kilobytes, megabytes, gigabytes, terabytes...etc). After that, you had some time to work on your projects, and then as a treat, we had a look at how to play 2048!

Chem 12: Tues Feb 10 - Unit 1 Recap and Review Practice

 Today we did a Recap of Unit 1 ideas. After that, we watched a quick video of Catalysts in catalytic converters. After that, you got the Unit 1 Practice Review, and then finally the Unit 1 Review Assignment (Due Tuesday at the LATEST).

Sci 8: Mon Feb 9 - Microscope Field of View

 Today those of us who weren't at basketball worked more on using the microscopes. We worked partway through this investigation to see if we could figure out how big something is based on what we see under the microscope; we did not finish, so we'll wrap it up tomorrow!

Chem 12: Mon Feb 9 - Catalysts

 Today we had our final set of notes for Unit 1 on Catalysts! After that, you had some time to work on the practice problems: pg. 34 #56 - 61, and pg. 36 #62 - 63.

Chem 12: Fri Feb 6 - QQQ #1 and Reaction Mechanisms

After your QQQ today, we took some notes on Reaction Mechanisms; there were a *few* minutes left for you to work on the practics: Pg. 28 #46 - 53 & Pg. 30 #54 - 55. Don't forget your lab 18C reports are due on Monday.

HS 101: Fri Feb 6 - QQQ #1 and Binary Numbers!

 Today you wrote Quick Questions Quiz #1. After that (and typing), we had a chance to learn a bit about the Binary Number System. After discussing how number systems work (# symbols = place value base number), we watched this video challenge, and this video about how computers use binary. You then had some project work time (including the RSS Website Project).

Sci 8: Fri Feb 6 - QQQ #1 and Microscopes!

 Today you wrote your first Quick Questions Quiz (#1)! After that, you read pgs. 11 - 14 in your textbook to introduce yourselves to microscopes. Then we worked through this page of microscope parts and functions. After that you had a chance to try out the microscopes with a bunch of different slides at low, medium and high power!

HS 101: Thurs Feb 5 - Computer vs. Toaster!

 Today we took some notes on the 4 main functions of a computer. Then you used this information to compare and contrast Toasters and Computers. Those who finished got started on the RSS Website projects.

Sci 8: Wed Feb 4 - Alka Seltzer Lab and Unit 1 Intro

Today you did the Alka Selzter Lab as a first experiment using the Scientific Method. After we discussed how to complete your lab report, we did some Jar of Wonder! To end off the class, we had a look at the Key Questions for Unit 1, watched some animated examples of cell machinery, and then you used pg. 10 of the textbook to complete this chart on the characteristics of living things.

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.

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:

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).