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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

Sci 8: Wed Feb 25 - Intro to Unit 2 Disease & Immunity

 Today we introduced Unit 2: Disease and Immunity. We took some intro notes, and then you read pgs. 56-57 and listed out each body system with a description. Then you worked on some practice questions, pg. 63 # 3-6,8-10. After break we did some QQ, JoW, corrected the pg. 63 questions, and then discusssed these Disease Definitions that we'll be using throughout the unit. No homework aside from studying for the test!

Sci 8: Tues Feb 24 - Review Time

 Today you had time to finish of the Unit 1 Review Assignment; Bill Nye may have made an appearance as well...

HS 101: Tues Feb 24 - Catan!

 Today we were out of the computer lab due to the gr. 10 - 12 Career Day; fortunately, we got to play some Catan instead :)

Chem 12: Tues Feb 24 - Keq Calculations Pt. 1

Today we started doing some calculations with Keq expressions. After the notes and examples, you did some practice on pg. 70 # 47 - 57 (except 52 and 55). Make sure these go well... we'll be needing to build on this next class!

Sci 8: Mon Feb 27 - Unit 1 Review Time

 Today we spend some time reviewing for our Unit 1 Test on Friday. We did a recap of unit 1, talked about how to study, and then you had time to work on the Unit 1 Review Assignment (DUE at the end of tomorrow's class).

Chem 12: Mon Feb 23 - Keq Expressions

 Today we had a look at the Equilibrium Constant, and how to write the Equilibrium Expression that calculates it. Here are the notes, and your practice is on pg. 60 #31 - 35 and pg. 62 # 36 - 45.

Chem 12: Fri Feb 20 - Le Chatelier's Principle

 Today we had a look at Le Chatelier's Principle. After the notes, you did some practice on pg. 54 #17-28 and pg. 56 #29-30. Then you got to see your test marks!

HS 101: Fri Feb 20 - Internet connections and Catan!

 Today you wrote QQQ #2! Then we had a look at how information actually travels over the internet. Then you had some time on your projects, and we prepared for Catan next day!