Math and Science

Math and Science

Tuesday, 5 May 2026

Sci 8: Tues May 5 - The Electromagnetic Spectrum

 Today investigated the Electromagnetic Spectrum. You read pgs. 152 - 160 in your textbook, then you summarized the key ideas on this notes sheet (here's the summary we did together). We also had a look at an infrared camera and this video on the history of light, and the Electromagnetic Spectrum.

HS 101: Tues May 5 - Toaster vs. Computer

 Today we had a deeper look at how computers do Input, Storage, Processing, and Output. Then you had a chance to do the What is a Computer Project (Toaster vs. Computer).

Chem 12: Tues May 5 - Titrations

Today we wrapped up our final lesson of Unit 4 - Titrations. After the notes, you had some practice on pg. 158 #94-96, 103. 

Monday, 4 May 2026

Sci 8: Mon May 4 - Visible Light

 Today we finished up our discussion of visible light; we finished the Notes Sheet (filled version), you read pgs. 144 - 148 in the textbook, and you have practice questions on pg. 151 #2-5,7-9,12a to finish for homework.

Chem 12: Mon May 4 - Weak Acids/Bases Calculations

 Today we did a bunch of calculations with weak acids and weak bases (and ICE boxes)! Here are the notes, and you're practice is on pg. 152 #74-83 & pg. 153 #84-93.

Friday, 1 May 2026

Chem 12: Fri May 1 - Buffers

 Today you wrote QQQ #8, and then we had a look at how Buffers stabilize pH. Practice on pg. 181 #131-140.

HS 101: Fri May 1 - QQQ #1 and wrapping up some projects.

 Today you wrote QQQ #1 and then we talked about file naming. You then had time to finish up some of our intro projects, and we wrapped up with discussing What Makes a Computer a Computer?

Sci 8: Fri May 1 - Making Shadows!

Today you got to make some Shadows! You followed along with this activity (it's due to be handed in now), and then we started in on the Visible Light Notes which we'll finish on Monday. 

Thursday, 30 April 2026

Sci 8: Thurs Apr 30 - Unit 3 Test and working with Light!

 In the first block today, you wrote the Unit 3: Matter test and then we did some J.o.W. questions. After break we looked at how Light Travels (here is the completed version). Towards the end off the class, you had time to tinker with a bunch of optics equipment!

Chem 12: Thurs Apr 30 - Lab 20B Indicators

 Today you worked through Lab experiment 20B getting data from various acids & indicators. You also received the Acids and Bases Assignment. Both will be due on Monday.

HS 101: Wed Apr 29 - Safer Schools Together

 Today we had a presentation from Safer Schools Together about staying safe online. QQQ #1 on Friday!

Tuesday, 28 April 2026

Chem 12: Tues Apr 28 - Indicators

 Today we had a look at Acid-Base Indicators. We had some good notes and then practice on pg. 162 #108-120. Lab 20B next day!

Sci 8: Tues Apr 28 - Unit 4 Optics Intro

 Today we introduced Unit 4: Optics. You worked through a Notes Sheet as we discussed Waves. Unit 3 Test after lunch on Thursday!

Monday, 27 April 2026

Chem 12: Mon Apr - Hydrolysis!

 Today we worked through how to handle Hydrolysis from salts. Here are the notes, and the practice is on pg. 148 #69 - 73

HS 101: Mon Apr 27 - RCMP presentation and Organizing your files

 Today we had a presentation by the RCMP on staying safe online, and then you had a chance to work on the Organizing Your Files project.