Sci 8: Tues Sept 22 - Using the Microscope pt. 2

 Today we finished off the using the microscope handout from last day. You got to view various slides on Low, Medium, and High Power.

HS 101 Blk E: Tues Sept 22 - Binary Numbers!

  Today we had fun with Binary Numbers (right?)! We first looked at how place values work with different "number systems" and then we tried this challenge. Then we had a look at how computers use binary numbers and you had project work time (including the counting in binary project).

Sci 8: Mon Sept 21 - Using the Microscopes!

 Today we spent some time looking at your Alka Selzter lab conclusions (these are now due); then you got to apply what you learned on Friday by testing out the microscopes on low, medium, and high power. After that experimentation, we started in on Using The Microscope to Measure Sizes. We'll finish it off tomorrow.

HS 101 Blks B/A: Mon Sept 21 - Binary Numbers!

 Today we had fun with Binary Numbers (right?)! We first looked at how place values work with different "number systems" and then we tried this challenge. Then we had a look at how computers use binary numbers and you had project work time (including the counting in binary project).

Sci 8: Fri Sept 18 - Microscopes and about You

 Today you wrote your first Quick Questions Quiz. Then you had a chance to work through some Microscope Definitions and Parts (here are the answers). You also had time to work on the You Assignment (due on Monday):

Your name.

Your age.

Describe your family.

Who are you? What makes you who you are?

What defines you?

What are some of your interests?

What's something you're passionate about?

What is important to you?

What do you do in your spare time?

What is something you are good at? 

What are your strengths?

What annoys you? 

What makes you triggered?

Why are you taking this course?

What is your goal for this course?

What other courses are you taking?

How do you learn best? What's your learning "style?"

What are your plans/hopes for after high school?

Anything else you'd like me to know about you?

HS 101 Blk E: Fri Sept 18 - QQQ #1 and What is a computer?

   Today you wrote your first Quick Questions Quiz and then you did Typing, and we had a look at What Computers Are. After discussing and watching that video, we took some notes on Input, Storage, Processing, and Output. Towards the end of class, you started in on the Toaster vs. Computer project.

Sci 8: Thurs Sept 17 - Alka Seltzer Lab, Unit 1 Intro & About Mr. B.

 Today you worked through the Alka Seltzer Lab, applying what we've learned about the Scientific Method - this will be DUE on MONDAY. After break we introduced Unit 1: Cells with some key questions and a breakdown of the key requirements of being "living" (see pg. 10 in the textbook). We ended with our first Jar of Wonder session and a short presentation about Mr. B. to help inspire you in your "You Assignment" next class.

HS 101 Blk B: Thurs Sept 17 - What is a computer?

  Today, after QQ and Typing, we had a look at What Computers Are. After discussing and watching that video, we took some notes on Input, Storage, Processing, and Output. Towards the end of class, you started in on the Toaster vs. Computer project.

HS 101 Blk A: Wed Sept 16 - What is a computer?

 Today, after QQ and Typing, we had a look at What Computers Are. After discussing and watching that video, we took some notes on Input, Storage, Processing, and Output. Towards the end of class, you started in on the Toaster vs. Computer project.

HS 101 Blk E: Wed Sept 16 - Typing and Organizing your files

  Today we kept building our class routines. We had a look at our typing program today, and then we discussed files and how to organize your files.

HS 101 Blks A/B: Tues Sept 15 - Typing and Organizing your files

 Today we kept building our class routines. We had a look at our typing program today, and then we discussed files and how to organize your files.

Sci 8: Tues Sept 15 - Science Lab Equipment and Demos

 Today we talked about lab experiments in preparation for our lab next class. We discussed what goes in a lab report. Then you had a chance to look at a bunch of Science Equipment. After going over that, we did some demos.

HS 101 Blk B: Mon Sept 14 - Class Routines & OneNote

  Today we discussed/practiced what to do in the case of a fire. We also looked at various class routines like Quick Questions, Taking Screenshots, and using your OneNote notebook.

Sci 8: Mon Sept 14 - The Scientific Method

 Today we continued working with the Scientific Method! We took some notes, and then we watched Mark Rober apply the scientific method to rock skipping. We ended off doing a matching activity (the answer key is here). We ended off class having a quick look at what your lab reports will look like.

Sci 8: Fri Sept 11 - Classroom Safety & How to DO Science

 After the quick questions today, we brainstormed some Science Class Safety ideas. We worked through this True/False activity, and then we had a look at how to actually DO science. You read Pgs. 476 - 479, and then we brainstormed some great ideas about doing "Scientific Inquiry."