Sci 8: Tues May 26 - Retinas, Corrective Lenses, and Distillers pt. 2

 Today we wrapped up the last "new material" for our optics unit. We discussed the structure of the retina, how corrective lenses work, and had a look at some examples of optical instruments that make use of lenses and mirrors to focus light. At the end of class, you got to set up your distillers for another test run.

Chem 12: Mon May 25 - Catch up Day!

 Today we took a bit of a breather. After QQ, we had a look at this visualization of electrochemical cells, and then you had time to get caught up on missing things. You also received the Electrochemistry Assignment (note the update to #4a: NH4+).

Sci 8: Mon May 25 - Human Vision

 Today was all about how you see You read pgs. 202-206,208, we discussed the key ideas, and then we labelled this diagram with extra notes on the back (Here is the completed version).

Sci 8: Fri May 22 - QQQ and Catch up time

 Today you wrote QQQ #10, and then we had some catch up time!

Chem 12: Fri May 22 - Electrochemical Cells

 After the QQQ today, we had a look at Electrochemical Cells. Practice is on pg. 217 #34-35.

Chem 12: Thurs May 21 - Oxidation Numbers Reduction Series

 Today we had a look at Oxidation numbers and how to use them to balance (practice on pg. 194 #3-5 (calculating ON), and pg. 210 #25 (balancing)). After break we had some J.o.W, and looked at the series of Standard Reduction Potentials from your data booklet (practice on pg. 199 #7 - 8).

Sci 8: Thurs May 21 - Lenses and Distillers

 Today we had a look at lenses some more. We looked at this simulation and then you had a chance to work on the Lenses Lab. After break, we had some J.o.W, and then you got to collect your distillers and work on your write up of how they work.

HS 101: Wed May 20 - Catch up Class

 Today we had a very small class, so we had some catch up time! You worked on completing any missing projects!

Sci 8: Tues May 19 - Lenses and Distillers

 Today we worked on the basics of how lenses focus light. We read together pgs. 190 - 193 and then we filled in the main ideas on this notes sheet (here is the completed version).Towards the end of class, we went outside and set up your solar water distillers.

Chem 12: Tues May 19 - Balancing Redox Rxns

 Today we built on the Half Reaction Balancing from last class by Balancing full Redox Rxns. Practice on pg. 207 #24.

HS 101: Tues May 19 - Catan intro

 We were a VERY small class today, so we started in on our introduction to Catan.

HS 101: Thurs May 14 - QQQ, RSS, and Myblueprint

 Today you wrote QQQ #2, we had a look at the RSS website project, and then we had you all sign up for Myblueprint.ca

Sci 8: Wed May 13 - Refraction and Rainbows!

 Today we had some time to have a look at REFRACTION. We read pgs. 174 - 175 and then took down some notes and did example questions. After break we did the QQQ #9, and had some J.o.W. which lead to How are Rainbows formed. We'll start in on Lenses Next week!

Chem 12: Wed May 13 - Unit 4 Test and Balancing Half-Reactions

 Today you wrote the Unit 4: Acids and Bases Test. After break we had a lockdown drill and had a look at how to balance half-reactions. Your practice was on pg. 203 #19. Here is the Quick Question:

Chem 12: Tues May 12 - Unit 5 Electrochemistry Intro

 Today we introduced Unit 5: Electrochemistry (we also discussed how the pH scale regions shift with temperature...). Here are the notes, and practice can be found on pg. 192 #1 & 2.