Sci 8: Fri Dec 20 - Plate Tectonics Test

 Today you wrote your Unit 5: Plate Tectonics Test! Hurray! You had a bit of time afterwards to work on your passion project.

HS 101 Blk E: Thurs Dec 19 - What is the Internet and Poster Project

  Today we wrote QQQ #3, had a look at the question: What is the Internet? and started in on the Job Posting poster project.

Sci 8: Wed Dec 19 - Plate Tectonics Review

 Today we had time to finish up and correct the Plate Tectonics Review Assignment. After that we had some time to work on your Passion Project; we looked at how to document your research and what the Rubric will look like.

HS 101 Blk F: Wed Dec 18 - What is the Internet plus Poster Project

 Today we wrote QQQ #3, had a look at the question: What is the Internet? and started in on the Job Posting poster project.

Sci 8: Tues Dec 17 - Plate Tectonics Review!

 Today we had some time for review of our Unit 5: Plate Tectonics. We recaped the topics and questions of the unit, you corrected your Plate Tectonics Assignment, and then you had some time to start on the Plate Tectonics Review Assignment.

HS 101 Blk F: Mon Dec 16 - Course Planning

  Today we used the High School Course planning options in MyBlueprint.ca to have a look at the graduation requirements in BC.

Sci 8: Mon Dec 16 - Volcanoes and Epicenters

 Today we had a look at our last piece of our plate tectonics unit with a Volcanoes PPT and Notes. After that we had a look at how to find the Epicenter of Earthquakes.

Sci 8: Fri Dec 13 - Plate Tectonics Assignment and Earthquakes

 After QQQ #9 today, you worked on the Plate Tectonics Assignment, and then we took some Notes on Earthquakes from this PPT.

HS 101 Blk E: Thurs Dec 12 - Course Planning!

 Today we used the High School Course planning options in MyBlueprint.ca to have a look at the graduation requirements in BC.

HS 101 Blk F: Wed Dec 11 - Project Catch Up

  Today we had some time to answer some questions about the Digital Safety Presentation yesterday. Then you had time to work on your projects, past and present.

Sci 8: Wed Dec 11 - Tectonics Practice, more evidence, and Passion project

Today we had some time to work through and correct these questions on Plate Tectonics. Then we had some time to work through some of the "New" Evidence for Tectonic Activity (you filled in these notes). After break you had time to work on your Passion Project. 

Sci 8: Tues Dec 10 - Plate Boundaries

 Today we had a look at Tectonic Plate Boundaries and you completed these notes. After that we had some time to work on the Passion Project proposal.

HS 101 Blk E: Tues Dec 10 - Project Catch Up

 Today we had some time to answer some questions about the Digital Safety Presentation this morning. Then you had time to work on your projects, past and present.

HS 101 Blk F: Tues Dec 10 - Erase Digital Safety Presentation

 This morning we joined a meeting from Safer Schools about Digital Safety.

Sci 8: Mon Dec 9 - Unit 5 Plate Tectonics Intro & Start Passion Project

 Today we started in on our final unit: Plate Tectonics. We started off with some notes about the structure of the earth that you filled in based off of this Powerpoint. After that, you had some time to start your Passion Project (don't forget to keep track of your work in the Log Sheet).

HS 101 Blks E & F: Fri Dec 6 - Bits 'n' Bytes

 Today you did QQQ #2. After that we talked about sizes of computer memory, and you had project time!

Sci 8: Fri Dec 6 - Unit 4 Optics Test

 Today you wrote the Unit 4 Optics Test. After that you had some time to make sure your review assignment and labs. 

Sci 8: Thurs Dec 5 - Eye Dissection!

 Today we did the Eye dissection and worked on your lab report for it! Unit 4 Optics Test tomorrow!

HS 101 Blk F: Thurs Dec 5 - PPT Skillz!

  Today we worked on Powerpoint! You had time to work on the practice ppt, and then you got to create your own!

HS 101 Blk E: Wed Dec 4 - PPT Skills

 Today we worked on Powerpoint! You had time to work on the practice ppt, and then you got to create your own!

Sci 8: Tues Dec 3 - Review time!

 Today you had the whole block to do review. The Review Assignment is due next class... when we do the eyeball dissection!

HS 101 Blks E & F: Mon Dec 2 - MyBlueprint Surveys

 Today we had you create your account for MyBlueprint.ca, so that we can begin some of our career research; you started by completing the surveys.

Sci 8: Mon Dec 2 - Unit 4 Optics Review Time

 Today we started in our review of Unit 4: Optics. We did a list of the topics, you compared Curved Mirrors to Lenses and then you had some time to work on the Review Assignment:

• Pg. 164 #1,5-12,15(abc only)
• Pg. 198 #1,3-6,8-11,13,15,17,18
• Pg. 230 #1 - 4

We'll have time to work on these tomorrow as well!

Sci 8: Fri Nov 29 - Eye questions and Conclusion Time

 After your QQQ today, we worked on questions #1-9 on pg. 215. Then we had a look at some examples of optical intruments. After that you had time to work on the conclusion from your lab (due on Monday).

HS 101 Blk F: Thurs Nov 28 - MyEdBC and Binary Numbers

  Today we worked on getting your account set up on MyEd BC. After that we had a look at how computers use the Binary number system. Here's a visual puzzle of how binary numbers work, and here's the video we looked at to see how computers use them.

Sci 8: Thurs Nov 28 - Lenses Experiment & Human Vision

 Today we started with our Lenses Experiment. Then we finished off the new ideas of the unit by looking at how Human Vision works: Here's the diagram to label, and here are the notes we took on the back side.

HS 101 Blk E: Wed Nov 27 - MyEdBC and Binary Numbers

 Today we worked on getting your account set up on MyEd BC. After that we had a look at how computers use the Binary number system. Here's a visual puzzle of how binary numbers work, and here's the video we looked at to see how computers use them.

Sci 8: Tues Nov 26 - Refraction and Lenses

 Today we finished off our work from last day: we took some more notes on refraction and worked through these Refraction Scenarios. We had one more look at the infrared camera and discussed why objects give off this kind of light at normal temperatures. After that, you read pgs. 190-193 about lenses and we took notes on the 2 main types of lenses.

HS 101 Blks E & F: Tues Nov 26 - Catan!

 Today we played Catan while the computers were being used for Career Day. Good games everyone!

Sci 8: Mon Nov 25 - Curved Mirrors and Refraction Intro

 Today we finished off our work with curved mirrors. We had a look at how they can focus an image and individual rays, and then we worked through questions #2-6 on pg. 189. After that we started talking about Refraction; you read pgs. 174-175 and we started some notes, which we'll finish tomorrow. We ended with a look at an infrared camera.

HS 101 Blks E & F: Fri Nov 22 - Sharing Documents and using the RSS Website

 Today we had our first QQQ. After that I showed you how to share your documents (using your OneDrive!), and then you had time to work on your projects (including the RSS Website project).

Sci 8: Fri Nov 22 - Finish Law of Reflection and start Curved Mirrors

 After the QQQ today we finished off our Law of Reflection practice, and you did the Law of Reflection Assignment. After that, we started working on Curved Mirrors - you read pgs. 185-186 and then we completed these Notes on this Notes Sheet.

HS 101 Blk E: Thurs Nov 21 - Catan Rules and Word Skillz!

  Today we learned the rules of Catan in preparation for our game next week. Then you had some time to practice some Word skills!

Sci 8: Wed Nov 20 - Plane Mirrors and the Law of Reflection

 Today we talked a lot about reflection! We started by looking at how "plane" mirrors work; you read pgs. 182-184, then we filled out these notes, and you did some practice. After break we did a bit of J.o.W, and then worked through a bit of the Law of Reflection; we did some practice/notes together... we'll finish it Friday!

HS 101 Blk F: Wed Nov 20 - Catan Rules and Word Skillz!

 Today we learned the rules of Catan in preparation for our game next week. Then you had some time to practice some Word skills!

Sci 8: Tues Nov 19 - EM Spectrum and Opacity

 Today we finished off discussing the ElectroMagnetic Spectrum. We watched this video to get some more visuals, then worked on #1-4,9,11,12 on pg. 163. We also wrote some notes about how to make EM waves, and what makes an object Transparent, Translucent, or Opaque. To end off you practiced with this handout.

HS 101 Blks E & F: Mon Nov 18 - What is a Computer

 Today we had some time to address the question of, What is a Computer? We had a look at this video to give us some answers; then you had time to work on the project.

Sci 8: Mon Nov 18 - EM Spectrum

 Today we spend a few minutes correcting your answers to the textbook questions from last day. Then you used this notes organizer to record your notes from the reading on pgs. 152 - 160 and from this video.

Sci 8: Fri Nov 15 - Visible Light

 Today we had a look at how Visible Light works. After our QQ, you read pg. 144-148, then we took down these notes on a notes sheet. After that you had some time to work on pg. 151 #2-5,7-9,12a. Please finish them for homework!

HS 101 Blk E: Thurs Nov 14 - Using OneNote and organizing your fiiles

  Today we practiced some of our class routines like Quick Questions and Typing. You also got to start the "Using OneNote" project. Those that finished also started to organize their OneDrive files & Folders.

HS 101 Blk F: Wed Nov 13 - Using OneNote and Organizing your files.

 Today we practiced some of our class routines like Quick Questions and Typing. You also got to start the "Using OneNote" project. Those that finished also started to organize their OneDrive files & Folders.

Sci 8: Wed Nov 13 - Light Rays and Tinker time!

 Today we spent some time looking at Waves! After that you had some time to finish the questions on pg. 143 (#1-9). Then we worked on How Light Travels in light rays, and you got to Make Shadows. To end the class, you got to "tinker" with the ray boxes and try to make interesting patterns with light rays, lenses, and mirrors.

Sci 8: Tues Nov 12 - Unit 4: Optics Intro

 Today we had a quick chat about how to keep improving our Lab Conclusions and then about how well our last test went. After that we started of our new unit by reading pgs. 132 - 138 of the textbook. Then we worked through some Notes on Waves. After that you had a few minutes to start questions # 1 - 9 on pg. 143.

HS 101 Blks F & E: Tues Nov 12 - Welcome!

 Today we had our first class! We talked about what this course is about and how to access your Digital Notebook using OneNote.

Sci 8: Thurs Nov 7 - Unit 3 Test

 Today you wrote the Unit 3: Matter Test! After break we did some long awaited Jar of Wonder time!

HS 101 Blk B: Thurs Nov 7 - Last Class!

 Today we had our last class! You had some time to wrap up any remaining projects and then we headed to the Remembrance Day Ceremony.

HS 101 Blk A: Wed Nov 6 - Last Class!

 Today you had our last class to finish up your projects! We also had the 3D printer running for those interested.

HS101 Blks A & B: Tues Nov 5 - Work Safe and Project time

 Today we wrapped up the course by talking about Workplace Safety. You then had project time to wrap up your projects.

Tues Nov 5: Sci 8 - Review Time

 Today we watched some Bill Nye about Phase Changes. After that we talked about lab report format, and went over the Unit 3: Matter Review Assignment.

Mon Nov 4: Sci 8 - Matter Review time

 Today we had some time to get organized with the end of our Unit 3: Matter (test is on Thursday!). You had a bunch of time to work on the Unit 3: Matter Review Assignment.

Sci 8: Fri Nov 1 - Unit 3 overview and Can Crush

 Today you wrote QQQ #6. Then we did an overview of our Unit 3: Matter. We also put some of what we learned to the test by using air to crush some cans. To end off, we heard what Bill Nye had to say about Atoms :)

Sci 8: Thurs Oct 31 - Density Lab

 Today Mr. B. was away sick, but you did the Density Lab.

Sci 8: Tues Oct 29 - Standard Model

 Today we had a look at how small atoms are. After that, we worked through this powerpoint on the Standard Model of Particle Physics (with these fill in the blank notes). After that, we watched this video on the Standard Model.

Sci 8: Mon Oct 28 - Build and Atom.

 Today we talked about what's inside atoms. Then you did the Building an Atom activity. Afterwards, we took some notes to summarize and then tried the game part of the simulation.

HS 101 Blks A & B: Mon Oct 28 - Cyber Security & Excel

 Today we talked about Cybersecurity! Then we talked about how to use Microsoft Excel.

HS 101 Blk A: Thurs Oct 24 - Updated Marks

  Today we had a super short block! You only have 5 classes left so we checked marks and you had time to work on your projects.

Sci 8: Wed Oct 23 - Phase Changes Project

 Today we did QQQ #5 and then you had another block to work on your Phase Changes Project.

HS 101 Blk B: Wed Oct 23 - Updated marks

 Today we had a super short block! You only have 5 classes left so we checked marks and you had time to work on your projects.

HS 101 Blks A & B: Tues Oct 22 - Catan again!

 We were bumped out the Lab again today for the senior students's Career Day, so we had our 2nd (and last) Catan day.

Sci 8: Tues Oct 22 - Density

 Today we had a look at Density! You read pgs. 260 - 265, then we took some summary notes, and you practiced some calculations with questions 1 - 5 on pg. 269.

Sci 8: Mon Oct 21 - Phase Changes Project

 Today we started the Phase Changes Project to give you a way to process and communicate what we've been learning. We'll have at least one more class with the computers to work on it.

Sci 8: Fri Oct 18 - Phase Changes and Lab Conclusion

 Today we worked through these notes on Phases Changes and then we discussed what should go in your lab conclusions.

HS 101 Blks B & A: Fri Oct 18 - What is the Internet?

 Today we did QQQ #2 and then had a discussion about What is the Internet? After that you had time to keep wrapping up your projects.

HS 101 Blk A: Thurs Oct 17 - Help Wanted Posted

  Today we recapped the QQ we've seen and then we introduced the Job Posting Poster project. You then had loads of time to keep working on your projects (Surveys, PPT, Word...ect).

HS 101 Blk B: Wed Oct 16 - Help Wanted Poster

 Today we recapped the QQ we've seen and then we introduced the Job Posting Poster project. You then had loads of time to keep working on your projects (Surveys, PPT, Word...ect).

Sci 8: Wed Oct 16 - Lab 7-4

Today we read through Sec 7-1 in the textbook (pgs. 246-249 & 252-253). After that we worked through Lab 7-4 on pg. 256. Please have the graph and "What did you find out?" questions done, so that we can work on the conclusion next class. 

Sci 8: Tues Oct 15 - Unit 3 Matter Intro

 Today we went over the answers to your Unit 2: Disease and Immunity Test (see me if you are taking a re-test). After that we did an intro to Unit 3: Matter; we had a look at some demos to wrap our heads around how partricles behave and how big they are.

Sci 8: Fri Oct 11 - Unit 2 Test

 Today we corrected the Unit 2 Review Assignment, and then you wrote the Unit 2 Test.

HS 101 Blk B: Thurs Oct 10 - Finish PPT and You

  Today we had lots of project time for you to wrap up your work, particularly the PPT Skills project. You may have also started the You Assignment.

Sci 8: Thurs Oct 10 - Unit 2 Review

 Today we did a bunch of review activities. Here's the concept Map Assignment and Unit 2 Review Assignment. We also watched a few videos to give us visuals of the immune system: Tetanus, Smallpox, and Immune System Overview.

HS 101: Wed Oct 9 - Finish PPT and You

 Today we had lots of project time for you to wrap up your work, particularly the PPT Skills project. You may have also started the You Assignment.

HS 101 Blks A & B: Tues Oct 8 - PPT Skills

 Today after typing and QQ, we talked about YOUR project management in this course. Then you had lots of time to work on your PowerPoint Skills project.

Sci 8: Tues Oct 8 - When the Immune System Needs Help

 Today we finished up our work from last day by working through questions #1 - 20 on pg. 109. We also watched this video on how antibodies work. Towards the end, we took these notes and watched this video on how vaccines work.

Sci 8: Mon Oct 7 - Lines of Defence

 Today we worked through the Lines of Defence in your body. We discussed Airport Security measures and then you found connections to the immune system while you read pgs. 100 - 105. After that we took these notes.

Sci 8: Fri Oct 4 - Pathogens

 Today we didn't do QQQ #4, but we'll add to it and do it next week. We watched Ted-Ed videos on Germ Theory, Microorganisms in us, and Using Microbes to make food. Then we took some notes on Pathogens.

HS 101 Blks A & B: Fri Oct 4 - Checking Marks and Surveys

 Today we didn't have a QQQ, but we had a look at how to log into MyEdBC to view your progress. Then you had time to finish off the myBlueprint surveys!

HS 101 Blk B: Thurs Oct 3 - Catan!

 Today we played Catan!

Sci 8: Thurs Oct 3 - Pandemic

 Today we had a block to play Pandemic! In the second block, you had some open time to get caught up, study, or work on other coursework.

HS 101 Blk A: Wed Oct 2 - Catan!

 Today we played Catan!

Sci 8: Tues Oct 1 - School Culture Assembly and Pandemic Rules

 Today we had an assembly about how we want to build a positive school culture. After that, we went through the rules of Pandemic in preparation for Thursday!

Sci 8: Fri Sept 27 - Test Results and Immune System Def'ns

 Today you wrote QQQ #3, and then we had a chance to go over the test from last day. After that we corrected the pg. 63 questions, and took these notes on some Disease definitions. For homework, please search online for a "How to play Pandemic" video :)

HS 101 Blk A: Thurs Sept 26 - Word Skills and Catan Rules

  Today we started in with Microsoft Word! You got to test out some of the useful features of Word, and then you worked on the Word Skills Project, including your summary of the rules of Catan.

Sci 8: Wed Sept 25 - Unit 1 Cells test & Intro Unit 2

 In the first block today, you wrote the Unit 1 Cells test! After break, we had some J.o.W, a Fire Drill, and then we started Unit 2: Disease & Immunity with some intro notes, plus questions #3-6, 8-10 on pg. 63. Please have these done for Friday!

HS 101 Blk B: Wed Sept 25 - Word Skills & Catan Rules

 Today we started in with Microsoft Word! You got to test out some of the useful features of Word, and then you worked on the Word Skills Project, including your summary of the rules of Catan.

HS 101 Blks A & B: Tues Sept 24 - Bits and Bytes & Surveys

 Today we had a look at how Bits, Bytes, Kilobytes, Megabytes...etc are related, and then you had time to finish off the myblueprint surveys.

Sci 8: Tues Sept 24 - Review Time

 Today we had the whole class to work on review for tomorrow's Unit 1 Test! Please have your review complete by tomorrow if it is not already done!

Sci 8: Mon Sept 23 - Unit 1 Review

 Today we did a quick correct of your answers to the Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration questions; then we had a look at all the topics we've covered in Unit 1: Cells and some ideas of how to study for the test. After that, you had time to work on the Unit 1 Review Assignment.

Sci 8: Fri Sept 20 - Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration

 After QQQ #2 today, you had a few minutes to work on this Organelles Assignment. The we had a look at this powerpoint on Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis - here are the notes that you took with it. To finish off, you worked on these Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration questions (please finish them for Monday!).

HS 101 Blks B & A: Fri Sept - QQQ #1 & MyBluePrint Surveys

 Today we had our first QQQ! After that, you logged in to MyBluePrint.ca and worked through the 3 surveys there.

HS 101 Blk A: Thurs Sept 19 - 2048 and MyBlueprint.ca

  Today we had a look at the powers of 2 using the 2048 game! After that, you signed up for MyBlueprint.ca which will help us in some of our career explorations. We wrapped up with some time to work on your projects.

HS 101 Blk B: Wed Sept 18 - 2048 and MyBlueprint.ca

 Today we had a look at the powers of 2 using the 2048 game! After that, you signed up for MyBlueprint.ca which will help us in some of our career explorations. We wrapped up with some time to work on your projects.

Sci 8: Wed Sept 18 - Your Cells & Cell Organelles!

 Today we covered a LOT. We started with this video, introducing us to the different organelles of the cell. Then we praticed making our own slides of hair under the microscope. After a discussion on safety, we started our Cheek Smear Lab, where you got to view your own cells under the microscope! After break we had our first Jar of Wonder time, and then finished off by working through this chart about organelles using pgs. 24 - 30 to help us fill it in.

Sci 8: Tues Sept 17 - Prokaryotic vs Eukaryotic + Finish Microscope Measuring

 Today we compared Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells, and then you had time to finish off the Using the Microscope (with measurements) - please hand it in next class.

Sci 8: Mon Sept 16 - Cell Theory and Microscope Measuring

 Today we started our second set of Quick Questions (Quiz on Friday!); then we worked through these notes on Cell Theory. After that we had some time to work with the Microscopes again, this time, trying to figure out how we can tell how large something is when viewed under the microscope - please have up to part 2 done of Using the Microscope.

HS 101 Blks A & B: Mon Sept 16 - Intro to Binary!

 After QQ and typing today, we had a look at your project list so that you can keep organized with your projects. After that we had a look at this video to help us wrap our heads around Binary Numbers! In the remaining time, you had some project work time!

Sci 8: Fri Sept 13 - QQQ #1 and Microscopes Intro!

 Today you wrote your first Quick Questions Quiz! After that we had a look at how our microscopes work; you read pgs. 11 - 14 of the text book and then completed this chart and diagram to familiarize yourself with how microscopes work. After that, we had time to look at a variety of specimens under the microscope.

Sci 8: Thurs Sept 12 - Scientific Method Lab & Unit 1 Intro

 Today we had our first Lab Experiment where we practiced the Scientific Method! After we discussed how to control the variables and do the experiment thoughtfully, you got to do the experiment! After break, we started Unit 1: Cells by looking at our key questions for the unit, watching some animations of cell machinery, and then looking at the 5 Characteristics of Living Things.

HS 101: Thurs Sept 12 - Finish Organizing and What is a Computer?

  Today, after our QQ and Typing, you had some time to finish organizing your OneDrive, and then we talked about "What is a Computer?" so that we could compare computers with toasters!

HS 101: Blk A - Finishing your Organizing and What is a Computer?

 Today, after our QQ and Typing, you had some time to finish organizing your OneDrive, and then we talked about "What is a Computer?" so that we could compare computers with toasters!

HS 101 Blks A & B: Tues Sept 10 - RSS Website and Organizing your files

 Today we started our Quick Questions, did some typing, and then you had time to work on the RSS Website project and the Organizing your Files project.

Sci 8: Tues Sept 10 - Lab Scenarios and You Assignment

 Today we had a look at a sample Lab Report, you designed some experiments, I told you a bit about who I am, and you worked on the You Assignment.

Sci 8: Mon Sept 9 - What is Science?

 Today we had a discussion about what Science is and how we do it. You read pgs. 467-479, and then you got to match some Science Terms before we watched this video where they only tested ONE VARIABLE AT A TIME.

Sci 8: Fri Sept 6 - Safety Procedures, Science Equipment, and Kaboom!

 Today we did a Safety T/F activity, practiced for a Fire Alarm, and then you had time to go around and look at all of the different Science Equipment that we might use. We ended with a bang by blowing up some Hydrogen!

HS 101 Blks A & B: Fri Sept 6 - System Prefs & OneNote Intro

 Today we set up some system preferences on your computer (like Right Click!). After that we did typing, and then we watched a video on OneNote tips; you then had time to work on your Using OneNote Project

Sci 8: Thurs Sept 5 - Textbook Tour

 Today we talked about the Core Competencies and Big Ideas in our course. Then you had time to work through the Tour of The Textbook. Please finish it if you didn't finish it during class. Don't forget the signed course outline!

Sci 8: Wed Sept 4 - Course Outline

 Welcome to Science 8! Today we talked about why we bother with school and then we worked through the Course Outline so you know what this course is all about! Please have the last portion signed as your first assignment!

HS 101 Blks A & B: Wed Sept 4 - Course Outline

 Today we talked a bit about why we do school. Then you got to log into your digital class notebook, and we worked through the Course Outline.