Sci 9: Fri Apr 4 - Ohm's Law

 Today you wrote your QQQ #7. Then we did a quick recap of the key ideas of Voltage from last day. We also introduced Ohm's Law with some notes and example calculations. Your practice is pg. 319 #1-7,10.

Chem 11: Fri Apr 4 - NRG in reactions

 Today, after your QQQ, we had a look at how energy is involved in a chemical reaction. You took some notes, and then did some practice on pgs. 120-122 #68-80.

Sci 9: Thurs Apr 3 - Current and Voltage!

 Today you looked at what Electric Current and Voltage are. You read Sec 10.2 (key points) and had practice on pg. 309 #1 - 11. Then after break you Read Sec 10.3 (key points) and had some practice on pg. 314 #1 - 12.

Chem 11: Wed Apr 2 - Rxn Types

 Today we had a look at Types of Chemical Reactions. After the notes, you had practice on pg. 118 #65 - 67. After break, we did some J.o.W. and then you got to work on the Reactions Assignment.

Sci 9: Tues Apr 1 - Electricity intro

 Today we introduced Circuits into our look at electricity. We took some notes about the basics of electricity and circuits, and then you got to make some circuits of your own.

Chem 11: Tues Apr 1 - Details in Equations

 Today we had a look at how to write out phases in chemical equations and how to work with word equations. You took some notes and then did practice on pg. 114 #58-64.

Sci 9: Mon Mar 31 - Metric Conversions

 Today we watched a quick recap of what we learned before break with Static Electricity (up to 5:40). had a look at how to do Metric Conversions. We did some examples and notes and then you had some time to work on some practice.

Chem 11: Mon Mar 31 - Unit 4 Intro

 Today we did an intro to Unit 4: Chemical Reactions. Then we did a refresher on how to Balance Chemical Equations. You then had practice on pgs. 110-112 #7-56.

Chem 11: Fri Mar 14 - Moles Test

 Today you wrote the Unit 3: Moles test (and we celebrated Pi day!).

Sci 9: Fri Mar 14 - Finish Lab work & Static Assignment

 Today, after your QQQ, we had time to work on the lab from last day (and any other missing work). Then you had time to work on the Static Electricity Assignment on pg. 298 # 1 - 7 & 14.

Sci 9: Thurs Mar 13 - Insulators, Conductors, Shocks, and Lab

 Today we discussed some Definitions (Insulator, Conductor, Semi-conductor, and Ground). Then we looked at how the Van De Graff generator works to build up charge (ZAP!). After break, you worked on Lab 9A on pg. 292 - 293 (due after Spring Break).

Chem 11: Wed Mar 12 - Lab 4B

 Today you made copper atoms out of copper ions! You performed Lab 4B (Moles of Iron and Copper). After break we wrapped up the lab and went to an assembly.

Chem 11: Tues Mar 11 - Review Time

 Today we had another block of review time to work on the review assignment (and any other work you've got). Lab experiment tomorrow!

Sci 9: Tues Mar 11 - Static visuals and Electrostatic Series

 Today we had a look at some Visuals of Static Charging. Then we finished off the notes from last day about how to use an "electrostatic series." We finished off with you having some time to work on Pg. 278 #1,4,5,7,10 and Pg. 281 #1,4,5,7,10.

Chem 11: Mon Mar 10 - Unit 3 Review Time

 Today we did a quick recap of Unit 3. Then you had time to work on the Unit 3 Review Assignment (due Wed!).

Sci 9: Mon Mar 10 - Unit 2: Electricity Intro

 Today we started off Unit 2: Electricity. We discussed the main parts of the unit (electric charges and electric circuits), and then we took some notes on Electric Charge (we only completed up to and including the table - we'll finish the last bit tomorrow). We also looked at a couple illustrations of static electricity: John Travoltage! and Balloons!

Chem 11: Fri Mar 7 - Empirical Formulas

 Today we hit our last topic for Unit 3 -> Empirical Formulas. After your QQQ today, we took some notes, and then you had a few minutes to practice (pg. 93 #46). You also received the Unit 3 Review Assignment a little early in case you're bored this weekend.

Chem 11: Thurs Mar 6 - % Composition

 Today we had a look at how to find the % Composition (by mass). There are practice problems on pg. 91 #44 - 45.

Sci 9: Wed Mar 5 - Last block of Review!

 Today we had our last block of review before the Test on Friday.

Sci 9: Tues Mar 4 - Review Time!

 Today we went over the key things to include in your Lab Conclusion (Chemical Change Lab). Then you had time for the Review Assignment (due at the end of class tomorrow!).

Chem 11: Tues Mar 4 - Moles assignment & You Assignment

 Today you had loads of work time! You were encouraged to get ready for the Moles Assignment (due Friday), and then you had time to work on it. After that, I told you a bit of who I am and gave you the You Assignment (due Monday).

Chem 11: Mon Mar 3 - Multiple Mole Conversions

 Today we put everything from Unit 3 (so far...) together in Multiple Mole Conversions. This is such a fundamental concept that we're going to spend lots of time practicing it: Pg. 86 #22-24. Pg. 88 #35-40, 41 (i & k only), 42-43.

Chem 11: Fri Feb 28 - Moles and Gas Volume

 Today we had a look at Mole Conversions Pt. 3: Moles and Gas volume; we took some notes, and then you did practice on pg. 83 #11-12, and then a mix of all the conversions we've seen before on pg. 84 #15 - 17.

Sci 9: Fri Feb 28 - Unit 1 Review Time

 Today you wrote QQQ #5 and then we started in on our Review for our TEST next week (Friday Mar 7). We finished off the unit overview (updated), and then you had time to work on anything you've missed, and the Review Assignment (due Wed Mar 5th):

Chem 11: Thurs Feb 27 - Mole Conversions!

 Today we did it! We learned how to convert with moles. We started with some practice from last day: Pg. 80 # 6 & 7. Then we took some notes on converting moles and mass, with practice on pg. 82 #8-10. After break we did some J.o.W. and then we did some notes on converting moles and number of particles with practice on pg. 84 # 15b,d,g. Here is the mole song and the roundest object video.

Sci 9: Wed Feb 26 - Chemical Change!

 Today we had a look at how to identify Chemical and Physical Changes (take your own notes from the powerpoint); you did some practice on pg. 170 #1 - 13. After break, we did the Chemical Change Lab.

Sci 9: Tues Feb 25 - Covalent Practice and Start Review

 Today you had some time to work on the Covalent Compounds practice sheet (and/or to finish the Ionic Compounds ASSIGNMENT). After that, we started in on our Chemistry Unit Overview.

Chem 11: Mon Feb 24 - Unit 2 Test and Unit 3 Into

 Today you wrote the Unit 2: Naming Compounds test. After that, we did a quick intro to Unit 3: Moles with some notes on Relative Atomic Mass, and practice on pg. 80 #6 & 7.

Sci 9: Mon Feb 24 - Ionic Assignment and Covalent Notes

 Today we had some time to practice/catch-up with our work on Ionic Compounds. You worked on the assignment handed out last day. After that we took some notes on how to name Covalent Compounds.

Sci 9: Fri Feb 21 - Ionic Compound Names

 Today you wrote QQQ #3 and then we finished off Ionic formulas from last day, and then did some notes on how to write Ionic Names with this worksheet as an assignment (we'll do this  on Monday).

Chem 11: Fri Feb 21 - Review time

 Today you wrote QQQ #2 and then had time to review for the Unit 2 Test on Monday!

Sci 9: Thurs Feb 20 - Chemical Bonding and Ionic Formulas

 Today we took some notes on Chemical Bonding (similar to section 7.4 in the text), and then you had some practice pg. 223 #5-8,10,11,14,15,17. After break we did some J.o.W. and then worked through some work making Ionic Compound Formulas (please complete parts 1 and 2 if you didn't finish - we'll do part 3 tomorrow after our QQQ). 

Chem 11: Wed Feb 19 - Naming Acids and Unit 2 Review time

 Today we did our last section of notes for the unit: Naming Acids - there's no textbook section for this, so here is the practice worksheet. After break, we did some Jar of Wonder, and then a recap of Unit 2: Naming Compounds. There are mashup practice questions on

Sci 9: Tues Feb 18 - Chemical Symbols and Formulas

 Today we worked on how to work with Chemical symbols and formulas. You read pgs. 234-236, we took some notes about how to read the numbers in chemical formulas, and then you had this worksheet to try as practice. Towards the end of class, we had a look at this video on the Deadliest Chemicals in the world!

Chem 11: Tues Feb 18 - Naming Hydrates

 Today we learned how to Name "Hydrates;" we took some notes, looked at some examples of how water and ionic crystals interact and then you did practice on pg. 73 #6 & 7.

Sci 9: Thurs Feb 13 - Chemical Families and Periodic Crafts!

 Today we had a look at the way the periodic table is organized to show different groups of elements. You read pgs. 248 - 252, we took some Notes on Chemical Families, and then there was some practice on pg. 254 #1,2,5,7. After break, you wrote QQQ #3, we did some J.o.W, and then we had a look at different ways to represent the periodic table. Then you got to Colour a Periodic Table and create a 3D periodic table for your own!

Chem 11: Wed Feb 12 - Ionic Names and Compounds + Electronegativities

 Today we cranked through so many glorious notes! We had a look at how to name Ionic Compounds (practice pg. 72 #5), how to write Ionic Compound Formulas (practice pg. 71 #4), and how to compare Electronegativities to find Bond Type (practice worksheet).

Chem 11: Tues Feb 11 - Unit 2 Intro

 Today we started Unit 2: Inorganic Compound Naming with some notes on Bonding. Then we took some notes on Covalent Formulas and Naming with practice on pg. 74 # 8 & 9.

Sci 9: Tues Feb 11 - Bohring Patterns and the Periodic Table

 Today we finished off our Bohr Diagrams examples from last day, and you got to complete the "Bohring" periodic table. After that, we looked at all the patterns we could find in that chart, and then you read pgs. 193-195 on the development of the Periodic Table. We ended with this video recap of Mendeleev's life.

Chem 11: Mon Feb 10 - Unit 1 Test!

 Today you wrote your first Chem 11 test (and you survived)! We'll start Unit 2: Naming tomorrow.

Sci 9: Mon Feb 10 - Elements and Bohr Diagrams

 Today we had a look at a bunch of different elements and listened to this song. After that, we worked through the first 2 pages of these notes on Bohr Diagrams.

Sci 9: Fri Feb 7 - QQQ #2 and Classification of Matter

 Today you wrote QQQ #2. Then we did a quick recap of last day when I was away. Then we took some notes on Classification of Matter, then you did some practice on pg. 156# 1-5, 7-13.

Chem 11: Fri Feb 7 0 QQQ #1 & Review Time

 Today you wrote QQQ #1! After that, we did a quick recap of unit 1, and then you had time to work on the review assignment in preparation for the Test on Monday.

Chem 11: Thurs Feb 6 - Classification and States of Matter

 Today we hauled through our last new topics of the unit. We took some notes on the Classification of Matter, you had some time for practice on pgs. 52 #33-37,39,41,44. After break we took our last notes of the unit on Phases of Matter and Types of Change and you had a very short time to practice on pg. 61 #59-63. You also received the Unit 1: Matter and Measurement Review Assignment (due Monday).

Sci 9: Wed Feb 5 - Atom Simulations!

 Today Mr. B. was away sick. You had a look at how particles of matter behave in different states like solid liquid and gas, and then you got to do the Build an Atom activity After break you worked through this power point on the structure of Atoms with these fill in the blank notes, and then you worked on this Protons, Neutrons, and Electrons Assignment. Quick Questions Quiz #2 on Friday!

Sci 9: Tues Feb 4 - Finish Pendulum Lab, and intro to Unit 1: Chemistry!

 Today you finished gathering the data for your pendulum lab; then you worked on the Analysis & Follow Up questions + YOUR CONCLUSION. After some time to work on that, we introduced our Unit 1 on Chemistry with some Key questions and Intro notes on Matter.

Chem 11: Tues Feb 4 - Lab 1C

 Today we discussed what needs to go into your lab reports. Then we went over Lab 1C, and you did the lab. Here are the class results. Please finish up to and including the Follow Up questions for next class, and we'll talk about your conclusions then.

Sci 9: Mon Feb 3 - What changes a Pendulum's speed

 Today we did some brainstorming about what might change the speed of a pendulum. Then you designed your own lab report. We will finish collecting your data tomorrow!

Chem 11: Mon Feb 3 - Sig Figs practice and Assignment

 Today we wrapped up our initial look at sig figs by doing some practice calculations on pg. 40 # 57-59. Then you had time to work on the Sig Figs Assignment. We didn't get to the lab, but we'll do that tomorrow; here's a sample Lab Report we'll use to get you primed for creating your own lab reports.

Chem 11: Fri Jan 31 - Uncertainty and Sig Figs in Calculations

 Today we had a look at how to include uncertainties in our measurements (pgs. 34-36 and Q's 51 & 52 as practice). After that, we took some notes about how to calculate with sig figs (pgs 38-40 and Q's 56-59 as practice. We ran out of time for the Sig Figs assignment, but we'll have some time on Monday to do that.

Sci 9: Fri Jan 31 - QQQ #1 & How water Sticks together

 Today you wrote Quick Questions Quiz #1 (QQQ #1); then we did the How Water Sticks together Observational Study. After you did the lab, we discussed what needs to go into your conclusion. Please finish it off for Monday.

Chem 11: Thurs Jan 30 - Sig Figs!

 Today we had a look at how to handle Sig Figs in measured numbers and how to get the correct number of sig figs from a measuring device (similar info can be found on pgs. 27 - 33). After the notes, you had time to practice q #'s 42,46-50, and 55.

Sci 9: Thurs Jan 30 - Scientific Investigations and Correlation Study

 Today we wrapped up our notes from last day on the 3 different types of scientific investigations. Then we had a look at your learning styles and favourite courses to see if we could find any correlations (and we did)! After that, we had a look at what goes in a lab report. 

Chem 11: Wed Jan 29 - Conversions!

 Today we spent a little bit of time discussing the limitations of science. You all got your own Data Booklet, and then we did some notes about how to handle unit conversions in Chem 11. You had some time at the end to practice Q#11-14 (pg. 19) and 16-19 (pg. 21) - do what you need to master them!

Sci 9: Wed Jan 29 - What is Science?

 Today we discussed the limitations of science and the different ways we do science. You read pgs. 16 -21, then we did some matching of science terms and started in on some notes on the Scientific Method.

Chem 11: Tues Jan 28 - Welcome to Chem 11

 Today we had our first class (and it was awesome)! We worked through the course outline, picked up our textbooks, and we made some water.

Sci 9: Tues Jan 28 - Welcome to Science 9

 Today we had our first class! We picked up our textbooks and worked through the course outline; please have the slip at the end signed!