HS 101 Blk A & E: Thurs Oct 22 - Projects per class

  Today we had a super short class due to the early dismissal day; you wrote QQQ #3 and then we calculated how many projects per class you need to complete before the course ends!

HS 101 Blk B: Wed Oct 21 - Projects per class

 Today we had a super short class due to the early dismissal day; you wrote QQQ #3 and then we calculated how many projects per class you need to complete before the course ends!

Sci 8: Wed Oct 21 - Unit 2 Recap

 Todat you wrote QQQ #5, then we did a Recap of Unit 2. We learned a bit about Tetanus, and you quizzed each other using the questions on pg. 117 #2,3,5-11,14-17, and then we ended with some J.o.W.

Sci 8: Tues Oct 20 - Helping your I.S.

 Today we looked at how to help your immune system. We took some notes, and then you read pgs. 110-114. After that, we watched a few short clips on how vaccines work and eradicating smallpox.

HS 101 Blk E: Tues Oct 20 - Catan!

  Today you got to play Catan :)

Sci 8: Mon Oct 19 - Lines of Defence Practice

 Today we did some recap and practice of last day's notes. We watched this overview of the immune system, and then you did the practice questions on pg. 109 #1-20 (please finish for homework if not done yet).

HS 101 Blks A & B: Mon Oct 19 - Catan!

 Today you got to play Catan :)

HS 101 Blk E: Fri Oct 16 - Learn to play Catan!

   Today we learned how to play Catan in preparation for our Catan Games on Tuesday!

Sci 8: Fri Oct 16 - QQQ #4 and Lines of Defense

 Today you wrote QQQ #4. After that, you read pgs. 100-104 in the textbook to get some of the intro ideas to how our body defends us against pathogens. We watched this video showing White Blood Cells engulfing yeast cells, and then we took notes on the Lines of Defense in Your Body.

Sci 8: Thurs Oct 15 - Pandemic!

 Today we played the Pandemic board game! Unit 1 Re-test is tomorrow!

HS 101 Blk B: Thurs Oct 15 - Learn to Play Catan!

  Today we learned how to play Catan in preparation for our Catan Games on Monday!

HS 101 Blk A: Wed Oct 14 - Learn to Play Catan

 Today we learned how to play Catan in preparation for our Catan Games on Monday!

HS 101 Blk E: Wed Oct 14 - Cybercrime!

 Today we had a look at some examples of Cybercrime and discussed how to not get scammed! Then you had project work time on the remaining projects we have. 

HS 101 Blk B: Tues Oct 13 - Cybercrime

Today we had a look at some examples of Cybercrime and discussed how to not get scammed! Then you had project work time on the remaining projects we have. 

HS 101 Blk A: Tues Oct 13 - New Projects

Today we had a good chunk of work time; we had a look at the Word Skills and Job Posting projects.

Sci 8: Tues Oct 13 - Goal Setting and How to Play Pandemic

 Today we had a look at some useful microbes. Then we discussed screen time, and you did some Goal Setting for your upcoming Learning update. We spent the last bit of class learning how to play the Pandemic board game (find a how to play/strategy tips video for homework!).

Sci 8: Fri Oct 9 - Microbes and Pathogens

 Today we had a look at how pandemics can spread. Then we took some notes on Microbes & Pathogens. We also had a look at how our current understanding of "germ theory" came about.

HS 101 Blk B: Fri Oct 9 - QQQ #2 and Graduation Requirements

After you wrote QQQ #2, we had a look at the Grad Requirements for BC. Then you had some project time, specifically for the Course Planning project.

HS 101 Blk B: Fri Oct 9 - QQQ #2 & Cybercrime

 Today you wrote QQQ #2! Then we had a look at some examples of Cybercrime and discussed how to not get scammed! Then you had project work time on the remaining projects we have.

HS 101 Blk B: Thurs Oct 8 - Internet Searches

   Today we had a look at how Internet Searches work; then you had time to work on your Myblueprint.ca projects.

Sci 8: Thurs Oct 8 - Unit 1 Test, JoW, and Disease definitions

 Today you wrote your Unit 1: Cells test! After break, we did some Jar of Wonder, and then looked at these Disease Definitions that we'll use throughout Unit 2. We ended off with this video about various pandemics throughout history.

HS 101 Blks A/E: Wed Oct 7 - Graduation Requirements

 Today we had a look at the Grad Requirements for BC. Then you had some project time, specifically for the Course Planning project.

Sci 8: Tues Oct 6 - Unit 2 Intro

 Today we did an intro to Unit 2: Disease and Immunity by looking at the "Levels of Specialization" in living things (and the galaxy!). After those notes, you wrote down the name and job of each of the main human body organ systems from pgs. 56 & 57 in the textbook. Test is tomorrow!

HS 101 Blk E: Tues Oct 6 - Internet Searches

  Today we had a look at how Internet Searches work; then you had time to work on your Myblueprint.ca projects.

Sci 8: Mon Oct 5 - Review time!

 Today we had a full block of review for you to finish off your Unit 1 Review Assignment (due tomorrow AT THE LATEST).

HS 101 Blk B: Mon Oct 5 - How we connect computers.

   Today we had a look at how we connect computers over the internet; we also had a look at all the undersea fibre optic cables that make the global internet work. After that you had work time on your myblueprint surveys..

HS 101 Blk A: Mon Oct 5 - Internet Searches

 Today we had a look at how Internet Searches work; then you had time to work on your Myblueprint.ca projects.

HS 101 Blk E: Fri Oct 2 - How we connect computers

  Today you wrote QQQ #2, and then we had a look at how we connect computers over the internet; we also had a look at all the undersea fibre optic cables that make the global internet work. After that you had work time.

Sci 8: Fri Oct 2 - Unit 1 Recap

 After QQQ #3 today, we went over the photosynthesis and cellular respiration questions from last day. Then we looked at some cell machinery animations. Then we did a Recap of Unit 1, discussed some tips for studying (test is next Thursday), and we ended off with some time to work on the Unit 1 Review Assignment.

HS 101 Blk A: Thurs Oct 1 - How we connect computers.

 Today we had a look at how we connect computers over the internet; we also had a look at all the undersea fibre optic cables that make the global internet work. After that you had work time.

HS 101 Blk E: Thurs Oct 1 - What is the Internet and MyedBC login

  Today we discussed "What is the Internet?" Then you logged into the MyedBC student portal with your special new username and password. Once you had checked your marks that way, you had project work time.

HS 101 Blks B/A: Tues Sept 29 - What is the Internet & MyedBC login

 Today we discussed "What is the Internet?" Then you logged into the MyedBC student portal with your special new username and password. Once you had checked your marks that way, you had project work time.

Sci 8: Tues Sept 29 - Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration

 Today we had a long slog through these Cellular Respiration and Photosynthesis Notes (here is the completed version). Here are some questions for you to try before Friday.

HS 101 Blk E: Mon Sept 28 - Myblueprint.ca

  Today you signed up for an account on Myblueprint.ca to begin some of our work on career research. You were able to work through many of the surveys and then we discussed Orange Shirt day for tomorrow.

Sci 8: Mon Sept 28 - Organelles!

 Today we continued talking about Organelles! We watched this summary video, and then completed these notes on organelle functions and labels (here is the key). To end off, you worked on the Organelles Assignment (due for homework if you didn't finish).

Sci 8: Fri Sept 25 - QQQ #2, Lab completing, and Organelles start

 Today you wrote QQQ #2! Then you had some time to finish off your lab reports and missing work. To finish off you needed to read pgs. 24 - 30 (for homework if you didn't finish it).

HS 101 Blks B/A: Fri Sept 25 - QQQ #1 and Myblueprint.ca sign up

 Today you wrote your first Quick Questions Quiz! Then you signed up for an account on Myblueprint.ca to begin some of our work on career research.

HS 101 Blks A/E: Thurs Sept 24 - Bits 'n' Bytes

  Today we discussed different sizes of memory storage all the way from single "bits" up to "terabytes" and beyond. You also had some project work time to finish off your project.

HS 101 Blk B: Wed Sept 23 - Bit 'n' Bytes

 Today we discussed different sizes of memory storage all the way from single "bits" up to "terabytes" and beyond. You also had some project work time to finish off your project.

Sci 8: Wed Sept 23 - Cell Theory and Your Cells under the Microscope

 Today we had a look at Cell Theory! Here is the notes handout and the key. After that we had our last QQ for the week, our Jar of Wonder time; we had our pictures taken, and then you got to do the Cheek Smear Lab (up to question 3 is due for Friday, we'll finish the rest on Friday).

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."

HS 101 Blks A/E: Fri Sept 11 - Fire Drills, Class routines, and Using 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: Thurs Sept 10 - What is Science and Textbook Tour

 Today we had our very first Quick Questions and discussed what Science is all about, and then you worked on the Tour of the Textbook; please complete it for homework if you didn't finish it in class.

HS 101 Blk E: Thurs Sept 10 - Course Outline and Notebook

  Today we worked through the Course Outline to see what this course is all about and what it will be like. Then you got to log in to your new digital notebook using Microsoft OneNote.

Sci 8: Wed Sept 9 - Course Outline, Textbook, and Classroom tour

 Today we had a look at the course outline (don't forget to get it signed)! You also picked up your textbook, BC Science 8, and we had a quick tour of the cool things our classroom has.

HS 101 Blks A & B: Wed Sept 9 - Course Outline and Notebook

 Today we worked through the Course Outline to see what this course is all about and what it will be like. Then you got to log in to your new digital notebook using Microsoft OneNote.