Chem 12: Tues Mar 31 - Minimum [ ] for precipitation.

 Today we had a look at the minimum [ ] needed for precipitations to occur. We took some notes, you practiced on pg. 98 #65 - 69. At the end, you received the Ksp Assignment (due at the end of Thursday).

Sci 8: Tues Mar 31 - Concept Map work time

 Today we had more time to finish off your concept map project. If you didn't finish, there will be time during our double block to finish, but your Review Assignment is also due at the end of that day, so plan your time accordingly!

Chem 12: Mon Mar 30 - Ktrial and Precipitation calculations

 Today we did some good QQ recap of before the break, and then we looked at how to calculate Ktrial values to determine if a precipitate will form. Here are the notes (just pgs. 1 & 2), and the practice is on pg. 98 #56 - 64.

HS 101: Mon Mar 30 - 7 Classes Left & PPT intro

 Today we had a look at the last few things we'll be doing in our 7 remaining classes. Then we introduced our powerpoint projects and you had some work time!

Sci 8: Mon Mar 30 - Concept Map Review

 Today we had some Unit 2 review time in the form of the Concept Map Review project. You also received the Unit 2 Review Assignment which will be due during Thursday's double block.

Sci 8: Fri Mar 13 - Unit 2 Recap

 After your QQQ today, we did a recap of our Unit 2: Disease & Immunity. We also watched a couple videos that summarized Tetanus, Allergies, and the Lines of Defence in your Immune System.

Chem 12: Fri Mar 13 - Ksp

 After the QQQ today, we had a look at Ksp calculations (like Keq calculations, but for solutions specifically). Practice on pg. 95 #42 - 55. Have a great Spring Break!

Chem 12: Thurs Mar 12 - Solubilities

 Today we covered quite a bit of material, but most of it was review from Chem 11: we defined solubility in terms of equilibrium at saturation, calculated solubility [ ]'s, and then after break we looked at low solubility combinations and precipitates. We had a couple of J.o.W questions, and then you had some practice: pg. 76 #3 - 7, pg. 77 #8 -17, pg. 83 #21,22,24, and pg. 87 #25. Do what you need to master this stuff!

Sci 8: Thurs Mar 12 - When the immune system doesn't work properly

 Today we had a few extra Quick Questions, and then we went over the questions on Pg. 109. After that you read pgs. 110-114 and then we took some notes summarizing what you read. After that, we did some J.o.W. and watched a couple videos about Smallpox Eradication and Vaccinations.

HS 101: Wed Mar 11 - Poster project work time

 Today you had some time to work on your projects, such as the Job Posting Poster.   

Sci 8: Tues Mar 10 - Finishing Lines of Defence

 Today we had a chance to finish off our notes about the Lines of Defence in the body. Then we watched a couple videos: the simple version, and the more complex version. To finish, you worked on question #1 - 20 on pg. 109. Please finish these for homework if you are not already done.

Chem 12: Tues Mar 10 - Unit 2 Equilibrium Test

 Today you wrote the Unit 2: Equilibrium test.

HS 101: Tues Mar 10 - Work time and Job Poster

 Today we had loads of time to work on your projects and we introduced the Job Posting project. QQQ #3 is tomorrow!

Sci 8: Mon Mar 9 - Lines of Defence!

 Today we started discussing more of how your body fights off pathogens and disease. You read through pgs. 100 - 105 in the textbook, and then we started in on our Lines of Defence Notes.

Chem 12: Mon Mar 9 - Unit 3 Solutions Intro

 Today we did a quick intro to Unit 3: Solutions. We went over some key questions and did a bit of Chem 11 refreshing. Practice on pg. 81 #18 & 20. You can always work on these after your test tomorrow!

HS 101: Fri Mar 6 - Course Planning

 Today we had another look at the Graduation Requirements in BC; then you had a chance to complete the course planning project.

Chem 12: Fri Mar 6 - Last U2 review time

 Today we had our last session of review time for Unit 2. We'll start unit 3 on Monday, and then U2 test on Tuesday!

Sci 8: Fri Mar 6 - Pandemic

 Today we had our last session of Pandemic! Well done defeating those diseases!

HS 101: Thurs Mar 5 - Cyber crime!

 Today we had a shorter class, but we talked a bunch about cybercrime. QQQ #3 will be on Wed Mar 11th!

Sci 8: Mar 4 - Pandemic!

 While most of you were out nordic skiing, the rest of us were playing Pandemic.

Chem 12: Wed Mar 4 - Review Time

 Today we had a whole bunch of review time for our test on Tuesday!

Chem 12: Tues Mar 3 - Unit 2 Review Time!

 Today we started off our review of Unit 2: Equilibrium. We did a recap of the unit, and then you had time to work on the Unit 2 Practice Review (here is the answer key). At the end of class, you received the Unit 2 Review Assignment which is due during Friday's work time.

Sci 8: Tues Mar 3 - Beneficial Microbes and how to Play Pandemic!

 Today we had a look at a couple videos to get some visuals of the disease concepts we've been looking at so far; we saw viruses infecting cells, some of the ideas that led to "germ theory," the importance of our gut "microbiome," and some food products that rely on microbes. We jotted a couple of notes about beneficial microbes, and then we learned how to play the game Pandemic!

Sci 8: Mon Mar 2 - Microbes and Course Selection

 Today we worked through some notes on Microbes. Then you had a chance to do your Course Selections! Don't forget to get your SIGNED forms in by Friday. Re-tests for the Unit 1 test are available by appointment.