Ms. Kamphuis's Science Page

Monday September 14, 2009

2009-09-14T15:38:00.002-06:00

My Blog has moved!!

If you have this blog page bookmarked for viewing, please note that I have moved my blog to a D2L shell.
If you go to the Woodman home page, click on For Students and then on my blog site, it will bring you straight to my new blog.
Thanks for keeping up with what we're doing in Science...
See you later!

Friday September 11, 2009

2009-09-11T11:01:00.002-06:00

Science 7: Triple Beam Balance Activity today. Sheet is due Monday. Reminder to get Lab Safety Contracts turned in by Monday.

Science 8: Introduction to unit 'Cells & Systems'. Begin title page for unit - due Monday.
Rubric for Title Page (to be written on the back of your title page)
/1 - Heading of unit (e.g. Cells & Systems)
/4 - 7 Topic headings related to the unit
/1 - Illustrations appropriate to unit
/1 - neatly coloured
/4 - Neatness, Effort & Creativity

/10 Grand Total

Thursday September 10, 2009

2009-09-10T15:54:00.001-06:00

Science 7: We finished the Safety Quiz today and then started looking at WHMIS/HHPS. We will continue on Monday. Tomorrow we are doing an activity so please remember to bring your signed Student Safety Contract tomorrow.

Science 8: Lab Safety & Write Up Test today. We marked some of it in class. I will have your tests marked by Monday to return to you. 'Eat Me Up' Cookie Activity was handed in today. Reminder to bring pencil crayons tomorrow as we will be starting our title pages for Cells & Systems.
Grade 8's got textbooks today - don't forget to get your Textbook Loan Agreement signed and returned ASAP.

Meet the Teacher Night tonight - 7:00 to 8:30 pm.

Wednesday September 9, 2009

2009-09-09T15:39:00.002-06:00

Science 7: Today we did a Lab Equipment Review before the Lab Equipment Quiz. Reminder to get your Lab Safety Contract signed and returned this week.

Science 8: We reviewed our activity from yesterday and then started a Cookie Activity that deals with the Science Process Skills - it is due tomorrow. Please don't forget that it's to be in FULL sentences and your drawing must be coloured.

Meet the Teacher Night Tomorrow 7 - 8:30 pm.

Tuesday September 8, 2009

2009-09-08T15:22:00.002-06:00

Science 7: Today we finished Lab Equipment Identification and then began a Science Safety Practices mini-quiz.
Reminder to please get in your Student Safety Contract to me this week.

Science 8: We went over Science Process Skills together today. Activity - The Great Fakesperiment.
Reminder - Lab Safety Test on Thursday! Please get in Student Safety Contract for tomorrow as we are doing an activity and you need to have the form in to participate!!

Monday June 15, 2009

2009-06-15T16:29:00.003-06:00

Review notes were handed in today for Grade 7 & 8. Any students needing to hand in notes tomorrow MUST COME BY ROOM 32 AFTER THEIR EXAM ON WEDNESDAY to pick up the marked assignment.

If you have not handed in your textbook yet, please bring it to class tomorrow. If you are requesting to keep your textbook, make sure you have signed a TEXTBOOK SPECIAL EXAM LOAN form and returned it to me.

We will continue with our movies tomorrow...

Friday June 12, 2009

2009-06-12T12:22:00.003-06:00

Reminder that all Year Review Booklets are due Monday June 15 - NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

Please bring your textbook to class on Monday as we need to hand them in for the year. If you feel VERY STRONGLY that you require your textbook to study from, please STILL BRING IT IN ON MONDAY and then we can sign it out to you again.

Wednesday June 10, 2009

2009-06-10T15:16:00.005-06:00

We are working on completion of our Unit Review notes for grade 7 & 8 for the rest of the week.
The completed booklets are due Monday June 15 for both classes.

Final Exam Schedule for Science:
Grade 7: June 24
Grade 8: June 19

Expectations for Grade 7 & 8 Unit Review Notes:
maximum of (3) (2) pages double sided for each unit.
include a title page with each unit (you can just use your original title page)
have all units submitted in the order we studied them.
if you are working with a partner, BOTH people must submit A COMPLETE BOOKLET each.
must be EITHER typed, or written in blue or black pen.
All notes for all units, including Lab Equipment and Safety are due MONDAY JUNE 15 - NO EXCEPTIONS!! I need to get them back to you on Tuesday so you can use them to study for your final exam.

Grade 7 Units (in order of study) Grade 8 Units (in order of study)

Lab Safety & Equipment Lab Safety & Equipment
Structures & Forces Cells & Systems
Interactions & Ecosystems Mix & Flow of Matter
Heat & Temperature Mechanical Systems
Planet Earth Light & Optical Systems
Plants for Food & Fibre Fresh & Saltwater Systems

Monday June 8, 2009

2009-06-08T16:41:00.002-06:00

Science 7: Worked on unit review notes today. Plants for Food & Fibre notes are due tomorrow before the exam.
Unit Final Test is tomorrow. Please bring a pencil and eraser to class. Bring your books as well so you can continue working on your review notes after the test.
Expectations for Unit Review Notes:

maximum of 3 pages double sided for each unit.
include a title page with each unit (you can just use your original title page)
have all units submitted in the order we studied them.
if you are working with a partner, BOTH people must submit A COMPLETE BOOKLET each.
must be EITHER typed, or written in blue or black pen.
All notes for all units, including Lab Equipment and Safety are due MONDAY JUNE 15 - NO EXCEPTIONS!! I need to get them back to you on Tuesday so you can use them to study for your final exam.

Science 8: Worked on unit review notes today. Fresh & Saltwater Systems notes are due tomorrow before the exam.

Unit Final Test is tomorrow. Please bring a pencil and eraser to class, as well as your books so you can continue working on the review notes when you're done.

Expectations for Unit Review Notes:

maximum of 2 pages double sided for each unit.
include a title page with each unit (you can just use your original title page)
have all units submitted in the order we studied them.
if working in partners, BOTH people must submit A COMPLETE BOOKLET each.
must be EITHER typed, or written in blue or black pen.
All notes for all units, including Lab Equipment and Safety are due MONDAY JUNE 15 - NO EXCEPTIONS!! I need to get them back to you on Tuesday so you can use them to study for your final exam.

Friday June 5, 2009

2009-06-05T15:28:00.003-06:00

Science 7: Today we started working on unit review notes for Unit 2: Plants for Food & Fibre. Full set of notes is due Tuesday for this unit only. Maximum 3 pages - must be neat with each topic clearly identified. Will have all class on Monday to work on them.
Unit Final Exam is Tuesday June 9.
Final day to hand in assignments is Friday June 12.

Science 8: Homework check on Topic 5: Living in Water. We went over the last part of the notes and then started note taking for our unit review assignment. Unit 5: Fresh & Saltwater systems notes are due Tuesday June 9. We will have all class on Monday to work on them. Maximum 2 pages - must be neat with each topic clearly identified.
Unit Final Exam is Tuesday June 9.
Final day to hand in assignments is Friday June 12.

Wednesday June 3, 2009

2009-06-03T16:54:00.003-06:00

Science 7: We finished the Soil Booklet today and then started on our last topic - Pests and Pest Control. The first piece of paper in the booklet is to be completed for tomorrow.
Unit Final Exam is Tuesday June 9.

Science 8: Go over Topic 4: The Oceans II. Hand out Motion of the Ocean - finish for tomorrow.
Unit Final Exam is Tuesday June 9.

Tuesday June 2, 2009

2009-06-02T16:20:00.001-06:00

Science 7: Hand in Poster to back basket. Homework check: Topic 5: Sustaining the Soil- we went over the information today. Hand out a Soil Booklet - we started on this today and will work on it again tomorrow.
Unit final Test is Tuesday June 9.

Science 8: Homework check: Mapping The Ocean - we corrected it and then strated on Topic 4: The Oceans II - due tomorrow.
Unit final Test is Tuesday June 9.

Monday June 1, 2009

2009-06-01T15:22:00.003-06:00

Science 7: Homework check on Topic 4: Meeting the Need for Food and Fibre - we went over the information. Hand out Topic 5: Sustaining the Soil - due tomorrow.
Plant Sexual Reproduction Poster due tomorrow.
Unit Final Test is Tuesday June 9.

Science 8: Homework check: Topic 4A: Oceans I - we went over the information. Hand out Mapping the Ocean Floor - due tomorrow.
Unit Final Test is Tuesday June 9.

Friday May 29, 2009

2009-05-28T16:34:00.003-06:00

Science 7: Hand out Topic 4: Meeting the Need for Food and Fibre - due Monday.
Posters are due Tuesday June 2.
Unit Final Exam is Tuesday June 9.

Science 8: Hand in Vocabulary Booklet to back basket. Go over answers to Topic 3: Freshwater Systems. Hand out Topic 4A: Oceans I - due Monday.
Unit Final Exam is Tuesday June 9.

Thursday May 28, 2009

2009-05-28T16:31:00.002-06:00

Science 7: Topic 1-3 Quiz today - we marked it in class.
Posters are due Tuesday June 2.
Unit Final Exam is Tuesday June 9.

Science 8: Hand out Topic 3: Freshwater Systems - due tomorrow.
Vocabulary Booklet due Friday (tomorrow).
Unit Final Exam is Tuesday June 9.

Wednesday May 27, 2009

2009-05-27T15:27:00.002-06:00

Science 7: Homework check on Reviewing Plant Structure. We went over the information and then started working on Poster Projects - due Tuesday June 2. Topic 1-3 Quiz tomorrow.
Unit Final Test is Tuesday June 9.

Science 8: Homework check on Topic 3: Watersheds. We went outside in the beautiful sunshine (and wind) and fashioned our very own watersheds!
Unit Final Test is Tuesday June 9.

Tuesday May 26, 2009

2009-05-26T15:10:00.003-06:00

Science 7: We went over Flowers & Reproduction today. Hand out Reviewing Plant Structure - due tomorrow. Hand out Plant Sexual Reproduction Poster Project and discussed the expectations for it. This poster activity is due Tuesday June 2.
Unit final exam is Tuesday June 9.

Science 8: Hand in Topic 6 Review to back basket. Topic 6 Quiz today. Hand out Topic 3: Watersheds - we have an activity to go with this sheet tomorrow so ALL students MUST have the homework completed for tomorrow.
Unit final exam is Tuesday June 9.

Monday May 25, 2009

2009-05-25T15:28:00.003-06:00

Science 7: Went over Topic 3: Plant Reproduction & Breeding. Hand out Flowers & Reproduction - due Tuesday.

Science 8: Went over Topic 6: Water Management. Assignment: Topic 6 Review - in the textbook (pg 468). Please do questions 1-6 for tomorrow to be handed in.
Topic 6 Quiz tomorrow.

Friday May 22, 2009

2009-05-25T15:27:00.001-06:00

Science 7: topic 3: Plant Reproduction & Breeding due Monday.

Science 8: Topic 6: Water management due Monday.

Thursday May 21, 2009

2009-05-21T15:54:00.003-06:00

Science 7: Planted seeds to grow at home. Watched videos: How a Plant Works, and Bill Nye: Flowers.

Science 8: Made water filters in class today.

Wednesday May 20, 2009

2009-05-20T15:48:00.002-06:00

Science 7: We went over the information from Topic 2 today. Tomorrow we will be planting seeds to bring home.
Unit Final Exam is Tuesday June 9.

Science 8: We continued on with Indicators of River Pollution - to be handed in tomorrow to the back basket. Reminder to bring in a disposable water bottle for tomorrow.
Unit Final Exam is Tuesday June 9.

Tuesday May 19, 2009

2009-05-19T15:45:00.002-06:00

Science 7: Poster Projects due today. We had small presentations of the different herbs. Topic 2: Transport System in Plants is due Wednesday.
Unit Final Exam for this unit is Tuesday June 9.

Science 8: Topic 1-2 Pop Quiz. Powerpoint presentation from field trip was due today. Please make sure you get yours in ASAP. Hand out "Indicators of River Pollution". Finish the map and the next page for tomorrow and come prepared to discuss your choices.
Bring in a clear, disposable, empty, single serving bottle for our activity Thursday.
Unit Final Exam for this unit is Tuesday June 9.

Thursday May 14, 2009

2009-05-14T16:18:00.000-06:00

Science 7: Hand out Topic 2: Structure & Adaptation - due tomorrow. Reminder: Herbal Remedies Posters are due TUESDAY MAY 19 - no exceptions!!

Science 8: Homework check on topic 6: Water Quality - several students did not have this finished and must have it completed for tomorrow. Hand out 'Understanding The pH Scale' - due tomorrow (both sides).

Wednesday May 13, 2009

2009-05-14T16:17:00.001-06:00

science 7: work on poster project today.

Science 8: Video: Ice Age

LA Final Exams today...

Tuesday May 12, 2009

2009-05-14T16:13:00.004-06:00

Science 7: Poster project sign up and do research today.

Science 8: Glaciation field trip.

Monday May 11, 2009

2009-05-11T16:30:00.002-06:00

Science 7: We went over answers to Herbal Remedies. Hand out 'Recycle Cycle' and went over it in class. Introduced Herbal Remedies Poster Project - due Tuesday May 19.
Reminder to come to class tomorrow with at least 3 different ideas for your poster. Early bird to sign up gets the herb!!

Science 8: We discussed the field trip for tomorrow - we're going rain or shine! Please dress appropriately for the weather (don't forget an umbrella!), bring a bagged lunch and a camera. Parents please meet at 8:45 am in the Staffroom for a quick briefing of the day to come.

Friday May 8, 2009

2009-05-08T13:35:00.001-06:00

Science 7: Go over answers to Plants in Alberta. Read overheads Many Uses of Hemp and Crops in Alberta. Hand out Herbal Remedies - read through in class - due Monday.

Science 8: Homework check - Glacial Lake Calgary. Hand out Topic 6: Water Quality - finish to the end of #21 for Monday.

Thursday May 7, 2009

2009-05-08T13:33:00.002-06:00

Science 7: Hand in Title Page. Homework check Topic 1: People & Plants. Go over information. Hand out Plants in Alberta - due tomorrow.

Science 8: Review video notes. Hand out Glacial Lake Calgary - due tomorrow.

Wednesday May 6, 2009

2009-05-06T16:30:00.002-06:00

Science 7: Today we introduced the new unit Plants for Food & Fibre and started on Topic 1: People & Plants. Topic 1 and the title page are both due tomorrow.

Science 8: Homework check on Topic 2: Glaciers. We went over the information with a powerpoint presentation. Group activity to answer questions from yesterday's video - answers for tomorrow.

Tuesday May 5, 2009

2009-05-05T15:53:00.002-06:00

Science 7: Hand in Unit Review Booklet today. Unit Final test. Started Title page for Plants for Food and Fibre unit (the last one!!) - title page due Thursday.

Science 8: Hand out Topic 2: Glaciers - due tomorrow. Watched Canadian Geographic video on 'Mysteries in the Ice'.

Monday May 4, 2009

2009-05-04T15:47:00.005-06:00

Science 7: We worked on Unit Review Booklets today - due tomorrow to be handed in.
Unit Final Exam is tomorrow. Please bring a pencil and eraser for the test.

Science 8: We finished going over Topic 1: World of Water. Hand out Topic 2: The Ice Ages - we went over this at the end of class. Vocabulary booklets handed out today - due Friday May 29.
Parent Volunteer Form (8B) click here.

Thursday April 30, 2009

2009-04-30T18:16:00.003-06:00

Science 7: Homework check on topic 10: Fossil Fuels. We went over the material and then handed out a Unit Review Booklet - due Tuesday May 5.
Unit Final Exam is TUESDAY MAY 5!!

Science 8: Homework check on Topic 1: A World of Water. We started going over the information but we'll have to finish on Monday because our discussions were so fantastic today!

Have a great long weekend!

Tuesday April 28, 2009

2009-04-28T15:13:00.003-06:00

Science 7: Homework check on Topic 8: Fossils. We went over the information and then handed out Topic 9: Geological Time - due Wednesday. Unit Final Exam is Tuesday May 5.

Science 8: Unit 3 Final Exam today. Title page for Fresh & Saltwater Systems unit is due tomorrow.

Monday April 27, 2009

2009-04-27T15:57:00.003-06:00

Science 7: Hand in topic 4-7 Review. Topic 4-7 Quiz. Complete Topic 8: Fossils for tomorrow. Unit Final Test is Tuesday May 5.

Science 8: Hand back Unit Final Assignment today. Swap tests and study. Fresh & Saltwater Systems title page is due Wednesday. Unit Final Exam tomorrow.
Unit Title Page Rubric:
/1 heading of the unit (Freshwater & Saltwater Systems)
/3 seven topic headings related to the unit
/1 Illustrations appropriate to the unit
/1 Neatly Coloured
/4 Neatness/Effort/Creativity
/10 Grand Total

Friday April 24, 2009

2009-04-24T14:10:00.001-06:00

Science 7: Hand out Topic 8: Fossils - due Tuesday. Topic 4-7 Review Notes are due Monday as we have the Topic 4-7 Quiz Monday as well.

Science 8: Hand in Final Unit Test Assignment today. Begin title page for 'Freshwater & Saltwater Systems' - due Wednesday. Unit Final test for Light & Optics is Tuesday April 28.

Thursday April 23, 2009

2009-04-23T16:40:00.002-06:00

Science 7: Homework check: Topic 7: Mountains - we went over the information. Hand out Topic 4-7 Review Sheet - due Monday. Topic 4-7 Quiz Monday.

Science 8: We had a work period for the Unit Final Assignment - due Friday at the end of class. If you are already finished please bring your textbook and we'll get started on a title page for the next unit. Unit final test is Tuesday April 28.

Wednesday April 22, 2009

2009-04-22T12:04:00.004-06:00

Science 7: Went over Topic 6: Volcanoes. Hand out Topic 7: Mountains - due tomorrow.

Science 8: Unit Final Assignment (this is a hyperlink - see if it works for you) handed out today. We'll be working on this tomorrow as well so make sure you bring it to class.

Tuesday April 21, 2009

2009-04-21T17:46:00.002-06:00

Science 7: We worked on Topic 6: Volcanoes and did a Self Evaluation for report cards. Topic 6 due tomorrow.

Science 8: Eye dissections today. Self Evaluations done at the end of class for report cards.

Monday April 20, 2009

2009-04-20T15:58:00.002-06:00

Science 7: We went over Topic 5: Earthquakes and discussed Earthquake drills and some Earthquake Legends. We also had a Food for Thought presentation today.

Science 8:Hand in Topic 4/5 Wrap Up. Topic 4/5 Quiz. We also went over the information from Summarizing Topic 6-8.

Friday April 17, 2009

2009-04-18T13:25:00.002-06:00

Science 7: Videos - 'Frank Slide' and 'Earthquakes: Our Restless Planet'. We also started signing up for Food for Thought. The first groups to go on Monday are 7G (AT & JR - Soil Profile) & 7H (IO, LV & JY - Volcano/Lava)

Science 8: Homework check on 'Making things Bigger' and 'Summarizing Topic 6-8'. We went over the information from Topic 5: Extending Human Vision. Topic 4/5 Wrap Up from textbook assigned for Monday. Page 227 #1,2,4-7.
Topic 4/5 Quiz Monday.
Eye Dissection Tuesday.

Wednesday April 15, 2009

2009-04-14T16:15:00.001-06:00

Science 7: continued working on 'Earth Structure' and 'This Dynamic Earth' today. To be handed into the back basket tomorrow.

Science 8: Video: the Living Sea.

Tuesday April 14, 2009

2009-04-14T16:12:00.002-06:00

Science 7: Hand in 'Earth as a Puzzle' to back basket. We went over the rest of 'Topic 4: The Moving Crust' and then started on two internet activities 'Earth Structure' and 'This Dynamic Earth'. Please remember to bring them to class tomorrow so we can continue working on them. Both booklets are due first thing Thursday.

Science 8: Homework check 'Topic 5: Extending Human Vision'. We did a cow eye dissection demonstration today. 'Your Eyesight' booklet handed out today for you to look through.

Thursday April 9, 2009

2009-04-09T13:37:00.001-06:00

Science 7: Finished working on Earth as a Puzzle today. Due to be handed in on Tuesday.

Science 8: Hand out 'Topic 5: Extending Human Vision' - due Tuesday.

Have a great Easter break!!

Wednesday April 8, 2009

2009-04-09T13:35:00.002-06:00

Science 7: 7H: Drumheller. 7G: Hand out 'Earth as a Puzzle' - to work on today and Thursday.

Science 8: Go over 'Parts of the Eye' and 'Functions of an Eye and Camera'. Video - Bill Nye: Eyeball.

Tuesday April 7, 2009

2009-04-09T13:31:00.002-06:00

Science 7: 7H: Earth as a Puzzle sheet handed out today. Will continue to work on it Thursday. 7G: Drumheller

Science 8: Go over Lenses and Vision. Hand out 'Parts of the Eye' and 'Functions of an Eye and Camera' - due tomorrow.

Monday April 6, 2009

2009-04-06T15:46:00.003-06:00

Science 7: We went over the information for some of Topic 4: The Moving Crust. We also talked about field trip expectations for Tuesday and Wednesday. If you still require a copy of the field trip forms please see Friday's blog for the link. NO FORM = NO DRUMHELLER!!

Science 8: Topic 1-3 Quiz today. Started Topic 4: Lenses & Vision - due tomorrow.

Friday April 3, 2009

2009-04-04T14:25:00.002-06:00

Science 7: Today we watched a video: Ring of Fire.
REMINDER TO PARENTS: There are NEW Acknowledgement of Risk forms for our field trip next week that went home today - please sign and have your son/daughter return them Monday. If the new forms are not filled out and returned, the child cannot attend. If you did not receive the forms, click here for Tuesday (7G) or Wednesday (7H).

Science 8: Marked Topic 1-3 Review Booklet. Watched video - Bill Nye: Light & Optics. Topic 1-3 Quiz on Monday.

Wednesday April 2, 2009

2009-04-02T16:44:00.001-06:00

Science 7: Hand out Topic 4: The Moving Crust - due Thursday.

Science 8: Hand out Topic 1-3 Review Booklet - due Thursday. Topic 1-3 Quiz is Monday.

Tuesday April 1, 2009

2009-04-02T16:28:00.002-06:00

Science 7: Homework check on pg 381 questions in textbook. We went over the answers briefly and then wrote the Topic 1-3 Quiz. Marked most of it in class.

Science 8: Homework check on Reflection & Refraction. We went over the answers to Understanding Refraction as well as Reflection & Refraction. Refraction Pop Quiz.

Tuesday March 31, 2009

2009-03-31T15:33:00.005-06:00

Science 7: Topic 1-3 Review notes in class. Topic 1-3 Wrap up Questions in the textbook (pg 381) complete #'s 2-10 for tomorrow. We'll do a homework check on them and then go over them before the quiz.
Topic 1-3 Quiz tomorrow.

Science 8: Homework check on Refraction and then went over the information. Hand out 'Understanding Refraction' and 'Reflection & Refraction' - both are due for tomorrow. Bring a protractor to class tomorrow!!
Please get field trip forms in soon!!
Parent volunteers are still needed for our trip May 12.

Monday March 30, 2009

2009-03-30T15:47:00.002-06:00

Science 7: We marked topic 1 Quiz in class. Students wrote a brief Erosion Quiz in class today and then marked it. Reminder there is a Topic 1-3 Quiz on Wednesday - we'll be doing study notes for the quiz tomorrow.

Science 8: Marked Reflection Pop Quiz in class. Handed back Fun With Ray Boxes Activity. Hand out 'Refraction' sheet - due tomorrow.
Reminder to get your field trip forms in this week please.
We are also still in GREAT NEED for parent volunteers!!!

Thursday March 19, 2009

2009-03-16T17:11:00.002-06:00

Science 7: Hand in Rock Hounds. Video Bill Nye: Erosion - with notesheet. Hand in sheet at end of class.

Science 8: 8A & 8B - go over Mirror Images
8C & 8D - go over Reflection & Absorption
Reflection Pop Quiz.

Have a great break!!

Wednesday March 18, 2009

2009-03-16T17:07:00.003-06:00

Science 7:Laptop assignment today - Rock Hounds - due to be handed in tomorrow.

Science 8: Mark Reflection & Absorption for 8A & B. Today is reversed from yesterday. Classes worked on laser activity on laptops and had Mirror Images hand out - due tomorrow. Others went over Mirror Images sheet and had Reflection & Absorption sheet handed out today - due tomorrow.

Tuesday March 17

2009-03-16T17:03:00.002-06:00

Science 7: Go over answers to Rocks & Rock Cycle Worksheet. Hand out Topic 3: Erosion - due Thursday.

Science 8: Marked Reflecting Ray Diagrams in class and then collected for marks. Some classes worked on a Laser activity on laptops today and had a worksheet Mirror Images handed out - due tomorrow. Other classes got a worksheet Reflection & Absorption - due tomorrow.

Monday March 16, 2009

2009-03-16T17:00:00.002-06:00

Science 7: Homework check on Topic 2: Rocks and the Rock Cycle and then went over the information. Hand out Rocks & Rock Cycle Worksheet - due tomorrow.

Science 8: Homework check on Understanding Ray Diagrams. We marked it in class together and then finished Fun With Ray Boxes - handed in for marking. Hand out Reflecting Ray Diagrams - due tomorrow for marks.

Friday March 13, 2009

2009-03-13T13:48:00.002-06:00

Science 7: Worked on Topic 2: Rocks & Rock Cycle. Handed out 'The Rock Cycle'; both sheets due Monday.

Science 8: Ray Box Activity - we'll finish it on Monday. Reminder to bring a protractor for classes!!!
Get in your field trip forms ASAP!!

Thursday March 12, 2009

2009-03-12T17:42:00.002-06:00

Science 7: Topic 1 Quiz today. Hand out Topic 2: Rocks & the Rock Cycle - we'll continue to work on this tomorrow.

Science 8: Homework check on Topic 2: Reflection - went over information. Hand out 'Understanding Ray Diagrams' - due tomorrow.
Reminder to bring protractors!!!!

Wednesday March 11, 2009

2009-03-11T16:48:00.002-06:00

Science 7: Activity: A Geologist's Mystery. There is a quiz tomorrow on identifying minerals.

Science 8: Hand out 'Ray Model of Light' and 'When Light Strikes' - both done in class. Hand out 'Topic 1: Reflection' - due tomorrow. Reminder to bring protractors to class for this unit.

Tuesday March 10, 2009

2009-03-10T16:25:00.002-06:00

Science 7: Video - Rock & Mineral. Homework check on Topic 1: Minerals - went over information.

Science 8: Video - Bill Nye: Light & Colour. Homework check on Cost of Lighting - went over answers.

Monday March 9, 2009

2009-03-10T16:23:00.001-06:00

Science 7: Rock Candy activity. Hand out Topic 1: Minerals - due Tuesday.

Science 8: Go over answers to Topic 1: What is Light?. Hand out 'Cost of Lighting' - due Tuesday.

Friday March 6, 2009

2009-03-06T16:09:00.002-07:00

Science 7: Work on title page today - due Monday. Please bring a pencil or other similarly-shaped object to suspend an object over a beaker for Monday (we're making rock candy!!!)

Science 8: Work on title page and start Topic 1: What is Light? - continue on with Topic 1 on Monday. Reminder to bring protractor for this unit - bring calculator for Monday.

Thursday March 5, 2009

2009-03-05T16:08:00.002-07:00

Science 7: today we introduced our new unit 'Planet Earth' and then began a title page - due Monday.

Science 8: Introduction to 'Light & Optical Systems' today and we started a title page - due Monday. Reminder to bring a protractor to class EVERY DAY for this unit or it will cost you $0.25 to buy a cheap one from me.
Return field trip forms ASAP.

Wednesday March 4, 2009

2009-03-04T17:43:00.002-07:00

Science 7: Unit Final Test today. Bring textbook tomorrow - we're starting a new unit 'Planet Earth'.

Science 8: Unit Final Test today. Bring textbook tomorrow - we're starting a new unit 'Light & Optics'.
Bring in field trip forms this week!!

Tuesday March 3, 2009

2009-03-03T18:17:00.004-07:00

Science 7: Work on Unit REview Booklet today - due tomorrow. Unit Final test is tomorrow.

Science 8: Work on Unit Review Booklet today - to be handed in tomorrow. Unit final test is tomorrow - bring a calculator!!
Field trip forms due this week - new letter regarding field trip will be sent home this week - change of date.

Monday March 2, 2009

2009-03-02T14:54:00.003-07:00

Science 7: Homework check on Topic 7: Sources of Thermal Energy. We went over the information and then started on Topic 8: Conserving our Fossil Fuel Resources - due tomorrow. Unit Final Test has been moved to Wednesday March 4 (if you're on ENVOE Wednesday, you'll be writing it on Thursday).
Parents interested in coming to Drumheller in April as a volunteer, please let me know.

Science 8: Homework check on Topic 8: People & Machines. We went over the information and then handed out Unit Review Booklet - due Wednesday.
Unit Final Test is Wednesday March 4.
Get your field trip forms in this week.
Parents interested in coming on our field trip as a volunteer, please let me know.

Friday February 27, 2009

2009-02-28T07:29:00.002-07:00

Science 7: Topic 7 handed out today - due Monday.

Science 8: Topic 8 handed out today - due Monday.

Thursday February 26, 2009

2009-02-28T07:28:00.001-07:00

Science Olympics today - no regular classes. Enjoy the day!!

Wednesday February 25, 2009

2009-02-28T07:26:00.003-07:00

Science 7: Today we did our Topic 4-6 Quiz and then talked about Science Olympics.

Science 8: Topic 3-6 Quiz and then discussed expectations regarding Science Olympics tomorrow.

Tuesday February 24, 2009

2009-02-24T15:57:00.003-07:00

Science 7: Today there was a new sheet handed out in regards to our Tyrrell Museum Field Trip in April - parents please read and if you're interested in volunteering, please let your child know to inform me and I'll get you the form you need from me.
We did a review for the Topic 4-6 Quiz tomorrow.

Science 8: Today we finished the Gumball Machine Demonstrations and then started working on Topic 7: Machines Throughout History. This sheet is not due until Friday.
Reminder to students to be thinking about groups for Science Olympics - this Thursday!!

Monday February 23, 2009

2009-02-23T16:19:00.002-07:00

Science 7: Hand out 'Heat Energy Systems' - due at the end of class. We started on the Unit Review Booklets today but were handed in at the end of class for student completion next week.
Topic 4-6 Quiz Wednesday Feb 25.

Science 8: Gumball Machine Presentations today. We will finish the last few tomorrow and then start on Topic 7 notesheet.
Topic 3-6 Quiz Wednesday Feb 25.

Friday February 20, 2009

2009-02-20T16:06:00.002-07:00

Science 7: Bill Nye: Heat. Topic 4-6 Quiz Wednesday February 25.

Science 8: Bill Nye: Pressure. Topic 3-6 Quiz Wednesday February 25. Gumball Machines due Monday.

Thursday February 19, 2009

2009-02-19T15:50:00.002-07:00

Science 7: Demonstration booklet was handed in. We did a homework check on the Radiation, Convection, and Conduction booklet and then discussed some of the questions. Hand out 'RSI Values' and then went over the information at the end of class. Topic 4-6 Quiz Wednesday February 25.

Science 8: We went over Pascal's Law (the calculations). Hand out 'Topic 5: Hydraulics & Pneumatics' and 'Topic 6: Combining Systems' - due tomorrow. Topic 3-6 Quiz Friday February 27. Reminder - Gumball Machines are due Monday!!

Wednesday February 18, 2009

2009-02-18T16:28:00.002-07:00

Science 7: We did several demonstrations today and filled out the 'Energy Transfer Demo's' sheet as we went along. This sheet, as well as the booklet on Radiation, Convection and Conduction are due tomorrow.

Science 8: Homework check on Topic 4: Force, Pressure & Area. We went over the information and then started on 'Pascal's Law' sheet - to be completed for tomorrow.

Tuesday February 17, 2009

2009-02-17T16:19:00.002-07:00

Science 7: We went over the information from Topic 6: Transferring Energy. Hand out 3-sheet booklet on Radiation, Conduction, and Convection - due Thursday.

Science 8: We went over Topic 3: Energy, Friction and Efficiency as well as Efficiency Calculations. Hand out Topic 4: Force, Pressure & Area - due tomorrow.

Tuesday February 10, 2009

2009-02-11T08:24:00.002-07:00

Science 7: Today students handed in 'Ice to Water to Steam' activity from yesterday. We did a homework check on Topic 6: Transferring Energy. Handed out Topic 4/5 Review Sheet and then students did a quick Topic 5 Quiz using the review sheet as their cheat sheet.

Science 8: Hand in gumball Machine Blueprint to back basket. Homework check on Topic 3: Energy, Friction and Efficiency. Hand back Simple Machines Quiz and went over the answers to all questions on the test. Reminder that Gumball Machine is due Feb 23.

Monday February 9, 2009

2009-02-09T15:58:00.002-07:00

Science 7: Activity: Ice To Water To Steam - booklet due tomorrow. Also Topic 6: Transferring Energy is due tomorrow.

Science 8: Hand out 'Efficiency Calculations' - due tomorrow. Gumball Machine Blueprint due tomorrow. Topic 3: Efficiency, Friction & Energy due tomorrow.

Tomorrow is a half day of classes. Students will be dismissed at 1:34 pm. Parent Teacher Interviews begin at 3:00 pm tomorrow and go until 12:00 pm Wednesday. Teacher's Convention is Thursday/Friday and Family Day is Monday February 16. Students return to classes Tuesday February 17 at 9:10 am.
Enjoy the break!!

Friday February 6, 2009

2009-02-06T15:19:00.002-07:00

Science 7: Students had the opportunity to complete graphing assignments in class today. They were handed in for marks when completed. We watched a video; Bill Nye: Phases of Matter. Hand out 'Topic 6: Transferring Energy' - due Tuesday. We will be doing an activity on Monday so please wear appropriate clothing and girls please tie your hair back.

Science 8: We looked at some video clips of Rube Goldberg machines today and then introduced our newest project 'Wacky Gumball Machines'. The blueprint is due Tuesday February 10 and the final machine is due Monday February 23.

Report cards went home today. Parent Teacher Interviews are next week Tuesday and Wednesday. Registration is online - see insert in report card folder for instructions.

Thursday February 5, 2009

2009-02-05T16:47:00.002-07:00

Science 7: Hand in 'Hidden Heat' to basket. Worked on a graphing activity in class - can finish tomorrow.

Science 8: Hand in Crossword to basket. Simple Machines Quiz. Hand out 'Topic 3: Energy, Friction & Efficiency' - due Monday.

Report Cards go home tomorrow.

Wednesday February 4, 2009

2009-02-04T16:26:00.002-07:00

Science 7: Homework check 'Constructing Line Graphs'. We went over the information afterward. Hand out 'Hidden Heat' - due tomorrow. Self-evaluation done for report cards today.

Science 8: We marked the Simple Machine Review in class. Simple Machines Crossword - due tomorrow. Self-evaluation done for report cards today.

Tuesday February 3, 2009

2009-02-03T16:05:00.001-07:00

Science 7: Homework check on 'Change of State'. Hand out 'Constructing Line Graphs' - we went through much of this sheet together in class. The rest is due for tomorrow. We also went over the answers to the Topic 1-3 Quiz.

Science 8: Homework check on the review sections for 'Wedge' and 'Screw' worksheets. Hand out 'Simple Machines Review' - due tomorrow.
Simple Machines Quiz Thursday February 5.

Monday February 2, 2009

2009-02-02T14:42:00.003-07:00

Science 7: Today we went over the information from Topic 5: The Particle Model and Changes of State. Hand out 'Changes of State' - due tomorrow.

Science 8: We went over the information from 'Pulleys'. Hand out 'Wedge' & 'Screw' - due tomorrow.

Thursday January 30, 2009

2009-01-28T17:48:00.001-07:00

Science 7: Worked on Topic 5: The Particle Model and Changes of State. Due Monday.

Science 8: Worked on 'Pulleys'. All sheets are due on Monday.

No Classes tomorrow (Friday) - PD Day.

Wednesday January 29, 2009

2009-01-28T17:42:00.003-07:00

Science 7: Activity - Heating Solids and Race For The Top. Both sheets are to be handed in tomorrow. Please bring textbook to class tomorrow.

Science 8: Activity: Gears. To be handed in at the end of class. Please bring textbook to class for tomorrow.
Any student who did not write the re-test today can do so AT LUNCH TOMORROW IN MR. THAI'S ROOM (31).

Tuesday January 28, 2009

2009-01-28T17:38:00.002-07:00

Science 7: Prep for activity for tomorrow. Hand out Topic 5: The Particle Model and Changes of State - we will be working on this in class on Thursday so please DO NOT COMPLETE AT HOME.

Science 8: Handed out Gears and Gear Systems - to be completed for Wednesday.

Monday January 26, 2009

2009-01-26T13:06:00.002-07:00

Science 7: Today we went over 'Topic 4: Expansion & Contraction' and then introduced the activity for tomorrow 'Race For The Top'. Please make sure you have closed toed shoes and tie your hair back.

Science 8: today we went over 'Wheel & Axle' and then started on 'MA of Wheel & Axle' - due tomorrow. Topic 1-3 Quizzes were handed back and we went over them.
If you wish to rewrite your Topic 1-3 Quiz you may do so ON WEDNESDAY ONLY. I will take the average of the two tests ONLY if your rewrite score is the HIGHER of the two scores. If you rewrite and get a lower mark, I will stick with your original mark.

Friday January 23, 2009

2009-01-24T14:26:00.002-07:00

Science 7: Handed in 'Particle Model Poster Project'. Hand out 'Topic 4: Expansion & Contraction' - due Monday.

Science 8: Handed out 'Topic 2: Wheel & Axle' -due Monday. Will start looking at Mechanical Advantages of the wheel and axle on Monday.

Thursday January 22, 2009

2009-01-22T15:50:00.002-07:00

Science 7: Topic 1-3 Quiz today. We marked most of it in class today. I won't hand them back until Tuesday when the Band Camp students return and have written their tests. Reminder that 'particle model poster' is due tomorrow.

Science 8: Topic 1 Quiz today. Multiple Choice was marked in class today. Reminder to bring textbook for tomorrow.

Wednesday January 21, 2009

2009-01-22T15:47:00.002-07:00

Science 7: Went through 'Temperature Vs. Thermal Energy' and then worked on Topic 1-3 Wrap Up questions in textbook pg 209 #1-7. Due to be handed in for Thursday.
Topic 1-3 Quiz Tomorrow.

Science 8: Topic 1 Review today. Topic 1 Quiz tomorrow.

Tuesday January 20, 2009

2009-01-20T14:44:00.002-07:00

Science 7: Today we worked on 'Particle Model Poster Project' - due to be handed in on Friday. Topic 1-3 Quiz is Thursday January 22.

Science 8: 'Mechanical Advantage Problems' handed in today. We went over information on Inclined Plane and then did some Mechanical Advantage questions on Inclined Planes.
Topic 1 Quiz is Thursday January 22.

Friday January 16, 2009

2009-01-16T13:34:00.002-07:00

Science 7: We did a homework check on 'The Particle Model'. Introduced Particle Model Poster Project - due Friday Jan 23. Reminder to bring pencil crayons Tuesday.

Science 8: We went over the answers to the last word problems from Mechanical Advantage and then started on 'Mechanical Advantage Problems' - due Tuesday.

PD DAY MONDAY - NO CLASSES.

Thursday January 15, 2009

2009-01-15T13:13:00.001-07:00

Science 7: We did a homework check on Topic 3: The Particle Model, Temperature & Thermal Energy. We went over the information and then started on 'The Particle Model' - due tomorrow. Please bring pencil crayons to class tomorrow and Tuesday.

Science 8: Homework check on 'Mechanical Advantage' - we went over the information. Hand out 'Mechanical Advantage (MA)' and we went over most examples together. Last few examples are due tomorrow.

Wednesday January 14, 2009

2009-01-14T08:37:00.002-07:00

Science 7: Homework check on 'How Different Thermometers Work' and then went over information. Hand out 'Topic 3: The Particle Model, Temperature & Thermal Energy' - up to question #36 is due for tomorrow.

Science 8: Mark 'Work Problems' in class and hand in to record marks. Introduce Mechanical Advantage - hand out sheet 'Mechanical Advantage' - due tomorrow.

Tuesday January 13, 2009

2009-01-14T08:35:00.002-07:00

Science 7: Homework check on Topic 2: Measuring Temperature. We went over this information and then looked at some different types of temperature measuring instruments.

Science 8: Hand out "Practicing Work Calculations" and then went over how to do work calculations together in class. Handed out "Work Problems" - due Wednesday for marks.

Monday January 12, 2009

2009-01-12T15:53:00.002-07:00

Science 7: Hand out 'Boiling Hot, Freezing Cold' to work on in class. Reminder that 'Reading a Thermometer' and Topic 2 are both due for tomorrow.

Science 8: Hand out 'Topic 1: Work' - due in class. Hand out 'What is Work?' - to do in class and take up at the end. 'Practicing Work Calculations' handed out - we'll do them tomorrow and it will be due Wednesday.

Friday January 9, 2009

2009-01-12T15:50:00.002-07:00

Science 7: Hand in 'How to Calibrate a Thermometer'. Hand out 'Topic 2: Measuring Temperature' - due Tuesday.

Science 8: Levers Quiz. Video - Bill Nye: Simple Machines.

Thursday January 8, 2009

2009-01-08T15:54:00.002-07:00

Science 7: Today we did an activity 'How to Calibrate a Thermometer' - full write up is due tomorrow to be handed in. Hand out 'Reading a Thermometer' is due on Monday (both sides).

Science 8: Today we did an activity 'Experimenting with Levers' which is to be handed in tomorrow.
Levers Quiz tomorrow.

Wednesday January 7, 2009

2009-01-07T10:53:00.002-07:00

Science 7: Today we handed in the title page and the Keeping It Hot Activity. Hand out 'Using Energy From Heat' was taken up before the end of class. We looked a bit into the activity we are doing tomorrow - 'How to Calibrate a Thermometer'. Please wear close-toed shoes to class tomorrow as we'll be dealing with boiling water.

Science 8: Title page was haned in. Homework check on Topic 1: Levers. We went over the information and looked at a memory aid for remembering the different classes of levers; 1, 2, 3, F, L, E. 'Reviewing Levers' was handed out, completed and taken up at the end of class. We also introduced the activity for tomorrow.
Levers Quiz Friday.

Tuesday January 6, 2008

2009-01-06T15:41:00.002-07:00

Science 7: Activity: Keeping it Hot! - make sure all questions are answered in full sentences and can be handed in tomorrow. Reminder: Title page is due tomorrow.

Science 8: We began Topic 1: Levers - due tomorrow. Title page is also due tomorrow.

Monday January 5, 2009

2009-01-05T16:57:00.001-07:00

Science 7: Introduced the new unit, Heat & Temperature. Started title page for unit - due Wednesday.

Science 8: Introduced the new unit, Mechanical Systems. Started title page for unit - due Wednesday.

Tuesday December 16, 2008

2008-12-16T15:40:00.002-07:00

Science 7: Today was devoted to working on the Unit Review Booklet and preparing for the Unit Final Test tomorrow. Please bring a pencil and eraser to class as the test is a Scantron. Unit Review Booklet is to be handed in tomorrow before writing the test.

Science 8: Today was devoted to working on the Unit Review Booklet and preparing for the Unit Final Test tomorrow. Please bring a pencil, eraser and calculator to class for the test. Perfectly completed Unit Review Booklet handed in before writing the test is worth 2 BONUS MARKS on the Unit Test.