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Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Brick Animation 02: Import Settings

Today we are: learning how import pictures to make a video
I will: learn how to use quicktime 7 to import an image sequence
I can: set the focus to manual, adjust the iso, white balance, image size, f-stop and shutter speed.


1.  To import a sequence of pictures, we will need to use some software.  The easiest way is to use quicktime pro 7.  You can find it here.

2.  Once you have it on your computer, double click and to open the program.  Now follow these easy steps.
     i.  Click File --> Open Image Sequence
     ii.  Navigate to your folder that contains your pictures and click on the first picture you took.
(You need to delete any pictures you don't want first.)
     iii.  Select the # of frames per second.  Try 15.

3.  Let's see how this works using your pictures from last class!  Let's have someone from each group come up and follow the 3 easy steps.

4.  Now let's try again and make it better.  Here are a few helpful tips.

PROJECT: 5 - 10 seconds of filming, better than last time.  YOU CAN DO IT!

Friday, December 12, 2014

Brick Animation 01: Camera Settings

Today we are: learning how to setup the camera.
I will: learn how to change the camera settings
I can: set the focus to manual, adjust the iso, white balance, image size, f-stop and shutter speed.


1.  Before we begin, we need to make sure we setup our cameras correctly.  This quick tutorial will show you how to setup a Canon camera so it always takes the same pictures.


2.  It should now look like this.



3.  Now lets take some pictures!  Try to take some pictures for a brick animation and we will see how it looks next class.


PROJECT: 5 - 10 seconds of filming.  Other than that, it's all up to you!

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Week 14: Physics 20 Introduction of Circular Motion

This week we are: Prepare slides for the microscope and learn about the basic cell parts
I will use a microscope and prepare slides for use
I will describe the parts of a cell

I can: use a microscope properly.
I can: list the basic components of a cell.



Monday
1.  Today we will write our Unit Exam


Tuesday
1.  Today we will look at the idea of gravitational fields and universal gravitation.
     (Lessons 28-30)


Wednesday
1.  Today we will be preparing a wet mount slide of actual cells and then exposing them to different environments to see how they react.

Thursday
1.  Introduction of cell functions; diffusion and osmosis.
2.  Go to your classroom.
3.  Complete your work on cell functions.

Friday
Catch up Day

Monday, November 24, 2014

Week 13: Science 8 Cells & Microsopes.

This week we are: Reviewing the basic needs of cells and learning about the microsocope.
I will describe the 5 basic needs of living things
I will describe the parts of a microscope and their functions

I can: label a microscope
I can: list the 5 basic needs and explain their significance. 



Monday
1.  Go to your classroom.
2.  Complete your work on the Microscope.


Tuesday
1.  Go to your classroom.
2.  Complete your work on the Microscope magnification.
3.  Put your Poster on the Bulletin Board in the front/left side of the classroom.
4.  Explain your reasoning for why you used the pictures that you did for each category.


Wednesday
1.  Continue poster presentations.
2.  Introduction to the Microscope.  Students will go over the parts of a microscope and look at prepared slides.

Thursday
1.  Continuation of the introduction to the microsope.
2.  Introduction to the parts of a cell.  Students will learn about the cell and it's basic parts.


Friday
PLC - No Classes

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Cells & Systems: Basic Needs of Living Things.

You Classroom is HERE

Assignment is in your classroom.

Notes on Cells are HERE

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Materials Assignment

Strengthening materials Assignment

1. Find 3 composite materials used in daily life and what they’re used for.  What are the individual materials? 1 paragraph. 

2. Find 3 laminations that are used in daily life and what they’re used for.  What are the individual materials?  1 paragraph

3. Find 3 synthetic materials that are extremely strong.  Are they made of anything?  If so, what?


Extra:
4. Find me 2 types of metals that are very strong and tell me if they are expensive or not. 

5. Find me 3 ways to strengthen metal. 


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Monday, November 17, 2014

Matter and Mixtures Exam

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Monday, November 10, 2014

Week 11 : Physics

This week we are: completing lessons 23-26 
I will: learn Newtons 3 Laws
I willcalculate force values with and without friction
I will: draw free body diagrams and calculate values from them
I canexplain inertia and newtons 1st law
I cancalculate newtons 2nd law
I candraw free body diagrams and calculate values from them with or without friction


Monday

No School

Tuesday

No School

Wednesday
Sub will teach this class.  I am gone.

Thursday
1.  Today we are reviewing the material taught by the sub.
2.  We will introduce friction today.

Friday
1.  Go over Friction HW.
2.  Introduction of Slope.

Monday, November 3, 2014

Sci8 - Matter: Topic 6&7: buoyancy and fluid pressure

Today we are:  learning about buoyancy and fluid pressure
I will: learn how buoyancy is related to density or average density and how fluids can exert a pressure
I can: define buoyancy and fluid pressure
I can: change the average density of an object
I can: use fluid pressure to keep my boat dry.







1.  Let's start with some origami.  Go to this site and make a small boat out of a 1/4 sheet of paper.

2.  Now we are off to the lab to do some experimenting!




Sci8 - Matter: Topic 4&5 Questions

Today we are:  Reviewing our understanding of Density and Viscosity
I will: answer some questions on Density and Viscosity
I can: define density and viscosity
I can: differentiate between very dense and not dense matter
I can: differentiate between very viscous and not very viscous matter
I can: calculate density, mass and volume using the formula.






1.  Let's see what we understand about density and viscosity.  Answer the following questionnaire.

2.  We will get together in our pods and make sure our work is all caught up.



Sunday, November 2, 2014

Week 10: Physics Dynamics and Newtons Laws

This week we are: completing lessons 23-26 
I will: learn Newtons 3 Laws
I willcalculate force values with and without friction
I will: draw free body diagrams and calculate values from them
I canexplain inertia and newtons 1st law
I cancalculate newtons 2nd law
I candraw free body diagrams and calculate values from them with or without friction


Monday
1.  Review Exam quickly and suggest tutorial for those wanting help.
2.  Review free body diagrams, both 1D and 2D.
3.  Lesson 23.  Newtons 1st Law


Tuesday
1.  Lesson 24.  Newtons 2nd Law
2.  Formative Assessment on 1st Law
2.  HW assignment for newtons 2nd Law

Wednesday
1.  Formative assessment on 2nd Law2
2.  Lesson 25 Newtons 3rd Law
     2nd Class
3.  Handout on Newtons 3rd Law.


Thursday
1.  Formative Assessment on Newtons 3rd Law
2.  Lesson 26.  Friction

Friday

1.  Review of basics before the introduction of incline plane.
2.  Review assignment for quiz.

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Sci8 - Matter: Topic 5: Density

Today we are:  Learning about Density
I will: define density and differentiate matter based on this property
I can: define density
I can: differentiate between very dense and not dense matter
I can: calculate density, mass and volume using the formula.






1.  Let's see what we understand about density.  We will define density and look at the variables related to it.  We will do some practice work related to determining density and the Triangle of Truth.

2.  We will look at a density tower and mention how we will try to do it Friday.  I will assign groups and you will need to bring some stuff to make your own.

3.  To learn about Density some more, you can watch this video or an example of a density tower here.  You also might remember A Story of Archimedes and the Gold Crown.

5.  Make some notes.  They must (1) define density, (2) include the formula for density [Density = Mass/Volume] (3) the triangle of truth and (4) four examples of different densities.  Compare two different states as well.  For example, two solids and two liquids.


Monday, October 27, 2014

Week 9: Science 8 - Viscosity & Density

This week we are: Learning about Density
I will: Learn about Density and how to calculate values.
I can: differentiate between solute and solvent
I can: list 2 different solutions and different states for these solutions
I can: provide 2 methods to speed up the formation of a solution
I can: follow lab procedure to complete the two labs this week.


Monday
1.  Viscosity Notes and Slow as Molasses


Tuesday
1.  Sub.  Dentist Appt.
2.  Notes and questionaire on Solubility Chart. 


Wednesday
1.  Introduction to Density.

Thursday
1. HW Catch Day

Friday

1.  Flex Friday

Week 9: Math Exam and Polynomials

This week we are: Working on our understanding of numbers and their prime factors
This week we are: Looking more in depth on radicals, squares and cubes.
I will: define numbers as prime factors, LCM and GCF.
I will: review number sets and the classification of numbers
I will: Learn about Prime numbers, GCF, LCM
I can: define and calculate both GCF and LCM
I can: define the parts of a radical
I can: solve perfect squares and perfect cubes
I can: move back and forth between radicals and mixed radicals



Monday
1.  Review on Exponent Laws II

Tuesday
1.  Double Review!
2.  Period 1 we will review GCF, LCM and Factoring
3.  Period 2 we will review exponent laws I & II

Wednesday
1.  Exam Day

Thursday
1.   Introduction to Polynomials.


Friday
1.  Flex Friday

Week 9: Physics Exam and Introduction to Dynamics

This week we are: taking our exam and completing lessons 19-22
I willdemonstrate my understanding of kinematics
I will: learn about dynamics and free body diagrams
I candemonstrate my understanding of kinematics
I candraw 1D free body diagrams 
I candraw 2D free body diagrams 


Monday
1.  Today is exam prep.  I will go over any questions or concerns you have about the exam.


Tuesday
1.  Exam Day

Wednesday
1.  Lessons 19-21
2.  Complete the 1D HW assignment 


Thursday
1.  Go over lesson 22
2.  Complete the 2D HW assignment 

Friday

1. Flex Friday

Thursday, October 23, 2014

Sci8 - Matter: Topic 3/4 Viscosity

Today we are:  Experimenting and Learning about Viscosity.
I will: demonstrate my ability follow lab procedures and experiment with viscosity.
I can: follow experimental procedure to determine the viscosity of 3 different liquids
I can: explain the difference between high and low viscous materials.
I can: show where I created this information.






1.  Let's go to the lab and determine the viscosity of motor oil.  See handout on lab activity.

2.  When you are done, make an evernote page with you data from the lab  (include the flow rate and answers to the questions.)

3.  To learn about Viscosity and Flow rate, here is a quick video showing Viscosity.

4.  This is an old B&W video.

5.  What does the saying "slow as molasses in january" really mean?

5.  Mr. I will demo this for you tomorrow.

6.  Make some notes.  They must (1) define visosity, (2) provide an example of something that is very viscous and not very viscous [including labelling] and (create an arrow diagram for viscosity vs. flow rate [one up/one down])


Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Week 8: Science 8 - Solutions and Solubility

This week we are: Completing our understanding of Solutions and introducing Solubility charts.
I will: complete the topic solubility curve questionnaires.
I can: differentiate between solute and solvent
I can: list 2 different solutions and different states for these solutions
I can: provide 2 methods to speed up the formation of a solution
I can: follow lab procedure to complete the two labs this week.


Monday
1.  Demo Day
2.  Demo burnless fire.  Discuss the relationship between concentrations and physical properties.
3.  Demo exploding paint can.  Discuss the relationship between reaction rates and concentrations.


Tuesday
1.  Introduction of Solubility Chart/Table with reference to our Sodium Acetate Lab.
2.  Practice on reading data off solubility chart.
3.  Complete the solubility curve questionnaire.


Wednesday
1.  Lab activity.  Mixing Milk.
2.  Complete mixing milk activity.

Thursday
1. Introduction of Viscosity

Friday

1.  HW Catch Day.

Week 8: Physics Projectile Motion and Exam Prep

This week we are: completing lessons 17&18 and preparing for our unit exam
I will: calculate unknown values for horizontal projectile motion
I willcalculate unknown values for 2D projectile motion
I will: prepare for my unit exam
I cancalculate horizontal projectile questions involving acceleration in one plane with a uniform velocity.
I cancalculate 1D components from a 2D projectile question and evaluate involving acceleration in one plane with a uniform velocity
I can: demonstrate my knowledge of all material for the unit 1 exam


Monday
1.  Provide an example of horizontal projectile motion.
2.  Work on the horizontal projectile motion questions.
3.  Pringle Canon Experiment Pt.I


Tuesday
1.  Talk about pringle canon lab.
2.  Go over horizontal projectile motion, check for questions and provide key.
3.  Lesson 18.  Angled projectile motion
4.  Work on angled projectile motion questions.

Wednesday
1.  Formative assessment on horizontal projectile motion.
2.  Go over any issues or concerns.
     2nd Class
3.  Handout Extra Practice for projectile motion.
4.  Work on questions in student gathering area, work with students who need remediation.


Thursday
1.  Formative Assessment on angled projectile motion
2.  Unit Exam Review
3. Pringle Canon Experiment Pt.II (too busy in tutorial)

Friday

1. Unit Exam Review
2. Pringle Canon Data Analysis (NA)
3. Student Form./Sum. Reports

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Sci8 - Matter: Topic 2 Solubility Charts

Today we are:  learning how to read a solubility chart
I will: complete the solubility questionnaire
I will: learn the terms unsaturated, saturated, supersaturated
I will:  identify these terms on a solubility chart
I can: identify unsaturated, saturated, supersaturated on a solubility chart
I can: use the labels on the chart to answer solubility questions






1.  Lets see if we can understand how to read this chart and define unsaturated, saturated and supersaturated.


Watch these videos Please or at least the first one.  If you think you understand it, then complete the questionnaire.

1.  Solubility Curves
2.  A good review before the discussion on Solubility Curves
3.  This is much longer, but provides several good examples

2.  Complete the questionnaire.

Week 7: Science 8 - Solutions and Solubility

This week we are: Completing our understanding of Solutions and introducing Solubility charts.
I will: complete the topic solutions questionnaires.
I can: differentiate between solute and solvent
I can: list 2 different solutions and different states for these solutions
I can: provide 2 methods to speed up the formation of a solution
I can: follow lab procedure to complete the two labs this week.


Monday
1.  Turkey... Yum!

Tuesday
1. Review what we did last week.  We had lots of people gone for student council, sports. etc.
     (Supersaturated Solution Lab Activity)
2. Talk to those who haven't done the quiz.  Today or tomorrow during Tutorial.
3.  Lab Demo on Solutions; Solute, Solvent, method 1 to speed up mixture.
4.  Time to complete notes or start, for those who were absent.  


Wednesday
1.  Lab activity.  Hot and Cold Lab. Method 2 to speed up mixture
2.  Add images to lab activity.

Thursday
1.  Lab Activity.  Making Solutions and Crystals. (Postponed till Monday)
2.  Complete the lab activity sheet and notes 
(10 student are gone to volleyball)

Friday

1.  Introduction of Solubility Chart/Table with reference to our Sodium Acetate Lab.
2.  Practice on reading data off solubility chart.
3.  Setup Lab Activity for Monday

Monday, October 13, 2014

Week 7: Physics Vector Addition 2D and Projectile Motion

This week we are: completing lessons 17&18 and preparing for our unit exam
I willcombine complex 2D vectors into a single vector
I will: calculate unknown values for horizontal projectile motion
I willcalculate unknown values for 2D projectile motion
I cancomplete complex 2D vector problems
I cancalculate horizontal projectile questions involving acceleration in one plane with a uniform velocity.
I cancalculate 1D components from a 2D projectile question and evaluate involving acceleration in one plane with a uniform velocity



Monday
1.  Turkey Day


Tuesday
1.  Formative Assessment on 2D vectors.
2.  Review and issues or confusions on 2D vectors.
3.  Check for completed HW over thanksgiving.  Pringles.

Wednesday
1.  Review Activity for 2D vectors
     2nd Class
2.  Lesson 17.  Horizontal Projectile Motion.  Playground and Camera.
3.  HW on Projectile Motion.


Thursday
1.  Physics quiz on 2D Vectors.
2.  See Sub Plans

Friday

1.  Lab Activity:  Projectile Motion.
2.  Quick Discussion on Lab Activity parts
3.  Construction of Pringles Canons.
4.  If time permitting, introduction discussion on 2D projectile motion.

Week 7: Math, Radicals, Square and Cubes

This week we are: Working on our understanding of numbers and their prime factors
This week we are: Looking more in depth on radicals, squares and cubes.
I will: define numbers as prime factors, LCM and GCF.
I will: review number sets and the classification of numbers
I will: Learn about Prime numbers, GCF, LCM
I can: define and calculate both GCF and LCM
I can: define the parts of a radical
I can: solve perfect squares and perfect cubes
I can: move back and forth between radicals and mixed radicals



Monday
1.  Turkey Day!

Tuesday
4. HW: Lesson 2 Ex.4&5 (any two each) / Lesson 3 Examples 2-4 (at least 2 or 3 each)

Wednesday
1.  Formative Assessment on LCM & GCF
2.  Formative Assessment on squares and cubes
3.  Lesson on the Introduction of Radicals (did not get to this yesterday)
4. HW:  Lesson 4 Examples 1-6 (at least half the examples.  for odd numbers, do more than half)

Thursday
1.   Review how to work with Radicals with yesterdays Lesson on the Introduction of Radicals 
2.   HW:  Lesson 4 Examples 1-6 (complete all questions)


Friday
1.  Formative assessment on Radicals tomorrow.

Sci8 - Matter: Topic 2 Solutions Questionnaire

Today we are:  demonstrating our knowledge on solutions
I will: complete the solutions questionnaire
I will: complete my hot & cold lab.
I will:  look at my crystals from the lab.
I can: define solute and solvent
I can: complete the solutions questionnaire.






1.  Lets go to the lab and start the crystal lab activity.

2..  Lets watch some videos about a cool solid solution.

- this explains how they make it.
- watch it in action.
- where will we see it next?

3.  Let's now talk about the solution as a class.

4.  Complete the questionnaire.

5,  Catch up on your hot & cold lab.  Make sure to share it back with me.  Did you complete your solutions notes?

Thursday, October 9, 2014

Sci8 - Matter: Quiz 1

Today we are:  Writing our first quiz on Matter
I will: demonstrate my understanding of matter.

I can: classify matter based on its states
I can: classify matter based on its composition.






1.  Complete your quiz.  It is located here.

2.  When you are done, we will  head to the lab to finish our experiment

Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Sci8 - Matter: Topic 2 Solutions

Today we are:  learning about solutions
I will: learn the terminology for solutions
I will: provide examples of different solutions.
I can: define solute and solvent
I can: provide examples of solutions in 2 different states
I can: provide at least one way to speed up the making of a solution.






1.  Let review from the last questionnaire on Classification of Matter.

2..  Lets watch some videos to explain solutions

- this one will quickly explain what a solution is.
- this one is more in depth
- this one talks about suspensions, colloids and solutions
- this one is long, very in depth, but GOOD!


2.  Let's now talk about solutions as a class.


3.  Now we need to make some new notes on Solutions.
     They must define solute and solvent.
     They must have 2 examples and different states of matter (a solid solution, a gaseous solution, etc.)
     They must explain 2 ways to speed up the making of a solution.


3.  Now we will review for the lab tomorrow.

Week 6: Science 8 - Great Canadian Shore Cleanup and Solutions

This week we are: Completing the Shoreline Cleanup and learning about solutions
I will: complete the topic 1 and 2 questionnaires.
I can: do metric conversion
I can: work with experimental variables
I can: construct a graph and data table
I can: describe matter based on states and classification chart.


Monday
1.  Off to the St. Mary's Reservoir!  Let's make a difference.

Tuesday
1. Review what we did on Monday and reflect on our efforts and results.
2.  Lab Activity:  Supersaturated solution of Sodium Acetate. Tranfer and Boil
3.  Review:  Prep for quiz.  Whiteboards and Powerpoint.

Wednesday
1.  Making notes on Solutions and the components of solutions
2.  Continue to this Page
3.  Lab Activity:  Supersaturated solution of Sodium Acetate.  Cont. Boil.

Thursday
1.  Quiz on States of Matter and Classification of Matter

Friday


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Week 6: Math, Trig Exam & New Unit, Numbers and Exponents

This week we are: Completing the 1st Chapter Test
This week we are: Introducing the next unit on Numbers and Exponents
I will: be assessed on my understanding of Chapter 1
I will: review number sets and the classification of numbers
I will: Learn about Prime numbers, GCF, LCM
I can: do awesome on my Chapter test!
I can: explain the differences between, real, whole, irrational, rationa, interger and natural numbers
I can: define prime numbers
I can: define and calculate both GCF and LCM


Monday
1.  Review and study period for Math exam tomorrow.
2.  Learning log meetings with students.

Tuesday
1. Chapter Exam.

Wednesday
1.  Go over Chapter Exam
2.  Lesson 1 for Chapter 2.  Watch video on Number sets.
3.  Review the value of numbers and number lines.
4.  Assign HW (Example 4)

Thursday
1.   Go over HW.
3.  GCF (divide by/factor tree) LCM (Factor Tree )
4.  Here are the video lessons on the HW
5.   Assign HW for Thanksgiving (examples 1-3)

Friday
1.  PLC

Week 6: Physics Vector Addition 1D/2D and Relative Motion

This week we are: completing lessons 13-16 and expanding our vector work into 2D vectors and component calculations
I will: draw both 1D and 2D vector diagrams following the 3 rules
I will: calculate vector components and combine vector components
I will: combine complex 2D vectors into a single vector
I candraw 1D and 2D vector diagrams and use the information for calculations.
I cancalculate resultant vectors from 1D or 2D components
I can: provide resultant vectors based on different points of reference.



Monday
1.  Lesson 13 & 14
2.  Go over the notes and provide examples for both 1D and 2D vectors
3.  Introduce both Cartesian and Navigator directions.
4.  Describe common errors associated with these calculations.
5.  Assign practice work and allow students to work on these problems.


Tuesday
1. Lesson 15 Go over a hard example of 2D vector addition
2. Provide students with the 4 worksheet differentiated questions.
3. Assign practice work and allow students to work on these problems.
(Gr. 12 Students gone today.)

Wednesday
1.  Check for questions from Mondays HW and classwork.
2.  Let students work on 4 worksheet set.
3.  Learning Log reviews today.
4.  Formative Assessment on Lessons 13&14.
5.  Lesson 16.  Relative Motion

Thursday
1.  Check for questions from Wednesdays HW and classwork.
2.  Introduce Lesson 17.  Projectile Motion.
3.  Assign practice work and allow students to work on these problems.

Friday

1.  PLC

Monday, September 29, 2014

Great Shoreline Cleanup Form

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The great canadian shoreline cleanup is a small effort by volunteers to prevent things like this

Midway Islands

This documentary looks even more into the issue of our addiction to plastic.

Addicted to Plastic




Sunday, September 28, 2014

Week 5: Math, Trigonometry & Exam Prep

This week we are: Completing Trigonometry
This week we are: Preparing for the 1st Chapter Test
I will: demonstrate my understanding of Trigonometry (Ratios/Angles/Sides)
I will: review my understanding of metric and imperial conversions
I will: review my understanding of SA & Volume
I can: calculate surface area of different geometric shapes
I can: calculate volume of different geometric shapes
I can: determine the any angle and side of a triangle
I can: determine the angle or side for for two triangle systems.



Monday
1.  Formative Assessment on Trig Ratios.
2.  Review Trig (ratios), Trig (angles)
3.  Introduce Trig (Angle/ 1 side)

Tuesday
1. Formative Assessment on Trig angles
2. Trigonometry (Angle/ 1 side) examples
3.  Assign examples 3/4 for practice

Wednesday
1.  Trigonometry review (Angle/ 1 side)
2.  (Athletics Silage Activity)

Thursday
1.   Trigonometry (multiple triangles / 2 Trig examples)
2.   Assign examples 5&6
2.   Review Activity for Chapter Exam

Friday
1.  Formative Assessment on Trig (Angle/ 1 side)
2.  Question / Flex day for exam on Tuesday.

Week 5: Science 8 - Skills quiz & Introduction of Matter & Mixture

This week we are: Reviewing States of Matter and Classification of Matter
I will: complete the topic 1 and 2 questionnaires.
I can: do metric conversion
I can: work with experimental variables
I can: construct a graph and data table
I can: describe matter based on states and classification chart.


Monday
1.  Review States of Matter and Classification of Matter
2. Discuss the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup.
3. Discuss expectations and preparations for the cleanup


Tuesday
1. Watch Bill Nye : Phases of Matter (Review Sci.7 & States of Matter)
2. Complete the questionnaires on States of Matter and Classification of Matter
3. Catch up on incomplete notes (as required)

Wednesday
1.  Review expectations and preparations for shoreline cleanup
2.  Assign activity for students who are not participating.
3.  (Silage Activity & Cross Country)  

Thursday
1.  Review questionnaire results for Classification of Matter
2.  Introductions of Topic 2 - Solutions (endo/exothermic demo)
2.  Lab setup for Friday.

Friday
1.  Lab Activity - distillation of a sodium acetate solution

Sci8 - Matter: Topic 1 & 2 Review

Today we are:  watching a video and completing a questionnaire
I will: review matter states
I will: complete a questionnaire on classification of matter
I can: categorize matter.






1.  Lets watch a Bill Nye on the States of Matter

2.  Now we will complete this questionnaire. on States of Matter

3.  Now complete this questionnaire on the Classification of Matter.

Week 5: Physics Quiz on Velocity & the Velocity 5

This week we are: quizzing velocity/displacement graphs, working with the 5 velocity equations.
I will: calculate or interpret values from a velocity or displacement/time graphs.
I will: do velocity calculations using 5 different equations
I will: learn about gravity and it's relation to velocity and displacement
I cancalculate velocity using the 5 formulas
I canrelate the motion of an object based on its velocity or displacement time graph
I can: explain gravity as a uniform acceleration regardless of velocity
I can: explain the historical understanding of gravity.


Monday
1.  Lesson 11:  The Derived equations (5)
2.  Derived HW questions


Tuesday
1. Quiz on Velocity/Displacment Graphs
2. Introduce Lesson 12: Gravity

Wednesday
1.  Formative Assessment on the Derived Equations
2.  Lesson 12.  Gravity cont.

Thursday
1.  HW on Gravity (gone off-site)

Friday

1.  Review Gravity
2.  Lesson 13. 1D vectors (review for 2D vectors)

Sunday, September 21, 2014

Week 4: Physics Quiz on Velocity & the Velocity 5

This week we are:  reviewing velocity time graphs, quizzing this material and introducing the 5 velocity equations.
I will: calculate or interpret values from a velocity or displacement/time graphs.
I will: review how to do velocity calculations.
I will: learn about the derived equations for velocity
I cancalculate velocity using the basic formula
I canrelate the motion of an object based on its velocity or displacement time graph
I cancalculate velocity from a displacement time graph or acceleration from a velocity time graph
I can: understand how the 5 equations are derived from the graphs.


Monday
1.  Lesson 10
2.  Review Graphing HW
3.  Assign Acceleration HW

Tuesday
1. Review acceleration HW
2. Review for quiz

Wednesday
1.  Formative Assessment on Velocity and the Graphs
2.  Lesson 11.  Introduce the 5 derived equations

Friday
1.  Flex Friday

Week 4: Math & Trigonometry

This week we are: Quizzing SA/Volume
This week we are: Introducing Trigonometry
I will: demonstrate my understanding of SA & Volume
I can: calculate surface area of different geometric shapes
I can: calculate volume of different geometric shapes
I can: determine the angles and sides of a triangle



Monday
1.  Formative Assessement on Volume questions.
2.  Introduction of Trigonometry

Tuesday
1. Quiz Review
2. Trigonometry examples

Wednesday
1.  Quiz on SA/Volume
2.  Trigonometry examples
Thursday
1.  Formative Assessement on Trigonometry  (Flex Friday Groupings)
2.  Trigonometry examples

Friday
1.  Flex Friday

Sci8 - Matter: Topic 2 Classifying Matter

Today we are:  reviewing the 3 states of matter and learning how to classify them
I will: review properties of solid, liquid or gas.  I will review how matter can vary in shape, volume and compressibility.
I will: learn about how matter is classified.
I can: identify matter based on it's properties of shape, volume and compressibility
I can: state the classifications of matter





1.  Lets Review.  All Matter is:

2.  Lets Review.  Each state has properties related to shape, volume and compressibility.  We will do this as a class.

3.  Lets Review.  All matter can change states:

4.  Let's look at how we classify matter.


5.  Here are some helpful links.  link 1,  link 2, link 3

6.  Make some notes on matter categories like the diagram above.  Include;
       i.  a diagram 
       ii.  a short description on each; elements, compounds, homogeneous and heterogeneous.