Week 13 & 14

Week 13 & 14

I've been pretty busy the last week so I didn't get a chance to post. So this week I have posted for both week 13 and 14.

Math 9

We are moving on to Linear Algebra.  Last week, we learned about domain and range of a graph as well as slope-intercept form, which is y=mx+b.  We have learned that slope (m) is equal to rise (up if positive and down if negative) over run (to the right) and the point where the equation touches the y axis is b (otherwise known as the y-intercept).

This week we are learning how to find the slope and equation if only given two coordinates as well as how to plot a graph if the equation is in point-slope form.  We will also try to find the intersection of two equations as well as be able to find equations that are parallel and perpendicular to each other.  We will also learn about inequalities and addition/elimination techniques.

YOUTUBE VIDEO HELP:

Domain and Range
Ordered pairs:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Hg9JJceywA
Graph:  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObEucyZX464

Slope
Graphing in slope-intercept form:  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zj-9Zc9yKYU
Replacing x value:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sg8h0Y8oZk
Finding slope from 2 points:  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kMUk_XRvRQ
Point slope form:  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XG9m9HnixTg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bqr9Fo3Qi8
Intersection:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=he5HPPIIdVY
Perpendicular and Parallel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZg7O-3GLNI
Graphing Inequalities:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unSBFwK881s
Elimination Method:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tphSgpilNv8
Substitution Method:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SFk17Ea5wo

QUIZZES TO TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE:

Domain and Range
http://www.rcsdk12.org/cms/lib04/NY01001156/Centricity/Domain/5668/4.2_Relations_Functions_Quiz.pdf
https://www.thatquiz.org/tq/practicetest?uz4ojbpxc9ik

Slope-Intercept
http://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=slopeintercept-form-quiz
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/math/studytools/cgi-bin/msgQuiz.php4?isbn=0-07-860390-0&chapter=5&lesson=3&headerFile=6&state=na

Point-slope form
http://www.sophia.org/tutorials/point-slope-form-from-two-points--3

We will have a test on December 11, 2014 on Linear Algebra.  We will then start our project on Bill Nye the Math Guy which is due December 18, 2014.  We will have a Christmas Fun Day on December 19, 2014 before the Christmas Banquet.


Science 8

We are beginning a new unit on Vision and Optics.  We are learning about light and how it can be blocked, reflected and refracted.

Bill Nye - Light and Colour
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxivAEGm4KM
Bill Nye - Optics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvOBerOpSag

We will be starting a project called the Bill Nye the Science Guy Project on December 5 (8B) and December 8 (8A).  The students will be required to create a Bill Nye video that they will share with the class on December 17 (8B) and December 18 (8A).  We will be having a Christmas Fun Period on December 19, 2014 (8B).


Science 7

We are still learning about Matter and have started a new project where students are creating a Bill Nye the Science Guy video.  The assignment will be due December 10, 2014.  The students will present the videos they have created on that date.  We will then finish up our notes on Matter and have a Christmas Fun Day on December 18, 2014.

Bill Nye - Matter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EDJ5m4gQho

Week 12 - November 17 - 21

November 17, 2014

Full week ahead for Math and Science!

Math 9 -

We will be continuing our polynomial unit!
Monday - Multiplying and Dividing by a constant
Tuesday - Multiplying by a monomial
Wednesday - Dividing by a monomial
Thursday - Test for Practice
Friday - Polynomial Test with adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing

Youtube videos to help with understanding:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxlCH9aXFJ8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJ07p4aXcJM

Quizzes to test understanding before exam on Friday:
http://www.softschools.com/quizzes/math/multiplying_polynomials/quiz1990.html
http://www.regentsprep.org/regents/math/algebra/AV3/PracMon.htm
http://www.studyzone.org/mtestprep/math8/g/8divpolybymonol.cfm
http://www.educationquizzes.com/us/grade-7/math/pre-algebra-polynomials-division-part-1/


Science 8 -

We will be finishing our systems unit!
Test for 8B on Monday November 17 and for 8A on Tuesday November 18!
(Jeopardy game and Body Systems outline on previous post)
Learn about the Immune System for the rest of the week!

We move on to Vision and Optics unit next week!!

Quiz practice:

Science 7 -

We finished our Interactions with Ecosystems last week!
Students that need to finish the exam will be able to on Wednesday at noon.

We are moving onto our Matter Unit!
We will be learning about mixtures and pure substances this week!

Week 11 - November 12 - 14 SHORT WEEK

November 7, 2014

This week is short but we will be getting LOTS accomplished in all our classes!

Math 9

We are still working on polynomials!

The test on ADDING and SUBTRACTING polynomials will take place on November 14, 2014.

The following are some youtube videos to help with your understanding:

§http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoukQoqULk4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adctzUMS_Cc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egPRVWOjfVw

The following are some online quizzes to help with studying:

http://www.regentsprep.org/regents/math/algebra/AV2/sprac_m.htm

http://www.mathportal.org/math-tests/polynomials-tests/operations-on-polynomials-tests.php?testNo=2&testName=Test-on-adding-and-subtracting-polynomials

AGAIN... POLYNOMIAL TEST ON NOVEMBER 14!!!

Science 8

We are finishing up our systems unit!

The test will be on Body Systems and their outline is the following:

Body Systems Outline

Jeopardy Review:
http://www.superteachertools.net/jeopardyx/jeopardy-review-game.php?gamefile=1415381255

**Videos and quizzes are available on earlier posts

Systems Test on Friday November 14 for 8A and Monday November 17 for 8B

Science 7

We are finishing up our Ecosystems Unit!

We have an open book review test on Friday, November 14, 2014 and I will be checking students notes on Wednesday, November 12 to make sure everyone is ready.

Jeopardy Review

https://www.superteachertools.net/jeopardyx/jeopardy-review-game.php?gamefile=1415831938#.VGPirfnF98E

Week 9-10: October 27-31 & November 3-6

Week 9 & 10

Math 9 - 

In Week 9, we finished our square roots unit and we will be starting polynomials in Week 10.

Remember:  Grade 9's will be at Work with Parents Day on Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Test on Polynomials will be Friday November 14, 2014!

Science 8 - 

We have started and will be finishing our "slightly scary" children's book on the Digestion System in Week 9 & 10.

Digestion Traveller Assignment due November 6 for 8A and 8B
Digestion Quiz (Open Book) on November 5 for 8B and November 6 for 8A

Quiz Examples:
http://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=digestive-system-quiz_4
http://www.vtaide.com/png/digest-mcq.htm
http://kidshealth.org/kid/htbw/_bfs_DSquizsource.html
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/health/anatomy/digestion/digestion_game_quiz.htm

Science 7 - 

We have discussed human impacts on ecosystems and will research extinct and endangered species.  We will discuss what we can do to save our ecosystems!

In class assignment:  Extinct and Endangered Species due November 4

REMEMBER:  Parent Teacher Interviews on November 6 from 3pm - 8pm!

Phone the office if you want an interview time.  

*If this day or time does not work, feel free to email me to discuss another time that would work.  

Week 8 - October 20 - 24

Math 9 - Square Roots Week!  We will be going over square roots, pythagorean theorem and surface area.  We will have a mini project to assess learning.  


Science 8 - Respiratory and Digestive System Week!
Respiratory System videos:  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPGRkexI_cs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGiPZf7njqY

Test on Respiratory System on Thursday October 23 (8A) and Friday October 24 (8B)
KNOW THE DIAGRAM! (Closed book)
Open Book Quiz

Quiz Examples:
http://kidshealth.org/kid/quizzes/RSquiz.html
http://www.softschools.com/quizzes/science/respiratory_system/quiz752.html
http://www.quibblo.com/quiz/Umsdgx/Respiratory-System-Quiz

Diagram Quiz:
http://www.highlands.edu/academics/divisions/scipe/biology/faculty/hargett/b2122/2122rev3/rspdia.htm


Science 7 - Finish Cycle Assignment and presentations.  Human Impact on Environment.

Cellular Respiration:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2f7YwCtHcgk
Water Cycle:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U80LVjVX75k
Carbon Cycle:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4poA1X7Gec4
Nitrogen Cycle:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTviZlQ0GUQ

Week 7 - Oct 14-17

Another Shortened Week!

Math 9 - Last Week of Rational Numbers!  We are now mixing our adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing skills in order of operations with rational numbers.

Test on Friday October 17!

Science 8 - Finishing our Playdoh Hearts!  Moving on to Respiratory System.
Respiratory System video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGiPZf7njqY

Test on Circulatory System on Friday October 17 (8A) and Monday October 20 (8B)
YOUTUBE VIDEO ON BLOOD FLOW IN HEART: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XaftdE_h60
Quiz Examples for Circulatory System:
http://kidshealth.org/kid/quizzes/CSquiz.html
http://www.softschools.com/quizzes/science/circulatory_system/quiz758.html


Science 7 - Working on an assignment about Cycles.  Class is divided into groups of around 4 people and asked to create a play, skit, movie, etc on their cycle.  Each group is assigned either the carbon, nitrogen or water cycle.  We will continue working on this assignment next week!

Cellular Respiration:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2f7YwCtHcgk
Water Cycle:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U80LVjVX75k
Carbon Cycle:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4poA1X7Gec4
Nitrogen Cycle:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTviZlQ0GUQ

Week 6

Shortened Week!

Math 9

We are continuing to learn about rational numbers!  This week we will learn how to multiply and divide fractions and decimals.  

On Thursday, there will be an online test about Rational Numbers and Numeracy Assessment.  

Science 7

We are continuing to work on our Food Web assignment!  We will also get a chance to watch a video on how the wolves of Yellowstone National Park changed the landscape of their environment by being reintroduced into the food chain.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysa5OBhXz-Q

Science 8

We are moving on to the systems of the body!  This week we are learning about the Circulatory System and constructing a Play doh heart!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XaftdE_h60

*Cell Retest on Thursday October 9 @ NOON

I hope everyone has a fantastic Thanksgiving Weekend!