March 9, 2016

Math 9
We are finishing Chapter 4 on Linear Relations and starting Chapter 6 on Linear Inequalities.  However, both chapters are very much related to each other so students will have to know how to do both in the upcoming assessments.

Video Games to help you....
http://www.mathplayground.com/SaveTheZogs/SaveTheZogs.html
http://hotmath.com/hotmath_help/games/kp/kp_hotmath_sound.swf
http://www.crctlessons.com/slope-intercept-game.html
http://funbasedlearning.com/algebra/graphing/lines/default.htm
http://www.math.com/school/subject2/S2U4Quiz.html
http://www.math.com/school/subject2/practice/S2U4L2/S2U4L2Pract.html
http://www.math.com/school/subject2/practice/S2U4L3/S2U4L3Pract.html
http://www.math-play.com/One-Step-Equation-Game.html
http://www.math-play.com/Two-Step-Equations-Game.html
http://www.math-play.com/Equation/Equation-Game-Online.html

Science 7 & 8
FINISHING Science Fair which takes place on March 18!!! (next Friday, yikes!)

Social 7
We are researching a global issue.

Monday, February 23

WELCOME BACK!

I have come back from a much needed break feeling refreshed!  I hope the rest of you have as well!

Here is what is going on for the next week:

MATH 9

We are completing our Chapter 4 unit and developing a deeper understanding of linear functions.

WEBQUEST
WEBQUESTION QUESTIONS a-f

Web Quest Linear Functions Assignment

SCIENCE 7 & 8

SCIENCE FAIR ON MARCH 18 - Timetables available in my OUTBOX at school.

Science Fair Intro

Loading Light and Optics Exam

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Physics 30
Just started Electricity Unit 3!

Good resources for studying:
http://physics30.edcentre.ca/home.html
http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Physics-Interactives/Static-Electricity
http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Physics-Interactives/Electric-Circuits
http://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/estatics
http://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/circuits


Math 9
Just started unit on perfect squares and square roots.

Science 8
Finishing unit on Cells and Body Systems.

Science 7 
Finishing unit on Ecosystems.

November 19

Loading Systems Test

Wednesday November 4, 2015

Volleyball Season is done!

Now I may have some time for my blog...

Physics 30
We are working on our mechanical energy unit.

Potential & Kinetic energy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jnj8mc04r9E


PE, KE and TE example
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqesmDEEwLg

Skateboarder
https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/energy-skate-park

Click to Run

Math 9
We are moving on to polynomials.

Science 8
We are finishing our "slightly" scary digestive stories due on Friday the 13th...
If problems with understanding watch video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2V4zMx33Mc&safe=active

Science 7
We are working on PowerPoints that include 5 events that would affect an ecosystem and what we could do to prevent harm to that ecosystem.

Monday, October 5, 2015

October 5, 2015

Physics 30

We will complete going through vectors this week!

Some good youtube videos to help with understanding:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A05n32Bl0aY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Grzy-ZAotB0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1WPpSxE0nA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05M7RAcjYhg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIEUWLz3Deg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saj4nUprDVc

Math 9

We start Rational numbers!

GAMES
http://www.math-play.com/math-fractions-games.html
http://www.hoodamath.com/games/fraction.html

Outcome: N9.2

Demonstrate understanding of rational numbers including: 

• comparing and ordering
• relating to other types of numbers
• solving situational questions.

[C, CN, PS, R, T, V] 

1. Order a given set of rational numbers, in fraction and decimal form, by placing them on a number line and explaining the reasoning used (e.g., 3/5, - 0.666, 4,… , 0.5, -5/8).
2. Determine a rational number between two given rational numbers and describe the strategy used.
3. Create a representation depicting how whole numbers, fractions, decimals, integers, square roots, and rational numbers are related to each other.
4. Provide examples to explain how knowing about how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide integers and positive rational numbers informs knowing how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational numbers.
5. Provide examples to demonstrate how the order of operations can be extended to rational numbers.
6. Solve situational questions involving operations on rational numbers, with or without the use of technology.
7. Analyze a simplification of an expression involving rational numbers for errors.

Science 8

We continue with talking about cells but now we move to systems... 

Outcome: CS8.3

Distinguish structural and functional relationships among cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems in humans and how this knowledge is important to various careers. [CP, SI] 

1. Pose questions about the composition of the human body such as “What are humans made of?”.
2. Research various ideas and theories, past and present, used to explain the composition of the human body (e.g., living organisms were made of air, fire, and water; and body is animated by spirit).
3. Analyze why cells and tissues are specialized in multi-cellular organisms.
4. Describe the function and provide examples of the four major types of tissue found in humans (i.e., muscle, nerve, epithelial, and connective tissue).
5. Construct a representation of the relationships among cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems in humans using examples from the respiratory, circulatory, digestive, excretory, and nervous systems.
6. Relate the needs and functions of various cells and organs to the needs and functions of the human organism as a whole.
7. Summarize the main points of modern cell theory and identify the contributions of men and women, past and present, to the development of the theory.
8. Describe examples of science- and technology-based careers in Saskatchewan that require an understanding of cells and human body systems (e.g., lab and X-ray technicians, doctors, physiotherapists, nutritionists, and public health nurses).

Science 7

We are working on Cycle Presentations.  Some students are making movies, some are making PowerPoints while others are making songs!  I'm excited to see the results!

September 29, 2015 - Oops it's Tuesday!

Physics 30

Quiz on Tuesday about graphical analysis.
Answers from Quiz for Practice on Physics page.

Vector components - Wednesday
Navigation - Thursday
Only 2 students on Friday - work on Review Questions.

Math 9

Finishing Exponents - Test on Friday!

Science 8

Some organelle quizzes to help with your studying:
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/health/anatomy/cell/cell_quiz.htm
http://www.biology4kids.com/extras/quiz_cellorgan/
http://biologycorner.com/quiz/qz_cell.html
http://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=cell-organelles-their-functions
http://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=organelles-practice-quiz
http://www.quia.com/quiz/717688.html
http://www.sciencegeek.net/Biology/review/U1Organelles.htm
http://www.softschools.com/quizzes/biology/cell_structure/quiz356.html
http://www.sporcle.com/games/pfalman/cellular_organelles

CELL CRAFT
http://www.biomanbio.com/GamesandLabs/Cellgames/cellcraft.html

Science 7

Continuing with Ecosystems Unit - project on cycles this week!