June 16, 2016
Review of Key Concepts through Mind Maps
Review of Key Concepts
Math: Circle Geometry Check In on Thursday. Should be reviewing in the evening on concepts covered this year. Introduced Factors affecting data collection and collecting data.
Influencing factors that can
affect the data you collect:
● bias: Does the question seem to show that one thing
is better than another?
● use of language: Can people understand the question?
● ethics: Does the question ask about inappropriate
things?
● cost: Does the study cost too much?
● time and timing: Is the survey being done at the
right time?
How long does it take to do the survey?
● privacy: Do people have the right to refuse to
answer?
Are the responses kept a secret?
● cultural sensitivity:
Could the question offend people from different cultural groups?
Science: Environmental Chemistry Topic 4 worksheet.
June 9, 2016
Math: Introduced Tangents to a Circle and practiced some questions in Circle Geometry booklet.
June 8, 2016
Math: Circle Geometry Section 10.1 and 10.2
Rule 1/2: Page 382-383 #4, 6, 11, 12
Rule 3: Page 389-390 #4, 7, 10, 15 17
Science: Read DDT Article and answered questions: Page 192 #1-6; 11 in Utopian groups.
June 7, 2016
Math: Continued with Circle Geometry -reviewed questions from yesterday and learned about perpendicular bisectors.
Science: Completed questions from yesterday--be ready to review on Wednesday.
June 6, 2016
Math: Started Circle Geometry --definitions and parts of a circle. Completed some questions to solidify our understanding.
Science: Started working through environmental concepts. Read and respond questions. This will continue on Tuesday.
June 1, 2016
Math:
Procedural Simplification Page 365# 4,6,7; Word Problems Page #8-14
Science:
River Study Response due Thursday, June 2. It should be clear from your analysis, how the tested factors (suspended solids, phosphates, oxygen content and invertebrates) will change as a result of your policy decisions.
**Utopian countries were impacted by environmental disasters today --review your disaster and response plan in a paragraph for your trifold. You might put the paragraph with your environmental policy.
May 31, 2016
Math: Practice 2 Step inequalities Page 365 #4,6,7
Science: Complete River Study notes, graphs, and written response for Thursday. One more period on Wednesday.
May 27, 2016
Good start with your written response today. Conspiracy Source Analysis due Monday.
May 26, 2016
Double Science: Watched Cowspiracy in relation to our environment and our food intake. See link to watch documentary at home. Reflecting on food choices, environment, and our well being.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=te_1HRO5tDw
May 24, 2016
Graphing Inequalities : Page 347, #5,6,8,10,13,15,16-18
May 19, 2016
Double Science Periods completing Electricity Unit Assessment. Absent students please be prepared to write assessment after the long weekend on Tuesday.
May 18, 2016
Science: Electricity Unit Assessment on Thursday. Assessment will consist of multiple choice, numerical response, and written responses. You will need a pencil, eraser, ruler, and calculator.
Math: Continued looking at Inequalities.
May 16, 2016
Did a double Science today to review Power questions and start Efficiency questions. Students have an Electricity Unit assessment on Thursday. Students could be reviewing vocabulary (all listed on first page of the blog); notes and labs.
May 9, 2016
Math: Reviewed homework questions. Gave out practice word problems. Try the first 3-4 questions per section of the booklet. Algebra unit assessment on Thursday.
Science: Completed a Wet Cell lab and reviewed discussion questions.
May 5, 2016
Math: Page 327 Wednesday #8-11; Thursday #13, 14, 15, 20, 21; Speed X Time = Distance #17, 19, 22
Science: Today we introduced the concept of Electrochemistry. Please watch Video for review.
May 2, 2016
Topic 4: The Energy Connection
Research the following vocabulary and provide examples & diagrams for Wednesday.
- Thermocouple
- Thermocouple Generator
- Piezoelectric Effect
- LED
- Photovoltaic Cell
April 29, 2016
Science: Topic 6 - Generators and Motors stations booklet completed for Monday
Math: Worked on word problems #12, 14, 17, 18, 20, 21 in class today.
April 28, 2016
Math: Reviewed strategies for 2 Step Equations: a(x+b) = c.
Students started working on Page 319 #7-10 and will continue next period on #12, 14, 17, 18, 20, 21.
Science: Sailors and absent students wrote the Topic 1-3 assessment. Rest of class continued their work exploring their stations from yesterday (see below).
April 27, 2016
Today we have been exploring energy conversions relating to Generators and Motors.
Important Links:
Online Simulation: http://www.colorado.edu/physics/phet/simulations/faraday/faraday.jnlp
Youtube Videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcIDRet787k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATFqX2Cl3-w
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cucykkIlg8
April 25, 2016
9-1
Science: Completed Topic 1-3 Electricity assessment. Absent and sailing students will write assessment on Thursday.
Math: Completed an algebra check-in worksheet. Will go over on Wednesday.
April 21, 2016
Science: Electricity: Topic 1-3 Quiz on Tuesday. First Trip Sailors will write on Thursday, April 28.
Review:
- Static Electricity
- Laws of Static Charge
- Ohm's Law
- V = IR
- Circuits
- Diagrams
- Series
- Parallel
2-Step Equations
A. Working with fractions
B. Finding Lowest Common Multiple
Page 311 #7-12; #13-23 (Pick any 6)
April 20, 2016
In class today, students reviewed how to draw circuit diagrams. With this task completed, students are ready for an assessment on Tuesday.
Topic 1-3 Electricity Quiz on Tuesday, April 26
- Static Electricity
- Laws of Static Charge
- Ohm's Law
- V = IR
- Circuits
- Diagrams
- Series
- Parallel
April 19, 2016
Double Math:
Algebra Practice Questions: Page 301 #5,6,7,8,9; Page 302 Problem Solving #12-25 (PICK 7 to TRY).
April 18, 2016
Double Science:
Students explored Series and Parallel circuits in hands on building lab. Lab on Page 287 with analysis questions on Page 288.
April 13, 2016
Math: Students completed their Polynomials Unit Assessment
Science: Students worked on a Circuit Builder Gizmo through Learn Alberta
April 11, 2016
Science:
Introduced Ohm's Law (V = IR). Complete your Ohm's law questions for Tuesday.
Math:
Students have been working over the last two weeks to learn how to multiply and divide polynomials. They will get a unit assessment on Wednesday, April 13 --included adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing polynomials with word problems. Today's check in and review can be used as a study tool to identify areas of further study.
March 14, 2016
Math: Adding and Subtracting Polynomials. Polynomials Quiz on Wednesday.
Page 196-199 #6, 7, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 22, 24
Science: Alternative Energy Presentations start on Tuesday.
March 10, 2016
Math: Page 187 #8,9,10,12; Problems: 15,16,17,18,19,20
Math Quiz Wednesday, March 16th - Polynomials - collecting like terms, adding and subtracting polynomials.
Science: Electrical Energy Generation Task
Step 1:
Using
the http://www.seedsfoundation.ca/els/Lobby/
website, research your assigned Electrical Energy source with your group.
In
the organization table, research the following:
□ Is the energy source Renewable or Non-Renewable
□ Origin of the resource (where the
resource comes from)
□ Technology to convert the resource to
electrical energy
□ Province(s) using the energy source
□ Advantages and Disadvantages of using the resource
Step 2:
Create
an interactive, engaging and ‘knock our socks off’ presentation to convey the
information you researched above. Your classmates
will be relying on the quality of your research to fill in the rest of their
organizational chart.
Choose
a Presentation Style:
o
Newspaper Report or News Podcast
o
Script for an Interview between a News reporter and expert
o
Song or Rap
o
Video
o
Skit
o
Interpretive dance
o
Poem
o
Shadow puppets
o
Slam poetry
No POWERPOINT, Prezi’s ALLOWED
No POWERPOINT, Prezi’s ALLOWED
You
will be assessed on your Scientific Exploration and Communication of the
topic. Presentations start Tuesday, March 15th.
March 7, 2016
Math: Polynomial Questions Page 179 #1,3,5,7,8,9,21,23,24
Science: Practice Questions: Edquest or Quest Aplus. Chemistry Unit Assessment on Tuesday.
Links:
http://www.edquest.ca/
https://questaplus.alberta.ca/PracticeMain.html#
Mindmap of Topics Covered:
March 4, 2016
Science: REVIEW for Chemistry Assessment - Tuesday
- Vocabulary
- Class notes
- Labs
Topic Highlights:
Topic 1: Exploring Matter
-WHMIS
-Particle Model
-Matter--States
-Classification of Matter (Pure-Elements; Compounds); (Mixtures- Heterogenous; Homogenous)
Topic 2: Changes in Matter
- Physical Properties (Qualitative vs Quantitative)
- Chemical Properties (reactivity)
Topic 3: What are Elements?
- History of Matter
-Atomic Theory
Topic 4&5: Classifying Elements
-Periodic Table
-Groups #1; #2; #17; #18 (properties)
- Elements (metals; non-mentals)
-Bohr Models (distribution of protons; neutrons; electrons)
Topic 6: Chemical Compounds
-Ionic and Molecular compounds
-Formula balancing and naming
Topic 7/8: Reactions
-recognize common reactions (corrosion; combustion; photosynthesis)
-endothermic and exothermic
March 3, 2016Topic 1: Exploring Matter
-WHMIS
-Particle Model
-Matter--States
-Classification of Matter (Pure-Elements; Compounds); (Mixtures- Heterogenous; Homogenous)
Topic 2: Changes in Matter
- Physical Properties (Qualitative vs Quantitative)
- Chemical Properties (reactivity)
Topic 3: What are Elements?
- History of Matter
-Atomic Theory
Topic 4&5: Classifying Elements
-Periodic Table
-Groups #1; #2; #17; #18 (properties)
- Elements (metals; non-mentals)
-Bohr Models (distribution of protons; neutrons; electrons)
Topic 6: Chemical Compounds
-Ionic and Molecular compounds
-Formula balancing and naming
Topic 7/8: Reactions
-recognize common reactions (corrosion; combustion; photosynthesis)
-endothermic and exothermic
Science: Completed Topic 8 questions. Chemistry Unit Assessment MOVED to TUESDAY, MARCH 8.
Class demonstration:
Math: Polynomials - Frayer Models for definitions
- Polynomial
- Constant
- Degree
- Coefficient
- Term
March 2, 2016
Math: Introduction to Polynomials Unit - vocabulary
Science: Discussion on chemical reactions.
March 1, 2016
Math: Continued on mid-year refresher!
Science: Topic 7 Review and in class demos. Monday, March 7 Chemistry Unit Assessment. Each night reviewing vocabulary; notes; in class assignments.
Example: combustion equation
Math: Mid-Year Refresher --reviewing concepts covered thus far in the school year.
- Order of Rotation; Angle of Rotation; Lines of Symmetry
- Surface Area and Composite Area
- Rational Numbers
- Exponents
- Scale Factor
Science: Topic 7 Chemical Reactions (Page 146). Watched the following video explaining chemical reactions. http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xlp2y1_bill-nye-chemical-reactions_tech
February 26, 2016
Ionic and Molecular Compounds Lab
- Complete Analysis Questions on Page 143, #1,2,3,5,6
- Due on Leap Day (Monday, 29th)
February 24, 2016
Math: Linear Relationships Check In - Thursday
Science: Comparing Ionic and Molecular Compounds Lab
Write hypothesis.
Create data table for pre-lab
Substance
|
Ionic
(yes/no)
|
Solubility in water
(yes/no)
|
Conductivity
(yes/no)
|
Appearance
|
Texture
|
Relative Melting point
|
Sodium chloride
|
||||||
Starch
|
||||||
Calcium carbonate
|
||||||
Sucrose
|
||||||
Sodium
bicarbonate
|
||||||
Wax
|
February 23, 2016
Science: Check in and review on Topics 1-6. Chemistry Unit Assessment - Monday, March 7.
February 22, 2016
Math: linear relationships worksheet check in
Science: review of naming ionic and molecular compounds
February 18, 2016
Math: Practiced Graphing Linear Relationships. Page. 239-240 #'s 4,6,7,10
Science: Bohr Model and Ionic Quiz
February 17, 2016
Ms. Wensley shared strategies on how to solve Word problems:
TEN BASIC STEPS TO SOLVING WORD PROBLEMS:
** TIP: >>>Make sure you line up all your steps as well as your equal signs!! **
1) UNDERLINE GIVENS in your word problem, including the unknown.
2) MAKE A SKETCH of what is being discussed in the problem and label it along with units.
3) LIST GIVENS from the problem. (These have been underlined in the sample below.)
4) LIST UNKNOWN VARIABLE.
5) CHOOSE FORMULA TO USE. Using a formula pyramid can be helpful. In this case you are searching for the time taken to travel a certain distance. Cover up the "t" in the formula pyramid and you are left with: distance divided by velocity. This is the formula you will use.
6) SUBSTITUTE GIVENS INTO FORMULA (with units).
7) CALCULATE
8) PROVIDE ANSWER (with units)
9) RESPOND TO QUESTION WITH A FULL SENTENCE.
10) CHECK YOUR WORK (to make sure that your answer makes sense).
Check out Ms.Wensley's Blog here:
February 16, 2016
Science: Nomenclature Worksheet 2: Simple Binary Ionic Compounds (10 from front/back of worksheet)
Math: Page 226 # 2,4,6,7,9,14,15
February 10, 2016
Math: liner relationships discovering importance of interpolation and extrapolation through a graphing activity.
Science: reviewed ionic compounds worksheet
February 9, 2016
Simple Binary Ionic Compounds worksheet --complete even or odd questions.
February 8, 2016
Math: Linear Relationships check in
Science: Practiced naming ionic compounds. We used tiles to help us recognize how many of each element we needed to form ionic compounds.
February 5, 2016
Linear Relationships Page 217 #4-6 for Monday
February 3, 2016
Science: Completed Topics 1-3 Assessment
Math: Continued to work on Crow and Pitcher activity by charting the best graph; responses to questions; and providing a linear relationship. Gallery walk of charts on Thursday.
February 2, 2016
Science: Bohr Models for first 20 elements. Topic 1-3 Assessment - Wednesday.
Math: Worked on the Crow and the Pitcher activity. To view the Crow and Pitcher story check out the link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sl9d8kgK4I
January 27, 2016
Investigated the Periodic Table and Identified families.
January 26, 2016
Science:
Introduction to Elements Questions Pg. 117
Brief notes on Rules for Element Symbols
Math:
Chapter 3 Assessment - Wednesday
- Exponent Laws
- Order of Operations BEDMAS
- Problem Solving
- Vocabulary
- Base
- Exponent
- Power
- Coefficient
- Repeated Multiplication
January 19th, 2016
Double Math Day today: Powers and exponents Order of Operations
pg 111-112 #5-12, 14, 16
January 15, 2016
Math: Exponents Check-In on Monday.
Science: What's in the Bag? Lab
Key Ideas:
- Chemical Change
- Physical Change
January 13, 2016
Students were asked to apply their exponent laws to make up their own questions to demonstrate their understanding of the laws.
January 11, 2016
Completed Results
Introduced Exponent Laws:
January 8, 2016
- Complete Element Visual
- Final Draft of Results to be edited on Monday
January 7, 2016
Meet an Element Poster due Monday.
Double Period Thursday to complete research.
Double Period Friday to complete element visual.
Here is a link to support your element research.
https://www.youtube.com/user/periodicvideos
January 6, 2016
Students please complete your RESULTS for Monday.
January 5, 2016
Math: Practice with Exponents - Page 97-98 #4-12 (even questions); #13, 15, 17
Science: Classification Mystery Test Tubes Lab (more time for observations on Wednesday)
- identify materials as heterogeneous (different) or homogeneous (same)
- pure substance (one) or solution or a mechanical mixture
January 4, 2016
Started Chemistry Unit today. Students were asked to complete the following in their journals:
1. Read and review Page 95-97 in your Science Focus textbook. Specifically, review the components of the particle Model of Matter.
2. Create a summary web of how we classify matter.
December 16, 2015
Thursday: Space Assessment - review Space booklet; vocabulary; practice questions from Quest A+
https://questaplus.alberta.ca/PracticeMain.html#
December 15, 2015
Math: Scale Factor Assessment - Wednesday
Science: Researched Canadian astronauts and their contributions to Space Exploration. Review for Space Assessment on Thursday.
December 14, 2015
Science:
Watched Hubble's Amazing Universe:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2jbk9o3k9A
Start studying and reviewing for Space Unit Assessment on Thursday.
Math:
Continue practicing questions at home and in class on Tuesday. Scale Factor assessment on Wednesday.
Similar Triangles
- Page 150-152 #6, 8, 9, 10, 13-15
Similar Polygons
- Page 157-158 #3, 5, 10-12
December 9, 2015
Math: Practice Scale Factor Questions:
Page 136 # 5,7,8,10,11
Page 143 #4-10, 13-15
Science: Students working on the last few topics in their Space booklet. Space Unit Assessment most likely next Thursday, December 17.
December 7, 2015
Math: Started Chapter 4: Scale Factor and Similarity
- Scale Factor
- Enlargement
- Reduction
- Similarity
Science: GPS activity
- Geosynchronous
December 1, 2015
Unit Assessment: Wednesday
- Review notes and complete Chapter Review (Pg. 82-83)
November 30, 2015
Chapter Review Page 83-84
Be prepared to come to class Tuesday with questions/struggles
November 26, 2015
- Geocentric vs Heliocentric
- Astrolabe
- Azimuth
- Altitude
- Alititude-Azimuth Co-ordinates
- Compass
November 25, 2015
Questcussion: Brainstorm questions you are curious about in Space. Several themes generated from our class discussion:
- Technology in Space
- Living in Space
- Solar System organization
- Creation of Universe
- Ownership of Space
Watched a TED Talk: Chris Hadfield: What I learned from Going Blind in Space?
Rothney Astrophysical Observatory:
As a venue for the public to connect with the universe through our public events and Open Houses.
November 24, 2015
Math: Perfect Squares and Imperfect Squares. Page 78 # 3,4,5,7,9,12,14
Science: Space Introduction
- Think of 5 questions related to Science/Space. What are you curious about?
- Think-Pair-Share on Wednesday
November 19, 2015
Biology Unit Assessment on Monday. Review notes, vocabulary, and completed tasks as preparation for assessment. As well, check out the following websites as tools for practice questions.
November 18, 2015
Class review of Biology Topics 1-8. Created connections amongst and within topics.
November 17, 2015
Human Impacts on Biodiversity (Topic 7)
· Use the information in Investigation 1-K to compare Extirpation and Extinction.
· What is an Indicator Species?
· Use the information in Topic 7 to summarize 5 ways that humans have impacted biodiversity.
Human Actions to protect Biodiversity (Topic 8)
· Use the information in Topic 8 to summarize 4 strategies that humans have used to protect Biodiversity
November 16, 2015
Finished reading "The Mixed-Up Brothers of Bogota". This article supported our discussion of Nature vs Nurture. Reviewed GMO's -advantages and disadvantages.
Discussion on Tuesday will be on:
Technologies and Breeding (Topic 6)
· What is artificial selection/selective breeding and how have people used this technology in the past?
· Complete the Find Out Activity on Page #59. Complete questions #1-4 with a partner.
Reminder: Biology Unit Assessment: Monday, November 23.
As a class we started reading "The Mixed-Up Brothers of Bogota". We will continue on Monday.
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/12/magazine/the-mixed-up-brothers-of-bogota.html?_r=0
Students worked on their Biodiversity Potpourri Assignment. Biology Unit Assessment: Monday, Nov. 23 --start reviewing vocabulary and earlier topics.
You are responsible for researching the following topics and summarizing the information you find in your Journals. Be sure to try and find examples/diagrams that will help you develop your understanding of each topic.
Technology and Variation (Topic 5)
· What is genetic engineering? What are GM (Genetically Modified) organisms?
· What are some examples of its use in Medicine and Agriculture?
· Why are GM foods produced? What are some examples of GM products on the market?
· What are some issues or concerns about GM foods?
Technologies and Breeding (Topic 6)
· What is artificial selection/selective breeding and how have people used this technology in the past?
· Complete the Find Out Activity on Page #59. Complete questions #1-4 with a partner.
Human Impacts on Biodiversity (Topic 7)
· Use the information in Investigation 1-K to compare Extirpation and Extinction.
· What is an Indicator Species?
· Use the information in Topic 7 to summarize 5 ways that humans have impacted biodiversity.
Human Actions to protect Biodiversity (Topic 8)
· Use the information in Topic 8 to summarize 4 strategies that humans have used to protect Biodiversity
Math: Practice Word Problems: Page 69-70 #14, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21
Science: Biology Unit Assessment: Monday, Nov. 23 --start reviewing vocabulary and earlier topics.
November 10, 2015
Science: Nature vs Nurture story and venn diagram.
Math: Practice Multiplication and Division of Fractions: Page. 68 #7-12.
November 5, 2015
Fruit Fly Reflection
Thinking about the Fruit Fly activity, reflect upon what you've learned about how geneticists determine if a trait is either dominant or recessive.
In your reflection, you should be using vocabulary that we've learned. (Genotype, phenotype, alleles, dominant, recessive, homozygous dominant, heterozygous, homozygous recessive, Punnett Squares) You need to create at least one Punnett square for one of the traits to support your written description.
November 3, 2015
The students had an opportunity to create their own fruit fly and participate in a experiment to find other fruit flies with similar or different traits. Students are learning to create Punnett Squares with their fly genotypes. Students were asked to analyze their Punnett Squares for genotypes and phenotypes.
9-2: If you attended the WestCoast meeting - the students buddied up and crossed their flies to create 4 different Punnett Squares for each trait. If you need a fly genotype you can use: TtYyGgRr. After completing your 4 Punnett Squares identify the genotypes and phenotypes of the offspring.
Follow this example:
ASSESSMENT on Friday:
- Mitosis/Meiosis
- Asexual/Sexual Reproduction Strategies
- Punnett Squares
November 2, 2015
Math: In class Check In --Decimals and Estimation
Science: Research: How do geneticists determine whether a trait is dominant or recessive?
Check out this TedEd: Mendel's Pea Plants:
http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-mendel-s-pea-plants-helped-us-understand-genetics-hortensia-jimenez-diaz
October 27, 2015
Math Homework - Rational Number Operations in Decimal From
Page 60, 4,6,8,9, 10-15
October 23, 2015
Math Homework - Page 51-52: #4,5,8,9,10,12,13
October 21, 2015
New Vocabulary:
- Chromosomes
- Genes
- Types of Genes: Dominant or Recessive
- Alleles
Check with family members if they can or can not roll their tongues and if they have attached or detached ear lobes. What observations are you making about your family genetics?
October 20, 2015
Completed a Strawberry DNA extraction lab.
October 19, 2015
The Discovery of the Double Helix
http://profiles.nlm.nih.gov/ps/retrieve/Narrative/SC/p-nid/143 and answer the questions.
October 16, 2015
Catch Up in Science Today
- Complete Flower Visual
- Answer Animal Reproduction Questions
- Self-Assessment Topic 3 Biology Learning Outcomes
October 15, 2015
Animal Reproduction:
a) Read the information on page 35 and summarize what is needed for sexual reproduction to be successful. Be sure to include descriptions of internal fertilization and external fertilization and the advantages and disadvantages of each
b) Sketch Figure 1.47 on Page 51 in your notebook and label the steps/vocab
c) Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of sexual and asexual reproduction. Create a table to summarize your understanding.
Rational Numbers Vocabulary:
- Fraction
- Denominator
- Equivalent
- Improper Fraction
- Least Common Denominator
- Lowest Number
- Mixed Number
- Numerator
- Proper Fraction
- Reduced
- Integers
- Whole Numbers
- Imperfect Squares
- Irrational Numbers
- Rational Numbers
October 8, 2015
Plant Reproduction:
A. Label the diagram of the flower in your notebook.
B. Describe the function of each part
C. Imagine the you have been shrunk by Ms.Fizzle and find yourself inside a pollen grain. Trace the steps of fertilization from pollen to fruit. Describe the process in a paragraph using vocabulary of the flower. What is the order of structures that you will encounter.
D. What is an angiosperm and gymnosperm. How do they differ?
October 5, 2015
Math Assessment --Wednesday
Science - Started Topic 3: Asexual Reproduction Strategies
- Budding
- Spore Formation
- Binary Fission
- Fragmentation
- Vegetative Reproduction
October 2, 2015
Read Topic 3 in your Science textbook and review key vocabulary.
September 30, 2015
Topic 1/2 Assessment on Thursday. To review go over questions completed in class: Page 15 #6, Page 25 #2,4,5,6 as well as your word cycles, vocabulary.
**Bring a book to class on Thursday for independent reading.
September 29, 2015
Symbiotic Relationship Comics due Wednesday
Biology: Topic 1 and 2 Assessment on Thursday, October 1.
September 23, 2015
Symbiotic Relationships Task
- Plan out your remaining Symbiotic comics so you can complete the task on Tuesday using ComicLife.
September 22, 2015
Science:
Symbiotic Relationships Task
- Definition for Commensalism, Mutualism, and Parasitism
- Examples of each relationship
- Think about starting your comic for each relationship
September 21, 2015
Math: Page 32-35 #4,6,8,9,12
Science: Introduced Symbiotic Relationships Task
September 18, 2015
Please complete your Biology Learning Outcomes Check-In and critical thinking question for Monday. As well, make your petal and bring it in.
September 15, 2015
Vocabulary:
- competition
- environment
- specialists
- generalists
- narrow niche
- broad niche
- specialization
- resource partitioning
Give your own definition for the vocabulary words and create a mindmap/web/word cycle to connect all 8 vocabulary words.
September 14, 2015
Math: Transformations Grids - due Tuesday
Science: T-Chart with Structural and Behavioral Characteristics for 5 organisms due Tuesday
September 10, 2015
Variation Follow-up
Your task is to find example in nature of structural and behavioral adaptations. (5 different organisms for each)
1) What is a structural and behavioral adaptation. Find examples in nature of structural and behavioral adaptations. (Create T-Chart)
2) How is variation linked to the development of these adaptations.
Rotational Symmetry:
Page 21 #5,6,7,16
September 9, 2015
Translation and Reflection:
Page 12-13 Questions #4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 13
September 8, 2015
Variation Lab
Students participated in a Classroom of Difference lab (Page 9) to explore variation amongst peers.
1. Are there any similarities between the graphs? Can you explain the shapes of the graphs? What trends do you see.
2. Is there any reason why a graph for right wrist measurements might be different from left wrist measurements?
3. What are some of the factors that might cause variations between you and your classmates?
