Week of September 14 - 18 2020
- Course Outline
- Lab Safety: Draw a Safety Poster that includes everything in the following Youtube Video. You can mix words with drawings. I expect something informative for viewers and it to be well thought and planned out.
- Covid Safety and Masks!
- Weekend homework for next week: Buy pencil crayons and felt markers for yourself!
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Week of September 21-25 2020
- Completing Lab Safety Sheet.
- WHMIS review with worksheet...which is a downloadable PDF below with accompanying Youtube video.
- Bill Nye Germs.
- Whmis Labsafety Practice sheet.
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Week of September 28-Oct 2 2020
- Introduction to the Scientific Method. Using the video below make notes pertaining to the 6 important steps using the youtube below.
- Completing safety assignments.
- Practice Kahoot regarding lab safety and whmis symbols in class using laptops.
- Parts of the Microscope
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Week of October 5 - October 9 2020
- Safety and Whimis Test
- Microscope Parts- Students should be able to identify the main parts of a microscope and how it works. Worksheet available for download.
- Amoeba Sisters Introduction to Cells...worksheet is below in pdf form.
- The Cell(Plant Vs. Animal Cell) Students should write out what are the main differences and similarities between the two.
- Cells : Chapter 1 Vocabulary List from pg. 36 of the text. Write down all of the definitions with their meanings. The text is provided in pdf form below.
- Pond life under a microscope. A youtube video is posted below.
- Tartigrades.
- Important! All Grade 8s are to add oneself to Science 8 Google Classroom using the following code: s4rmqsq
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Week of October 13 - 16
- The Untold Truth Behind Face Masks and Covid-19 Video. On a piece of paper, list at least 8 things you learned from the video and hand this in to your teacher.
- Basic Microscope Use with a Youtube video below....take down the steps for next day.
- Copy down the start of the Focusing on the Microscopic World Lab neatly on a lined piece of paper.
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Week of October 19 - 23
- Focusing on the Microscopic World lab. Doing sections 1 - 3 plus preparing a slide with an onion.
- Bill Nye Cells...worksheet is below.
- These Parasites make Real World Zombies. Since Halloween is coming up, you may find this interesting.
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Week of October 26 - 30
- These Parasites make Real World Zombies. Since Halloween is coming up, you may find this interesting.
- From the Science 8 text do the following: read pages 4-6 complete questions 1,3,4 on page 6 in full sentences. The textbook pages are below.
- Read pages 10 - 13 from text and complete questions 1- 6 on page 13 in full sentences. The textbook pages are below.
- Draw the inside of a cell showing all parts and have it labelled. Complete this on a piece of blank paper neatly.
- The Wacky history of the cell theory. Students are to watch this video and take down in full sentences 5 important things they found out from this video. This should be handed in with their name and block.
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Week of November 2 - 6
(Salmon eggs have been delivered on Monday, November 2)
(Salmon eggs have been delivered on Monday, November 2)
- Interim reports were given out this week with lists of incomplete work. Due date for incomplete work is November 13.
- 6 important facts about Cell Theory...copy them all down and understand them.
- Answer the following two questions neatly in a table on a piece of paper:
- What are the main differences between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells.
- What are the differences between plant and animal cells? List them neatly.
- Osmosis what is it? Video provided below.
- Gummy worm Osmosis lab.
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Week of November 9-13
Interim Reports updated and handed out.
Microscope lab regarding micro organisms.
Parent Teacher Interview on November 12.
Our world today versus in the 1800s & the Coldest Place on Earth(video is below)
Interim Reports updated and handed out.
Microscope lab regarding micro organisms.
Parent Teacher Interview on November 12.
Our world today versus in the 1800s & the Coldest Place on Earth(video is below)
Week of November 16-20
- Plant & Animal Cells read pgs 10 - 13. Questions 1-6.
- The Microscope read pgs 17/18. Questions 1-4
- Parts of the Cell seen with Electron Microscope read pgs. 19-21. Questions 1-4.
- Cells in their environment pgs. 22-24. Questions 1 - 8.
- Osmosis pgs. 25-28. Questions 1-6.
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Week of November 23-27
- The full Chapter 1 has been Scanned as a pdf for your viewing and studying purposes. It's below!
- Important Topics for the Science 8 Test: Total Marks 35!
- Cell Theory
- Differences and similarities among Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells.
- Similarities and differences between plant and animal cells.
- Chromosomes, and nucleus.
- Organelles of a Eukaryotic cells such as:Nucleus, Vacuoles, Cell wall, Chloroplasts, Mitochondria, Ribosomes, Endoplasmic Reticulum, Golgii Apparatus, Lysosomes.
- Cellular Respiration, Selectively Permeable, Turgor Pressure, Mitosis and Diffusion.
- The Microscope parts, different types of microscopes(compound, electron{Transmission & Scanning})
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Week of November 30-December 4th
- Science 8 Test is either Monday or Tuesday of this week.
- Working on the Children's Book(Cell Story) project from November 16-20th in class.
- Cell City example webpage!
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Week of December 6 to 10
- Science 8 Water Cycle Read pages 192-194 Complete Questions 1 & 2. Read pages 197-198 Complete Questions 1 & 2. The PDF of these pages are below.(This is an option at this point of time.)
- Children's Book Project continued.
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Week of December 14-18
- Completion of Children's Cell Book...Attach the completed project to the Science 8 google classroom...here is the classroom code if you haven't joined yet! Class Code: s4rmqsq
- All students should have the above assignment fully completed and submitted no later than this Friday! If it's not complete you have the Winter Break to properly do so!
Week of January 4 - 8 2021
Complete the following in full sentences neatly. Title this Science 8 Start of Chemistry:
Complete the following in full sentences neatly. Title this Science 8 Start of Chemistry:
- Using the textbook or Internet find the definitions of the following from pages 101- 107:
- The Kinetic Molecular Theory State from page 102 ( 3 things) with details of each!
- What are the differences between a solid, a liquid and a gas on pages 102 & 103.
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Week of January 11 - 15...2021
- Top 10 Scientific Discoveries of 2020! List the top 10 and some information about each! Youtube link is below!
- What is matter and what is it made from? Crash Course Youtube video!
- Section 5.1 Pages 152 - 155 Questions pg. 156 #s 1-13. This can be found below in pdf form!
- Properties of Matter section 5.2 read pages 157- 163 Questions #'s 1-15. This can be found below in pdf form!
- Different types of mixtures. A Youtube is below!
- What is a Faraday Cage. Youtube video is below!
- You have to create a wonderful INformation Poster using the information covered in the video: "Professor Dave Explains Types of Matter".
- You are to watch the video on your own or with one partner using the Linux laptops provided.
- Take notes and create a neat and organized mind map poster that lists all the important information from the video.
- I expect this to be neatly done with care. ( 20 marks).
- Lab next week!
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Week of January 18 - 22
- 5.3 Read pages 166 - 169 and complete questions #s1 - 14. on page 170.
- 5.4 Read pages 171 - 174 and complete questions #s 1 - 13 on page 175.
- 5.1 & 5.2 from the previous week should be done in: full sentences, properly labelled, titled, named and put into the correct block.
- Your mind map poster from last week should also be neatly and completely done, labelled, named and handed in onto the appropriate block.
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Week of January 25 - 28
- Lead Nitrate & Potassium Iodide Lab
- Completion of Chapter 5
Week of February 1 - 5
- Density...Youtube video is below.
- Raisin Lab...found below!
- Questions 5.1 - 5.4 Should be properly completed in full sentences, labelled with name, block and identifying what it is.
- Summary end of chapter 5 pages 178- 179
- Chemical vs Physical changes notes from youtube video...5 marks!
- Pro-D on Friday February 5th, so no classes.
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Week of February 8 - 12
- 6 Reactions that Changed History Notes worth 5 marks!
- Last day to complete 5.1 - 5.4 that's posted above.
- Crossword Puzzle using words from 5.1 & 5.2 if below in pdf form!
- Kahoot in Chemistry
- Metals, Nonmetals and Metalloids video...list the important differences between them and also put down some provided facts regarding the periodic table.
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Week of February 15 - 18
- Chapter 5 Quiz getting ready for next week's Chapter 5 test!
- Kinetic Molecular Theory
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Week of February 22 - 26
- 10 Strangest Elements video. Create notes regarding the first 5 listed in the video.
- Star Death and Creation of Elements video.
- Thursday or Friday is the Chapter 5 Test which will included the following:
- The Chapter 5 test will include some main points discussed from the science videos covered in class!
- Chapter 5.1 - 5.4 material covered.
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Week of March 1st to 5th 2021
- Chapter 6.1 #'s 1 - 11
- Alchemy and the History of Alchemy Video!
- The Fantastic World of the Ripley's Scroll.
- Dmitri Mendeleev & The Periodic Table Video
- Chapter 6.2 #'s 1 -15
- Calcium & Water Lab
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Week of March 8 - 12
- Completion of overdue work that is due no later than Friday, March 12 @2:55PM.
Week of March 22 - 26
- 6.3 Read pages 193-195 Questions #'s 1-13.
- What are Bohr's Models. Youtube is below with important information.
- Crash Course Chem #37 History of Atomic Chemistry Video and worksheet.
- What are Quarks & Leptons? Youtube videos are below.
- Chapter 6 Review textbook pg's 200 - 201 #'s 1 - 21.
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Week of March 29 to April 2
- Chapter 6 Test Next Week covering all sections of chapter 7 plus leptons and quarks!
- Notes of youtube video Scientists Created Artificial Muscles. Make notes of 7 things you found interesting and learned about the video!
Week of April 4 - 9
- Chapter 6 Test is this Thursday/Friday April 8/9.
- 6.1 - 6.3 in textbook. All pages from these sections have been posted above in pdf form viewable via a smart phone, tablet or computer.
- Quarks (Protons & Neutrons) and Leptons (electrons)
- Dmitri Mendeleev: Great Minds videos. I would listen to this and take some notes.
Week of April 12 - 16
- Bunsen Burner Basics: How to use and light a Bunsen burner.
- 6 Reactions that changed history forever!
- Accidental Discoveries
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Week of April 19 - 23
- Flame color lab test.
- Bill Nye Light Optics Video!
- Sources of Light Video that's below & Notes! Watch the video below!
- Sc 8 Text 10.1 Light Energy and Sources pages 288-293 #'s 1- 6
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Week of April 27 to 30th!
- 10.2 Watching Light Travel!
- Difference between Umbra & Penumbra Video!
- Light Lab!
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Week of May 3 to May 6
- 10.3 pgs 296-298 #'s 1-3
- Bioluminescence creatures youtube video!
- Visible Spectrum 10.4 pages 299 - 300 Questions 1 - 4.
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Week of May 10 -14
- 11.2 pgs 316-318 #'s 1-4
- 11.3 pgs 319-320 #'s 1-2
- 11.6 pgs 326-328 #'s 1-6
- Bill Nye Light and Color worksheet and quiz! Video is below!
- Water youtube video and notes.
- What Will Happen Before 2025 Video...take some notes!
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Week of May 17-20
- Why humans lost their hair? Video is below.
- Visible light worksheet.
- Wave Behaviour Video...take some important notes!
Week of May 25 -28
- Plate Tectonics Video is below
- Plate Tectonics worksheet ( include drawing Earth Layered Planet pg 219 Science Probe 7 textbook)
- Read 8.1 pgs 219-220 # 2,4 (Science 7 Probe 7 textbook)
- Read 8.2 pgs 221-223 # 1-2 (Science 7 Probe 7 textbook)
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Week of May 31 to June 4
- Plate Tectonics and Continental Drift and Massive Extinctions video and notes to take!
- Catch up on missed work from last week!
Week of June 7 - 11
-Grade 7 Science Text 8.4 Read pages 226-229 Complete #'s 1-3.
-A Plastic Ocean video and question sheet. A pdf copy is available below.
-Grade 7 Science Text 8.4 Read pages 226-229 Complete #'s 1-3.
-A Plastic Ocean video and question sheet. A pdf copy is available below.
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Week of June 14 - 18
- Color of your urine.