Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

7-01 Science

1) Took up "Biome Quiz" (page 21)
2) Assigned "Review Questions" (page 22) and gave 15 minutes to start
3) Assigned Biome Posters and started work on them

Homework
1) "Review Questions" (page 22) is due next class
2) First Test will be Wednesday, October 6. Study pages 12-23 in the textbook and pages 2-22 in your notes!!!


7-03 Science

1) Took up "Biome Quiz" (page 21)
2) Showed video on Biomes of the World
3) Assigned Biome Posters and started work on them

Homework
1) "Review Questions" (page 22) is due next class
2) First Test will be Wednesday, October 6. Study pages 12-23 in the textbook and pages 2-22 in your notes!!!



8-01 Science, 8-03 Science, and 8-04 Science

All students worked on their cell projects during class

Homework
You have one more class to work on your cell projects. Make sure you bring in your materials as you are being marked on how you use your class time!!!

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

7-02 Science

1) Took up "The Roles of Producers Crossword" (page 14)
3) Went over "Level 4 - Ecosystems" (page 16) and "Level 5 - Biomes" (page 17) with class
4) Handed out "The Characteristics of the 4 Main Biomes in Canada" (page 18) and went over with class
5) Handed out "The 4 Main Biomes in Canada Map" (page 19) and reviewed
6) Assigned "The Biome Map of Canada" (page 20) to be done by Monday at the latest

Homework
1) "The Biome Map of Canada" (page 20) is due Mon., Oct 4 at the latest
2) First Test will now be Thursday, October 7. Study pages 12-23 in the textbook and pages 2-22 in your notes!!!


7-03 Science

1) Did "The Roles of Producers Assignment" (page 15) and handed in
2) Went over biomes and the biosphere note (page 17) with class
3) Assigned "Biome Quiz" (page 21) and "Review Questions" (page 22)

Homework
1) "Biome Quiz" (page 21) due next class
2) "The Biome Map of Canada" (page 20) is due Wed., Sept. 29 at the latest
3) "Review Questions" (page 22) is due Fri., Oct. 1
4) First Test will be now be Wednesday, October 6. Study pages 12-23 in the textbook and pages 2-21 in your notes!!!


8-03 Science

Went to the library for an orientation period

Homework
Prepare for "The Cell Project" (page 16). Materials must be brought in to build the cells on Wednesday and Friday this week (Sept. 29 and Oct.1). They only have 2 classes to build their cells and are being marked on their use of class time!!!


8-04 Science

1) Did "Comparing Plant and Animal Cell Assignment" (page 15) and handed in
2) Reviewed for Cell Project

Homework
Prepare for "The Cell Project" (page 16). Materials must be brought in to build the cells on Wednesday and Friday this week (Sept. 29 and Oct.1). They only have 2 classes to build their cells and are being marked on their use of class time!!!

Monday, September 27, 2010

Monday, September 27, 2010

7-01 Science

1) Did "The Roles of Producers Assignment" (page 15) and handed in
2) Went over biomes and the biosphere note (page 17) with class
3) Watched video "Biomes of the World"
4) Assigned "Biome Quiz" (page 21)

Homework
1) "Biome Quiz" (page 21) due next class
2) "The Biome Map of Canada" (page 20) is due Wed., Sept. 29 at the latest
3) First Test will be now be Wednesday, October 6. Study pages 12-23 in the textbook and pages 2-21 in your notes!!!


7-02 Science

1) Copied overhead "Level 5 - Biomes" (page 17)
2) Took up Page 23# 1-5 (page 13)
3) Assigned "The Roles of Producers Crossword" (page 14)

Homework
1) "The Roles of Producers Crossword" (page 14) due next class
2) First Test will be now be Thursday, October 8. Study pages 12-23 in the textbook and pages 2-21 in your notes!!!


8-01 Science

1) Did "Comparing Plant and Animal Cell Assignment" (page 15) and handed in
2) Went over Osmosis and Diffusion and showed some videos demonstrating the process
3) Reviewed project expectations

Homework
Prepare for "The Cell Project" (page 16). Materials must be brought in to build the cells on Wednesday and Thursday this week (Sept. 29 and 30). They only have 2 classes to build their cells and are being marked on their use of class time!!!


8-02 Science

1) Took up "The Organelles in Cells" (page 13) and "Comparing Plant and Animal Cell Crossword" (page 14)
2) Did "Comparing Plant and Animal Cell Assignment" (page 15) and handed in
3) Reviewed project expectations

Homework
Prepare for "The Cell Project" (page 16). Materials must be brought in to build the cells on Thursday and Friday this week (Sept. 30 and Oct. 1). They only have 2 classes to build their cells and are being marked on their use of class time!!!

Friday, September 24, 2010

Friday, September 24, 2010

7-03 Science

1) Copied overhead "Level 5 - Biomes" (page 17)
2) Took up "The Roles of Producers Crossword" (page 14)
3) Went over "Level 4 - Ecosystems" (page 16) and "Level 5 - Biomes" (page 17) with class
4) Handed out "The Characteristics of the 4 Main Biomes in Canada" (page 18) and went over with class
5) Handed out "The 4 Main Biomes in Canada Map" (page 19) and reviewed
6) Assigned "The Biome Map of Canada" (page 20) to be done by Wednesday at the latest

Homework
1) "The Biome Map of Canada" (page 20) is due Wed., Sept. 29 at the latest
2) First Test will be Tuesday, October 5. Study pages 12-23 in the textbook and pages 2-21 in your notes!!!


8-02 Science

1) Copied overhead "Cells and Permeability" (page 17)
2) Assigned "Comparing Plant and Animal Cells Crossword" (page 14)
3) Assigned "The Cell Project" (page 16)

Homework
1) Finish "The Organelles in Cells" (page 13) and "Comparing Plant and Animal Cells Crossword" (page 14) for next class
2) Prepare for "The Cell Project" (page 16). Materials must be brought in to build the cells on Thursday and Friday next week (Sept. 30 and Oct. 1). They only have 2 classes to build their cells and are being marked on their use of class time!!!


8-03 Science and 8-04 Science

1) Copied overhead "Cells and Permeability" (page 17)
2) Took up "Comparing Plant and Animal Cells Crossword" (page 14)
3) Assigned "The Cell Project" (page 16)

Homework
Prepare for "The Cell Project" (page 16). Materials must be brought in to build the cells on Wednesday and Friday next week (Sept. 29 and Oct. 1). They only have 2 classes to build their cells and are being marked on their use of class time!!!

Thursday, September 23, 2010

Thursday, September 23, 2010

7-01 Science

1) Copied overhead "Level 5 - Biomes" (page 17)
2) Took up "The Roles of Producers Crossword" (page 14)
3) Went over "Level 4 - Ecosystems" (page 16) and "Level 5 - Biomes" (page 17) with class
4) Handed out "The Characteristics of the 4 Main Biomes in Canada" (page 18) and went over with class
5) Handed out "The 4 Main Biomes in Canada Map" (page 19) and reviewed
6) Assigned "The Biome Map of Canada" (page 20) to be done by Wednesday at the latest

Homework
1) "The Biome Map of Canada" (page 20) is due Wed., Sept. 29 at the latest
2) First Test will be Monday, October 4. Study pages 12-23 in the textbook and pages 2-21 in your notes!!!


7-02 Science

1) Copied overhead "Level 4 - Ecosystems" (page 16)
2) Took up page 20 # 1-5 (page 11)
3) Completed note "Levels of Biological Organization" (page 12)
4) Read pages 20 and 21 from text
5) Assigned page 23# 1-5 (page 13)
Homework
1) page 23# 1-5 (page 13) due next class
2) First Test will be Monday, October 4. Study pages 12-23 in the textbook and pages 2-21 in your notes!!!

8-01 Science

1) Copied overhead "Cells and Permeability" (page 17)
2) Took up "The Organelles in Cells" (page 13) and "Comparing Plant and Animal Cells Crossword" (page 14)
3) Assigned "The Cell Project" (page 16)

Homework
Prepare for "The Cell Project" (page 16). Materials must be brought in to build the cells on Wednesday and Thursday next week (Sept. 29 and 30). They only have 2 classes to build their cells and are being marked on their use of class time!!!


8-02

1) Took up "Living Things and Cell Theory Crossword" (page 8)
2) Went over parts of the plant and animal cell and had students start filling in pages 10 and 11 in their notes
3) Showed 2 short videos on animal and plant cells
4) Assigned "The Organelles in Cells" Worksheet (page 13)

Homework
1) "The Organelles in Cells" Worksheet (page 13) due next class
2) Prepare for "The Cell Project" (page 16). Materials must be brought in to build the cells on Thursday and Friday next week (Sept. 30 and Oct. 1). They only have 2 classes to build their cells and are being marked on their use of class time!!!

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

7-01 Science

1) Copied overhead "Level 4 - Ecosystems" (page 16)
2) Took up page 23 # 1-5 (page 13)
3) Assigned " Roles of Producers Crossword" (page 14)

Homework
"Roles of Producers Crossword" (page 14) due next class


7-03 Science

1) Copied overhead "Level 4 - Ecosystems" (page 16)
2) Took up page 20 # 1-5 (page 11)
3) Completed note "Levels of Biological Organization" (page 12)
4) Read pages 20 and 21 from text
5) Assigned page 23# 1-5 (page 13) and " Roles of Producers Crossword" (page 14)

Homework
page 23# 1-5 (page 13) and " Roles of Producers Crossword" (page 14) due next class


8-01 Science

1) Assigned "Living Things and Cell Theory Assignment" (page 9) and collected
2) Students read pages 17-20 in text
3) Reviewed parts of the cell together
4) Assigned "The Organelles in Cells" (page 13) and "Comparing Plant and Animal Cells Crossword" (page 14)

Homework
"The Organelles in Cells" (page 13) and "Comparing Plant and Animal Cells Crossword" (page 14) due next class


8-03 Science and 8-04 Science

1) Assigned "Living Things and Cell Theory Assignment" (page 9) and collected
2) Students read pages 17-20 in text
3) Reviewed parts of the cell together
4) Took up "The Organelles in Cells" (page 13)
5) Assigned "Comparing Plant and Animal Cells Crossword" (page 14)

Homework
"Comparing Plant and Animal Cells Crossword" (page 14) due next class

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

7-02 Science

1) Assigned "Interactions of Biotic and Abiotic Assignment" (page 9) and collected
2) Viewed different videos of deep sea creatures and large fish

Homework
No Homework


7-03 Science

1) Assigned "Interactions of Biotic and Abiotic Assignment" (page 9) and collected
***shortened class because of Mass!!!

Homework
No Homework


8-03 Science and 8-04 Science

1) Read pages 17-20 in textbook on their own
2) Took up "Living Things and Cell Theory Crossword" (page 8)
3) Went over parts of the plant and animal cell and had students start filling in pages 10 and 11 in their notes
4) Showed 2 short videos on animal and plant cells
5) Assigned "The Organelles in Cells" Worksheet (page 13)

Homework
"The Organelles in Cells" Worksheet (page 13) due next class

Monday, September 20, 2010

Monday, September 20, 2010

7-01 Science

1) Assigned "Interactions of Biotic and Abiotic Assignment" (page 9) and collected
2) Took up page 20# 1-5 (page 11)
3) Filled in diagrams for "Levels of Biological Organization" overhead (page 12)
4) Read pages 20 and 21 with class
5) Assigned page 23# 1-5 (page 13)

Homework
Page 23# 1-5 (page 13) is due next class



7-02 Science

1) Copied "Levels of Biological Organization" (page 12)
2) Took up "Interaction of Biotic and Abiotic Elements Crossword" (page 8)
3) Read page 17 and 18 and filled in "Producer and Photosynthesis" handout (page 10)
4) Read pages 19 and 20 and assigned page 20# 1-5 questions (page 11)

Homework
Finish page 20# 1-5 questions (page 11) form the textbook


8-01 Science

1) Copied " The Parts of the Plant and Animal Cells" (page 12)
2) Took up "Living Things and Cell Theory Crossword" (page 8)
3) Showed videos for animal and plant cell organelles

Homework
No Homework


8-02 Science

1) Copied " The Parts of the Plant and Animal Cells" (page 12)
2) Handed out "Plant Cell" (page 10) and "Animal Cell" (page 11)
3) Assigned "Living Things and Cell Theory Crossword" (page 8)

Homework
"Living Things and Cell Theory Crossword" (page 8) due next class

Friday, September 17, 2010

Friday, September 17, 2010

7-03 Science

1) Copied "Levels of Biological Organization" (page 12)
2) Took up "Interaction of Biotic and Abiotic Elements Crossword" (page 8)
3) Read page 17 and 18 and filled in "Producer and Photosynthesis" handout (page 10)
4) Read pages 19 and 20 and assigned page 20# 1-5 questions (page 11)

Homework
Finish page 20# 1-5 questions (page 11) form the textbook

8-02 Science

1) Viewed the onion cell under the microscope and drew a diagram (page 7)
2) Viewed other prepared slides under the microscope

Homework
No Homework

8-03 Science and 8-04 Science

1) Copied " The Parts of the Plant and Animal Cells" (page 12)
2) Handed out "Plant Cell" (page 10) and "Animal Cell" (page 11) and put in notes
3) Assigned "Living Things and Cell Theory Crossword" (page 8)

Homework
Finish "Living Things and Cell Theory Crossword" (page 8)

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Thursday, September 16, 2010

7-01 Science

1) Copied "Levels of Biological Organization" (page 12)
2) Took up "Interaction of Biotic and Abiotic Elements Crossword" (page 8)
3) Read page 17 and 18 and filled in "Producer and Photosynthesis" handout (page 10)
4) Read pages 19 and 20 and assigned page 20# 1-5 questions (page 11)

Homework
Finish page 20# 1-5 questions (page 11) form the textbook


7-02 Science

1) Took up: A) "Living and Non-living Assignment (page 6)
                   B) Page 16# 1, 3-5 in textbook (page 7)
2) Assigned "Interaction of Biotic and Abiotic Elements Crossword" (page 8)

Homework
Finish "Interaction of Biotic and Abiotic Crossword" (page 8) for next class


8-01 Science

1) Handed out "Plant Cell" (page 10) and "Animal Cell" (page 11) and filled in with class
2) Assigned "Living Things and Cell Theory Crossword" (page 8)

Homework
Finish "Living Things and Cell Theory Crossword" (page 8)


8-02 Science

1) Collected title pages
2) copied overheads, "Chapter 1 Vocabulary" (page 5) and "Magnification of the Compound Microscope" (page 6)
3) Showed video on how to prepare a wet mount for the microscope
4) Showed example videos of single celled animals

Homework
No homework

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

7-01 Science and 7-03 Science

1) Took up: A) "Living and Non-living Assignment (page 6)
                   B) Page 16# 1, 3-5 in textbook (page 7)
2) Assigned "Interaction of Biotic and Abiotic Elements Crossword" (page 8)

Homework
Finish "Interaction of Biotic and Abiotic Crossword" (page 8) for next class


8-01 Science, 8-03 Science, and 8-04 Science

1) Viewed the onion cell under the microscope and drew a diagram (page 7)
2) Viewed other prepared slides under the microscope

Homework
No Homework

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

7-02 Science

1) copied overheads, "Biotic and Abiotic" (page 3) and "Abiotic Elements" (page 5)
2) Handed out "Basic needs of Biotic Elements" (page 4)
3) Read pages 13 and 14 from textbook and went over pages 3 to 5 in their notes with class
4) Handed out "Living and Non-living Assignment" (page 6) and assigned
5) Assigned page 16# 1, 3-5 (page 7) from the textbook

Homework
1) Both "Living and Non-living Assignment" (page 6) and page 16# 1, 3-5 (page 7) are due next class
2) Title pages dure Thurs., Sept. 16

7-03 Science

1) Collected title pages
2) copied overheads, "Biotic and Abiotic" (page 3) and "Abiotic Elements" (page 5)
3) Handed out "Basic needs of Biotic Elements" (page 4)
4) Read pages 13 and 14 from textbook and went over pages 3 to 5 in their notes with class
5) Handed out "Living and Non-living Assignment" (page 6) and assigned
6) Assigned page 16# 1, 3-5 (page 7) from the textbook

Homework
Both "Living and Non-living Assignment" (page 6) and page 16# 1, 3-5 (page 7) are due next class

8-03 Science and 8-04 Science

1) Collected title pages
2) copied overheads, "Chapter 1 Vocabulary" (page 5) and "Magnification of the Compound Microscope" (page 6)
3) Showed video on how to prepare a wet mount for the microscope
4) Showed example videos of single celled animals

Homework
No homework

Monday, September 13, 2010

***Sorry, but my internet was down last night so this blog is a day late!!!

7-01 Science

1) Collected title pages
2) copied overheads, "Biotic and Abiotic" (page 3) and "Abiotic Elements" (page 5)
3) Handed out "Basic needs of Biotic Elements" (page 4)
4) Read pages 13 and 14 from textbook and went over pages 3 to 5 in their notes with class
5) Handed out "Living and Non-living Assignment" (page 6) and assigned
6) Assigned page 16# 1, 3-5 (page 7) from the textbook

Homework
Both "Living and Non-living Assignment" (page 6) and page 16# 1, 3-5 (page 7) are due next class


7-02 Science

1) Copied first note, "Chapter 1 Vocabulary" (page 2)
2) Started table of contents
3) Assigned Title Page - "Unit 1 - Interactions in the Environment" (page 1)

Homework
Title page is due Thurs., Sept. 16


8-01 Science

1) Collected title pages
2) copied overheads, "Chapter 1 Vocabulary" (page 5) and "Magnification of the Compound Microscope" (page 6)
3) Showed video on how to prepare a wet mount for the microscope
4) Showed example videos of single celled animals

Homework
No homework


8-02 Science

1) Read pages 12 and 13
2) Did first note, "The Basic Ideas of Cell Theory" (page 2)
3) Filled in "Parts of a Compound Light Microscope" (page 3)
4) Filled in chart, "The Compound Light Microscope" (page 4)
5) Set up Table of Contents

Homework
1) Finish "The Compound Light Microscope" (page 4) chart for next class (Monday)
2) Title page "Unit 1 - Cells" (page 1) is due next class (Thursday)

Friday, September 10, 2010

Friday, September 10, 2010

7-03 Science

1) Copied first note, "Chapter 1 Vocabulary" (page 2)
2) Started table of contents
3) Assigned Title Page - "Unit 1 - Interactions in the Environment" (page 1)

Homework
Title page is due Wed., Sept. 15


8-02 Science

1) Handed out course outline and went over.
2) Assigned textbooks (should be covered!)
3) Assigned title page "Unit 1 - Cells" (page 1)

Homework
1) Bring in signed forms for next class
2) Title page due on Thursday, September 16 at the latest!!!


8-03 Science and 8-04 Science

1) Read pages 12 and 13
2) Did first note, "The Basic Ideas of Cell Theory" (page 2)
3) Filled in "Parts of a Compound Light Microscope" (page 3)
4) Filled in chart, "The Compound Light Microscope" (page 4)
5) Set up Table of Contents

Homework
1) Finish "The Compound Light Microscope" (page 4) chart for next class (Tuesday)
2) Title page "Unit 1 - Cells" (page 1) is due next class (Tuesday)

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Thursday, September 9, 2010

7-01 Science

1) Copied first note, "Chapter 1 Vocabulary" (page 2)
2) Started table of contents
3) Assigned Title Page - "Unit 1 - Interactions in the Environment" (page 1)

Homework
Title page is due Wed., Sept. 15


7-02 Science

1) Handed out course outline and went over.

2) Assigned textbooks (should be covered!)

Homework
Bring in signed forms for next class


8-01 Science

1) Read pages 12 and 13
2) Did first note, "The Basic Ideas of Cell Theory" (page 2)
3) Filled in "Parts of a Compound Light Microscope" (page 3)
4) Filled in chart, "The Compound Light Microscope" (page 4)
5) Set up Table of Contents

Homework
1) Finish "The Compound Light Microscope" (page 4) chart for next class (Monday)
2) Title page "Unit 1 - Cells" (page 1) is due next class (Monday)

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

7-01 Science and 7-03 Science
1) Handed out course outline and went over.
2) Assigned textbooks (should be covered!)

Homework
Bring in signed forms for next class


8-01 Science

1) Handed out course outline and went over.

2) Assigned textbooks (should be covered!)
3) Assigned title page "Unit 1 - Cells" (page 1)

Homework
1) Bring in signed forms for next class
2) Title page due on Monday, September 13 at the latest!!!


8-03 Science and 8-04 Science

1) Handed out course outline and went over.

2) Assigned textbooks (should be covered!)
3) Assigned title page "Unit 1 - Cells" (page 1)


Homework
1) Bring in signed forms for next class
2) Title page due on Tuesday, September 14 at the latest!!!