So here are this weeks plans. I like to let everyone know what is coming up so if you are going to be gone you can get a head start.


Bio 20: We will set out the due date for the Eco project next class. please be sure to consult the earlier listing as to how the project will be evaluated. You should have all of your reseach by now and be well under way in putting it all together. For those of you doing an essay you may want to consider handing it in on your USB so all I have to do is copy it to my desk top. This saves paper and you can't blame your printer.

Bio 30: This week we will be doing the Facebook posting project. Use you class time well as the due date will be early next week.

Sci 9: Lessons continue on out genetics unit. There may be a pop quiz on mono hybrid crosses using dominance or codominance in your future. We will be learning about the differences between sexual and asexual reproduction as well as the topics of Mitosis and meiosis. There will be quite a few journal entries to make so be sure to keep on top of things

Chemistry 20: The main focus of this week is learning how to read and write chemical formulas using oxidation numbers. On top of that we will be introducing the concept of the Mole. Make sure you have batteries in your pencil and your calculators sharpened.

Accounting 10: There will be an exam on chapter two at the end of the week. We will be beginning chapter 3 next class so be sure to start reading.

Physics 30: We will be doing problems involving the analytical method and non uniform motion. There will be a hand in assignment coming this week after we have practiced with a few problems. A test will soon follow. Be sure to ask questions in class. Do not be shy as if you are confused the odds are the others are as well.


This is for every one: If you are having troubles ASK FOR HELP !!!!! My mind reading abilities have dulled considerably as I've gotten older. Don't sit in silence and do nothing and hope it goes away. Ostriches bury their head in the sand and hope the lions run away. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to know that does not work. Just come get me at noon or in the morning for help.
If I look grumpy I probably am but don't let that stop you.

Have a great week.

Just For Fun

Mrs. C guest posting here. The blog's looking a little dull again, so thought I'd throw in a video for fun. Mrs. Trumier might appreciate this one too for its historical value:)

Chem 20: Today we began looking at the three bond types:
1) Ionic
2) Covalent
3) Polar covalent

We will be looking at how to determine bond type and molecular shape.


Bio 30: Be sure to request to join Mr C's Bio30 group on facebook

When you post your project be sure to create a layout that is easily understandable. Do
not type everything in one big paragraph. Also, be sure to message me with the test
question.

Evaluation:

1) Deadlines met. /5
2) Did the report include structure and effects. /10
3) Grammar and layout etc.. /10
4) Multiple choice question /5


Sci 9: Be sure to have your Mono hybrid cross example ready for next class


Bio 20: Remember that by the end of next class you are to have your progress assesed on the
Ecosystem project

Accounting 10: The sequence of assignments for the rest of chapter 2 is as follows:

Read 30/31
Study guide 2: Will be handed out
Mastery problem 2-M page 35


Test
like problem 2-4
Chart of accounts
Balance sheet
General journal
General Ledger

Bio 20: This week we are working on our ecosystem project. Remember that by the end of next class you will have to show me your work. It should have notes indicating you have consulted several sources and that a large part of the topics outlined have been investigated.

Chem 20: The assignment on describing an atom is due next class.

Give the number of protons and neutrons
State the complete electron configuration
draw the Lewis dot diagram

a) Iron b) Noibium c) Copper d) Cadmium


Bio 30: This week we will introduce and work on the Biomolecule internet assignment. Details will be given next class


Physics 30: Be sure to have your graphs of velocity vs time and the associated questions completed for next class. This is an evaluative assignmnet


Sci 9: This week we will be taking notes and practicing with examples of Mendelian monohybrid crosses showing dominance and co-dominance.

Hello everyone. This week projects are beginning and it is important that you all have them done on time and are sure they are complete. I will be posting Rubrics on these projects to help guide you and also to help you understand how they are evaluated.


Sci 9: Your genetics project is due next class and will be evaluated as follows:

1) Ready to go when it is your turn.
2) Did you introduce your topic clearly and was it an inherited trait.
3) Did you explain what the trait is or what the condition causes.
4) Did you explain how it is inherited
5) Did you presentation show that you read material and created a presentation in your own words.


Bio 20: You haven't been assigned this yet but it is coming this week so I thought I'd get a jump
on things.

Title of Assignment: Description of an Ecosystem
Purpose: To research an ecosystem and provide a full description of:
i) The geographical location
ii) The climatic conditions
iii) A survey of the diversity of flora and fauna
iv) A description of how life in that ecosystem is adapted to it's unique
conditions.
v) Concerns over the survival of the ecosystem.

Rubric:
1) Have all deadlines been met. /5
2) Is there evidence of research from a multiple of sources. /5
3) Accurate description of the location. /5
4) Complete description of climate/ /5
5) Proper listing and classification of Flora and Fauna /20
6) Clear explanations of adaptations found in organisms in the ecosystem. /20
7) Current issues affecting the ecosystem. /10
8) Overall organization and attention to detail. /10

Deadlines and further explanations will follow.

Chem 20: This week will be having lessons on the modern atomic theory focusing on

i) The electron cloud
ii) electron configuration
iii) lewis dot diagrams
iv) types of bonds and molecular architecture.

Biology 30: After we go through the questions on the three major macromolecules there will be
and internet assignment on this topic. I will ask you to join my Bio 30 facebook
group and post the assignment on that forum so that the other students can see your
work. On top of that I will have you send a message to me containing one multiple
choice question about your posting with the answer as well. These questions will be
used in the exam on this topic and act as an encourage for people to read your
posting.

Topic: Major Macromolecules Important to Humans

1) Research a Protein, Carbohydrate, or Lipid that is important to humans.
2) Describe its' general structure.
3) What does it do in the human body.
4) What are the major health concerns around this molecule.


Accounting 10: This week we are studying Chapter 2. We have discused the first seven vocabulary
terms and will be doing questions next class.

THE FIRST HOMEWORK OF THE YEAR

Biology 30: We have taken notes on Proteins , Carbohydrates , and Lipids. There is much more to
come so be sure not to fall behind

Chem 20: We are currently learning about the modern atomic theory

Biology 20: be sure to have the notes we took from the video for next class.

Sci 9: You have a genetics oral presentation that has to be ready for next class. remember that I
will mark on what you say but you can have things written out ahead of time if you wish

Acc 10: Next class we will mark the hand in assignment and begin chapter 2

Welcome Back!

Welcome back to school everyone. Coincidentally, bowhunting season opens this week, so I am in a great mood and you will notice I have not given homework to any of my classes! I have to comment on the eerily quiet bio class yesterday - what was up with that? Not that we want total mayhem but you can all relax a little bit - hearing the clock ticking is a little creepy.
Anyway, please remember to faithfully check the blog to stay current on assignments and test dates - that is YOUR responsibility. You are in charge of your own success.
However, never be afraid to approach me for help or to ask for clarification during class if you're having trouble understanding a concept. I am here to help you.
Now, for our "Walk in the Word" moment let's try Proverbs 16:21
"The wise man is known by his common sense, and a pleasant teacher is the best."
So you all demonstrate your common sense by keeping up with your work and coming to me with your problems EARLY, and I will be a pleasant teacher (as always:))

Finals are Finally Here !

Well that time is here again. Here is some advice for each of my classes:

Science 9: Do not forget to have your cheat sheet ready by this Friday. Also, make sure your calculators are sharp and your
pencils have fresh batteries. The exam will be on our Electricity unit and will offer a variety of questions.



Science 10: The big topics are Ecology, Physics, and Chemistry. You will be required to answer questions very similar to all of
the questions we have dealt with in class. Do not to forget to review the Chem and Ecology units as well as
physics. You too will need to have your cheat sheets ready for Friday.


Biology 20: This exam will survey all the vocabulary we have gone through. There will be an essay question on this exam so
be sure to take your time and do a good job on this as this is a major part of the final.


Biology 30: The big area of focus is on systems. There is a lot of information you will need to remember so don't take things
for granted. Remember that your final can have a significant impact on your final grade and now is not the time to
coast.


Chemistry 30: This will be a very comprehensive exam. The cheat sheets will be due by this Friday. What I said for Bi 30
applies here as well



A note for everyone. This week is the last week you have an opportunity to ask questions and have things explained. If you have been studying you will have questions. Be sure to ask questions. The only way to eliminate confusion and to do your best on the finals is to make the effort to study and get help. Doing nothing and expecting magic space dust to fall on your head and give you universal knowledge is not a good plan.

How to settle an argument the scientific way!

Hi girls! Mrs. C guest posting here - I noticed this blog was starting to look a little dullsville again. I decided to add a little clip from one of my favorite shows:)

Chem 30: be sure to have the questions on Alkenes answered

Bio 20: Time is going fast. Many of you have not kept up with the weekly postings and wall sharing. Missing deadlines will affect your mark.

Bio 30: We are working on the circulatory system.

Physics 20: Be sure to have the questions on the Colour chapter ready to discuss next week.

Sci 9: We are now working on our space timelines. beginning next week we will start reviewing for the final. All of your work needs t be completed by the end of next week as there will be no more class time after that.

Physics 20: The Optics poster assignment should be ready to hand in early next week.

Biology 30: The fish dissections are due

Sci 10: The Physics review sheets are to be worked on for the next two classes then they will be due next week

Sci 9: Our space unit consists of several projects. Be sure that you do not fall behind.

Biology 20: Keep plugging at the major project. Time is winding down

Chem 30: The year is coming to an end very soon. I would suggest starting your review very very soon

Sci 10: Some of you will be receiving notifications about assignments that are past due. Remember it is your responsibility to do these and if you were absent you need to find out the details about missed assignments. You can ask me or any of your classmates for help. Science 10 is a compulsory credit and not doing your work isn't going to help

Chem 30: We have an electrochemistry exam this Thursday. If you miss any exams you are expected to make them up as soon as
you return to school.

Bio 20: Work as usual on the major internet project. Some of you have missed your weekly updates. Do not forget the updates for the remaining weeks. Also, the due date we agreed upon has to be respected as I will not be able to evaluate any project not completed on time.

Bio: 30 Exam at the end of this week on the Endocrine system. Also' we will be doing a fish dissection this week.

Chem 30: We've just finish half reactions. This unit is coming to an end and there will be a worksheet assigned later this week.


Physics 20: We are going to be starting our chapter on lenses

Sci 10: be sure all your graphs are done. Also' bring your calculators to class and be prepared to solve problems

Sci 9: The " Cultures and Space" essay will be due this week

Bio 20: Project is on going. Don't forget the weekly postings and to share things you find with the rest of the group.

Biology 30

I didn't want you to feel left out so I've started a group for Bio 30: Please go to facebook and request to join " Mr. C's Bio 30 "

Bio 30: This week you will be beginning an internet assignment around diseases of the endocrine system.

Bio 20: Be sure to work on your project and post progress and ideas to the group

Physics 20: Mirror exam Thursday

Chem 30: Acid base test friday

Science 10: Make sure your " Uniform Motion" graph is in. Next class we will be working on non-uniform motion.

Just a reminder that Sci 10 brochures are due this friday.

Physics 20: You have a test on mirrors next week.

A reminder to everyone that the end of this school year is approaching soon so don't save your review to the last minute. Start now and get help on the tough stuff. Just knock on the staffroom door at noon or catch me in the halls and I'll be happy to help.


Don't be shy. My bark is worse than my bite.

Biology 20 is on Facebook !!!!!

Everyone in Biology 20 needs to go to Facebook and put in a request to join " Mr. C's Cyber Science " group. This is a closed group so you need to be very special to join. Don't worry I won't be able to see your Facebook page and find out the last time you cheated in math class. LOL. We will be able to share ideas and help each other out. This will also be a way for me to check your progress and assess the quality of your work. Yes this will be for marks

Just For Grade Tens Because You Are Special

In case any of you are wondering, your pamphlet assignment is due this week - Friday, April 30th.

Science is SO not boring!

Hi girls - Mrs. C guest posting here! Quinn showed me this on the "best of you tube" and I thought these tricks were super fun. Sort of reminded me of the Encyclopedia of Immaturity. Maybe you can get Mr. C to demonstrate some of them in class:)

And this is why you need to pay attention in biology class...

See? Science is useful even when shopping!

Science 10: You have an exam on Tuesday April 27th. The topic is on atoms, molecules and equations.

Biology 30: There is an exam on Wednesday April 28th on the nervous and respiratory system

Chem 30: You have an exam on the Equilibrium unit on Thursday April 29th

Science 9: Your exam on the electricity unit is on Thursday April 29th as well

Amazing Science Facts With Commentary

A list of quirky science facts copied from listverse.com - some interesting, some gross...

1. There are 62,000 miles of blood vessels in the human body – laid end to end they would circle the earth 2.5 times. Our blood vessels can travel the earth and yet we're stuck here in P.A. - not fair.

2. The risk of being struck by a falling meteorite for a human is one occurrence every 9,300 years. Never going to happen during science, no matter how much you might hope:)

3. Blood sucking hookworms inhabit 700 million people worldwide. EWWWWWW!!!! But perhaps a new Twilight-type book in the making, Mr. C style?

4. The highest speed ever achieved on a bicycle is 166.94 mph by Fred Rompelberg. Hope Mrs. Ikert doesn't get any ideas!

5. The oceans contain enough salt to cover all the continents to a depth of nearly 500 feet. I'm thinking french fries!

6. Polar Bears can run at 25 miles an hour and jump over 6 feet in the air. Who would have thought?

7. Polar Bears are nearly undetectable by infrared cameras, due to their transparent fur. Invisible, plus running after you at 25 miles per hour - sheesh! Never provoke a polar bear!

8. The average person accidentally eats 430 bugs each year of their life. Do not run away from polar bears with your mouth open!

9. The temperature on the surface of Mercury exceeds 430 degrees C during the day, and, at night, plummets to minus 180 degrees centigrade. Even worse than Saskatchewan

10. The evaporation from a large oak or beech tree is from ten to twenty-five gallons in twenty-four hours. Tree sweat??!!

Poetic Periodic Table

In honour of national poetry month, a link to a periodic table of the elements which, when you click on an element will present you with a variety of poems about the element. For example:

Selenium, sweet Selenium, you're in my cup of tea. (Green Tea)
But if I have too much of you, you cause Toxicity!
I take you in my vitamin and you're in stainless steel,
Before I did a report on you, I didn't know you were real!

Selenium, sweet Selenium, you exhibit photovoltaic action,
When I learned that about you, imagine my reaction!
You're a semiconductor, and a photographic toner, too.
But what's more, Selenium, I love you!
By Lindsay

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Selenium

in 6th grade I had to do a project on selenium
and I did not know how to pronounce it
but soon I was faced with a bigger problem
we had to explain the uses of the element we did a
project on
and selenium is often strip mined
which I didn't want to promote
this is not a humorous poem. By ttk

For more awesomely sciencey poems, check out the link!
(As you may have guessed, not really posted by Mr. C.)

Sci 10: The equations assignment is due next class
Sci 9: Journals are due before the holiday
Bio 20: Invertebrate exam next week
Chem 30: Heat energy exam to study for

Chem 30: We have an exam on the "Energy in Reactions" unit next Tuesday.
Biology 20: Don't forget next week's exam.
Sci 9: Your projects on "Energy in Sask." will be due before the Easter break. (And remember there's no school next Thursday!)


A big reminder to anyone with outstanding assignments: Be sure to have them in before the Easter break if you wish to have any consideration towards your mark.

New Biology Lesson

Biology 30: Senses quiz on Friday
Biology 20: Invertebrate test next Tuesday. Also, the invertebrate review assignment is now past due.
Physics 20: Sound exam this Thursday

Another very useful link!

In addition to the periodic table at the bottom of the page, I've added a link to another really interesting one. This one is color coded in several ways: it tells you whether an element is solid, liquid, or gas at room temperature, and then for each one gives a list of how the element is used as an element, an alloy, and a compound. For instance, if you click on zinc you will see that in black text, indicating as an element, it is used as a corrosion-resistant coating. Then in red text, indicating as an alloy, it is used in car parts and in brass. Finally, in blue text, indicating as a compound, it is used in cosmetics and as a white pigment in rubber. There is a key to explain the use of the table and a ton of interesting information.

New link to check out

For those of you wondering what you will ever do with your knowledge of physics after you leave high school, here is a new link for you. At "Sound Science with Sarah Tulga" you can learn from a fellow student how to use the physics of sound to construct your own musical instruments. Imagine how thrilled Miss Campbell will be when you are able to accompany the band on your homemade didgeridoo or glockenspiel! I'm just saying...

Physics 20: The review sheets were given out today. There will be one more class to work on them then they will be due.


Biology 30: One more class to work on the sensory system project

Chem 30: Exam on the Solutions unit next week.


For anyone behind in their assignments I suggest you get them in. This long weekend is a great time to catch up. Remember that grades are based on completed work. Failing to hand in assignments will not help in any way.

Especially for Science 9

Q: What is the name of the first electricity detective?

A: Sherlock Ohms.

Biology 30: We are working on our sensory projects.

Chemistry 30: Today we will begin our Energy in Chemistry unit. Remember that next week we will have our exam on Unit II

Physics 20: The review project will be completed today and the assignment will be given
next class. Be sure to get a copy of the information sheets as well as the
assignment.

Sci 10: today note were given on " How compounds form "

Sci 9: We are taking notes on parallel and series circuits. Also' Ohm's law was
introduced.

Funny!

Won't tell you what this is about, but it does relate to science. Make sure to watch it all the way to the end!

Chem 30: The Solutions assignment is due March 9th

Biology 30: The exam has been moved to March 10th
Also, we will have one more work class on the sensory system then it will
be due on the following class

Biology 20: Your crayfish dissection is due March 10th

Bio 30: We are beginning a group project on human sensory structures. We will be working on this for the next two classes then it will be due.

Physics 20: We are working on sound and wave interference. Be sure to do all assigned questions that go along with the theory

Sci 9: We are working on our electricity unit. The end of the unit is not too far away so be sure those journals are up to date.

Bio 20: We dissected a Crayfish today. Next class you will complete the diagrams then they will be due.

Chemistry 30: The solutions unit is almost done. Next class we will have an assignmnet followed by an exam

Career Ed. Be sure your collages are ready to present next class.

Chemistry 30: You have a unit I exam on March 4th

Sci 10: Ecology test march 8th
Time line assignment is due this week

Sci 9: We will be covering types of electrical circuits this week

Feb 24th

Science 9: We are currently in the middle of our Electricity unit. Be sure to practice
problem solving using your equations. Keep that journal up to date.

Science 10: The ecology project is due this week. Be sure to review your notes and
understand all vocabulary. A test is on the horizon.

Biology 20: The grasshopper dissection is due and the crayfish is next. Essays are way
past due.

Physics 20: Currently on Sound unit

Biology 30: We will be having a test on the skeletal and muscular system next week

Chemistry 30: The second review assignment is due and next week is a test on Unit I

My next hunting trip??

Posted by guest blogger Mrs. C. :)

The wonder of SCIENCE (and God and the universe, of course.)

Feb 9th

Some dates to remember

Science 10: Your ecosystem projects will be due Feb 26th. If you are planning to do a presentation you must show that work is complete and you are ready to present.

Biology 30: Remember the Protein Synthesis assignment is due at the end of this week.

Science 9: make sure your journals are up to date.

Chemistry 30: There will be a review assignment this week.

Physics 20: The Wave Interference lab is due tomorrow.


Cheers

Jan 30, 2010

Science 10: the following assignments should have been completed by early next week

i) The classification poster
ii) The food web
iii) The bar graph assignment on energy use

Science 9:
You have a presentation on electricity due next class.
Your Chemistry test is at the end of next week

Career Ed. Be sure your folders are in

Biology 30: It is VERY important that your protein synthesis assignment be completed and handed in before the February break. NO EXCEPTIONS

Jan 18th

Good luck to everyone on your finals and mid terms.

Biology 30: Remember that your protein synthesis assignment will be coming due after exams. Don't forget that it is a major component of your years mark.

Physics 30: The dept exam is Jan 27th

Physics 30: We will be doing our review assignment for the Electricity unit tomorrow. It will be due Thursday.
The exam will be next week.

Science 8: Be sure to keep those journals up to date.

Science 9: Journals as well. Don't forget to have your timeline assignment complete for next class.

Biology 30: We'll be taking notes on Linkage tomorrow so be sure you have the handouts. Assignments to follow.

Biology 20: We are working on our Plants and Microscope assignment. Be sure to have the handout with you and to answer all
questions.

Chemistry 20: Our review on Gases and Stoichiometry begins tomorrow and will be due by the end of the week. The exam will
come soon after so be sure to review as this exam will not be open book.


Junior Basketball: I hope to have the schedule by the end of the week and firm up game and practice dates. Should be a great season for the 7 & 8 teams. " GO GUARDIANS !!!!!!!!!"

We are now into the second half of out first semester. A reminder to all classes that are complete as of January that there is still a lot of work to do.

Science 8 and 9: Be sure you keep your notes up to date if you miss classes and don't forget about your journals. I may be asking for them one day soon.

Chemistry 20: We are getting into are unit on gases. You should be able to solve problems using Boyles and Charles laws as well as the combined equation. If you are having trouble with stoichiometry be sure to come in for extra help.

Biology 20: I talked about vocabulary journals today. If you are having trouble with the termonology I would suggest using this method

Biology 30: We are starting our genetics unit.

Physics 30: This is the last big push to the January deparmental exam. We started our electricity unit so be sure you have the terms and concepts straight. Don't forget the Work/Energy/Power exam tomorrow.

Physics 30: We have begun our unit on electricity. Our next exam on the Work,Energy, and Power unit
will be Nov 17th


Biology 20: Notes on the Plant kingdom study have begun. There was a handout on Bryophytes and
Pterophytes

Chemistry 20: We have taken notes on Charles and Boyles law in the gases unit.

Biology 30: Exam on Photosynthesis and Respiration is today. Our genetics Unit will begin after the break.

Science 9: Presentations have been completed and we have begun notes on the introduction to our
Chemistry Unit

Science 8: "Senses" projects have been concluded. Be sure to have the note package put together by the
class. You will need this to study for the quiz. ( Date to be announced )



Note**** If you have missed notes pease ask one of your classmates. I can photcopy for you if you bring
them to me. If you require extra help you can come in at noon hour for assistance.

Some Important Dates:

Science 9: Don't forget your presentations are coming up.
Science 8: Your projects will be due this Friday Nov 6th

Exams that will be written on Nov 10th
Science 8 " The Skeletal System"
Chem 20 Stoichiometry
Biology 30 Respiration and Photosynthesis.


Remember that policy is if you know you will be absent you must arrange to write the exam before you leave.

Mr C's Bulletin Board

Hello everyone.

I will post information on assignments and topics we have covered in class. Also, I will try to post important dates such as exams and due dates. If you miss notes please ask one of your classmates and I can photocopy them for you to pick up at the office.

First exam to be posted: Chemistry 20 Stoichiometry exam is Nov 10

If you know you will be absent you are expected to write the exam before the scheduled date.