Keeping up to date

Hello Science 4... please note that there is a new tab that links to all the journal topics that need to be done... but to be very honest, you should be able to get the topic while in class or very often by checking the slideshows.

 It might be a good idea to :

• do journals sooner that later while the topics are fresh in your minds
• take a look at old slideshows as a study aid. 

 About half the class has not done the facile learning assignment for materials... what's up? 

We're working with the materials unit and we'll be using helmets as an example of how materials are put together to perform a function. Below is a video that explains a few things about concussions (which is related to the topic of helmets)... we'll probably see it in class today (Oct.15th), here's the video below...
 

New unit on deck!

Hi Science IV,

As the option unit draws to a close, we should announce where we are going.  The next unit as described in your course outline will be about materials.  We will look at the properties of those materials and the forces applied to technical objects around us.  The next few weeks are all about engineering so put on your hard hats and rev your engines.

Your facile learning assignment is to do the following topics and the quizzes at the end.  You will be given marks for completing the quizzes and scoring well. The deadline for completion of this assignment is Tuesday, November 9th @1pm.

Facile Learning - Lesson 8 - Engineering

• Topic 1 - materials (part 1)
• Topic 2 - materials (part 2)

Internal Options Begin Today

Today (Sept.26), we are splitting the class into Chemistry and Biology sections.  The extra chemistry unit serves as preparation for Chemistry at the Grade 11 level as well as introduction to some lab techniques.  The extra biology unit covers muscles and includes an investigation of muscles and factors that affect their performance.

Journal Entry & Some videos to check out

Journal #5
Chemistry All Around Us

Today, we have looked at a few examples of physical change (where no new matter is created) and chemical change (where bonds are broken and reformed to make new substances that are chemically different).Focus Question #1:Briefly reflect on the examples of physical & chemical change that you saw today (from video or demos)Focus Question #2:Describe at least 5 examples of chemical change that we see in the environment and/or our daily lives.

Two videos... the first one was used to review physical vs. chemical change and it was applicable to Journal entry #3.




The next video is an extra about global warming and it's an add on to the topic of combustion.

Chemistry Unit Facile ASSIGNMENT (Sept.17)

Hello Grade 10s... for the chemistry unit we will be studying atomic structure, physical and chemical changes with a focus on combustion and oxidation. Students who like chemistry and are considering doing it as an option course next year should let Mr.Renouf / Mr.Hodge know sometime this week.

 Your facile learning assignment is to do the following:

• lesson 1 topics#1-4, 
• lesson 2 topics#2&3. 

         Please click through and attempt the quiz at the end of each topic. Marks will be given for completing your task on or before Sunday, September 24th 2012 (however, we highly recommend that you do the click-through before Wednesday, September 20th).  Expect an in-class/homework assignment on Thursday, September 20th to be done for marks.

Journal Entry (#2b)

For students who missed an entry (required) or feel like writing an extra one (optional). Please consider the following issue.

Journal entry #2b
Title: New Brunswick Clearcutting

Background: Driving through New Brunswick we often get the impression of an endless forest. Little do we know but a few metres beyond the road, there is often clear cut logging going on.  Check out the photo below.

Focus Question:  What do you think about Canada's forestry companies? What concerns do you have? What are the benefits of a healthy forestry industry?

Intro to Atomic Structure Videos

Watch these before class next Monday... have a nice weekend. Intro to atoms Atoms & Electrons