The post-volleyball plan

Hello Sec 4 Science,

Be reminded of the following things:

1) Quiz on static electricity for 4A on Monday, December 10th

2) last day in class to work on cam&follower projects (class 4B), the barometer, or any other work will be Monday, December 10th.

3) barometers will be due on Wednesday, Dec.12th

4) quiz for mechanical engineering is cancelled as you have all been assigned enough work in this area

5) Next topic for 4A - building cam system project in the workshop
     Next topic for 4B - static electricity, FACILE LEARNING ASSIGNMENT
                   Science & Technology, Lesson 4 "Electricity", Topics 1-6

How a barometre works...

please use this video to assist your understanding how how a barometre works and to do your technical analysis of the device.

http://science.discovery.com/tv-shows/deconstructed/videos/deconstructed-barometer.htm

Expect this assignment to be due at the end of next week (around Nov 30th)... if you have questions, then please ask us during the next few days :D

Updates and due dates

Hello Science Peeps,

About the friction lab, it seems that some groups are not sharing information incredibly well and cooperating to get the discussion answers finished up.  You are reminded that the data may be copied (& procedure to some extent) and shared but the other work (procedures, discussion questions, and abstract) should be in your own words. That being said...you should analyze and discuss your answers with your group!
DUE DATE remains: Wednesday, Nov 21st 2012.  For assignments handed in next Monday, Nov 26th expect a 10% penalty.

Your science journal also remains due tomorrow along with the analysis of motion transmission and transformation from today`s class.

Today`s lesson is on motion systems, hope you did your facile homework! For further review, check out the online animation at the CDP website.
Mechanisms Animation

A little reminder

Hi Sec4,

Remember to do your facile learning assignment for tomorrow (Nov 15th)... it was originally due today but since we will be working on the lab and its write-up all class, I`m giving an automatic extension to those who haven`t had a chance to login and do the engineering section, topics 3 & 4.

next collection date for materials will be on Wednesday, Nov 21st.
- journal entry number 7
- lab write-up
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Journal entry

Hi folks,

A journal entry about Theo Jansen's wind sculptures is now in the journals section.  To be previewed in class on Weds, Nov 7th 2012.

Mr.H

New Section: Mechanical Engineering

Hi All,

To introduce the topic of mechanical engineering, we've posted a few videos about what mechanical engineers do.  If you're interested then let us know!



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vo8e3ZyOk8k


here a sample project (challenge)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmZJ5HUhuiQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vo8e3ZyOk8k

Facile Assignment (due Nov 6th)

You are required to visit the Facile website to go through AND do the quiz for:

Lesson 8 Engineering
--> Topic 5: Links and Guidance

The Quiz (3 multiple choice Qs only!) must be completed before 1pm on Tues, Nov. 6. 

2 marks awarded for completion and then 1 mark per correct answer for a total out of 5.

End of Term Smoke Bomb!

Hi Science 4,

Hope all your materials are in as the official last day of term is today!

Now, about yesterday...the good news is that the smoke that many of us breathed in on Thursday is not toxic... it is an irritant that could lead to coughing, and red eyes.  So what was that stuff anyways?

Basically, it was a science demo that got away.  Pure phosphorous is a non-metal that reacts readily with oxygen to form P4O10 (also known by its empirical formula P2O5 and name diphosphorous pentoxide).

Here's the chemical equation

           4 P (s)   +  5 O2 (g)  -->  P4O10 (s)

Small pieces of white phosphorous are usually chipped off a stick and as it is exposed to air an OXIDATION REACTION occurs.  The phosphorus combines with oxygen from the air to make P4O10 "smoke."  The reaction also releases  heat (it's highly exothermic) and produces light.  If too much reacts at the same time, we get issues!

Interested in seeing more???





White phosphorous has been used in warfare as it ignites quickly and it makes a lot of smoke.  If a piece of white phosphorus came from a grenade or bomb and got on/into your skin, it would burn you and leave tissue damage. There are many cases of civilians being hit by white phosphorous bombs and being covered in white phosphorous leading to severe burns and death.

 Have a safe and smoke free day!

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

Quiz Today (Wed. Sept.12)

Just a quick reminder... the study questions are on google drive if you missed them. Mr.H & Mr.R

Disturbances and Ecological Succession

Hello Everyone, Learn about what happens after a big disturbance in this video about ecological succession which we will cover in Thursday's class (Sept 6th). Checka-la-tcho!.

Usage Update

Hi All, Numbers a little down from what we were hoping for. About 1/3 of you have logged into FACILE learning and done the topic walkthrough and quiz... be reminded that it should be done by Wednesday night (so you have all day TODAY!). As for the homework, we have received images or photos from 7 students online, so try to get them in ASAP to be used for the collage and as participation marks. For the survey, we have 18 out of 34 students responding. So for those of you that haven't done your homework, get cracking.

Yay, Bioparc + Facile Assignment

Hi Everybody, Hope everybody had fun at the Bioparc... in today's class students will do a brain storming activity and as a participation assignment will be asked to email a photo of one living thing (your own photo or an internet image) and if they have one, their favorite photo from the Bioparc field trip. Please send all images to Mr.Hodge's email before Tuesday, September 4th @8am (brian.hodge@essb.qc.ca).................... Today's assignment is to use your facile learning accounts, go to FACILE learning and login. The next few classes will be about ecology, so navigate to: Sec IV Science & Tech --> Lesson 6 "Earth, Space and Ecology --> Topic 14 Ecology. Click through all of the topic and do the quiz by or before Wednesday, September 5th @9pm. By doing this you will have covered most of the material for the ecology unit and be ready for the next week's classes on energy flow, productivity and ecological disturbances. If you haven't done the survey yet, please do it now. Have a nice long weekend!

Welcome to BPS Science Rocks (August 29, 2012)

Hello Secondary 4 Applied Science & Technology... Welcome to a new school year. This page will be used to make announcements and act as a launching pad for our resources (see tabs above). So one of the first things I should ask for is... a student volunteer. We are looking for a student IT manager who is willing to post their notes and other materials to a sharing website for all students. I can lend a scanner if needed but the student would need to have decent internet access and be responsible. If you're interested, send an email to brian.hodge@essb.qc.ca You have 3 items to work on today. 1. fill out the survey below. We need to get some information about you so that we can contact you when needed and to adapt the course as necessary. 2. go to FACILE learning and login. The next few classes will be about ecology, so navigate to: Sec IV Science & Tech --> Lesson 6 "Earth, Space and Ecology --> Topic 14 Ecology. Click through all of the topic and do the quiz by or before Friday, August 31st.