Friday, June 15th
– Final Self-reflection
– Return Textbooks!
– Start bringing home belongings!
Hawaii vs. Guatemalahttps://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/08/science/volcano-guatemala-hawaii.html
Wednesday, June 13th
– Layers of the Earth & Plate Tectonics
– Oreo Tectonics
Monday, June 11th
– Plate Tectonic Evidence
– Piecing Together Pangaea (HAND IN!)
RETURN TEXTBOOKS!
Thursday, June 7th
– share optics projects!
– Intro to Plate Tectonics (evidence of Continental Drift)
RETURN TEXTBOOKS!
***OPTICS MODEL PROJECT DUE: THURS, JUNE 7th***
Thursday, May 24th
BRING MATERIALS NEXT CLASS!
SMARTPHONE VIRTUAL REALITY HEADSET:
SMARTPHONE PROJECTOR:
https://content.photojojo.com/turn-your-phone-into-a-photo-projector-for-1/
MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM) LENS:
FISHEYE LENS:
https://content.photojojo.com/make-your-own-fisheye-lens/
https://www.wired.com/2009/09/diy-fisheye-made-from-broken-lens/
3D HOLOGRAM PYRAMID FOR SMARTPHONE:
https://maker.pro/custom/projects/diy-hologram
https://www.comsol.com/blogs/explaining-the-peppers-ghost-illusion-with-ray-optics/
SPECTROSCOPE:
https://www.livescience.com/41548-spectroscopy-science-fair-project.html
http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Spectroscope/
https://www.exploratorium.edu/snacks/cd-spectroscope
https://buggyandbuddy.com/homemade-spectroscope/
TELESCOPE:
https://www.savvyhomemade.com/building-a-homemade-telescope/
PINHOLE CAMERA:
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/books/pinhole-camera/
http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-A-Pinhole-Camera/
https://www.lomography.com/magazine/118969-pimhole-tutorial-make-your-own-diy-pinhole-camera
SOLAR OVEN:
https://www.re-energy.ca/solar-oven
https://www.homesciencetools.com/article/how-to-build-a-solar-oven-project/
https://www.popsci.com/build-diy-solar-oven
http://www.instructables.com/id/Best-Solar-Oven/
Tuesday, May 22nd
– Peer review Eye Dissection conclusion & HAND IN!
– 6.2 Self-Notes + Multiple Choice (finish for HOMEWORK)
HUBBLE SPACE TELESCOPE:
FIBRE OPTICS:
LASIK:
Wednesday, May 16th
– Cow Eye Dissection!
HOMEWORK:
– finish Lab Report!
Monday, May 14th
– The Human Eye & Vision intro powerpoint & optical illusions
– 6.1 Notes package
HOMEWORK:
– complete the entire booklet by next class to prepare for the dissection!!
– DO NOT NEED TO DO THE READING CHECK
Thursday, May 10th
– 5.3 How Lenses Form Images Activity
HOMEWORK:
– finish lab if not done – HAND IN NEXT CLASS!
Tuesday, May 8th
– 5.2 How Mirrors Form Images Activity
HOMEWORK:
– finish all parts of the lab – HAND IN NEXT CLASS!
Friday, May 4th
– HW Check
– Refraction Activity
HOMEWORK:
– CYU pg. 181 #5 and #10
– 5.1 Review handout
Wednesday, May 2nd
– Measuring Angles crash course
– Law of Reflection Activity
HOMEWORK:
– finish Reflection activity
– Reading Check pg. 175 #1-7
Monday, April 30th
– 5.1 Notes (The Ray Model of Light)
– Activity: Absorb, Reflect, Transmit
HOMEWORK:
– complete lab handout
– Reading Check pg. 171 #1-5
Thursday, April 26th
– Bill Nye video: Light & Optics
– Ch.4 Test
Tuesday, April 24th
– Sunscreen & UV Light Activity
– Ch.4 Review package
HOMEWORK:
– Ch.4 Test next class!
– Ch.4 Review ANSWER KEY POSTED IN CLASS NOTEBOOK!
Thursday, April 19th
– HW Q’s??
– What do Diffraction glasses do??
– 4.3 Notes
HOMEWORK:
– complete chart on back side of notes
– CYU pg. 163 #4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11
– Ch. 4 Test next Thursday
Tuesday, April 17th
– go over HW
– 4.2 Notes (Visible Light)
– Prism activity (hand in!)
HOMEWORK:
– CYU pg. 151 #2-9, 12a, 13a
Friday, April 13th
– hand in Density Lab!
– 4.1 Notes (Waves)
– Slinky activity
HOMEWORK:
– Reading Check pg. 138 #1-5
– CYU Pg. 143 #2
– worksheet (2 pages after notes)
Wednesday, April 11th
– go over answers to last day’s handout
– complete Density Detective lab
– Checking Concepts pg. 271 #2-5
Monday, April 9th
– Reading Check pg. 263
– Calculating Density notes
– Lab: Density Detective (Day 1 – measure mass and volume)
HOMEWORK:
– finish Density worksheets (p.2-4)
– discuss Term 2 self-assessment with parents!
Thursday, April 5th
– Reviewing Ratio of Mass to Volume
– 7.2 Notes (Fluids & Density)
– Density Lab: Sink or Float?
HOMEWORK:
– Read pg. 260-263
– “think about” the Reading Check on pg. 263 (especially #5 & 6)
Tuesday, April 3rd
– Welcome back!
– Interesting behaviours of fluids:
– Reviewing Mass & Volume
Thursday, March 15th
– Chemistry Quiz
– Self-Evaluations
***ANSWER KEYS for REVIEW WORKSHEETS all in CLASS NOTEBOOK!***
Tuesday, March 13th
– 7.1 ReviewPowerPoint
– Bill Nye Video: Atoms & Molecules
– Review package & worksheets
HOMEWORK:
– Atoms/Matter quiz March 15th (Thursday)
Friday, March 9th
– HAND IN LABS
– 7.1 Notes (Part 2)
– Demos: Brass ball & ring; Bimetallic strip; Imploding pop can
– Bill Nye Video: Phases of Matter
HOMEWORK:
– complete new 7.1 worksheet
– Atoms/Matter quiz March 15th (Thursday)
Wednesday, March 7th
– 7.1 Notes (States of Matter)
– Water Distillation Lab (finish Q’s on handout)
HOMEWORK:
– Chemical Identification Lab Report due next class! (CONCLUSION in passive voice!)
– complete 7.1 worksheet
– Bring an empty POP CAN next class!
– Atoms/Matter quiz March 15th (Thursday)
Monday, March 5th
– review/correct last day’s lab
– Chemical Identification (Mystery Powder) Lab
HOMEWORK:
– Lab Report with conclusion due Friday!
– Atoms/Matter quiz March 15th (Thursday)
Thursday, March 1st
– Ch. 3 tests returned
– Physical and Chemical Properties & Changes
HOMEWORK:
– finish post-lab questions and review questions on back of handout
– upcoming Test on March 15th before Spring Break!
Tuesday, February 27th
– Review evolution of Atomic Theory
– Types of Matter: Elements, Compounds, Mixtures
HOMEWORK:
– complete Types of Matter worksheet if not completed
Friday, February 23rd
SCIENCE WORLD TODAY!!!
Wednesday, February 21st
– Build An Atom Online Activity
https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/build-an-atom
SCIENCE WORLD ON FRIDAY!!
– meet in the Lower Commons at 8:45am!
Monday, February 19th
– Atomic Theory Notes
– Read Atomic Theory photocopied text
– complete History of Atomic Theory Chart
Wednesday, February 14th
– Field Trip Forms ARE DUE!!!
– Ch.3 Test
Friday, February 9th
– Antibiotic Resistance & Superbugs (finish questions on back page)
– Ch.3 Review package *ANSWER KEY POSTED IN CLASS NOTEBOOK*
HOMEWORK:
– Ch. 3 Test next Wed (Feb.14th)
– complete Science World permission form & make payment by Feb. 14th
Wednesday, February 7th
– Disease Discussion Social Walk + share
HOMEWORK:
– Ch. 3 Test next Wed (Feb.14th)
– complete Science World permission form & make payment by Feb. 14th
– READ handout on “Antibiotic Resistance & Superbugs”
Monday, February 5th
– Smudging demo & Pine Needle Tea tasting
– Disease research project Group-Share
– hand in: brochure, bibliography, note-taking package, sharing/reflection worksheet
HOMEWORK:
– Ch. 3 Test next Wed (Feb.14th)
– complete Science World permission form & make payment by Feb. 14th
– Textbook pg. 118 #18-22 (due next class)
Thursday, February 1st
– First Nations TEK of Plants & Connection to Place
(use the following websites to start your research on a local plant with healing properties)
HOMEWORK:
– complete the First Nations Traditional Medicine Fact Sheet if not done
– Disease Project due next class!
First Nations Traditional Medicines Web Sources:
http://lfs-indigenous.sites.olt.ubc.ca/plants/
Traditional_Food_Facts_Sheets (pg.22-29)
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/indigenous-medicinal-walk-1.4235900
http://www.nativeorchid.org/pictures-Medicinal.htm
http://www.nativeorchid.org/dorisMedicinalPlantTraditionalUses.htm
http://www.fao.org/wairdocs/other/ai215e/ai215e06.htm
http://www.cancer.ca/en/cancer-information/diagnosis-and-treatment/complementary-therapies/aboriginal-traditional-healing/?region=on
https://www.alive.com/health/aboriginal-medicine/
http://www.metismuseum.ca/media/db/00721
The Indigenous Plant Diva VIDEO
Tuesday, January 30th
– Disease Research Project (Day 4) – LAST DAY TO WORK ON IN CLASS!!!
HOMEWORK:
– continue working on brochure/poster (include captions for images & graphics)
– continue on Bibliography (make sure image websites are included)
– Project due: extended to Feb.5th
Friday, January 26th
– Disease Research Project (Day 3)
HOMEWORK:
– continue working on brochure/poster
– continue on Bibliography
– Project due: Feb.1st
HOW TO USE EBSCO DATABASES:
– go to Burnaby Mountain Website
– click on Library –> Databases –> EBSCO
(if you are prompted, use USER ID: bbymountain, PASSWORD: mountain)
– click on EBSCOhost Research Databases
– select Consumer Health Complete, then click CONTINUE
– type in the keywords you are researching –> SEARCH
– click on the Title of the article and read the ABSTRACT or click for FULL TEXT
– to cite, click on EXPORT on the far right and select DIRECT EXPORT TO EASYBIB
– IMPORT “without abstract”
– citation will open up in Easybib for you to copy and paste to Word, or continue working on Easybib if you are signed in
Wednesday, January 24th
– Disease Research Project (Day 2)
HOMEWORK:
– complete notes
– Project due: Feb.1st
Monday, January 22nd
– Disease Research Project (Day 1)
HOMEWORK:
– Notes should be halfway done
– Project due: Feb.1st
Thursday, January 18th
– HW Check: 3.1 CYU
– 3.2 Intro Powerpoint
– 3.2 Notes
HOMEWORK:
– 3.2 CYU (p.117) #2, 9, 11
Tuesday, January 16th
– HW Check: White Blood Cell Superhero Comic
– Partner work: modes of disease transmission
– 3.1 Review
3.1 Review only (ppt convert)
– Documentary: How To Survive A Plague
HOMEWORK:
– CYU 3.1 (p.109) #2, 3, 6, 8, 9, 10, 14-17
Friday, January 12th
– 3.1 Notes (Immune System)
– Superheroes of the Immune System comic
– Documentary: How To Survive A Plague
HOMEWORK:
– finish superhero comic
– read 3.1 in textbook
Wednesday, January 10th
– Journals: The last time you were sick (symptoms & how you “caught” the disease)
– Disease simulation (exchange of bodily fluids!) + discussion
– Partner work: investigating the spread of cholera
– Documentary: How To Survive A Plague
Monday, January 8th
– Welcome back!
– Cells vocab review
– Bill Nye: Cells video
– Intro to the Immune System (how cells form body systems in multicellular organisms)
– Disease group sort
Thursday, December 21st
– complete & HAND IN CELL LAB!!
– late Cell Model projects???
– Review
– 1.2 Quiz
*ANSWER KEY for REVIEW PACKAGE posted in CLASS NOTEBOOK*
Tuesday, December 19th
– Hand in Cell Model Projects
– Plant vs. Animal Cell Lab
ONION SKIN CELLS – MEDIUM POWER
HUMAN CHEEK CELLS – HIGH POWER
HOMEWORK:
– complete Lab drawings and questions
– Review package
– 1.2 Quiz NEXT CLASS!
Friday, December 15th
– Cellular Organelles Analogies
– Cells Rap
HOMEWORK:
– Cell Model Project due NEXT CLASS (Tuesday!)
– 1.2 Review Package (continue working on it until quiz day)
– 1.2 Quiz NEXT THURSDAY!
Wednesday, December 13th
– completed Organelles Chart is posted in Class Notebook
– Cell Model Project continued (due Dec. 19th – you get half of next class to work on it)
Monday, December 11th
– Organelles Chart – check pg.1 & 2
– start Cell Model Project (due Dec. 19th)
Thursday, December 7th
– Different types of cells
– 1.2 Notes (Prokaryotic & Eukaryotic Cells; Bacteria & Viruses)
– Cellular Organelles Note-taking continued
HOMEWORK:
– finish the rest of the Organelles chart
– Cell Model Project due Dec. 19th
Tuesday, December 5th
– 1.2 Notes (Cell Theory)
– Cellular Organelles Note-taking
HOMEWORK:
– finish the first page of the Cellular Organelles worksheet using your textbook (front & back, up to Endoplasmic Reticulum)
Friday, December 1st
– HW Review
– 1.1 Quiz
– Artificial Intelligence discussion
HOMEWORK:
– Period 7: Reading Check pg. 31
Wednesday, November 29th
– Homework Check
– finish actual size calculation for Scientific Drawing and HAND IN!
– Review worksheet
– Artificial Intelligence worksheet + living characteristics table
HOMEWORK:
– 1.1 Quiz next class! (Characteristics of Living Things, Microscope Use, Conversions and Actual Size calculations)
– BRING CALCULATOR!
Monday, November 27th
– Homework Check
– Microscopes Math Lesson (unit conversions & actual size calculations)
HOMEWORK:
– finish conversions & actual size calculations Worksheet
– CYU pg. 21 #2-8 (full sentences)
– post picture of Quiz reflection on Class Dojo (what section did you struggle with & why?)
– 1.1 QUIZ on FRIDAY!
Wednesday, November 22nd
– Homework Check + going over Lab Q’s from last day
– Making Scientific Drawings
HOMEWORK:
– Read pages 11-14
– Do Reading Check pg. 15 #1-5
Monday, November 20th
– Microscope lab today!
HOMEWORK:
– finish all questions from the lab and complete the last 2 pages (fill in the blank & multiple choice)
– upload a photo and comment to Class Dojo if possible
Thursday, November 16th
– Set up your Class Dojo account
– Nature Walk (living vs. non-living in our environment)
HOMEWORK:
– upload 2 photos to Class Dojo (1 living, 1 non-living) with captions explaining why you think they are living or non-living (use examples from the 6 characteristics we discussed in class)
– Label the microscope diagram using pg. 12 in your textbook (there will be 2 blanks left over)
Tuesday, November 14th
– hand in lab reports!
– discuss “All Living things must…”
– 1.1 Notes + activity
HOMEWORK:
– Read pages 8-11 in textbook
– Do Reading Check on page 11 #1-5 (full sentences)
– dress for outside weather next class (walking to Stoney Creek) and bring a device that can take photos and is able to upload through school wifi
Wednesday, November 8th
– complete Formal Lab Reports!
Monday, November 6th
– Scientific Method in “Nanabush and the Roses”
– review HW
– Scientific Method Quiz
HOMEWORK:
– Formal Lab report due at the end of next class (Nov.8th)
Thursday, November 2nd
– Lab day to work on Formal Lab Report (remember to add details and measurements on how to build the plane, include a diagram, label table & graph, include units of measurement!)
HOMEWORK:
– Scientific Method Quiz next class! (review booklet and review worksheets)
– Formal Lab Report now postponed to Nov.8th (end of class – last day to work on it!)
Tuesday, October 31st
– HW Check!
– Scientific Method Review booklet
– Scientific Method flowchart + matching Q’s
– Halloween Demos!
HOMEWORK:
– Formal lab report due: November 6th (next class will be a work period, but class is only 45mins long!)
– pg. 9 & 10 in Scientific Method booklet (“maggots” page and “Simpsons” page)
– Scientific Method review booklet
– Scientific Method Quiz Nov.6th
Friday, October 27th
– Literacy Assessments today! (if you are away you will need to make it up on a later date)
HOMEWORK:
– Formal lab report due: November 6th (you will get one computer lab day on Nov.2nd!)
– pg. 9 & 10 in Scientific Method booklet (“maggots” page and “Simpsons” page)
– Scientific Method Quiz postponed to Nov.6th
Wednesday, October 25th
– complete experiment testing if your data is not complete! find averages!!
– how to write a Formal Lab Report
– make sure you include measurements of your planes, and label all tables/graphs/diagrams
HOMEWORK:
– Formal lab report due: November 6th (you will get one computer lab day on Nov.2nd!)
– Scientific Method Quiz postponed to Nov.6th
Thursday, October 19th
– Interim Self-Assessment
– Designing an experiment using the Scientific Method: “Hoop It Up!”
(we will focus on how to write a formal lab report next class)
HOMEWORK:
– Scientific Method Quiz postponed to Thurs, Nov.2nd
– pg.9 in your Scientific Method notes package (“The Scientific Method in Action” – the one about maggots!)
Tuesday, October 17th
– HW Check
– Paper Towel Lab
– Measurements quiz returned
HOMEWORK:
– complete ALL PARTS of Paper Towel Lab
– Scientific Method Quiz on Oct.31st
Friday, October 13th
– Review Qualitative & Quantitative Observations
– Developing Questions & Hypotheses
– Identifying Variables & Controls
– Using the Scientific Method to investigate the Effect of Soap on Surface Tension (AKA “The Penny Lab”)
HOMEWORK:
– review & complete all questions on “Developing a Question”, “Developing a Hypothesis”, “Identifying Controls & Variables”
– complete the Analyze & Conclusion questions for the “Penny Lab” on a separate piece of paper!
Wednesday, October 11th
– Observations vs. Inferences Review
– QUALitative vs. QUANTitative Observations
– Baby Carrot ID Challenge
– Candle: Background/Observations/Questions/Predictions
HOMEWORK:
– complete pages “Making Observations” and “Qualitative vs. Quantitative” (if not done)
– start collecting a variety of 5 images (take pictures or find online) – save to phone or USB
Friday, October 6th
– go over answers to Review booklet
– Measurements Quizzie
– Introducing the Scientific Method: Observations vs. Inferences
HAVE A GREAT THANKSGIVING!
Wednesday, October 4th
– Measurements (Mass continued – electronic scales)
– Measurements review (booklet + stations)
HOMEWORK:
– finish review booklet + study
– Measurements Quiz NEXT CLASS!
– bring a calculator!
Monday, October 2nd
– Safety quizzes returned
– Review: length, surface area, volume
– Measurements (Mass – triple/four beam balance)
HOMEWORK:
– Measurements quiz on Friday!
Thursday, September 28th
– continue Measurements (Length & conversions, surface area)
– Measurements (Volume – 3 ways!)
HOMEWORK:
– please review (look over) your notes and make sure you understand what we covered in class
Tuesday, September 26th
– any late posters or labs?
– Retro Safety video
– Mindful breathing exercises to clear your minds
– Safety Quiz
– Measurements (Length)
Thursday, September 21st
– hand in posters!
– complete lab equipment identification
– prepare and complete hydrogen peroxide & yeast lab
HOMEWORK:
– complete lab questions (if not done)
– Safety/WHMIS quiz next class!
Tuesday, September 19th
– go over answers to Safety worksheets
– last work period for WHIMIS/Safety poster
– start lab equipment identification
– DEMO: The “Whoosh” Bottle!
HOMEWORK:
– Safety/WHMIS poster due next class!
– be ready for lab next class
Friday, September 15th
– HW Check
– Chemical Safety at Home (article) discussion
– WHMIS/Safety poster
HOMEWORK:
– poster due: Thurs, Sept 21 (you will have another 30-40mins next class to work on it)
– continue to look for products at home/online that contain 3 different WHMIS/Safety symbols
Wednesday, September 13th
– Getting to Know Your Classroom Scavenger
– Science Lab Safety booklet
HOMEWORK:
– finish WHMIS table and safety multiple choice (if not completed)
– find 3 materials in your home that has a WHMIS symbol and take a photo of the container and safety instructions
(if you do not have a camera/phone, write down the what the symbol is and note the safety instructions)
Monday, September 11th
– Ice Breaker/Find a person that…
– “Following Directions” test
– Bridge Building Reflection
– Developing Classroom Guidelines & Principles
– Course Outline:
Science 8 Course Outline 2017
Thursday, September 7th
– Bridge Building Challenge
