This uplifting message was left by children in one of our Burnaby neighbourhoods. Great words of wisdom and compassion 🙂
All of you should have received an email from me today (Monday, March 30th) to your personal email account that you have given to the office. Please also check your school-based Office 365 email account to make sure that you know how it works. If you did not receive an email from me checking in on you, please email me to let me know so that I can add you. You will hear again from me by the end of the week with more information on how your continuity of learning will look like. For now, take care of yourselves and follow those wise words above.
Ms. Lam
Thurs, Mar. 12th
– go over Review questions
– Quest!
HOMEWORK:
HAVE A GREAT SPRING BREAK!!! (Starting Ch.6 Periodic Table after the break!)
Tues, Mar. 10th
– Hand in Lab from last class!
– Review: Learning Goals Checklist
HOMEWORK:
– 5.1-5.3 Quest next class!
Fri, Mar. 6th
– Recap: Properties of Matter
– Notes: Changes in Matter (5.3)
– Activity: Investigating CHEMICAL vs. PHYSICAL CHANGES
HOMEWORK:
– Read 5.3
– complete CYU questions in full sentences (to be handed in with lab handout!)
– Quiz next Thursday before Spring Break!
Wed, Mar. 4th
– go over last day’s lab combining & separating activity
– Notes: Properties of Matter (5.2)
– Activity: Investigating Physical & Chemical Properties of Matter
HOMEWORK:
– Read 5.2
– CYU p.164 #1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9
– Quiz next Thursday before Spring Break!
Mon, Mar. 2nd
– go over last day’s activity & HW
– Activity: Combining Elements & Compounds Physically & Separating
HOMEWORK:
– complete any blanks on lab handout
Wed, Feb. 26th
– Starting CHEMISTRY!
– Notes: Classifying Types of Matter
– Activity: Classifying Matter Stations
HOMEWORK:
– complete the last page of questions
Mon, Feb. 24th
– Reading: Braiding Sweetgrass “Asters & Goldenrod”
– Trail walk: Observing with your senses & Collecting Black Cottonwood buds
HOMEWORK:
– use your senses to observe your surroundings on your way home today!
Thurs, Feb. 20th
– Ch.4 Quest (Human Reproduction)
HOMEWORK:
– dress appropriately for next class (going outside for a walk!)
Tues, Feb. 18th
– Mini Research Share (hand in completed research notes)
HOMEWORK:
– Ch.4 Quest (Human Reproduction) next class!
– Review Checklist of Learning Goals
Thurs, Feb. 13th
– Self-notes: 4.3 (Pregnancy)
– Review: Kahoot / Worksheet
HOMEWORK:
– complete research on your topic using textbook and reliable online sources (share next class)
– Ch.4 Quest (Human Reproduction) next Thursday!
– Review worksheet (crosswords & Labelling)
Tues, Feb. 11th
– Assignment: Fetal Development – Graphing & Analyzing Q’s
– Mini-Research: pick topic and find info
HOMEWORK:
– complete research on your topic using textbook and reliable online sources
– Ch.4 Quest (Human Reproduction) next Thursday!
Fri, Feb. 7th
– Video: “Life’s Greatest Miracle”
– Assignment: Fetal Development – Graphing & Analyzing
HOMEWORK:
– finish the 2 graphs
Wed, Feb. 5th
– HW Check
– Video: “Life’s Greatest Miracle”
Mon, Feb. 3rd
– HW Check
– Video: Male Reproductive System
– Review: Male Rep. Sys. vocab
– Notes: Female Reproductive System
– WS: Label parts and chart of functions
HOMEWORK:
– finish worksheet (if not done)
– Textbook: pg.116 #4,6,8,10,11 (Bonus: 14,16)
Thurs, Jan. 30th
– Notes: Male Reproductive System
– WS: Label parts and chart of functions
– Microscopes: Spermatogenesis in testes
HOMEWORK:
– finish worksheet (if not done)
– Textbook: pg.111 #1, 2, 7, 9, 12
Tues, Jan. 28th
– Ch.3 Quest: Meiosis & Sexual Reproduction
– Intro: Human Reproductive Structures (draw & share)
– Sexual Reproduction Q&A???
Mon, Jan. 20th
– HW Check: Meiosis diagram & chart
– Review: Kahoot!
HOMEWORK:
– Learning Goals Checklist & Practice Q’s
– 3.1 – 3.3 Quest AFTER assessment week (Tuesday, January 28th!)
Thurs, Jan. 16th
– HW Check: (3.3 Self-notes)
– go over 3.3 Self-notes
– Review Vocab: password partner guessing game
HOMEWORK:
– Review handout: Meiosis drawings & chart
– 3.1 – 3.3 Quest postponed until AFTER assessment week (Tuesday, January 28th!)
Tues, Jan. 14th
– Hand in Flower Dissection Lab
– Review: Create a story/comic of Bonnie the Bumblebee & Peter Pollen
– Self-Notes: 3.3 Types of Sexual Reproduction
HOMEWORK:
– complete the self-notes for 3.3
– 3.1 – 3.3 Quest next Monday, January 20th!
Fri, Jan. 10th
– Go over HW: Mitosis vs. Meiosis Chart, Crossword, M/C
– Lab: Flower Reproductive Structures
HOMEWORK:
– LAB + questions due next class!
Wed, Jan. 8th
– HW Check: Meiosis cut & paste
– go over 3.2 worksheet (from before break)
– go over Meiosis Cut & Paste
– complete chart on back side of cut & paste
HOMEWORK:
– complete new meiosis worksheet (crossword & multiple choice)
Mon, Jan. 6th
– Review Vocab: mind mapping
– HW Check: 3.1 & 3.2 WS
– Meiosis Sequencing: Cut & Paste
HOMEWORK:
– finish Meiosis cut & paste (use p.75-77 to help fill in blanks and put in order)
Thurs, Dec. 19th
– go over WS (Meiosis) p.1
– Christmas Kahoot!
HOMEWORK:
– Complete rest of worksheet (back side) if not done! (Asexual vs. Sexual Reproduction)
Tues, Dec. 17th
– Quest: Cell Cycle / Asexual Reproduction
HOMEWORK:
– Worksheet (Meiosis & Sexual Reproduction)
Fri, Dec. 13th
– Review Checklist & Q’s
– Kahoot Review
HOMEWORK:
– Learning Goals Checklist & extra practice problems (KEY POSTED in CLASS NOTEBOOK)
– Cell Cycle / Asexual Reproduction Quiz postponed until: Tues, Dec. 17th
Wed, Dec. 11th
– HW Check: G.O.S.S.I.P worksheet on Cloning
– Notes: Meiosis
HOMEWORK:
– Read Section 3.1 p.74-77, Do CYU p.78 # 1-9
– Learning Goals Review Checklist & extra practice problems
– Cell Cycle / Asexual Reproduction Quiz postponed until: Tues, Dec. 17th
Mon, Dec. 9th
– HW Check: Read-Sketch-Draft Self-Notes on Asexual Reproduction (p.57-59)
– Annotating an Article on Cloning
– Debate! Pros & Cons of Cloning
HOMEWORK:
– complete the annotation worksheet on cloning (G.O.S.S.I.P)
– Cell Cycle / Asexual Reproduction Quiz postponed until: Tues, Dec. 17th
Thurs, Dec. 5th
– HAND IN Mitosis/Microscope Lab
– Discussion: TEK, Reproduction, & Sustainability
– Read-Sketch-Draft Self-Notes on Asexual Reproduction (use p.57-59)
HOMEWORK:
– complete the worksheet on asexual reproduction
– Cell Cycle / Asexual Reproduction Quiz: Wed, Dec. 11th
Tues, Dec. 3rd
– Cytokinesis in Plants vs. Animals (cell plate)
– Microscope Lab: Mitosis in Onion Root Cells
HOMEWORK:
– complete the lab Q’s for NEXT CLASS!
Fri, Nov. 29th
– finishing touches to Cell Cycle projects
– SHARING in groups
– HAND IN projects + individual questions
– Project Reflections – HAND IN
HOMEWORK:
– Cell Cycle/Mitosis Quiz Wed, Dec. 11th
Wed, Nov. 27th
– Cell Cycle/Mitosis Project: Day 3/3 work periods (due: Nov.29th)
– make sure to label the cell parts and phases!
– use at least 4 chromosomes (use 2 colours if you wish)
– add a description for each phase
HOMEWORK:
– Cell Cycle/Mitosis Project + individual questions due Fri, Nov. 29th! (you have about 40 minutes for last minute touches)
Mon, Nov. 25th
– Cell Cycle/Mitosis Project: Day 2/3 work periods (due: Nov.29th)
– make sure to label the cell parts and phases!
– use at least 4 chromosomes (use 2 colours if you wish)
– add a description for each phase
HOMEWORK:
– Cell Cycle/Mitosis Project + individual questions due Fri, Nov. 29th!
Wed, Nov. 20th
– Cell Cycle/Mitosis Project: Day 1/3 work periods (due: Nov.29th)
– make sure to label the cell parts and phases!
HOMEWORK:
– Cell Cycle/Mitosis Project due Fri, Nov. 29th!
Mon, Nov. 18th
– Quiz: Cell Structure & Function
– Review: go over answers to text Q’s p.52
– Worksheet: read, sketch, explain the stages of Cell Cycle
– Mitosis Project: introduction & form groups (due: Nov.29th)
HOMEWORK:
– complete the worksheet on the stages of Cell Cycle
– bring any materials needed for project next class!
Thurs, Nov. 14th
– Review: Cell Organelles structure & function match-up
– Notes: Cell Cycle
HOMEWORK:
– finish organelles worksheet & riddles
– Cell organelles structure & function quiz next class!
– Read p.49, Do CYU p.52 #1-7, 10, 11, 14, 15
Tues, Nov. 12th
– Hand in homework! (p.41 – 10 questions)
– Use the following links or other sources to complete the Cell Organelles chart & labeling
Virtual Tour of A Plant & Animal Cell
– Username: BCSP9_studentcentre
– Password: BCSP9_onlinelearning
Build A Cell
Virtual Cell Model
HOMEWORK:
– complete booklet: chart, labeling, riddles
– Cell Organelles structure & function quiz (postponed until Mon, Nov. 18th)
Thurs, Nov. 7th
– Homework Check (Prokaryotic/Eukaryotic WS; Text 2.1 Q’s)
– Textbook: Read 2.2 (p.39-40); Do CYU p.41 #2-9, 12, 14
HOMEWORK:
– complete Text readings & q’s
Tues, Nov. 5th
– Notes: Cell Theory, Why Cells Divide, Types of Cells
– Worksheet: Prokaryotic & Eukaryotic Cells
– Textbook: Read p.36-37; Do p.38 #1,3,4,7,11,12, Bonus 14
HOMEWORK:
– complete Text readings & q’s
– complete Prokaryotic & Eukaryotic Cells worksheet
Fri, Nov. 1st
– Review: Unit conversions and actual size calculations
– HAND IN SCIENTIFIC DRAWING!
– Worksheet: Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic Cells
HOMEWORK:
– complete worksheet
Wed, Oct. 30th
– Microscopes and Scientific Drawings
– Actual Size Calculations
HOMEWORK:
– try calculating actual size for your object
Mon, Oct. 28th
– Microscopes (parts, usage, magnification)
– Lab: Creating and Observing a Wet Mount
HOMEWORK:
– review Microscopes (answers posted)
– do you owe me any assignments????
– discuss your Interim Self-Assessment with your guardians
Wed, Oct. 23rd
– Scientific Method Test
HOMEWORK:
– do you owe me any assignments????
– discuss your Interim Self-Assessment with your guardians
Mon, Oct. 21st
– complete Bubble Gum lab with partner and HAND IN!
– Review booklet (complete, but omit #31, 44, 46, 47)
– Review Jeopardy
HOMEWORK:
– Review booklet
– Scientific Method Test next class!
Thurs, Oct. 17th
– Hand in last day’s lab report! (Foot Size vs. Vertical Jump)
– Experiment: Bubble Gum Lab (more time to work with partner next class)
HOMEWORK:
– Review booklet #10-25
– Scientific Method Test next Wednesday, Oct. 23rd
Tues, Oct. 15th
– Graphing: Outliers & lines of best fit
– Analysis of Experimental Data: Does the Size of Your Feet Affect Your Vertical Jump?
HOMEWORK:
– complete the rest of the lab report (including Conclusion)
– Review booklet #1-9
– Scientific Method Test next Wednesday, Oct. 23rd
Thurs, Oct. 10th
– HW Check
– Graphing & Analyzing Scientific Data
– Experiment: Does the Size of Your Feet Affect Your Vertical Jump?
HOMEWORK:
– go over the graphing we did in class and read the last 2 pages of the handout
Tues, Oct. 8th
– Powerpoint: Variables
– Scientific Method booklet: Identifying Controls & Variables
– Mythbusters Experiment using the Scientific Method
HOMEWORK:
– complete last 2 pages of Scientific Method booklet
Fri, Oct. 4th
– Review: Observations vs. Inferences
– Qualitative vs. Quantitative Observations
– Developing Testable Questions
– Creating Hypotheses
HOMEWORK:
– complete p.8 (Identifying Controls & Variables)
Wed, Oct. 2nd
– Scientific Method (group brainstorm & Q’s)
HOMEWORK:
– p.4 (Making Observations), p.5 (Qualitative or Quantitative)
Mon, Sept. 30th
– Unit Conversions
– Stations: Measurements (hand in)
Thurs, Sept. 26th
– Measurements: Mass
HOMEWORK:
– review for “hands-on” measurement assessment next class
– review booklet
Tues, Sept. 24th
– Measurements continued: Surface Area & Volume of prisms, liquids, & irregular solids
Thurs, Sept. 19th
– HW Check
– Quiz: Science Safety
– Notes: Measuring Length
HOMEWORK:
– go over units and conversions for length in notes
– measure length & width of an index card, post-it, or sheet of paper (in cm & mm)
Tues, Sept. 17th
– Safety Scenarios Review
– Equipment Use & Safety
– Lab: Practicing Safety with equiment
HOMEWORK:
– Review worksheet
– Science Safety & WHMIS quiz NEXT CLASS!
Fri, Sept. 13th
– go over HW from last class
– Notes: WHMIS symbols
– WHMIS powerpoint & worksheet
– Equipment Safety introduction
HOMEWORK:
– Science Safety & WHMIS quiz next Tuesday
Wed, Sept. 11th
– Course Outline / Website / Online Class Notebook
– Classroom Scavenger
– Science Safety
HOMEWORK:
– finish identifying dangers in the Safety comic
– Science Safety & WHMIS quiz next Tuesday
Mon, Sept. 9th
– Science Chat Stations (All About Me & my classmates)
– hand in the worksheet!
Thurs, Sept. 5th
– Welcome & introductions
– Brainstorm: how to make the classroom a safe and caring environment that is conducive to learning? general do’s & dont’s? class rules?
– Stations post-it (1-8) activity to meet your classmates