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- May 15th (Day 2) -
We had time today to finish our calculator work on "The 'Math' of Gravity Acceleration" called 'Gravity Formula'. .

- May 14th (Day 1) -
Today, we did the last section as notes and practise on "The 'Math' of Gravity Acceleration". We learned why a car and golfball will fall at the same speed, but why a flat piece of paper falls slower than one crumpled up. .

- May 13th (Day 6) -
We had some time today to finish work for tomorrow's correcting (including the Roller Coaster motion). We watched the video on G-force, and found why flying squirrels fly, and discovered the shape water takes in outer space. .

- May 12th (Day 5) -
We started the "Roller Coaster" design activity. .

- May 8th and 11th (Day 3 and Day 4) -
The lab we did (although it was a bit cold outside for the 1st part) involved measuring our motion as we did **constant motion** outside, and then in the gym. See section 4-5 to review what the assignment along with this lab was. .

**- April 30th to May 7th (various classes) - **
We spent time completing the 4-2 powerpoint assignment, and then took time to learn about 'Distance-Time Graphs' (4-3), including the links and assignments from that section, and finished with 4-4 about how to 'measure motion'. .

- April 29th (Day 3, period 1) -
We worked on our (4-2) 'Improving Motion Technology' powerpoints today in the computer lab. A couple of due dates: Friday (May 1) -- 4-2 powerpoint assignment Friday (May 1) -- 4-3 questions on 'Measuring Motion' We'll have today and tomorrow to get these finished. .

- April 28th (Day 2, period 5) -
All the computers are booked, so we decided to work towards finishing the 4-3 questions. We'll make sure to get in the computer lab for tomorrow's class. .

- April 27th (Day 1, period 1) -
Oh no! Internet was down. So, we started on the next topic (we'll finish Friday's work tomorrow). Topic today: 'Distance-Time Graphs' (4-3). We did a few notes to get comfortable using the terms distance, time, slope, positive slope, negative slope; we learned how to interpret graphs and read information from them, too. .

- April 24th (Day 6, period 6) -
We corrected the two worksheets from 4-1, and started on the topic of "Improving Motion Technology" (4-2). We reviewed the movie about the Bugatti Veyron and discussed ways that it is designed to go 'top speeds'. Our research in the computer lab today focused on how various technologies work, and how we can improve it. We'll work a bit more on this on Monday. .

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">- April 23rd (Day 5, period 1) -
We worked on the 'Metric System' and the 'Solving Problems' worksheets from section 4-1. These are both due tomorrow. .

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">- April 22nd (Day 4, period 5) -
We examined the best 3-step way to solve word problems in high school science classes. We learned about the 'speed/velocity formula', and are working on the following questions: Exercise #1 sheet --- any 3 questions Exercise #2 sheet --- #2-4 We'll have some time tomorrow to finish this up... it'll be due Friday. We finished the day with a cool site [|'Sizes of the Planets'], and talked about how gravity on the biggest planets would affect you. <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">.

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">- April 21st (Day 3, period 1) -
We finished up the notes/examples from yesterday, and students started working on the 'Metric System' assignment (#1-6 (do the 3-step way), #10-12, #14-17)... due Thursday (April 23rd). Nearly all got finished all the questions <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">.

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">- April 20th (Day 2, period 5) -
We started our new unit... Unit 4, dealing with 'Motion in Our World'. Please make sure you get yourself a green cover sheet. MAKE SURE to fill in the 'metric system' table before you move on to the class assignment; otherwise, you'll get a bit frustrated, because it is vital (and you can use it on any test). Also, if you want to write down the '3 steps to solving Metric System' questions on the back of the metric system table, please do... you can use this for tests/assignments, too. .

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">- March 26th (Day 3, period 1) -
Students did an EXCELLENT JOB of working at their assignment today. "3-4 How Compounds Form" will be due on Tuesday (March 31st). Tomorrow.... an explosive lab! <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">.

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">- March 25th (Day 2, period 5) -
Mr.Hackl is back! We reviewed the last couple of days, to make sure everybody knew what they were doing (everybody did really well). Remember that "3-3 Bohr Diagrams for Atoms and Ions" is due tomorrow (Thursday). We looked at "3-4 How Compounds Form"... how we use Bohr diagrams to show how ionic compounds form (with arrows) and how molecular compounds form (with bubbles). .

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">- March 24th (Day 1, period 1) -
Mr.Hackl was away again, but the class worked to finish the assignment "3-3 Bohr Diagrams for Atoms and Ions". This is due on Thursday. .

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">- March 23rd (Day 6, period 5) -
Mr.Hackl was away today, but everybody did the notes on "3-3 Bohr Diagrams". You learned how to draw Bohr diagrams for atoms, what ions are, and how to draw Bohr diagrams for ions. .

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">- March 20th (Day 5, period 1) -
Finished "3-2 Lab Safety". .

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">- March 19th (Day 4, period 5) -
Snow day!!!. .

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">- March 18th (Day 3, period 1) -
We worked on "3-2 Lab Safety". .

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">- March 17th (Day 2, period 5) -
We finished activity "3-1 Review of Grade 9". A few students started "3-2 WHMIS and Lab Safety". .

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">- March 16th (Day 1, period 1) -
We started "Unit 3 - Chemical Reactions" today. We did the assignment from the 'Reactions' section on the table of contents. In pairs, students used our Nelson textbook to review important concepts from Grade 9 Science. See the "3-1 Review of Grade 9" for the questions; look over the textbook to find the answers. .

<span style="color: #b22222; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">- March 13th (Day 6, period 5) -
Exam today. Did you miss it? See Mr.Hackl to see when to write it. .<span style="color: #b22222; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">

- March 12th (Day 5, period 1) -
We did a final review for the exam tomorrow, (reviewing section 1-3 especially) and students had time to finish their assignments. .<span style="color: #b22222; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">
 * **//TEST: Friday (March 13th)..... tomorrow//**

<span style="color: #b22222; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">- March 11th (Day 4, period 5) -
We finished the "Day Three" work on 'Nitrogen Cycle' and students had some more time to finish the 'Carbon Cycle. .
 * **//TEST: Friday (March 13th)//**

<span style="color: #b22222; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">- March 10th (Day 3, period 1) -
Today, we began the "Day Three - Nitrogen Cycle" by watching the video, and answering the questions.
 * **//CHANGE of TEST: because of snow days, we'll have the test THIS FRIDAY (MARCH 13th)//**
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<span style="color: #b22222; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">- March 6th (Day 2, period 5) -
Snow day..... Keep warm
 * **//UPCOMING TEST !!!! We'll have a test on our 'Sustainability of Ecosystems' unit on March 11th.//**
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<span style="color: #b22222; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">- March 5th (Day 1, period 1) -
Snow day..... Keep warm.
 * **//UPCOMING TEST !!!! We'll have a test on our 'Sustainability of Ecosystems' unit on March 11th.//**
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<span style="color: #b22222; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">- March 4th (Day 6, period 5) -
Today, we worked on the 'Carbon Cycle' part of the unit (Day Two).
 * **//UPCOMING TEST !!!! We'll have a test on our 'Sustainability of Ecosystems' unit on March 11th.//**

<span style="color: #b22222; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">- March 3rd (Day 5, period 1) -
Today, we started working on section "1-5 Nutrient Cycles". We did 'Day One' with the definitions. Over the next few days, we'll be looking at specific nutrient cycles: the carbon cycle, and the nitrogen cycle.
 * **//UPCOMING TEST !!!! We'll have a test on our 'Sustainability of Ecosystems' unit on March 11th.//**

<span style="color: #b22222; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">- March 2nd (Day 4, period 5) -
Because today was Driver's Education and a Drama Workshop, the handful of students that were here finished section 1-4 Ecological Footprints, which is due this Thursday (March 5th).

<span style="color: #b22222; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">- February 27th (Day 3, period 1) -
Today, we worked on the 'Day Three' of section "1-4 Ecological Footprints" section, dealing with how to reduce our footprints. <span style="color: #b22222; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">

<span style="color: #b22222; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">- February 26th (Day 2, period 5) -
Today, students calculated their individual 'Ecological Footprints' using the online quiz from Section 1-4, Day Two We'll finish this activity tomorrow. Good work, today, class!
 * //**Due today: 1-3 Populations**//

<span style="color: #b22222; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">- February 25th (Day 1, period 1) -
Today we had a work period to get finished '1-3 Populations' which is due tomorrow, and all students completed the '4-2 Ecological Footprints activity on page 3' (with deciding which library books should be renewed)

<span style="color: #b22222; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">- February 24th (Day 6, period 5) -
We started today's class with the inclass activity "Shop Til You Drop". Make sure to completely fill in the table on the front side of the activity sheet, and answer one of the questions from the back side. Once we finished this activity, we kept working on the '4-2 Ecological Footprints' work (definitions and 'equation from page 2' and then the activity on page 3).

<span style="color: #b22222; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">- February 23rd (Day 5, period 1) -
Today was the Senior Ski Trip, but we did a little work in class, too, with those students who were here. Besides being a 'homework period' to get caught up on upcoming assignments, section 4-2 about 'Ecological Footprints' was provided, and we started to look at the activity (on page 3) with the library books.

<span style="color: #b22222; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">- February 13th (period 5) -
We worked at completing the work from yesterday, played the Sparrow-Hawk game (with yellow chips meaning 'poison') and finished the class with a "5 minute paragraph" on the topic: **//Explain how poison affected each population (use the graphs to explain). .//**

<span style="color: #b22222; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">- February 12th (period 1) -
We worked on 1. the definitions for 1-3 Populations, 2. on the questions for the Sparrow-Hawk Game, and 3. the activity dealing with "DDT in a Food Chain". Tomorrow, we'll do the 2nd part of the game... with poison!! .

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 * **//Due today: 1-2 Feeding Levels//** //(thanks)//
 * Today, we did some notes on "Population Dynamics" (please copy them) which explained the 4 factors that influence the size of populations in an ecosystem: natality, mortality, immigration, and emigration. We played the "Sparrow and Hawk Game" (please make sure you get a copy of the graph we made). Good work, everyone... we got up to 2 hawks by the end of the game!

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 * We worked in the computer lab to finish the "1-2 Feeding Levels" activity that is due tomorrow. Remember class, to include __both__ food webs. The definitions are __not__ due tomorrow.

<span style="color: #b22222; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif;">- February 9th (period 5) -

 * Worked to finish the definitions for 1-2 Feeding Levels, and the food webs. I think everyone who was here got finished the first of the two food webs. Since I won't be here tomorrow, it's good everybody has worked to understand how to use Microsoft Publisher to put the food webs together. As I mentioned in class, the last few questions __don't__ have to be put on a PowerPoint, they can be answered on looseleaf.