1) email me if there are any questions: [email protected]
2) please see this following link for an online textbook, online quizzes and resources for science 8: http://www.bcscience.com/bc8/index.html
3) check jupiter grades for updates on marks: https://jupitergrades.com/
-forgot your sign in and password? email me and I'll look it up
DAILY LOG:
Feb 21st
Today we:
-diffusion review
-diffusion quiz
-marked and recored marks
-practice/group test- is used to for assessing where students are at and will show where individual students need extra time studying
-marked and recorded marks
-studied/reviewed for the rest of the class- prep for upcoming test :)
HW:
-study for chapter 1 test- which is on MONDAY FEB 25th
-see the following document for the review list and study tips
-there are a lot of good videos on youtube if you need to see the information in a different version. Also, there are many good interactive websites
-see below link for one example of an interactive website that will help you learn about a cell, its organelles and will help you practice their functions
-the following video about diffusion and osmosis
http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/begin/cells/insideacell/
review list:
Today we:
-diffusion review
-diffusion quiz
-marked and recored marks
-practice/group test- is used to for assessing where students are at and will show where individual students need extra time studying
-marked and recorded marks
-studied/reviewed for the rest of the class- prep for upcoming test :)
HW:
-study for chapter 1 test- which is on MONDAY FEB 25th
-see the following document for the review list and study tips
-there are a lot of good videos on youtube if you need to see the information in a different version. Also, there are many good interactive websites
-see below link for one example of an interactive website that will help you learn about a cell, its organelles and will help you practice their functions
-the following video about diffusion and osmosis
http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/begin/cells/insideacell/
review list:
science_8_unit_1-chapter_1_review.docx | |
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File Type: | docx |
feb 25th
Today we..
-wrote a test on chapter one: cells
-started on chapter 2: body systems
HW:
- workbook #2- body systems: the entire book should be complete by next class- final ALL pages
-wrote a test on chapter one: cells
-started on chapter 2: body systems
HW:
- workbook #2- body systems: the entire book should be complete by next class- final ALL pages
1_human_body_systems_powerpoint.ppt | |
File Size: | 2087 kb |
File Type: | ppt |
feb 27th
today we..
-started nutrition- ppt (powerpoint)- slide 1-18
-workbook #3- all pages 1,2,3,4,5
hw:
pages from workbook: page 1-5 in workbook.
study for human body system quiz on friday- at the start of chapter 2, you have a workbook on this material as well.. it is an overview of the body systems and tissues.
-started nutrition- ppt (powerpoint)- slide 1-18
-workbook #3- all pages 1,2,3,4,5
hw:
pages from workbook: page 1-5 in workbook.
study for human body system quiz on friday- at the start of chapter 2, you have a workbook on this material as well.. it is an overview of the body systems and tissues.
2_nutrition_powerpoint.ppt | |
File Size: | 3365 kb |
File Type: | ppt |
SOME COOL WEBSITES ABOUT THE HUMAN BODY. INTERACTIVE GAMES AND A LOT OF VIDEOS ON HEALTH:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/
march 1st
Today we..
-tissue activity
-human body quiz
-finished ppt on nutrition- vitamins slides 18-48
-meal plan assignment
-movie-supersize me
hw:
-meal plan: design the ideal meal plan for one entire day using the assignment chart given out in class. Then, record what you eat throughout the weekend, while you try to eat healthy (this is done on the 2nd chart on the back of the assignment)
-study for nutrition quiz which will be on tuesday
-tissue activity
-human body quiz
-finished ppt on nutrition- vitamins slides 18-48
-meal plan assignment
-movie-supersize me
hw:
-meal plan: design the ideal meal plan for one entire day using the assignment chart given out in class. Then, record what you eat throughout the weekend, while you try to eat healthy (this is done on the 2nd chart on the back of the assignment)
-study for nutrition quiz which will be on tuesday
march 5th
today we..
-reviewed/studied for nutrition quiz
-wrote, marked, recorded nutrition quiz
-finished movie
-went to a cultural performance
hw:
-review what we have done so far, ch 1 and ch 2--> stay caught up on material.
-reviewed/studied for nutrition quiz
-wrote, marked, recorded nutrition quiz
-finished movie
-went to a cultural performance
hw:
-review what we have done so far, ch 1 and ch 2--> stay caught up on material.
march 7th
Today we..
- finished our movie- FINALLY ! lol
- started our digestion posters
- picked up digestion booklet
HW:
- check my website
- work on digestion booklet: pages 1-4, Questions 1-35
- go back an review chapter 2: overview of human body systems, nutrition, digestion and excretion
- we will be having a chapter 2 test soon, so start studding for it!
- there will also be a quiz on digestion on wednesday (march 27th) - study up people!!
- finished our movie- FINALLY ! lol
- started our digestion posters
- picked up digestion booklet
HW:
- check my website
- work on digestion booklet: pages 1-4, Questions 1-35
- go back an review chapter 2: overview of human body systems, nutrition, digestion and excretion
- we will be having a chapter 2 test soon, so start studding for it!
- there will also be a quiz on digestion on wednesday (march 27th) - study up people!!
march 25th
today we..
-homework check on digestion booklet
-ppt on digestion
-bill nye video
-worked on poster- which is due APRIL 2nd- next tues
homework
-study for digestion quiz which is on wednesday.. Know the organs, bits and pieces, label diagram, know all functions, know 4 steps to digestion, know enzymes, know mechanical and chemical digestion, be able to describe in full detail what happens in digestion from the moment you take a bite of food... from mouth --> anus
- poster is due april 2nd... should almost be done.
-homework check on digestion booklet
-ppt on digestion
-bill nye video
-worked on poster- which is due APRIL 2nd- next tues
homework
-study for digestion quiz which is on wednesday.. Know the organs, bits and pieces, label diagram, know all functions, know 4 steps to digestion, know enzymes, know mechanical and chemical digestion, be able to describe in full detail what happens in digestion from the moment you take a bite of food... from mouth --> anus
- poster is due april 2nd... should almost be done.
8_digestion_powerpoint.ppt | |
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File Type: | ppt |
hockey boys- print out this excretory system powerpoint below:
excretory_system.ppt | |
File Size: | 787 kb |
File Type: | ppt |
March 27th
Today we...
- wrote a quiz on digestion
- rat dissection
- handed in rat dissection lab assignment
- poster work time
homework:
- poster- due next class
- study: body systems, nutrients, digestion, excretion ---> there will be a test on this material next week on, april 4th (next thursday).
- wrote a quiz on digestion
- rat dissection
- handed in rat dissection lab assignment
- poster work time
homework:
- poster- due next class
- study: body systems, nutrients, digestion, excretion ---> there will be a test on this material next week on, april 4th (next thursday).
April 2nd
Today we...
- hand in digestion posters
- peer assessment of posters
- learned about PEE!!! excretion and urinary system (ppt is above)
- go over digestion and excretion workbook answers
- catch up on any work
- study time: chapter 2 test will be on thursday (april 4th)
Chapter 2 review list is attached below as a word file
chapter 2 test is on 1) body systems + tissues 2) nutrients 3) digestive system 4) excretion
(this test is only part of chapter 2, we will finish chapter 2 later)
- hand in digestion posters
- peer assessment of posters
- learned about PEE!!! excretion and urinary system (ppt is above)
- go over digestion and excretion workbook answers
- catch up on any work
- study time: chapter 2 test will be on thursday (april 4th)
Chapter 2 review list is attached below as a word file
chapter 2 test is on 1) body systems + tissues 2) nutrients 3) digestive system 4) excretion
(this test is only part of chapter 2, we will finish chapter 2 later)
ch_2-_test_review_list.docx | |
File Size: | 18 kb |
File Type: | docx |
april 4th
today we..
- reviewed for test
-wrote the chapter 2 part 1 TEST
-heart lesson- ppt
- heart model
ON MONDAY, WHOEVER IS NOT DONE THE HOMEWORK, WILL BE STAYING IN AT LUNCH TO COMPLETE IT.
HW:
- pages 1-3, questions 1-19 in your workbook.
- study for heart quiz - QUIZ IS ON MONDAY!!!!!! KNOW THE DIFFERENT PARTS TO THE HEART, THE FLOW OF BLOOD THROUGH THE HEART. BE ABLE TO LABEL A HEART, AND KNOW WHERE THERE IS DEOXYGENATED BLOOD OR OXYGENATED BLOOD
-SEE THE POWERPOINT BELOW FOR THE NOTES IF YOU MISSED THEM IN CLASS
- reviewed for test
-wrote the chapter 2 part 1 TEST
-heart lesson- ppt
- heart model
ON MONDAY, WHOEVER IS NOT DONE THE HOMEWORK, WILL BE STAYING IN AT LUNCH TO COMPLETE IT.
HW:
- pages 1-3, questions 1-19 in your workbook.
- study for heart quiz - QUIZ IS ON MONDAY!!!!!! KNOW THE DIFFERENT PARTS TO THE HEART, THE FLOW OF BLOOD THROUGH THE HEART. BE ABLE TO LABEL A HEART, AND KNOW WHERE THERE IS DEOXYGENATED BLOOD OR OXYGENATED BLOOD
-SEE THE POWERPOINT BELOW FOR THE NOTES IF YOU MISSED THEM IN CLASS
circulation_powerpoint__the_heart.ppt | |
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File Type: | ppt |
april 8th
-homework check
-mark homework- was for marks- whoever didn't complete their homework will be staying in at lunch
-finish the heart ppt
-finish heart model
-mark homework- was for marks- whoever didn't complete their homework will be staying in at lunch
-finish the heart ppt
-finish heart model
april 10th
today we..
- finished/reviewed the heart
- wrote a heart quiz
- finished heart model assignment
- ppt on circulation, blood vessels, blood
if you missed class the powerpoint is below- you are responsible for the material in that ppt. I suggest everyone print it out to use for studying.
HW
- finish heart/circ section in the workbook: pages 4-6, Q's 20-33
- start studying for test next week.
- finished/reviewed the heart
- wrote a heart quiz
- finished heart model assignment
- ppt on circulation, blood vessels, blood
if you missed class the powerpoint is below- you are responsible for the material in that ppt. I suggest everyone print it out to use for studying.
HW
- finish heart/circ section in the workbook: pages 4-6, Q's 20-33
- start studying for test next week.
circulation_powerpoint_blood.ppt | |
File Size: | 7189 kb |
File Type: | ppt |
respiratory_system.ppt | |
File Size: | 2663 kb |
File Type: | ppt |
april 12th
today we...
I was super nice and let you go to the GREASE performance ;)
next week we will be quickly covering the respiratory system- please see ppt above: respiratory system
HW: study, read over respiration powerpoint (above), finish workbook on respiration. See below for information about test
There will be a test next thursday: april 18th
On the test: chapter 2 part 2
- heart
-circulation
-blood vessels
-blood
-respiratory system
- be able to label diagrams ie a heart, a resp system
- be able to tell me about the different blood vessels and what they do and what type of blood they carry
- know the components of blood and what are the functions of each thing
- be able to tell me about oxygenated blood and deoxygenated blood, where you would find it in the heart and what blood vessels carry each type of blood.
- know about the respiratory system, the parts, their funcitons, and how we use gas exchange
- what is gas exchange? where does it occur? what type of blood vessels are used in gas exchange?
- use all the powerpoint to study from, practice labeling diagrams, make practice quizzes, make charts that you can fill in ie) components of blood, and functions
- make flash cards
- use textbook to study from, along with your workbooks that you completed in class.
- use youtube if you need clarification... there are lots of good videos on there (lots of bad ones too, so use good judgement!!)
- email me if you have questions or need study tips :)
[email protected]
I was super nice and let you go to the GREASE performance ;)
next week we will be quickly covering the respiratory system- please see ppt above: respiratory system
HW: study, read over respiration powerpoint (above), finish workbook on respiration. See below for information about test
There will be a test next thursday: april 18th
On the test: chapter 2 part 2
- heart
-circulation
-blood vessels
-blood
-respiratory system
- be able to label diagrams ie a heart, a resp system
- be able to tell me about the different blood vessels and what they do and what type of blood they carry
- know the components of blood and what are the functions of each thing
- be able to tell me about oxygenated blood and deoxygenated blood, where you would find it in the heart and what blood vessels carry each type of blood.
- know about the respiratory system, the parts, their funcitons, and how we use gas exchange
- what is gas exchange? where does it occur? what type of blood vessels are used in gas exchange?
- use all the powerpoint to study from, practice labeling diagrams, make practice quizzes, make charts that you can fill in ie) components of blood, and functions
- make flash cards
- use textbook to study from, along with your workbooks that you completed in class.
- use youtube if you need clarification... there are lots of good videos on there (lots of bad ones too, so use good judgement!!)
- email me if you have questions or need study tips :)
[email protected]
april 24th
today we learned about the immune system
finished chapter 3: 3.1 +3.2--> immune system
homework:
review questions on chapter 3
study for ch 3 test on FRIDAY!!!
look at the 2 powerpoints below.. the powerpoints have all the material you need. The information on these powerpoints is what I will be testing from
finished chapter 3: 3.1 +3.2--> immune system
homework:
review questions on chapter 3
study for ch 3 test on FRIDAY!!!
look at the 2 powerpoints below.. the powerpoints have all the material you need. The information on these powerpoints is what I will be testing from
chapter_3_-_the_immune_system.ppt | |
File Size: | 983 kb |
File Type: | ppt |
ch_3__factors_affecting_immune_system.ppt | |
File Size: | 655 kb |
File Type: | ppt |
3.6_protecting_the_body_notes_key.doc | |
File Size: | 339 kb |
File Type: | doc |
april 26th
today we finished chapter 3
talked about diagnosing a patient
reviewed and studied for test
wrote a test on ch 3
watched an episode of Bones about pathogens
talked about science fair projects
gave out notes on fluides and pressure etc... this is the stuff you need to base your science fair experiment off of.
*see below for those notes
**website: www.sciencebuddies.com has good ideas for experiments. choose from here unless you talk to me about your idea**
talked about diagnosing a patient
reviewed and studied for test
wrote a test on ch 3
watched an episode of Bones about pathogens
talked about science fair projects
gave out notes on fluides and pressure etc... this is the stuff you need to base your science fair experiment off of.
*see below for those notes
**website: www.sciencebuddies.com has good ideas for experiments. choose from here unless you talk to me about your idea**
kmt_and_state_changes_-_4.1_notes_key.doc | |
File Size: | 516 kb |
File Type: | doc |
forces_notes_key.doc | |
File Size: | 214 kb |
File Type: | doc |
viscosity_-_4.3_notes_key.doc | |
File Size: | 175 kb |
File Type: | doc |
mass_weight_volume_-_4.5_notes_key.doc | |
File Size: | 75 kb |
File Type: | doc |
density_-_4.74.9_notes_key.doc | |
File Size: | 43 kb |
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buoyancy_-_4.104.11_notes_key.doc | |
File Size: | 378 kb |
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pressure_-_5.4_notes_key.doc | |
File Size: | 311 kb |
File Type: | doc |
pressure_in_confined_fluids_-_5.5_notes_key.doc | |
File Size: | 109 kb |
File Type: | doc |
more_on_hydr_and_pneu_-_6.36.4_notes_key.doc | |
File Size: | 499 kb |
File Type: | doc |
may 2nd
today we..
-I explained what you will be doing next week for our science fair projects
-i gave you a package of notes on physical science (the notes are above if you need them)
-you will be using these notes next week when we do our science fair.
-for today: each group decided a section of the notes that they wanted to learn about and present to the class.
the assignment criteria is below in a word doc- each group made a powerpoint presentation and prepared themselves to teach the class on monday about the section of the notes they picked out.
-monday we will be presenting each of these powerpoints.
hw: make sure you know your section really well because you have to teach the class on monday! practice your powerpoint, do extra research and be prepared for monday :)
-I explained what you will be doing next week for our science fair projects
-i gave you a package of notes on physical science (the notes are above if you need them)
-you will be using these notes next week when we do our science fair.
-for today: each group decided a section of the notes that they wanted to learn about and present to the class.
the assignment criteria is below in a word doc- each group made a powerpoint presentation and prepared themselves to teach the class on monday about the section of the notes they picked out.
-monday we will be presenting each of these powerpoints.
hw: make sure you know your section really well because you have to teach the class on monday! practice your powerpoint, do extra research and be prepared for monday :)
powerpoint_presentation_for_physical_science.docx | |
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File Type: | docx |
monday: may 6th
we will be ...
-presenting our powerpoints on physical science.
-the remainder of the class will be for science fair projects- brainstorm, plan, start researching
see below for the outline and expectation of the science fair projects
- in the outline below there are a number of good websites to go to. You will find examples of what your science fair board should look like, you will find experiment ideas, and find good resources to help you start your project. REMEMBER THAT YOUR EXPERIMENT/PROJECT MUST BE BASED ON ONEOR MORE SECTIONS FROM YOUR BOOKLET OF NOTES ON PHYSICAL SCIENCE.
-presenting our powerpoints on physical science.
-the remainder of the class will be for science fair projects- brainstorm, plan, start researching
see below for the outline and expectation of the science fair projects
- in the outline below there are a number of good websites to go to. You will find examples of what your science fair board should look like, you will find experiment ideas, and find good resources to help you start your project. REMEMBER THAT YOUR EXPERIMENT/PROJECT MUST BE BASED ON ONEOR MORE SECTIONS FROM YOUR BOOKLET OF NOTES ON PHYSICAL SCIENCE.
science_fair_experiment.docx | |
File Size: | 19 kb |
File Type: | docx |
The following rubrics are how your science fair projects will be marked. I may make some adjustment to them, but will let you know if I do. I will be marking your science fair board, but I will also be marking you individually on your contributions to group work. Each person in the group is responsible for sharing responsibilities to complete this science fair project. If you have questions, please ask.
grading_rubric-scientific_method_and_hypothesis.pdf | |
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display-board-grading-rubric.pdf | |
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conclusions-grading-rubric.pdf | |
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Below is a schedule for the next few weeks. I am not sure how long I will be with you guys, but it seems as though thursday the 16th might be my last day with you. That gives us 5 classes together. Please look at the schedule below so you know what to expect for the next 2 weeks with me. Mrs Birkeland is supposed to be coming back after the long weekend.
Monday: May 6th
- PowerPoint Presentations (physical science notes) - scientific method review (this will help you with your upcoming science fair project) - start science fair projects |
Wednesday: May 8th
- work on science fair - bring all materials to class!! -test corrections wed at lunch. |
Friday: May 10th
- work on science fair - bring all materials to class!! - if you do your experiment at home, then bring your observations and data to class so you can finish the project in class on friday -last day to work on science fair projects in class. The rest you will have to finish over the weekend. experiment must be done, write-ups should be done today, and the science fair board should be almost complete by the end of the day. |
Tuesday: May 14th
- Your project must be complete today. That means you should have gone through the rubric (above on my website) to make sure you have met all the requirements. Your board must be complete and ready to go! - in class science fair- you will set up your projects in the room and we'll have a fun day looking at each others projects. You will be judged/marked on your project during this time. |
Thursday: May 16th
- review day - there will be a final exam at the END of the school year with Mrs Birkeland, so we will use this last class to study, and review everything that we've covered so far in the science 8 course. |
GOODBYE my grade 8s!
I will miss you all very much! I am so proud of each and every one of you! YES- EVERY single person! lol
Thanks for being the best class and having such a good time in class... you are very smart young people who will go very far in life! always have faith in yourself! I know I have faith in each of you! Keep being amazing! smile! focus! and have fun!
Below are the 2 files for the review packages I said I would give you. Some of the stuff you haven't learned yet and Mrs Birkeland will teach it to you. I will attach them later :)
Thanks for being the best class and having such a good time in class... you are very smart young people who will go very far in life! always have faith in yourself! I know I have faith in each of you! Keep being amazing! smile! focus! and have fun!
Below are the 2 files for the review packages I said I would give you. Some of the stuff you haven't learned yet and Mrs Birkeland will teach it to you. I will attach them later :)