Wed. Jan. 16, 2013

8D Science Class:
Very disappointing behaviour today, class. Far too much talking and fooling around. I will expect a drastic change by next class, or the equipment goes away and you can watch me perform the experiments and simply write the answers.

Here is the Science Note from today: The process of Dissolving

Please answer the questions and submit them to me by Monday.

Class 7/8/A and 8B  Science: 
(Due by the end of the week!)

A. Why does water expand when it is frozen? (APE answer)

B. Write the definition of a solvent, a solute and a solution in your science notebook (it can be electronic or on  paper)

C. Write down 5 household solutions, identifying what is the solvent, solute and it's solution type.
For Example:
POP: 
solute - carbon dioxide (gas)
solvent - water (liquid)
Solution type - gas-liquid
Use - drink

Why does water expand when a solid...

Okay, I know I asked you to answer this question, but look at this cool video I found...

Monday, Jan. 14, 2013

Class 7D Science: 

(Due by the end of the week!)

A. Why does water expand when it is frozen? (APE answer)

B. Write the definition of a solvent, a solute and a solution in your science notebook (it can be electronic or on  paper)

C. Write down 5 household solutions, identifying what is the solvent, solute and it's solution type and use.
For Example:
POP: 
solute - carbon dioxide (gas)
solvent - water (liquid)
Solution type - gas-liquid
Use - drink

Class 7/8A Advisory Class:
Thank you so much Mr. Arnott for coming in and speaking to our class. On a scale of 1 - 122 - your visit was 122!!
Thank you Aaron and Trent for telling us your career choices! My fingers are crossed!

Saturday, Jan. 12/13 - About the Cloud...

To All my science classes:
I love that you are handing in things on the UGCloud. It is easy to read, reaches me with certainty (not lost in a hand in bucket somewhere) and eco-friendly! A couple of notes about this:

- If you want to hand in your work, do not email me your document. SHARE it with me.

Make sense?  If not, email me!

FRIDAY, Jan. 11/13 - Weekly Update!!!

Next Week in Science: 

We will have a little quiz on the Scientific Method.  Please make sure you know and understand all the steps in the Scientific Method. To review, please go to:

Scientific Method

Please make sure to hand in your Homework Questions. They are different for each class. See previous posts to make sure you get your work in.

I want to remind all of you that now we are doing our Chemistry unit, we need to be aware of certain safety rules. We will review/learn these rules this week.

Thursday, Jan. 10/13

Classes 7C and 7B Science Homework:


Please review the Scientific Process - Steps

Please review and answer Questions 5, 6 and 7 and hand in by Monday:  Chemistry Introduction Lesson

Please note - I will NOT be printing out notes for everyone!  I will only print out notes for students who do not have internet access at home, and do not have an internet. All of your notes will be attached to this blog AND emailed to your UGCloud account. Please contact me or Mrs. Preston if you need help getting on the Cloud.

Wed. Jan. 9/13

Class 8D - Science Homework:

Please review the Scientific Process - Steps

Please review and answer Questions 5, 6 and 7 and hand in by tomorrow:  Chemistry Introduction Lesson

Please review and answer Questions 3 and 4 and hand in by tomorrow:  Lesson 2

Class 7/8 A - Advisory For next Monday:
Dear Class, Mr. Ted Arnott is coming to our classroom next Monday. I want to make sure that you have some basic information learned, so that we can have an intelligent conversation!

This is a great video, speaking generally about the FEDERAL GOVERNMENT:

After you understand FEDERAL Government (and, by the way, who is our FEDERAL - MINISTER OF PARLIAMENT??), then please watch this video on the PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT OF CANADA:

Mr. Arnott is our MPP (Minister of Provincial Parliament). Please come to class on Monday with THREE prepared questions for Mr. Arnott. You might want to check out his website, at:

Ted Arnott's Website

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

7/8A - Science AND  8B Science: HOMEWORK DUE TOMORROW

1. Scientific Method - Steps and Procedure - go to this site at Science Buddies and LEARN the steps.
2. Chemistry Introduction Note: Chemistry Introduction - Molecules Matter - Please answer questions 5, 6, and 7

January 7, 2012 - Happy New Year!!!

7/8A  - Advisory: Thank you so much to Mr. Bolen for coming in and speaking to us today about Fire Fighting. You ask such great questions - I truly think the adults that come here are impressed with your maturity and insight.

Okay, for the LIFE of me, I cannot remember what I told you I would put on this blog by 6 p.m. tonight. Ugh. You will get old some day too, and forget things. Can someone email me, please???


7FI - Science
Thank you for being my guinea pigs today! (or goats - your choice!)

1. Scientific Method - Steps and Procedure - go to this site at Science Buddies and LEARN the steps.
2. Chemistry Introduction Note: Matter - Please answer questions 5, 6, and 7