Agenda+&+Homework

Agenda and Homework for SNC2D
Wednesday, June 8: We reviewed all of chapter 4 today (Naming). No homework, but you should be thinking about the final exam!

We will spend 3-5 days reviewing for the exam. Exam is on Wednesday, June 15 (10 AM)
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Tuesday, June 7: We finished our CCT presentations. No homework! Review of chemistry begins tomorrow.

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Monday, June 6: We had some CCT presentations today, and in one class we reviewed for the upcoming exam (we did Chapters 2 and 3 today). Homework: Students who did not present their CCT today need to present tomorrow (Tuesday!) =====

Thursday, June 2: We wrote the last unit test of the year ... Unit Test 4, about optics! We also began our exam review.

Wednesday, June 1: We reviewed for the test tomorrow. Reminder: The CCTs are also due (final deadline) tomorrow. Students who do not hand it in will be staying after school to complete it. Study for the test tomorrow (I gave a review sheet out in class).

Tuesday, May 31: We reviewed for the Test on Thursday. Sample Test (not cmoprehensive!): Monday, May 30: Note:. Homework: Page 475 #2, 4, 6, 7.

Friday, May 27: Today we learned about total internal reflection and partial reflection/refraction. Homework: Read pg. 465-466, Do pg 467 #2, 4, 7 and Read Pg. 468-469.

Thursday, May 26: Today we reviewed how to draw ray diagrams and use the mirror equation to calculate data about the image. Be able to do this. Homework: Page 436 #4,5,6. I posted it here:. Be careful, this file also contains Page 427.

Wednesday, May 25: We took up yesterday's homework and learned about refraction / index of refraction. Handout:. Homework: Page 455 #1-3, and the other two questions on the handout.

Tuesday, May 24: We learned about convex mirrors and two equations that we use to figure out how large and far away images are. Homework: Page 427 #1-4. (Changed from class, where I assigned #1-5) Handout:. Textbook pages:

Friday, May 20: We learned about the images produced by concave mirrors. Homework: Read Pg. 419, and do Questions 1-4 on Page 425. Students who do not complete this by Tuesday will stay after school to complete it. Handout:

Thursday, May 19: Introduction to ray diagrams, reflection and images. Homework was to write your name so that the virtual image was readable in a mirror. Everyone completed this in class.

Wednesday, May 18: We continued our discussion from Unit 4 Note 1 (below). Homework: Page 410 #2-5, 7

Tuesday, May 17: Today we wrote the Unit 3 (Climate Change) Test. Students who did not write today must write by tomorrow morning or receive 0. Once everyone finished, we began an introduction to light:. I also asked some students to read the first 5 pages of 10.1 in the textbook ... here's a copy of that for you:.

Monday, May 16: Reviewing for the test was our highest priority.

Friday, May 13: We took up the quiz from yesterday and then worked independently. Quiz version 1 (Period 2):. Quiz version 2 (Period 3):

Thursday, May 12: Today we wrote a climate change quiz (for marks) and worked on our Creative Writing Assigments. Remember that the Creative Writing Assignment is due tomorrow, but the Window of Opportunity is open until Monday since that is presentation day. The Unit 3 test will be on Tuesday, May 17. Reviewing the questions posted yesterday (see below) is the ideal preparation for the test.

Wednesday, May 11: We studied for the for-marks quiz that we will write tomorrow. I'm awesome, so I made you this study guide:

Tuesday, May 10: We finished Climate Change Note 5, and were assigned a Creative Writing Assignment: of PDF:. Climate Change Review Questions:

Monday, May 9: Today we did this:, which included doing the investigation on Page 341-342. Part 2 of the CCT is due tomorrow, and anyone who does not complete it by tomorrow will be staying after school to complete it.

Friday, May 6: Today we watched a film, "Strange Days on Planet Earth". Homework: Part 2 of your CCT is due on Monday, and the Window of Opportunity is open until Tuesday. If you do not have Part 2 done by Monday, you will be staying after school to complete it. Also, watch out for another climate change quiz sometime this week.

Thursday, May 5: We learned about Global Warming, Ozone Depletion and Global Warming Potentials. Then we worked on our CCTs. Homework: Page 299 #1-5, 8. In Text:.

Wednesday, May 4: First, we had a short quiz about yesterday's homework (for marks). Second, we ensured we're all on track for the CCT. Third, we learned about positive and negative feedback loops. Note: Lastly, we began to work on some Chapter 7 review questions. Homework: The sheet of Chapter 7 Review questions.

Tuesday, May 3: Today we continued our discussion of climate change. Note: CCT information: Visit the Course Homepage for CCT information. Homework: Page 278 #1-5, 7-8. There will be a quiz, in-class tomorrow, relating directly to these homework questions.

Monday, May 2: Note:

Thursday, April 28:

Wednesday, April 27: We learned about: components of the Earth, Ice cores and other methods of scientifically measuring the past.

Tuesday, April 26: Students either wrote the chemistry unit test, or took a note as an introduction to Climate Change. Students who wrote the test are encouraged to get the note from a friend, or follow this procedure to create their own note:. Homework: Page 278 #1,8. Page 278:

Thursday, April 21: Students did one of two things: They either wrote the Chemistry Unit Test, or worked on an activity (handed in at end of class) to inctroduce them to climate change. It involved graphing sea ice area over time. Test: Handout:

Wednesday, April 20: We reviewed for the test. Topics for the test are listed on the course homepage.

Tuesday, April 19: Today we continued to review: Questions 1-7, 9-21 are to be completed by the time you write the test. If you do them, on your own, you will get a bonus mark on the test.

Monday, April 18: Today we learned how to name acids. We also wrote a quiz about acids and bases in preparation for the Chemistry Test on Thursday (or Tuesday, for those who have other obligations this week).

Friday, April 15:

Thursday, April 14: Today we did presentations relating to our chemical compound assignments (see April 4 below).

Wednesday, April 13: Today, we will conduct experiments to test the pH of common household substances (vinegar, baking soda, vinegar + baking soda, coca cola, and coca-cola + mentos). On Thursday, we will do our presentations about chemical compounds - each person will share what they learned (focusing on the CHEMISTRY involved ... structure, properties, uses, safety, synthesis). Be aware that there will be a for-marks quiz in class on Monday, April 18. A list of things to know (and some sample questions) is provided here:. Neutralization of bicarbonate is important! Do these problems like we saw on the board today:

Tuesday, April 12: Today, we learned about acid/base formation and neutralization reactions. Homework: predict the products of, and balance, the following neutralization reactions:. Remember that the REPORT for the Chemical Compound Assignment (See Monday Apr 4 below) is due tomorrow, presentations Thursday. Friday we will be doing a lab outside...bring in your signed wavier. If you need another copy it is here:.

Wednesday, April 6: Today, in class, you were asked to create an informational brochure about oil-spill remediation methods. The actual assignment was outlined on Page 215, #24. You can create the brochure with Pages, MS Publisher, some other program, or by hand. Your brochure (called "The Oil Spill: What You Need To Know", needs to include advantage/disadvantages of each of the methods listed in the question and explain how each of them work. Your audience is the people who are affected in some way by the oil spill. The deadline for the assignment is 11 PM tonight ... email tps.nathanoldridge@gmail.com to submit yours. It is marked based on effort and information.

Tuesday, April 5: Today we wrote a "for-marks" quiz on naming chemical compounds. Then, we observed double displacement reactions producing precipitates. If there was time left at the end of class, students also worked on their assignments (see Monday)

Monday, April 4: We began an assignment about chemical compounds. Study for the test tomorrow (see quiz below). Assignment sheet:. Rubric:. My Class needs to focus on the RUBRIC to decide what information to include / not include since that is what I'll be using to mark it.

Friday, April 1: We wrote a "quiz" that didn't count for marks, in anticipation of the for-marks test on Tuesday. Here is a copy of the quiz:

Thursday, March 31: Today, the classes reviewed the material from yesterday. Homework: Finish the double displacement questions on "Handout 2" below. Reminder: Also identify the reactions on the back of "Handout 1" below ... that was the yesterday's homework.

Wednesday, March 30: Today we learned about synthesis/decomposition/combustion/single displacement/double displacement reactions. The end goal of the class was to be able to IDENTIFY given reactions as one of the five types. Homework: Identify the reactions on the back of the Synthesis, Decomposition sheet given out in class. Handout 1:. Handout 2:.

Tuesday, March 29: Today we took up yesterday's naming sheet, and learned about balancing chemical reactions. Handout:. Homework was to finish the questions on the back. Remember we agreed to have a QUIZ on Friday about naming chemical compounds.

Monday, March 28: Today we reviewed how to name all kinds of chemical compounds. Metal + Metal; Non-metal + non-metal; metal + polyatomic ion. Handout:. Homework is to finish the sheet (except #16).

Friday, March 11: Today we learned how to name covalent compounds. Handout:. Finish the sheet for homework.

Thursday, March 10: Today we reviewed binary ionic compound naming, and had a brief introduction to polyatomic ions. Students must have finished questions 1 to 4 on the sheet handed out in class today (mistakenly titled "Exponential Functions") for homework, although some had done it fully in class.

Wednesday, March 9: Today we learned how to name binary ionic compounds. No homework for most, but here is a sheet for practice:

Tuesday, March 8: Today we drew the Bohr-Rutherford Diagrams for the first 20 elements. Handout: We saw patterns in the number of valance electrons that each atom had. We used these to decide how many electrons each atom would like to gain/lose, and called the preferred charge of the atom the "valence". No homework.

Monday, March 7: Get test marks back. Read 3 articles: 1. (associated video at MSNBC - Today People - Paul Karason) 2. . 3.

Friday, March 4: Today we wrote the Unit 1 (Biology) test. On Monday, we begin the chemistry unit! No homework, unless you still haven't handed something in to me.

Thursday, March 3: Today was the final day of review. Unit test tomorrow!

Wednesday, March 2: We spent today reviewing for the unit test. We played Jeopardy. No homework, but study for the test.

Tuesday, March 1: We spent today reviewing for the unit test on Thursday. On the board, I wrote many things you should definitely study. We also solved a few problems from old SNC2D tests. Finally, I showed everyone a resource that Mr. Sourlis created, that summarizes "Tissues and Organs" nicely (the tables from Pages 88 and 96):. Reminder: The Stem Cell essay window of opportunity closes tomorrow!

Monday, February 28: We discussed stem cells briefly, and then were assigned a short opinion essay about stem cells. Handout:. Rubric:. This is due tomorrow, but the window of opportunity will remain open until Wednesday.

Friday, February 25: We talked about the similarities between plant and animal organ systems, and we also learned about medical imaging techniques (ultrasound, CAT scans, MRIs and X-Rays).

Thursday, February 24: We talked (and learned) about: stem cells, types of tissues, organ systems, and transgenic organisms. We also watched a clip of //Food, Inc.// that discussed Monsanto's genetically modified soybeans. We also touched on the ethical concerns behind embryonic stem calls. No homework, but if you didn't finish your homework from last night (MOST OF YOU!) then you need to do that.

Wednesday, February 23: We analyzed the lab reports that we collected over the past 2 weeks. Homework: Answer these questions about the lab report you brought in:. This will be handed in tomorrow.

Tuesday, February 22: We talked about phloem and xylem today. Homework is the Case Study on Page 66. We also did the activity on page 71.

Thursday, February 17: We talked about plants and plant cells today (section 2.1 in textbook). The LAB REPORT for the microscope lab (see February 15 and 16) is due on Tuesday, February 22, with the Window of Opportunity open until Wednesday. For help about writing lab reports, see this page.

Wednesday, February 16: We began writing our formal lab reports for the investigation that we completed yesterday. This lab report is due on Tuesday, with the Window of Opportunity open until Wednesday.

Tuesday, February 15: Microscope investigation. See this sheet:. No due date set yet.

Monday, February 14: We learned about the cell cycle: cell life, cell death, cell suicide, tumours and cancers. Homework: Rad Section 4.4 (Pages 40-44) and complete Page 45 #2, 3, 6.

Friday, February 11: We wrote a quiz on The 12 major organelles of cells (Pages 12-13), Cell Theory (Page 11), Microscopes (Page 8-9) and Chromosomes/DNA/Genes/Mutations/Cloning/Transgenic Organisms/DNA Screening/Gene Therapy (Section 1.2, Pages 16-27). We also learned about cell reproduction: Mitosis and Cytokinesis. No homework was assigned.

Thursday, February 10: Review for quiz + new project on lab reports. Homework: Find an official lab report and bring it in (try DOAJ if you can't find any)

Wednesday, February 9: Section 1.1 Review Sheets (given out in class) in preparation for the QUIZ ON FRIDAY (Sections 1.1 and 1.2 of the textbook).

Tuesday, February 8: Chromosomes, DNA and Genes: Mutations, Cloning, and Ethics discussion (Section 1.2 in textbook). No homework.

Monday, February 7: Cell Theory. Microscopes: Six types and how they work. Introduction to Genes (Bill Nye video). No homework (Window of Opportunity for project closes tomorrow)

Friday, February 4: Work period for "Visualizing the Cell" project. It is due on Monday. Finishing the project is your homework. Thursday February 3: Major components of cells (Page 12, 13 in textbook), gave out project (See this: ) Tuesday, February 1: Introduction to course; introduction to cells. Homework is Page 2 #1, 3, 4, 7, 8 (View the pages here: )