Friday August 31, 2007

Today in MATH we:

• Handed in Problem of the week #1.
• Got Problem of the week #2 - Due NEXT Friday.
• Review square roots on the weekend.

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Did Science current events.
• Had a quiz.
• Handed in all of our check & reflects. You had LOTS of class time to do them, AND we went over all of the answers in class. You should have them done.

ALL THE REST:

• You are in grade 9, you should be setting a good example. That means working hard & being respectful to EVERYONE in our classroom.
• An independent learner REVIEWS for 15 minutes per subject each night....even when they have no other homework!

Thursday August 30, 2007

Today in MATH we:

• Talked about square roots.
• Read mp9 pgs 8-11.
• Do activity on mp9 pg 8. Due Friday.
• Do #1-54 EVEN mp9 pg 11. Due Friday.

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Reveiwed our check and reflects. You should all have complete answers in complete sentences!
• Sia9 p 14 - how will you present your numbers? Design you presenation.
• A picture is worth a thousand words!

ALL THE REST:

• When you are given instructions and an assignment it is expected that you will work on it. If I am not there, the expectations are the same. You are in grade 9 now and independent learning is expected. To be successful in grade 9 you must be an independent learner. If you have questions ASK! Its what an independent learner does!

Wednesday August 29, 2007

Today in Math we:

• Handed in yesterday's homework.
• Did a great 8 review quiz.....what a nice surprise!
• Read, Understand & do: mp9 p1-2, activities 1-3, p4-5, activites 1-4.

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Handed in yesterday's homework.
• Did sia9, c&r p 15 #1-7 & 9. Don't forget to write down the question & answer in complete sentences.
• Skill practice sia9 p13. What did your graph look like? Was somebody else's different?
• Read, Understand & do notes: sia9 p16-19.
• Do sia9, p19 #1-5.

All the Rest:

• Science Current Events start on Friday, if it is your turn be prepared!

Tuesday August 28, 2007

Today in MATH we:

• Worked on problem solving & making real world connections in Math.
• Did mp9 pg. xv activites 1-5 DUE WEDNESDAY
• Looked at Algebra - mp9 pg xvi, activites 1-3 DUE THURSDAY
• Did you remember to hand in your similie?

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Wrote down our Guiding Questions for the Biological Diversity unit:

1. What is Biological
   Diversity?
2. How do living things pass their
   characteristics on to future generatrions and why is this
   important?
3. What impact does Human activity have
   on Biological Diversity?

• Went to the outdoor classroom & made a list of things we find in our ecosystem around the school. You should have at least 10-20 items on your list. Keep it in a safe place, we will use it later.
• Read & understood sia9 p 8-15, omit p14. Made notes on these pages. DUE WEDNESDAY.

All the rest:

• An independent learner finds out what they have missed & catches up!

Monday August 27, 2007

Today in MATH we:

• Wrote a Math Similie & put it on an index card: Math is like_________ because________.
• Reviewed Mean, Median, Mode, & Range.
• Finished our grade 8 Review.
• Worked on mp9, Page xii, #1,2, 4, & 6 AND mp9 Page xiii, activities 1-4, DUE TUESDAY.
• These are Problem Solving & Math Communication Activities. Understanding how to approach these types of questions is VERY important for being successful in math.

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Handed in our Biological Diversity title pages.
• Had a homework check on our Section 1 vocabulary.
• What does the word trend mean?
• Studied a wolf population - sia9, Read pgs 4-6, complete the graph & answer the 3 questions on the back page of your graph. Use complete sentences.

All the Rest:

• Reading in class: it is to help you get better, we are here to support each other and to help each other improve.
• Class time: you are given lots of class time to complete your assignments. It is up to YOU to use it wisely.
• Independent learners: use their time wisely & keep their notebooks organized.
• Questions? See me!

Friday August 24, 2007

Today in MATH we:

• Had a homework check on Chapters 7 & 8
• Did our Chapter 9 & 10 Grade 8 Review. Due MONDAY. Almost done!
• Did problem of the week #1. It is due next Friday. When you and/or your group solve the problem, do not let others copy. This is cheating. You worked hard to solve it, keep it to yourself. Make sure you show your work!! This is more important than getting the right answer.

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Listened to a Science Current Events example. Make sure you know if your turn is coming up!
• Did our Lab Safety Quiz.
• Worked on our Biological Diversity Title pages. Published copy Due MONDAY.
• Did vocabulary for section 1, sia9 pgs 5-21. You must have at least 10 words, well organized with clear definitions. The definitions should be in your own words, and where appropriate should include a picture. Due MONDAY.
  

Thursday August 23, 2007

Today we:

• Got our Math & Science textbooks.
• You are responsible for your textbooks, please take good care of them & don't lose them!
• Use masking tape to put your name on your book. I have some if you would like.

Today in MATH we:

• Did grade 8 review on Chapter 7 & 8, Measurement, Surface Area & Volume.
• Use your AGENDA - it has LOTS of helpful formulas!
• Chpater 7 & 8 review due on Friday.

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Finished our lab safety notes from the textbook, sia9 p476-481.
• Finished our lab safety handout from yesterday.
• Started work on our Biological Diversity title pages.
• Title Page Plan/Rough Draft Due Friday.
• Final Draft of Title Page Due MONDAY.
• Title page should include: At least 4 pictures, one from Each section of the Unit, the Unit Title, Your Name, Class, Date, a Boarder, Neatness & Spelling COUNT!
• The back of your title page should have a question that you would like answered while we do this unit.
• FRIDAY: LAB SAFETY QUIZ - be prepared, know your WHMIS symbols. Know what it means to have good lab conduct & practice.

Wednesday August 22, 2007

Today we:

• Got our Math & Science textbooks.
• You are responsible for your texbooks, please take good care of them & don't lose them.
• Use masking tape to put your name on your book! I have some if you would like.

Today in MATH we:

• Had a homework check.
• Worked on our grade 8 review, chapter 5 & 6, patterns & solving equations.
• Due Thursday: chapter 5 & 6 review.
• Questions? See me!

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Read & did NOTES: sia9 p 476-481. Due Thursday.
• Got a Safety Handout to complete. Read the instructions, there is a hint where to find the answers for the written part.
• Bring your definitions Thursday, we will review them.

Tuesday August 21, 2007

Today in MATH we:

• Had a homework check on chapter 1 & 2
• Reviewed scientific notation & working with fractions
• Reviewed percent, ratio & rate
• Due Wednesday: Chapter 3 & 4 review questions

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Shared the diffrent types of articles we found for Science Current Events.
• Handed in our articles.
• Talked about Scientific Method....what steps are there?
• Wrote 5 Lab Safety Rules. We will review these tomorrow.
• Due Wednesday: Define Dependent Variable & Independent Variable

Monday August 20, 2007

Today in MATH we:

• Did a Mad Minute - be prepared to start working on a Math Drill when you come to class. Did you remember to hand yours in?
• Wrote "Everything I remember from grade 8 Math"
• Started our Grade 8 Math Review Questions
• Due Tomorrow: Chapter 1 & 2 review (first page of booklet)
• Remember your homework is to be done on a different sheet of paper, write the questions down & show your work!

Today in SCIENE we:

• Handed in our Science Writing pages.
• Went over our lab safety handout - what are safe & unsafe lab practices?
• Reviewed expectations for Science Current Events. Hang on to your handout.
• Did a practice current events article & handed in a paragraph. Don't forget to check the schedule to see when your turn is!
• Homework: Bring a science current event article with you to class on Tuesday.

All The Rest:

• Bring back Signed course agreement forms.

Friday August 17, 2007

HANDED IN OUR GREEN FORMS!

Please bring yours signed on Monday if you have forgotten.

Today in MATH we:

• Did part 2 of our review quiz

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Worked on our SCIENCE WRITING:
• Please answer the following questions using complete sentences and paragraphs. Your published copy is due MONDAY. Approximate length is at least one page.

• What was your most enjoyable unit in science last year? Why?

  Was this the unit you did the best in? Why or why not? If not, what was your best unit?

  What could you do to improve in science this year? Describe the strategies you will use.

  What unit are you looking forward to most this year? Describe why you think it will be interesting.

  What is your favourite science topic? (It can be anything). Describe why.

Thursday August 16, 2007

Welcome Back!

Today in class we:

• Reviewed the course outline & expectations.
• Please review these with your parents/guardians & bring back the GREEN sheet signed & dated on FRIDAY.
• Filled out a "Welcome to Grade 9" survey.
• Did a Math Review Quiz.
• Worked on a Laboratory Safety sheet - Please bring it with you on FRIDAY!

What kind of critter am I?