Good Luck!

Well done grade 9's!

I wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

It has been a privilege to work with you all.

I shall miss you.

Sincerely, Ms Wilson

Friday June 20, 2008

Wow, Exam time already!

Monday June 23, 2008 - Social Studies Exam
Tuesday June 24, 2008 - Science Exam
Wednesday June 25, 2008 - Math Exam
Thursday June 26, 2008 - Grade 9 Farewell & Report Cards

Exam Tips:

• Get a good night's sleep before the exam.
• Have a good breakfast the morning of the exam.
• Bring a bottle of water and a quiet snack with you to the exam.
• Have all of the materials you need for the exam ready the night before: Pencil, Eraser, CALCULATOR!!
• Review every day from now until the exam, 15-30 minutes per subject is ideal.
• Read each question CAREFULLY & choose the BEST answer!
• Be on time for TA - 925AM in your TA, there is nothing worse than starting your exam with that "rushed" feeling.
• Breathe.

Remember:

You must have your OWN calculator.

Sharing will NOT be allowed.

Monday June 16, 2008

Today in MATH we:

• Did a bit of Review - exponents, square roots, scientific notation, patterns, algebra
• You got review sheets for chapters 1-4.

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Got a large sheet of paper to work on review/mind map for all of our units.
• How are your "making connections skills"?

ALL THE REST:

• We will be returning our textbooks on Wednesday June 18th, make sure you get all of the information you need out of them before then!
• Three more days of Classroom work left! Summer is SOOOO close!
• Use the EdQuest link on the side to help you study.
• Don't forget to use the on line resources for Math & Science to help you stud!

Friday June 13, 2008

What does the Incredible Hulk have to do with Math, Science, & Humanities?

CRITICAL THINKING!! Thanks what!

• Today we completed a fact, fiction, or theory exercise using the Incredible Hulk as an example.
• How many did you find in each category?
• Critical thinking is a skill that you all have, & need to keep developing! It helps you understand things & make good choices.

Today in MATH we:

• Got a list of concepts we should, recognize, know, & love.
• Try mp9 p363 #149-169, odd only. What else can you do to help yourself get ready for exams?

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Talked about our THEMES that we have for each unit.
• How many concepts do you remember from each unit?
• Read each of the five unit summaries & make THREE (3) conncetions per unit to YOUR everyday life.

ALL THE REST:

• We played some soccer today. How can we connect soccer to math & science?
• How does exercise help us focus in class?
• Independent learners are REVIEWING this weekend!

Thursday June 12, 2008

Today in MATH we:

• Reviewed how to multiply squares together and how to work with an exponent and make it happy.
• Complete mp9 p362 #115-147 ODD only.

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Watched some Plantet Earth, how does this series relate to your science review. There are LOTS of connections, how many can you make?
• We listed the 5 units we have studied. Please list 15 concepts for each unit that you have learned. We will review these on Friday.

ALL THE REST:

• Independent learning!! Most of you are doing a great job using your class time for review.
• Five school days until exams....oh my.

Wednesday June 11, 2008

Today in MATH we:

• Did some more review. How are your questions going?
• mp9 p361 #68-114, even only.
• Come with questions on Thursday.

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Talked about how each unit in science has a theme.
• Develop ONE theme for each unit in science. You should come up with a total of five themes.

ALL THE REST:

• We watched part of the Planet Earth series today, how does this fit into your science curriculum?
• Keep all of the units in mind, there is something in there from every single unit.

Tuesday June 10, 2008

Today in MATH we:

• Started Review!!
• mp9 p360 #1-67. You do NOT have to have it all done for Wednesday. Try to do every second question & then come to class with your questions....you well remember & learn alot more this way!
• Scientific notation, exponents, bedmas oh my!

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Wrote our unit final for Environmental Chemistry. It was open book, do you feel more confident about choosing the BEST answer?

ALL THE REST:

• Think of some ways we could review for math & science....remember it is EVERYTHING from the begining of the year......think waaaaaay back to August!
• What do you think would be effective for you?
• How does an independent learner use the last 7 days before exams?

Monday June 9, 2008

Today in MATH we:

• Worked on our review of Transformations
• mp9 p306 - read, inquire & activity p 307 #2-20 Even Only. ROTATIONS

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Reviewed for our Environmental Chemistry Unit final tomorrow.
• sia9 p 268 #27-33

ALL THE REST:

• We now have 8 days of school left. Class time is for review and reflection and more review.
• What would an independent learner do?

Friday June 6, 2008

Today in MATH we:

• Worked on Symmetry & Unit Review.
• What does the word SYMMETRY mean?
• What is an order of two symmetry?

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Worked on some questions about TRANSPORT of SUBSTANCES.
• Do c&r p260 #1-5.
• Read the review page, sia9 p262. Do you know all of the concepts.
• Do c&r p266-267 #1-26 - remember this vocabulary should already be done.
• Unit final TUESDAY!

ALL THE REST:

• We are almost done.........9 days of classes left & we need to review the whole year!

Thursday June 5, 2008

Today in MATH we:

• Worked on ROTATIONS & DILATATIONS.
• What are they? What is a pivot point?

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Looked at how substances get transferred around.
• Did sia9 p226, skill practice.
• Do vocabulary for section 3.0 p236-256 (15 Words)
• Quick Lab on Transport p238.

ALL THE REST:

• You're almost there.....patience!
• Wear comfortable clothes, bring a water bottle & shower everyday...it will help you be more comfortable in the classroom.

Wednesday June 4, 2008

Today in MATH we:

• Looked at TRANSLATIONS & REFLECTIONS.
• Complete the 8.1 & 8.2 worksheet.
• Check your textbook for more examples!

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Talked about ppm, got a worksheet.
• Water Quality is usually assessed using BIOLOGICAL indicators & CHEMICAL indicators. Can you name some of them? What are the really important ones? What do they indciate?
• What is LD-50?
• Complete sia9 p224 #1-5, p233 #1-8. You do not need to write out the question.

ALL THE REST:

• I know it is hot and smelly in the classroom - take a shower and wear comfy clothes....sorry that is all we can do for now. Not much longer.....we can do it!
• Review, Review, Review.

Tuesday June 3, 2008

Today in MATH we:

• Had our unit final - how was it?
• Started translations!
• Reviewed the cartesian plan, how many QUADrants are there?
• Do mp9 p301 #1-13

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Reviewed our homework from yesterday. What are the CATEGORIES of chemicals we talked about?
• What are MACRONUTRIENTS?
• Read sia9 p216, about ppm, and do the skill practice on p217.

ALL THE REST:

• Review, Review, Review.

Monday June 2, 2008

Today in MATH we:

• Finished our unit review for Statistics & Probability.
• Do mp9 p358 #1-5. Did you get graph paper?
• Unit Final Tuesday.
• What is a prime number?

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Reviewed Acids & Bases. Do you have all the words to the song?
• What is litmus paper?
• Had a homework check on our give it a try & vocabulary from Friday....you should be done this & be ready to start reviewing it.
• Talked about NUTRIENTS. What are they? How do we get them? What do we do with them?
• Complete sia9 p209 c&r #1-4, sia9 p211 ayl #1-10.

ALL THE REST:

• It is JUNE!! It is finally here! The HOME STRETCH folks. You can do it!

Friday May 30, 2008

Today in MATH we:

• Worked on our UNIT REVIEW for Statistics & Probability.
• What is the PROBABILITY that we will have a unit final next week?
• What is a Vowel? A Consonant? A prime number?
• Do mp9 p356 #1-3. Did you pick up a sheet of graph paper to help you complete your review?

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Handed in our Ads.
• Reviewed the Acids & Bases song! Love that song. Did you complete the worksheet that accompanies it?
• Complete the vocabulary for section 1.3, there are 11 terms to define.
• Try the Give it a Try sia9 p196.

ALL THE REST:

• Today was sports day....did you have fun?
• What is an independent learner doing this weekend?

Thursday May 29, 2008

Today in MATH we:

• Had a homework check on Misleading Statistics.
• Talked about the probablity formula, did some examples.
• What is a prime number? What is a consonant?
• Completed questions using the probability formula. Handout 9.4 due Friday.
• Talked about independent events, did some examples. What are independent events?
• How do we calculate the probablity of two INDEPENDENT events happening at the same time?
• Complete Handout 9.5 about independent events, due Monday.
  

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Reviewed the NITROGEN CYCLE - see below.
• Talked about acids & bases. What is the GREAT function the online textbook has?
• Did a demonstration of a base neutralizing an acid.
• Read sia9 p191, 193 (can you figure out figure 1.12?), & 195.
• Complete the vocabulary for this section.
• Learned the Acids & Bases song....what a GREAT song! Completed the hand out that goes with it. The lyrics in the song tell you alot of really useful information about acids & bases!
• Your AD is due Tomorrow.

ALL THE REST:

• Sports day is on FRIDAY - TOMORROW. Dress appropriately, bring a hat, sunblock, and a bottle of water.
• Where is Mr. Brash now?

Wednesday May 28, 2008

Today in MATH we:

• Talked about Misleading Statistics - what are they?
• Defined all of the bold faced words on mp9 p340-341.
• Completed activities #1-4 mp9 p 340-341. What did you learn about how statistics are used. Can they be used for good & evil?

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Took notes, clarified definitions.
• What is the NITROGEN CYCLE? What is NITROGEN FIXATION?
• What is COMBUSTION?
• What reaction should you commit to memory?
• You were given 5 factors that affect environmental chemicals, you need to define what they are.
• Choose one of those factors and create an advertisement that explains HOW & WHY these factors affect chemicals. Due Friday.

ALL THE REST:

• You don't have alot of homework tonight, you may not have any homework if you used your class time well. Hmmmmmm sounds like there is some time for REVIEW tonight.

Tuesday May 27, 2008

Today in MATH we:

• Had a homework check. Stay up to date folks it will help you finish the year strong!
• Talked about LINES OF BEST FIT. What are they? What do we use them for?
• Read mp9 p334, Did & handed in the Activity & Inquire p334 #1-5.
• Define the words INTERPOLATE & EXTRAPOLATE.
• Do mp9 p335 #1-4. You were given graph paper to help you do this.
• You had class time, are you done?

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Wrote notes about pH & ppm. WHAT DO THEY MEAN? Make sure you DEFINE the words that were in bold & underlined in your notes.
• Watched a clip about RoboCow - what did you learn about EXPOSURE to chemcicals?
• Did questions about Erin Brockovich - you had 8 questions & should have handed them in.
• Do the give it a try activity sia9 p183.

ALL THE REST:

• Make sure you are staying up to date & using your class time wisely.
• I can not DO the work FOR you. You must do the work yourself. If you are not doing your work, don't ask why your grade has dropped.

• What chemical do bananas have?
• What is the SYMBOL for this chemical? What do our bodies use the chemical for?
  

Monday May 26, 2008

Today in MATH we:

• Talked about SCATTER PLOTS. How do we use them? How do we make them? What type of information can we get from them?
• Define Scatter Plot.
• Read mp9 p330, reading scatter plots.
• Did mp9 p330 Inquire #1-3, Do mp9 p330-331 #1-4. (*you had class time to complete this, it should be done)
• Read mp9 p332, drawing scatter plots.
• Do mp9 p332 Activity #1-3, Inquire #1-6.
• Do mp9 p333 #1-3, you were given graph paper to help you complete this work.

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Handed in our Environmental Chemistry title pages.
• Finished watching the movie Erin Brockovich. How is this movie related to Environmental Chemistry?
• What is meant by the terms ppm & pH?

ALL THE REST:

• An independent learner is getting their notes in order to start review for the WHOLE YEAR.
• An independent learner is reviewing for 15 minutes per subject each night.
• SPORTS DAY has been re-scheduled to FRIDAY May 30th, weather permitting.
• Check out where Mr. Brash is right now. He is working his way down Mt. Everest. Why is he able to come down the mountain faster than he was able to go up it?
• We talked to Mr. Brash on the phone today! Thanks for calling! Hurry Back!

You are all very busy worker ants right now.

Only 4 more Mondays to go & then you're in GRADE 10....ready, set, go!

Friday May 23, 2008

Today in MATH we:

• Handed in our activites & warm up from yesterday.

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Watched the movie Erin Brockovich.
• What does this movie have to do with Environmental Chemistry?
• Title Pages are due on MONDAY.

ALL THE REST - THE BEST FOR LAST:

• Mr. Brash made it to the top of the world yesterday! Congratulations, we are all so happy for you!

Thursday May 22, 2008

Today in MATH we:

• Started our Statistics & Probability Unit! MP9 p327 - have a look.
• List as many ways you can think of that we use STATISTICS. You should have at least 20. Be specific.
• mp9 p328-329 Activity #1 & the warm up. Due Friday.

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Had our SPACE unit final - how did it go?
• Handed in our Concept maps for Space.
• Started our title pages for Environmental Chemistry (sia9 p178) - Due MONDAY.
• Title pages should include: One picture from each section, a boarder, your name, class, date, & on the back you should have a question about the unit you would like to answer.

ALL THE REST:

• Our thoughts are with Mr. Brash today, SAFE SUCCESSFUL SUMMITING! Hey, isn't that alliteration :) We can't wait to hear from you!

Wednesday May 21, 2008

• Come to class prepared.
• Do NOT ask to go to your locker.
• In case you have forgotten, you need to bring a PENCIL, an ERASER, a CALCULATOR, your TEXTBOOKS, and PAPER to write on.
• Don't forget to bring any other materials you need for the day.
• When you are in Math & Science you are to be working on Math & Science.
• When you are in Humanities, you are to be working on Humanities.
• Use your class time wisely, an independent learner does this & does not need to do their work in other classes.
• An INDEPENDENT LEARNER does not need to be told this.

Today in MATH we:

• Wrote our unit final for chapter 7, Shape & Space.
• Handed in our cheat sheets that we made for our unit final. They are worth marks.
• If you do not have your own calculator, you had better get one. This has been a course requirement since the begining of the year. I do NOT have any calculators left for you to use.
• If you try to share a calculator on any test/quiz from now until the end of the year you will receive a zero. You have been warned of this consequence repeatedly.

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Reviewed for our SPACE unit final tomorrow.
• Worked on our Concept Maps, one for each section in the space unit....you should have 4 maps in total. You will hand these in.
• DO sia9 p475 #28-34.

ALL THE REST:

• Mr. Brash will try to summit Mt. Everest this week. Check out his blog, which camp is he at now? What is the altitiude? How high has he climbed? Almost at the top of the world!!

Tuesday May 20, 2008

Today in MATH we:

• Created our Cheat Sheets for our unit final tomorrow.
• Your sheet could include: formulas, pictures, and examples.
• Shape and space: Perimeter, Area, Volume. Remember one is DISTANCE, one is 2D, and the other is 3D. What UNITS should you expect to find for each?
• Review questions: mp9 p292 #1-21 ODD, p293 #22-28 EVEN.
• Your geocommunities project should be completed.

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Got our Space Magazines back. Well done, they will help you study for your unit final!
• Went over some of the questions from our unit review. Do you have any more questions?
• Started to make Concept Maps for each sections. We did an example together about space exploration. Four concept/mind maps are due on THURSDAY. You should have one map that represents each section.

ALL THE REST:

• INDEPENDENT LEARNING!!!!
• It is REVIEW time for the WHOLE year. How can we approach such a MONSTROUS task?
• Check up on Mr. Brash. This is his big week. We wish him a safe & successful climb.

Thursday May 15, 2008

Today in MATH we:

• Finished our Geo-Communities. How did yours turn out?
• Review your Formulas!!
• You got a couple of quizzes back.....how did you do? Are you improving?

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Did spelling quiz #20.
• Did current events.....WELL DONE!
• Had a homework check on sia9 p474#1-20.
• Worked on sia9 p475 #21-27.

ALL THE REST:

• Good work on your ELA part A exam. What are some strategies you could use next time?
• Independent learners are reviewing every day this extra long weekend....how long are they reviewing for?

Tuesday May 13, 2008

Today in MATH we:

• Worked on our Geo-Communities projects. You should be AT LEAST half way through building your 3D shapes.
• Project is DUE on THURSDAY.
• Have you reviewed your formulas? Do you know how to use them?
• You got a quiz back today. How did it go? What could you do better?

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Worked on our REVIEW for space.
• sia9 p474 #12-20.
• You got your KWL charts back, don't forget to fill out the LEARN column!
• You have your 5 spelling words for quiz #20 on THURSDAY. Don't forget to practice them!
• There WILL be a homework check on THURSDAY.

ALL THE REST:

• OPEN DAY for CURRENT EVENTS on THURSDAY.
• ELA part A exam on WEDNESDAY - TOMORROW.
• Be in your TA at 930AM.
• Exam ends at NOON. School is dismissed at this time.
• Things to bring to your ELA exam: PENCIL (or 2), ERASER, DICTIONARY &/or THESAURUS, BOOK TO READ, WATER BOTTLE, & a QUIET, HEALTHY SNACK!
• What is Mr. Brash up to?
• GET A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP TONIGHT & EAT A HEALTHY BREAKFAST BEFORE YOUR EXAM!

Monday May 12, 2008

Today in MATH we:

• Worked on our GeoCommunites. You should be constructing your nets.
• Have you reviewed how to use your formulas?
• Your COMPLETED GeoCommunity is due on THURSDAY!
• You will have your unit final next week!

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Handed in our Space Magazines......are you PROUD of yours?
• Got our words for spelling #20.
• Started working on our unit review: sia9 p470 read....do you know & understand all of these concepts?
• Do sia9 p474 #1-12

ALL THE REST:

• You have your ELA part 1 Exam on WEDNESDAY this week.
• Independent Learning........reviewing your MATH formulas counts! Pat yourself on the back if you have done this....well done!

Is SPRING FINALLY here?

Friday May 9, 2008

Today in MATH we:

• Worked on our Geo-Community.
• You should have the Data for phase 2 done.
• You should have your calculations VERIFIED by another person in the class.
• If you have worked very hard, you should be starting your net construction.

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Worked on our Space Exploration Magazines. They are DUE today for 5 Bonus marks. Monday is the deadline. After Monday there will be late penalties applied to this project.

ALL THE REST:

• We had an OPEN DAy for Current Events today. Only ONE person was prepared. This is very disappointing. These should be easy marks for you.
• ELA Part A Exam is next WEDNESDAY. Do you know the exam day procedures? It is on the wall.....have a look.

What Planet is this?

Thursday May 8, 2008

Today in MATH we:

• Had a "fast quiz". Do you UNDERSTAND how to calculate surface area & volume?
• Do you UNDERSTAND which formulas to use?
• Worked on our Geo-Communities projects. You should be completed the DATA calculations for PHASE 2. That means ALL of your booklet should be filled out.
• You need to have your calculations verified/checked by a classmate, who will sign your booklet as a guarantee they are correct.
• We will begin NET construction on MONDAY. Your completed community will be Due on THURSDAY.
• Do you know where your money is?

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Worked on our Space exploration magazine.
• You should be done tasks 8-9, and only have editing and polishing left to do.
• You were given lots of class time, direction, and resources to complete your project, how close are you to being done? Are you pleased with the product?
• Your Magazine is due tomorrow. However if you hand it in tomorrow, I will give you 5 bonus marks. If you choose to submit it on Monday I will not consider it late, but you will not be eligible for the bonus marks.

ALL THE REST:

• Exams are coming. How can you prepare? Hmmmm sound like a case for independent learning.
• CURRENT EVENTS OPEN DAY TOMORROW.

Wednesday May 7, 2008

Today in MATH we:

• Worked on our Geo-Communities.
• The CORRECT formulas were on board today, did you get them copied down? If not get them from a buddy.
• Are you done your PHASE 2 DATA calculations?
• You need have your PHASE 2 DATA calculations CHECKED by a classmate BEFORE you begin your net construction. I should see "Checked by", & the name of the person who checked them for you. It should be somebody who is NOT in your group.
• Net construction should begin on Friday.
• REMINDER: Quiz on Thursday. Five questions. Do you understand how to calculate surface areas & volumes?
  

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Worked on our SPACE EXPLORATION magazines.
• You should be on task 7-8 by now.
• How is your formatting going?
• Reminder: it is due on FRIDAY. How have you budgeted your class time?
• We will have a take home quiz on Friday.

ALL THE REST:

• Check out Mr. Brash's Blog......he has updated it!
• Independent learning - is your space magazine nearing completion?

Tuesday May 6, 2008

Today in MATH we:

• Worked on our Geo-Communities projects.....how is yours going?
• Why do we need to calculate the TOTAL surface area for our buildings?
• What is a net?
• Quiz Thursday.

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Continued working on our space exploration magazines. You should be at task 7 by tomorrow and have only tasks 8-9 left to do.
• Are you pacing yourself?

ALL THE REST:

• Good luck tomorrow at the track meet.

Monday May 5, 2008

Today in MATH we:

• Worked on our Geo-Communities projects.
• Handed in our booklets with Formula Sheet D completed.
• Remember you are using the bases you already have to as a foundation to build up from.
• We will have a Math quiz on Thursday.

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Finished watching Apollo 13, how can you use some of this information in your space magazine? Is the space travel technology in this movie old or new? What types of things have changed since this event took place? Remember it is a true story! It really happened!
• You should be on tasks 5 & 6 in your space magazine.

ALL THE REST:

• Dig deep for that final push to the end of the year. You CAN do it.
• Current Events Open day on FRIDAY.
• 15 minutes right now could be spent reviewing a subject, that is good independent learning!

Friday May 2, 2008

Today we watched Apollo 13 - how can this movie help you with your space exploration magazine? Remember it is a true story.

We'll finish watching it on Monday.

• Handed in Quiz #1 for space.
• If you didn't do your spelling quiz on Friday, you'll do it on Monday.
• We will continue with our Geo-communities project on Monday, you should have formula sheet D in phase 2 filled out.
• We will do current events on Monday.

ALL THE REST:

• Good thing Jim Lovell came to space prepared with that pencil....it sure would be hard for him to go to his locker for one in outer space!
• What is an independent learner doing this weekend?

Thursday May 1, 2008

Today was field trip day!

Nice job everyone....you made me proud.

Reminders: Current Events, Spelling Quiz, Science Quiz is due & to work on Geo-Communities.

• Did you talk to your parents about what you learned today? How large/small was your monthly budget? What type of job, occupation or career would you like, or need to support your lifestyle?
• I have some more information about Junior Achievement if you would like to know more about starting your own business or becoming involved with the Junior Achievement Organization.

Wednesday April 20, 2008

Today in MATH we:

• Finished Phase one of our Geo Communities Projects.
• Phase 2 Planning is due on FRIDAY at the END of class. I need to see your formulas, dimensions, work, and final calculations. We go 3D on Monday.

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Saw a demonstration with different chemicals and fire. Why were different coloured flames produced? How does this relate to spectral analysis and stars? Think back to light and optics!!
• You got a take home quiz today. It is due on FRIDAY.
• We worked on our space exploration magazines. You should be working on tasks 4-5. Aim to have all nine tasks done by Monday, then the rest of your week is editing, formatting, and polishing.
• REMINDER: Spelling quiz on FRIDAY. 5 words, see yesterday's blog.

ALL THE REST:

• Be at school on TIME on tomorrow. We leave RIGHT after the bell.
• Bring a pencil, your calculator, and lunch. An eraser and pencil sharpener may also be good ideas.
• Current Events on Friday - if it is your turn, please be ready!

Tuesday April 29, 2008

Today in MATH we:

• Worked on our geocommunities project. You should be at the end of Phase 1.
• Your shapes should be measured, cut out, & glued or ready to glue to your plot of land.
• Tomorrow we will start phase 2 - building up from our floor plan.
• Math Homework: Review formulas & how to use them. Do you know all of your SHAPES? Surface Area? Volume? Quiz?

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Worked on our Space Exploration Magazine.
• Tasks #1-3 should be COMPLETE.
• How is your formatting going?
• Have you made yourself a plan or a schedule?
• Spelling #19 words: geocentric, equinox, solstice, heliocentric, ellipse, bonus word: galaxy. Quiz Friday.

ALL THE REST:

• Current Events Friday: BE READY!
• Field trip on Thursday. Meet in the Hub at 8:10am - DO NOT BE LATE!
• Study keys/workbooks: money & forms due tomorrow - last chance.
• Spring - is it finally here?????
• 15 minutes of review per subject each afternoon, evening, or night. This discipline & work ethic is a good independent learning strategy & will help prepare you for finals, highschool, & life!

Monday April 28, 2008

Today in MATH we:

• Got our geo-communities booklets back, what mark did you get? How can you improve it for phase 2?
• Got our MONEY!! Keep it in a safe place and make sure your names are on the back of it!
• Got our plots of land.
• Started to measure and cut out our shapes to put on our plots of land: use your paper WISELY! It all will cost you!
• Tomorrow you should be ready to glue your shapes down on your plots of land to create a floor plan.
• Review quiz....hmmmm what a GREAT idea that would be!

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Worked on our Space Exploration Magazines.
• You should be investigating task 4 by Wednesday.
• Remember they are due Next Friday. Make yourself a schedule. If you need help with it, see me.
• Quiz on Wednesday.

ALL THE REST:

• Current Events on Friday.
• Spelling Quiz on Friday.
• Field trip on THURSDAY - do I have your permission form?
• If you would like the study workbooks, I need your form & money ASAP. The order goes in on Wednesday.
• Keep developing your independent learning skills.....how did you spend your 15 minute review time today??

Thursday April 24, 2008

Today in MATH we:

• Handed in problem of the week #21.
• Worked on our GeoCommunities project.
• You should have completed "Phase One" planning. This includes the formula sheet & the 2d planning of your 13 buildings. The Area of your 13 buildings should add up to at least 50% of your total surface area.
• You should have had a peer check your calculations and handed your booklet in.
• Monday you get the $$!

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Handed in our kwl charts.
• Had a look at how the sun moves accross the landscape & different types of images we can capture by looking from space to Earth.
• Started planning our Space Exploration magazine. It is due Friday May 8th.
• As a guidline you should be finished tasks 1 & 2 by TUESDAY. Use your time wisely!

ALL THE REST:

• Field trip forms for Mt. Royal due on MONDAY!!!!!
• If you want to order study books bring the money and the bottom part of the form back to me on MONDAY AT THE VERY LATEST.
• What are you doing this weekend to develop your independent learning skills?

Wednesday April 23, 2008

Today in MATH we:

• Had a quiz!! How did it go? Can you recognize which formula to use?
• Continued our work on our Geo-Communities project - remember your Phase 1 planning is due Thursday at the end of class.

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Handed in our Space title pages.
• Finished our vocabulary - 20 words from the space unit.
• READ the one page chapter summary at the end of the unit.
• MADE a KWL chart for space.....this should be finished by tomorrow.

ALL THE REST:

• Don't forget to hand in your forms for the Mt. Royal field trip next Thursday!
• As an independent learner, are you studying for at least 15 minutes per subject each night?

Tuesday April 22, 2008

Today in MATH we:

• Worked on our Geo-Communities Project.
• Your Formula sheet (A) should be done.
• You should be working on the PLANNING sheet. That MUST be finished by Thursday.
• Do you remember how to calculate the surface area & the PERCENTAGES?
• What percent surface area must your shapes cover? How many shapes should you have.
• Reminder: Quiz tomorrow.

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Talked about Rockets & Space Shuttles, saw some pictures.
• Worked on our SPACE title page. Due Wednesday.
• Worked on our Vocabulary: Choose at least 20 words from the space unit, write definitions & make an illustration for them.

ALL THE REST:

• FIELD TRIP FORMS NEED TO COME BACK SIGNED!!!!!

Monday April 21, 2008

Today in MATH we:

• Handed in our test one & extension worksheet.
• Started our Geo-communities project!! You should have the formula page DONE by tomorrow.
• You should also have an idea of what your buildings will be.
• Have you registered your building company with me yet? Don't forget to do that!
• Reminder: Quiz Wednesday.

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Had our electricity unit final.
• Started our Space title pages. Don't forget to include a border, name, class, date, at least 4 pictures, one for each of the four sections in the unit, and a question on the back about space. It should be neat, colourful, & creative. DUE WEDNESDAY.

ALL THE REST:

• You got your field trip forms today. I need them back filled out and signed ASAP. No form, no field trip.
• You will be getting a letter about the grade 9 study keys for the provinical exams. If you want to order them you must let me know by the end of the week.

Friday April 18, 2008

Today in MATH we:

• Did a problem of the week. #21 is due next THURSDAY.
• Worked on Shape and Space. The Extension side of the worksheet is due on MONDAY.
• Handed in our activities from yesterday.

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Reviewed for our unit final on Monday.
• Did you finish the resistance worksheets?
• Your unit review will be handed in on MONDAY.

ALL THE REST:

• We had Current Events today. Thank you to the ONE person who was ready.
• Got our report cards today. There is one term left and LOTS of time to bring up your marks. You are all smart people, make this term COUNT.

Thursday April 17, 2008

Today in MATH we:

• Worked on some activities that relate to shape & space....they should HELP you figure out what needs to be done.
• Do activities #2, 3, & 4, mp9 p281.
• Do Activity #3 mp9 p 283. Blind spot - you might remember this from grade 8!
• Do Activity #2 mp9 p 291. What does the word peripheral mean?
• Do the "test one" Worksheet - show your work.

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Did some review for our unit final that has been moved to MONDAY. Use this time wisely.
• Make sure your unit review is done by Monday, you will be handing it in.
• The worksheets you got are designed to help you study! Try them!
• Handed in our 3 Gorges Dam project. I hope you talked to me if yours isn't done!

ALL THE REST:

• Current Events Tomorrow....ARE YOU READY???
• When oh when will the bugs return?
• If you would like review booklets for the provincials please let me know - we will order them and they will cost about between 10-15$ each.

Wednesday April 16, 2008

Today in MATH we:

• Had a "quiz" & marked it in class.
• How did you do?
• Do you understand how to use the formulas?
• Where did you go wrong?
• What did you do RIGHT?
• If you have time, work on mp9 p280-281 activities #1-4.

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Reviewed for our unit final. STUDY HARD TONIGHT!
• Talked about the answers to some of our questions
• Did review sia9 p364 #19-30 - you will hand in your entire unit review tomorrow.
• Reminder: 3 gorges dam assignment is due tomorrow....you had lots of class time and should be done!
• Unit final tomorrow.

ALL THE REST:

• We talked to Mr. Brash today! He is at base camp and getting ready to start the climb in the morning! Best wishes and be safe!
• How is your BEST term of the year coming along?

Tuesday April 15, 2008

Today in MATH we:

• Looked at cylinders & cones. How do you calculate surface area? Volume?
• Did the inquire on p.276 & handed it in. Is yours set up correctly? What formula did you use?
• Read mp9 p276-277.
• Did mp9 p278#1-14.
• Quiz tomorrow!

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Continued to work on our 3-Gorges Dam Assignment. That was your last class to work on it. It is Due on THURSDAY.
• Your project should include: A bit about how the dam works, why the dam is there, the area the dam is in, reasons FOR building the dam, reasons AGAINST building the dam, how it affects people in the area, how it affects the environment, and how much electricity it is expected to produce.
• Continued our unit review: did sia9 p363-364 #11-18.
• Reminder: Unit Final Thursday.

ALL THE REST:

• 10 weeks of school left....lets make this last term your BEST yet!

Monday April 14, 2008

Today in MATH we:

• Talked about the volume of a PYRAMID.
• Are PYRAMIDS different from TRIANGULAR PRISMS? EXPLAIN!
• Read & understand mp9 p272-273
• Do the INQUIRE & ACTIVITY mp9 p272 #1-5. Hand it in.
• Do mp9 p274#1-14.
• If you are finished EVERYTHING try "logic power" at the bottom of p274.

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Worked on our 3 Gorges Dam assignment: DUE THURSDAY APRIL 17.
• Started our unit review for electricity. Read sia9 p360.
• Do sia9 p363 #1-10.
• We will review our questions tomorrow.
• Do you know how to do your electricity calculations?
• UNIT FINAL THURSDAY!

ALL THE REST:

• Did you use your class time wisely today?
• Current Events on FRIDAY!!!!!

Friday April 11, 2008

Today in MATH we:

• Watched a video about how inflateable objects are made.
• What is a net used for?
• How are your surface area and volume calculations going?
• Did mp9 p265 - the surface area of the hand activity.
• Do mp9 p 271 #21-29 - word problems....PRACTICE always helps!

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Watched a demonstration about the St. Louis Motor. What kind of energy do we see?
• Listened to a song about the Grand Coulee Dam.
• Worked on our 3 Gorges Dam projects.
• Read sia9 p361.
• Do some more research. Do you agree with the decision to build the dam? Why or why not? Support your answer.
• REVIEW REVIEW REVIEW! Unit test next week.

ALL THE REST:

• REVIEW!
  

Thursday April 11, 2008

Today in MATH we:

• Reviewed how to calculate surface area & volume. What are the differences between them?
• Read mp9 p268-269, do sia9 p270 #1-20.

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Watched a couple of electricity videos. What happens when you touch an electric fence? Why?
• Do you know the electricity song?
• Read the information on the 3 Gorges Dam!

ALL THE REST:

• Current Events Tomorrow! Be ready if it is your turn.
• Wild weather today.....be safe.

Wednesday April 9, 2008

Today in MATH we:

• Read mp9 p262-263 and made a special note of the formulas learned on those pages.
• Worked on mp9 p264 #1-14 ALL. Due Thursday.
• Have you finished your activities from Monday? With the Tangram?

Today in SCIENCE we:

• We are finishing up our section on Electricity! It would be a good idea to make an extra effort to review each night!
• Worked on sia9 p358-359 ALL of the questions (except focus on science & technology #3 - omit)

ALL THE REST:

• Mr. Brash has updated his expedition blog! He is now at base camp. Follow the link on the sidebar to read all about it.

Tuesday April 8, 2008

Today in MATH we:

• Talked about geometric shapes. What is a geometric shape? What is an odd shape?
• Did you complete your Tangram activities?
• Do mp9 p261 #1-11.
• Where do we see geometric shapes?

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Watched a video about static electricity. What is the difference between volts & amps? Why can't you cook a hotdog with static electricity?
• Had a homework check.
• DO: sia9 p353 #1-9.
• Give it a try p355.

ALL THE REST:

• Did you use your class time well? If you did you have no homework tonight except to review for 15 minutes.
• You will have a unit final next week.....which subject? Which unit?

Monday April 7, 2008

WELCOME BACK FROM SPRING BREAK!

Today in MATH we:

• Handed in our Portfolio Projects.
• Got our Trigonometry Tests back - how did you do?
• Wrote a reflection & handed it in.
• Did Mental Math mp9 p259 #1-36 (this should have been done before the end of class)
• Read mp9 p257-259 - what unit are we working on now?
• Worked on Activities #1-3 mp9 p258-259 - Due tomorrow
• What is a TANGRAM?

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Handed in our portfolio projects
• Wrote a reflection about science - did you answer the questions COMPLETELY & HONESTLY?
• Your reflection should have been handed in before the end of class
• Read sia9 p344-358 - this is the LAST section of the unit.
• Do c&r sia9 p350 #1-11 due tomorrow. You had class time to work on this, you should be nearly done.

ALL THE REST:
How can you BUDGET your class time better?
Current Events on FRIDAY - please be ready if it is your turn.

Wednesday March 19, 2008

Today in MATH we:

• Had our Unit final for chapter 6 - Trigonometry
• How did you do?

Today in SCIENCE we:

• Worked on our portfolio projects
• Said good-bye

We Made it to SPRING BREAK!!!

Over spring break:

• Are you up to date with your work?
• Finish you Portfolio Projects, they are Due on Monday April 7, 2008.
• REVIEW! REVIEW! REVIEW!
• Have a SAFE, FUN, RELAXING break.
• See you on Monday APRIL 7, 2008.

We said good-bye to Mr. Brash today, we wish him GOOD LUCK on his adventure!