Outline for Biology unit test which will be on Wednesday, May 8th.
Test will be about half multiple choice and half open-ended. If you miss the original test date, the make-up test will be different, and contain mostly open-ended questions. You cannot create a study sheet as before, however, we will have two days in class to review and study.
- steps of the scientific method and associated vocabulary, such as dependent, independent, controlled, etc....
- characteristics of living things
- cell and related material (types of cells, organelles, etc)
- cell organelles and their functions
- Photosynthesis and cellular respiration (endosymbiotic theory - what is it and what is some evidence for it?)
- viruses versus living organisms
- some examples of positive and negative interactions with microbes
- purpose of vaccinations and how vaccinations work
- vocabulary associated with disease: pathogen, virus, bacterium, pandemic, outbreak, etc..
- Current outbreak of avian flu (why is it a concern for both animals and people?)
- antibiotics and their use / overuse
- antibiotic resistance and "superbugs"
Test will be about half multiple choice and half open-ended. If you miss the original test date, the make-up test will be different, and contain mostly open-ended questions. You cannot create a study sheet as before, however, we will have two days in class to review and study.
Thurs, May 2
Unit test outline is listed above!
Today, you will pick one topic that you don't know much about, and create an educational one page "handout" that contains the information in an easy to understand format. This handout should be in such a format that someone that does not know anything about the topic could learn about it. The handout needs to include at least one graphic. There is lots of information online, but copying information that you do not understand will not help you learn the material. You can work with a partner (as it is better to study in groups , but no groups of three!)
The idea is for you to jot down notes on the ONE topic, get familiar with it, ask questions and only then create your educational graphic. If your graphic is just like something online, the highest mark you can get is DEVELOPING, because copying someone else's ideas is not the way forward in school.
It should NOT just be a bunch of writing on a paper. That is an essay and not interesting or eye catching.
Below, are some examples of ideas found online (from our last unit). Notices that both examples contain a few ideas at once. For example, the states of matter explains the states of matter visually AND also how they look and the vocabulary associated with energy changes.
Today, you will pick one topic that you don't know much about, and create an educational one page "handout" that contains the information in an easy to understand format. This handout should be in such a format that someone that does not know anything about the topic could learn about it. The handout needs to include at least one graphic. There is lots of information online, but copying information that you do not understand will not help you learn the material. You can work with a partner (as it is better to study in groups , but no groups of three!)
The idea is for you to jot down notes on the ONE topic, get familiar with it, ask questions and only then create your educational graphic. If your graphic is just like something online, the highest mark you can get is DEVELOPING, because copying someone else's ideas is not the way forward in school.
It should NOT just be a bunch of writing on a paper. That is an essay and not interesting or eye catching.
Below, are some examples of ideas found online (from our last unit). Notices that both examples contain a few ideas at once. For example, the states of matter explains the states of matter visually AND also how they look and the vocabulary associated with energy changes.
Wed, May 1
Blocks 7 and 8 only:
We will do a lab to observe the growth of bacteria on an agar plate.
Before we start, we'll watch this video: How to Grow Bacteria - YouTube
Block 8 only: Handout on Polio: the disease and vaccinations.
If you miss this day, please come and grab this handout from me (block 8 only!)
Blocks 5 and 6 - you will see the school play today! Reminder, no food, drink in theater. Leave your bags and phones in lockers.
We will do a lab to observe the growth of bacteria on an agar plate.
Before we start, we'll watch this video: How to Grow Bacteria - YouTube
Block 8 only: Handout on Polio: the disease and vaccinations.
If you miss this day, please come and grab this handout from me (block 8 only!)
Blocks 5 and 6 - you will see the school play today! Reminder, no food, drink in theater. Leave your bags and phones in lockers.
Tues, Apr 30
How do pathogens (viruses) jump between species (ex: cow to human) How do viruses jump from animals to humans? - Ben Longdon - YouTube
Summary of the learning from today and yesterday. This was in the news this morning, perfect timing seeing as we were just talking about it!
We have forgotten the horrors of some diseases: History of Polio - Part I: Suffering the disease - YouTube
Antibiotics and antibiotic resistance. Handout and videos. The Antibiotic Apocalypse Explained - YouTube
Another great video that we will watch: What would the world be like without antibiotics? | BBC Ideas - YouTube
This is a video made during covid that offers an alternate treatment for superbugs: Superbugs: The global health crisis that threatens modern medicine.
More information here.
Summary of the learning from today and yesterday. This was in the news this morning, perfect timing seeing as we were just talking about it!
We have forgotten the horrors of some diseases: History of Polio - Part I: Suffering the disease - YouTube
Antibiotics and antibiotic resistance. Handout and videos. The Antibiotic Apocalypse Explained - YouTube
Another great video that we will watch: What would the world be like without antibiotics? | BBC Ideas - YouTube
This is a video made during covid that offers an alternate treatment for superbugs: Superbugs: The global health crisis that threatens modern medicine.
More information here.
Mon, Apr 29
If you miss this day..... please read everything here carefully. Watch the indicated videos and read the Avian Flu article linked below.
Also, since we are almost done the biology unit, it is time to consider a final assessment. This final test would NOT focus on the immune system response, but it WOULD include the main ideas of vaccinations.
Outline for Biology unit test:
Also, since we are almost done the biology unit, it is time to consider a final assessment. This final test would NOT focus on the immune system response, but it WOULD include the main ideas of vaccinations.
Outline for Biology unit test:
- steps of the scientific method
- characteristics of living things
- cell and related material (types of cells, organelles, etc)
- cell organelles and their functions
- Photosynthesis and cellular respiration (endosymbiotic theory - what is it and what is some evidence for it?)
- viruses versus living organisms
- some examples of positive and negative interactions with microbes
- purpose of vaccinations and how vaccinations work
- vocabulary associated with disease: pathogen, virus, bacterium, pandemic, outbreak, etc..
- Current outbreak of avian flu (why is it a concern for both animals and people?)
- antibiotics and their use / overuse
- antibiotic resistance and "superbugs"
Immune system project due (comic strip).
In summary, this video is great as it links together call parts and their role in the immune response.
Cell vs. virus: A battle for health - Shannon Stiles - YouTube
We are almost done the biology unit. We will finish up the last bit of information which is about pandemics and the spread of diseases. Although not directly mentioned in the book, animals are also affected by diseases. What effect do diseases have on animal and human populations?
Bird flu, fungus and more. We will look at two examples of animal diseases caused by pathogens:
- Video: 'Zombie' Parasite Cordyceps Fungus Takes Over Insects Through Mind Control
- Reading - Avian flu.
After reading: What are some big ideas in this reading? Write them down.
(If the reading seems like a lot, write the main idea for each section!)
Then change your paper with the person next to you and see what they wrote. Discuss the main ideas as you see them! We will share the main ideas out as a class, so please get ready to share your (and your partner's) ideas.
Video from Global News about avian flu: WHO says Bird flu risk to humans an "enormous concern,” but what should you know? - YouTube
We will not watch this video, however, it is here for interest:
Bird Flu(Avian Influenza), Causes, Signs and Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
In summary, this video is great as it links together call parts and their role in the immune response.
Cell vs. virus: A battle for health - Shannon Stiles - YouTube
We are almost done the biology unit. We will finish up the last bit of information which is about pandemics and the spread of diseases. Although not directly mentioned in the book, animals are also affected by diseases. What effect do diseases have on animal and human populations?
Bird flu, fungus and more. We will look at two examples of animal diseases caused by pathogens:
- Video: 'Zombie' Parasite Cordyceps Fungus Takes Over Insects Through Mind Control
- Reading - Avian flu.
After reading: What are some big ideas in this reading? Write them down.
(If the reading seems like a lot, write the main idea for each section!)
Then change your paper with the person next to you and see what they wrote. Discuss the main ideas as you see them! We will share the main ideas out as a class, so please get ready to share your (and your partner's) ideas.
Video from Global News about avian flu: WHO says Bird flu risk to humans an "enormous concern,” but what should you know? - YouTube
We will not watch this video, however, it is here for interest:
Bird Flu(Avian Influenza), Causes, Signs and Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Weekend Apr 27 - 28
Thurs, Apr 25 & Fri, Apr 26
Wed, Apr 24
No tutorial time today! Staff meeting in the morning. If you need something, please talk to me at lunch.
This can be one more class work day, if needed. This assignment will be due on Monday, April 29.
This can be one more class work day, if needed. This assignment will be due on Monday, April 29.
Tues, Apr 23
Continue work on immune system cartoon / comic strip.
Mon, Apr 22
Finish off notes from Friday - Final flow chart and vaccinations.
Video: How we conquered the deadly smallpox virus - TedED - YouTube
Video: How we conquered the deadly smallpox virus - TedED - YouTube
Then you can start work on the Immune system project - you can work with a partner, if you would like!
(No groups of 3 - these are uneffective in my experience).
Here is the project outline.
Want more details on the immune system? This is a great video and has much more information than discussed in class.
How The Immune System ACTUALLY Works – IMMUNE - YouTube
(No groups of 3 - these are uneffective in my experience).
Here is the project outline.
Want more details on the immune system? This is a great video and has much more information than discussed in class.
How The Immune System ACTUALLY Works – IMMUNE - YouTube
Weekend Apr 20 -21
Fri, Apr 19
Introduction to our second and third lines of defence in our immune system:
Introduction to the immune system - YouTube
More detailed video:
How does your immune system work? - Emma Bryce - YouTube
Handout: Immune system - what it does, how it works.
Reading in old textbook, pages 100-106. (The textbook provided above does not have the same amount of detail)
Some good online reading that sums up the immune system nicely: 20.2: Introduction to the Immune System - Biology LibreTexts
Introduction to the immune system - YouTube
More detailed video:
How does your immune system work? - Emma Bryce - YouTube
Handout: Immune system - what it does, how it works.
Reading in old textbook, pages 100-106. (The textbook provided above does not have the same amount of detail)
Some good online reading that sums up the immune system nicely: 20.2: Introduction to the Immune System - Biology LibreTexts
Thurs, Apr 18
Controlled experiment (science fair) check-in! I will be emailing your parents to let them know that there will be a final project.
Today, your job is to come up with some possible ideas you could investigate for the final science project.
Today, your job is to come up with some possible ideas you could investigate for the final science project.
Wed, Apr 17
Depending on your block, the work was different today. Blocks 5 and 8, we graphed data on the flu from notes.
Blocks 6 and 7, we repeated the outbreak lab and then answered the questions on the handout from Tuesday.
Blocks 6 and 7, we repeated the outbreak lab and then answered the questions on the handout from Tuesday.
Tues, Apr 16
Class activity: Transmission of a disease.
This is a very fun activity where we model the spread of a pathogen in a population of individuals.
Handout: Introduction to the immune system (From workbook- 4 pages)
This is a very fun activity where we model the spread of a pathogen in a population of individuals.
Handout: Introduction to the immune system (From workbook- 4 pages)
Mon, Apr 15
How do bacteria reproduce? As some types of bacteria can make us sick, it is important to know something about these micro-organisms.
Video on rapid bacterial reproduction (called binary fission) E.coli growth and binary fission - YouTube
When done Chapter 1.4, page 45, question 9. This is a great question, as it asks you to look at a graph, interpret it, and then make some conclusions based on that information.
Handout: Examples of pathogens and introduction to the immune system.
Video: How does your immune system work? - Emma Bryce - YouTube
Video on rapid bacterial reproduction (called binary fission) E.coli growth and binary fission - YouTube
When done Chapter 1.4, page 45, question 9. This is a great question, as it asks you to look at a graph, interpret it, and then make some conclusions based on that information.
Handout: Examples of pathogens and introduction to the immune system.
Video: How does your immune system work? - Emma Bryce - YouTube
Weekend Apr 13 - 14
Fri, Apr 12
Check to see how things went on Thursday. Continue working on "microbes graphic organizer" (same instructions as Thursday)
Textbook, Chapter 1.4, pages 40-43: Reading: positive and negative interactions with microbes. We will then create a graphic organizer to learn this material.
If you miss this class, please do this from home. Here is a quick sketch of what the final graphic organizer should look like.
Then on the back, research one of the topics in more detail. For example, for the oil cleanup with bacteria, you could research:
- where has this been used?
- how effective was it?
- are the bacteria better than other methods?
- etc!
If you are researching uses in food, for example:
- what types of bacteria are used?
- why use bacteria to make food in the first place?
- how long does it take to make the food?
- are the bacteria alive in the final food, or have they been killed?
- etc!
Textbook, Chapter 1.4, pages 40-43: Reading: positive and negative interactions with microbes. We will then create a graphic organizer to learn this material.
If you miss this class, please do this from home. Here is a quick sketch of what the final graphic organizer should look like.
Then on the back, research one of the topics in more detail. For example, for the oil cleanup with bacteria, you could research:
- where has this been used?
- how effective was it?
- are the bacteria better than other methods?
- etc!
If you are researching uses in food, for example:
- what types of bacteria are used?
- why use bacteria to make food in the first place?
- how long does it take to make the food?
- are the bacteria alive in the final food, or have they been killed?
- etc!
Thurs, Apr 11
Handout: A controlled experiment with photosynthesis. This is similar to what you are expected to do for your final science project, except on a different topic. (if you miss this class, please get this handout from me when you are back).
Textbook, Chapter 1.4, pages 40-43: Reading: positive and negative interactions with microbes. We will then create a graphic organizer to learn this material.
If you miss this class, please do this from home. Here is a quick sketch of what the final graphic organizer should look like.
Then on the back, research one of the topics in more detail. For example, for the oil cleanup with bacteria, you could research:
- where has this been used?
- how effective was it?
- are the bacteria better than other methods?
- etc!
If you are researching uses in food, for example:
- what types of bacteria are used?
- why use bacteria to make food in the first place?
- how long does it take to make the food?
- are the bacteria alive in the final food, or have they been killed?
- etc!
Textbook, Chapter 1.4, pages 40-43: Reading: positive and negative interactions with microbes. We will then create a graphic organizer to learn this material.
If you miss this class, please do this from home. Here is a quick sketch of what the final graphic organizer should look like.
Then on the back, research one of the topics in more detail. For example, for the oil cleanup with bacteria, you could research:
- where has this been used?
- how effective was it?
- are the bacteria better than other methods?
- etc!
If you are researching uses in food, for example:
- what types of bacteria are used?
- why use bacteria to make food in the first place?
- how long does it take to make the food?
- are the bacteria alive in the final food, or have they been killed?
- etc!
Wed, Apr 10
Check homework.
Video: Photosynthesis and Respiration - YouTube
Handout today: Photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Class notes on these two concepts.
Endosymbiotic theory... video: Endosymbiotic Theory - YouTube
Textbook, Chapter 1.4, pages 42-43: Reading: positive and negative interactions with microbes. We will then create a graphic organizer to learn this material.
If you miss this class, please do this from home. (structure of graphic organizer will be posted by 3:30pm on Wed, Apr 10)
Video: Photosynthesis and Respiration - YouTube
Handout today: Photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Class notes on these two concepts.
Endosymbiotic theory... video: Endosymbiotic Theory - YouTube
Textbook, Chapter 1.4, pages 42-43: Reading: positive and negative interactions with microbes. We will then create a graphic organizer to learn this material.
If you miss this class, please do this from home. (structure of graphic organizer will be posted by 3:30pm on Wed, Apr 10)
Tues, Apr 9
Quiz today on:
- similarity and difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells
- plant and animal cells, organelles and the functions of organelles.
Reading in textbook, Chapter 1.2, pages 18-19 (viruses) - are viruses living or not? (block 5, we did this on Monday)
Video: Structure and Function of a Virus (Virology Basics) - YouTube
Video: Coronavirus Anatomy Explained: Science, Simplified - YouTube
- similarity and difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells
- plant and animal cells, organelles and the functions of organelles.
Reading in textbook, Chapter 1.2, pages 18-19 (viruses) - are viruses living or not? (block 5, we did this on Monday)
Video: Structure and Function of a Virus (Virology Basics) - YouTube
Video: Coronavirus Anatomy Explained: Science, Simplified - YouTube
Mon, Apr 8
QUIZ tomorrow (Tues) on:
- similarity and difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells
- plant and animal cells, organelles and the functions of organelles.
Return marked work. (If you missed Friday's class, please get the handouts you missed.)
White board review - cells and their organelles.
Review plant and animal cell organelles as well as their functions - 4 page handout. Here are the answers to the review package.
- similarity and difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells
- plant and animal cells, organelles and the functions of organelles.
Return marked work. (If you missed Friday's class, please get the handouts you missed.)
White board review - cells and their organelles.
Review plant and animal cell organelles as well as their functions - 4 page handout. Here are the answers to the review package.
There is a partical eclipse of the sun today at our location, however, we will not see any of it due to cloud cover. A live stream is available here LIVE Stream: Total Solar Eclipse April 2024 (timeanddate.com)
(starts at 9:30am our time)
Another link from NASA: 2024 Total Solar Eclipse: Through the Eyes of NASA (Official Broadcast) - YouTube
Weekend Apr 6 - 7
Fri, Apr 5
Today
- Plant cell cut and paste
- labelling plant cell organelles
- Kahoot
If you miss this day, please follow this textbook link and look at section 1.3 - Types of cells. Look at the organelles in plant and animal cells. Compare the two types of cells and see how they are similar and how they are different.
Make sure you know the functions of all plant and animal organelles!!
You can do some of today's activity from home.
Open up this document. As we did with the animal cell, cut out the organelles, glue them inside the plant cell, and label 12 different cell organelles and cell parts. Bring to school on Monday.
If you cannot print from home, please get the missing work from me when you are back.
You will need to come and get the sheets from today when you are back:
- plant cell organelle sheet
- plant cell cut and paste handout. (to be done at home, or during tutorial time, and then handed in for marks)
- Plant cell cut and paste
- labelling plant cell organelles
- Kahoot
If you miss this day, please follow this textbook link and look at section 1.3 - Types of cells. Look at the organelles in plant and animal cells. Compare the two types of cells and see how they are similar and how they are different.
Make sure you know the functions of all plant and animal organelles!!
You can do some of today's activity from home.
Open up this document. As we did with the animal cell, cut out the organelles, glue them inside the plant cell, and label 12 different cell organelles and cell parts. Bring to school on Monday.
If you cannot print from home, please get the missing work from me when you are back.
You will need to come and get the sheets from today when you are back:
- plant cell organelle sheet
- plant cell cut and paste handout. (to be done at home, or during tutorial time, and then handed in for marks)
Thurs, Apr 4
Animal cell cut and paste.
Definitions of animal organelles.
Science fair ideas - please submit your idea to me today!
As you know, all grade 8 classes will be participating in a science fair in early June. You will conduct a controlled experiment that tests an idea that you have. Need to review a controlled experiment? Biology: Controlled Experiments - YouTube
Also, I have created a tab at the top of the page where I will post all things relating to the science fair.
Don't have any ideas? Talk to your family and friends. Think about what interests you have.
Definitions of animal organelles.
Science fair ideas - please submit your idea to me today!
As you know, all grade 8 classes will be participating in a science fair in early June. You will conduct a controlled experiment that tests an idea that you have. Need to review a controlled experiment? Biology: Controlled Experiments - YouTube
Also, I have created a tab at the top of the page where I will post all things relating to the science fair.
Don't have any ideas? Talk to your family and friends. Think about what interests you have.
Wed, Apr 3
Homework check - characteristics of living things with examples.
Handout: types of cells. If you miss this day, please get this handout from your teacher.
Yellow handout - organelles in animal cells.
Video: Biology: Cell Structure I Nucleus Medical Media - YouTube
Have you thought about your Science Fair experiment that you will do? Tomorrow (Thurs) we will discuss some ideas and you will submit an initial proposal to your teacher.
Handout: types of cells. If you miss this day, please get this handout from your teacher.
Yellow handout - organelles in animal cells.
Video: Biology: Cell Structure I Nucleus Medical Media - YouTube
Have you thought about your Science Fair experiment that you will do? Tomorrow (Thurs) we will discuss some ideas and you will submit an initial proposal to your teacher.
Tues, Apr 2
Welcome back! Return marked work.
Before the break we had seen that living things are made of cells. Today, we will look at some prepared slides to see some more detail in plant and animal cells. Follow links to see: prepared plant slide, prepared animal slides (kidney)
In these two slides, please note the individual cells and the cell nucleus (round structure in each cell). The cell nucleus contains the genetic information (DNA) in each cell.
Handout - characteristics of living things and the cell.
Video: Introduction to Cells - YouTube
If you miss this day, watch this video as well: Cells - Introduction | Biology | Don't Memorise - YouTube
Before the break we had seen that living things are made of cells. Today, we will look at some prepared slides to see some more detail in plant and animal cells. Follow links to see: prepared plant slide, prepared animal slides (kidney)
In these two slides, please note the individual cells and the cell nucleus (round structure in each cell). The cell nucleus contains the genetic information (DNA) in each cell.
Handout - characteristics of living things and the cell.
Video: Introduction to Cells - YouTube
If you miss this day, watch this video as well: Cells - Introduction | Biology | Don't Memorise - YouTube
Spring Break! Mar 16 - April 1
Fri, Mar 15
Looking at living things under a microscope. Plant leaf (moss) and microscopic living animals (sample of pond water!).
Microscope: The Tube That Changed the World - YouTube
Microscope: The Tube That Changed the World - YouTube
Thurs, Mar 14
Microscope activity:
Today you will learn more about using the microscope and the different types of magnifications, as well as the parts of the microscope.
This activity will be submitted and will be marked.
Video: How To Prepare A Wet Mount Slide - YouTube
Today you will learn more about using the microscope and the different types of magnifications, as well as the parts of the microscope.
This activity will be submitted and will be marked.
Video: How To Prepare A Wet Mount Slide - YouTube
Wed, Mar 13
Scientific method - practice new concepts on whiteboards, using this handout. If you miss this day, look at the handout and see if you can complete the first three problems presented. Check your answers here.
Learning how to use a microscope
- parts of a microscope
- focusing on an object
If you miss this day, please watch this video: How to use a Microscope | Cells | Biology | FuseSchool - YouTube
Learning how to use a microscope
- parts of a microscope
- focusing on an object
If you miss this day, please watch this video: How to use a Microscope | Cells | Biology | FuseSchool - YouTube
Tues, Mar 12
The scientific method - what is it and why do we use it? Here is the filled in handout from today.
Video: The scientific method - YouTube
Video: The Big Bang Theory Scientific Method Clip Season 6 Episode 5 - YouTube
Video: The scientific method - YouTube
Video: The Big Bang Theory Scientific Method Clip Season 6 Episode 5 - YouTube
Chemistry unit test: Monday, March 11
Here is the unit test outline handout. We will have two classes to work on your study notes (Thurs and Fri).
You can create study notes in your own handwriting, one two pieces of regular sized letter paper (single sided) or one piece of paper if double sided. No photocopies, no typed notes, unless OK'ed by teacher first.
When making your notes, follow the outline given to you in class!
You can create study notes in your own handwriting, one two pieces of regular sized letter paper (single sided) or one piece of paper if double sided. No photocopies, no typed notes, unless OK'ed by teacher first.
When making your notes, follow the outline given to you in class!
Weekend Mar 9 - 10
Thurs, Mar 7 and Fri, Mar 8
Time to work on study notes for the unit test, here is the unit test outline.
You can create study notes in your own handwriting, one two pieces of regular sized letter paper (single sided) or one piece of paper if double sided. No photocopies, no typed notes, unless OK'ed by teacher first.
When making your notes, follow the outline given to you in class!
Here is the practice test given in class and here are the answers.
You can create study notes in your own handwriting, one two pieces of regular sized letter paper (single sided) or one piece of paper if double sided. No photocopies, no typed notes, unless OK'ed by teacher first.
When making your notes, follow the outline given to you in class!
Here is the practice test given in class and here are the answers.
Wed, Mar 6
Finish off (or mostly finish off!) our lab write up from Tuesday, Mar 5. If you missed Tuesday's lab, you will still need to do the write up - please come and see me when you are back in class.
Once lab write up complete, you will check your lab for completion and have a peer review it as well. Submit when done.
Then, handout on qualitative and quantitative data, and unit test outline handout.
We will have two classes to work on your study notes for the unit test (Thurs and Fri). Unit test is on Monday, March 11.
If you miss this day, please watch this video Qualitative and Quantitative Data - YouTube
Once lab write up complete, you will check your lab for completion and have a peer review it as well. Submit when done.
Then, handout on qualitative and quantitative data, and unit test outline handout.
We will have two classes to work on your study notes for the unit test (Thurs and Fri). Unit test is on Monday, March 11.
If you miss this day, please watch this video Qualitative and Quantitative Data - YouTube
Tues, Mar 5
LAB: Chemical and physical changes.
If you miss this lab, you will need to watch the video posted here and do the lab write up posted here as if you were in class. Here are instructions on how to do the lab write up, but please come and talk to me if you are not sure about anything. Use the check list attached to the lab to make sure you have not forgotten anything.
When watching the video, pay attention to what is happening, what do you see. Is there a colour change? What other evidence of a chemical change is there? What you cannot see is that the test tube gets HOT. This is an exothermic reaction. (a reaction that produces heat)
If you miss this lab, you will need to watch the video posted here and do the lab write up posted here as if you were in class. Here are instructions on how to do the lab write up, but please come and talk to me if you are not sure about anything. Use the check list attached to the lab to make sure you have not forgotten anything.
When watching the video, pay attention to what is happening, what do you see. Is there a colour change? What other evidence of a chemical change is there? What you cannot see is that the test tube gets HOT. This is an exothermic reaction. (a reaction that produces heat)
Mon, Mar 4
Review some material that we have done thus far. This may take about half the class.
Practice: how to tell the number of subatomic particles in atoms and ions. Here is the handout given in class for this, along with the answers. If you miss this day, please try to do the work and check your answers. (if you find a mistake, please let me know!)
Video: Physical and Chemical Changes - YouTube
then we will fill in this handout: chemical versus physical change.
If you miss this day, please do as much as you can from home! Lab on Tuesday.
Practice: how to tell the number of subatomic particles in atoms and ions. Here is the handout given in class for this, along with the answers. If you miss this day, please try to do the work and check your answers. (if you find a mistake, please let me know!)
Video: Physical and Chemical Changes - YouTube
then we will fill in this handout: chemical versus physical change.
If you miss this day, please do as much as you can from home! Lab on Tuesday.
Weekend March 2 -3
Fri, March 1
Return graphs - if you did not get PROFICIENT you can make corrections and submit your graph again. In some cases, that may mean redoing your graph. Tutorial or lunch time would be good!
I will keep the graphs as examples of your work as we move ahead in the course.
Continue from Thursday from Thursday - ions.
We are nearing the end of the chemistry unit, so if you are planning to review for a unit test, please look over everything we have done this weekend!
We have two last things to do:
- chemical versus physical changes with some potential lab work again
- qualitative and quantitative data
I will keep the graphs as examples of your work as we move ahead in the course.
Continue from Thursday from Thursday - ions.
We are nearing the end of the chemistry unit, so if you are planning to review for a unit test, please look over everything we have done this weekend!
We have two last things to do:
- chemical versus physical changes with some potential lab work again
- qualitative and quantitative data
Thurs, Feb 29 (leap year!)
Today:
Bohr diagrams of the first 20 elements. In your Bohr diagrams, you need to also include the number of protons, neutrons in the nucleus (in addition to the electrons that you have drawn).
Handout on atoms and ions.
Introduction to ions - how do atoms become ions? What Are Ions | Properties of Matter | Chemistry | FuseSchool - YouTube
Bohr diagrams of the first 20 elements. In your Bohr diagrams, you need to also include the number of protons, neutrons in the nucleus (in addition to the electrons that you have drawn).
Handout on atoms and ions.
Introduction to ions - how do atoms become ions? What Are Ions | Properties of Matter | Chemistry | FuseSchool - YouTube
Wed, Feb 28
No tutorial this morning! All teachers have a meeting.
Bohr diagrams of the first few elements.
If you miss this day, please get notes from a friend and watch this video! Electron Configuration Diagrams | Properties of Matter | Chemistry | FuseSchool - YouTube
Bohr diagrams of the first few elements.
If you miss this day, please get notes from a friend and watch this video! Electron Configuration Diagrams | Properties of Matter | Chemistry | FuseSchool - YouTube
Tues, Feb 27
Tiny quiz on the structure of the atom. If you miss this day, please come and talk to me to write!
Please note: no tutorial on Wednesday, Feb 28 (staff meeting)
Finish graph from Monday (Density of alkali metals).
Once you finish the graph, please answer these three reflection questions:
1. Which of the alkali metals that we graphed would sink in water?
2. One of the elements we graphed seems to break the "rule" of increasing density with increasing atomic mass. What element is it?
3. If you had to take an educated "guess" (make a hypothesis) on the density of Francium (87), what would your best guess be, based on the graph we created?
Handout: Anatomy of an Atom.
Please note: no tutorial on Wednesday, Feb 28 (staff meeting)
Finish graph from Monday (Density of alkali metals).
Once you finish the graph, please answer these three reflection questions:
1. Which of the alkali metals that we graphed would sink in water?
2. One of the elements we graphed seems to break the "rule" of increasing density with increasing atomic mass. What element is it?
3. If you had to take an educated "guess" (make a hypothesis) on the density of Francium (87), what would your best guess be, based on the graph we created?
Handout: Anatomy of an Atom.
Mon, Feb 26
Return marked time lines of the atom and periodic table scavenger hunt. If you have not finished either of these two activities please hand them in!
In the periodic table scavenger hunt, we made the assumption (or I told you!) that the lower an element is on the periodic table, the more dense it is. We will check if this is true for the alkali metals by graphing their densities.
But before we do that, lets look at some types of graphs and the information they tell us:
(Disclaimer: these are sample graphs only and not meant to represent any real data, except the very last one about atmospheric CO2 levels)
In the periodic table scavenger hunt, we made the assumption (or I told you!) that the lower an element is on the periodic table, the more dense it is. We will check if this is true for the alkali metals by graphing their densities.
But before we do that, lets look at some types of graphs and the information they tell us:
(Disclaimer: these are sample graphs only and not meant to represent any real data, except the very last one about atmospheric CO2 levels)
Weekend Feb 24 - 25
Thurs, Feb 22 and Fri, Feb 23
Class activity: Structure of the nucleus of atoms and how this relates to the type of element.
If you miss this day, please watch this video:
Atomic Number & Mass Number | Properties of Matter | Chemistry | FuseSchool
Video about the elements:
They Might Be Giants - Meet the Elements (official TMBG video) - YouTube
Today, you will also get your own copy of the periodic table! You will become very familiar with the periodic table over years of studying science in high school.
Periodic table scavenger hunt. If you miss this day, please print the handout here and do it at home, using this copy of the periodic table.
If you miss this day, please watch this video:
Atomic Number & Mass Number | Properties of Matter | Chemistry | FuseSchool
Video about the elements:
They Might Be Giants - Meet the Elements (official TMBG video) - YouTube
Today, you will also get your own copy of the periodic table! You will become very familiar with the periodic table over years of studying science in high school.
Periodic table scavenger hunt. If you miss this day, please print the handout here and do it at home, using this copy of the periodic table.
Wed, Feb 21
Continue working on your timeline of the discovery of the structure of the atom. (about 30 minutes of class time)
For each point, include
- the year discovery made
- the name of the scientist
- a drawing of their atomic model
Going for extending (or done early?)
Add more information, but be careful! Some of the information you find online may be difficult to understand. A video or more research can hopefully explain the material in a way that makes sense to you. Do not add material that makes no sense and you cannot understand.
For each point, include
- the year discovery made
- the name of the scientist
- a drawing of their atomic model
Going for extending (or done early?)
Add more information, but be careful! Some of the information you find online may be difficult to understand. A video or more research can hopefully explain the material in a way that makes sense to you. Do not add material that makes no sense and you cannot understand.
Tues, Feb 20
Presentations from the Social Justice students on Pink Shirt Day - the meaning, importance and how we can get involved.
Weekend Feb 16 - Feb 19
Professional Development Day (Friday) + Family Day (Monday)
Professional Development Day (Friday) + Family Day (Monday)
Thurs, Feb 15
Introduction to the atom: The 2,400-year search for the atom - Theresa Doud - YouTube
Video: How Small Is An Atom? Spoiler: Very Small. - YouTube
How big is at atom?? More than 10 million hydrogen atoms would fit across the head of a pin.
Handout on the history of the atom and an introduction to the atom. Here is the handout.
Activity: create a visual timeline of the major discoveries of atomic structure.
What is a time line? Two examples listed below.
Your time line needs to go from 1800 to present (2024) and include the 5 scientists listed on the back of your handout, as well as
- 1964: discovery of quarks by Murray Gell-Mann and George Zweig (no drawing for this)
- the year you were born (unless you don't want to)
Criteria for time line:
The point of this project is to learn how to create a scale AND learn about the events that lead to our current understanding of the atom.
Video: How Small Is An Atom? Spoiler: Very Small. - YouTube
How big is at atom?? More than 10 million hydrogen atoms would fit across the head of a pin.
Handout on the history of the atom and an introduction to the atom. Here is the handout.
Activity: create a visual timeline of the major discoveries of atomic structure.
What is a time line? Two examples listed below.
Your time line needs to go from 1800 to present (2024) and include the 5 scientists listed on the back of your handout, as well as
- 1964: discovery of quarks by Murray Gell-Mann and George Zweig (no drawing for this)
- the year you were born (unless you don't want to)
Criteria for time line:
- needs to include a scale, where for example, 1 cm = 1 year (that would not be a good scale to use!)
- Include all the requested information: Name of model, sketch of model, scientist name and the year.
- Going for extending? You may wish to add some more detail..... but you will need to research this on your own. Don't understand the detail? Don't include it!
The point of this project is to learn how to create a scale AND learn about the events that lead to our current understanding of the atom.
Wed, Feb 14
Investigation activity with density:
Create a density column with five different liquids, and order the liquids from least to most dense.
If you miss this day, please come and talk to me as you will need to make up the missed activities from today.
Create a density column with five different liquids, and order the liquids from least to most dense.
If you miss this day, please come and talk to me as you will need to make up the missed activities from today.
Tues, Feb 13
Quick (and small!) quiz on KMT and introduction to density.
After quiz: Calculating the density of irregularly shaped objects.
Handout: Another way to measure volume and density: Displacement.
We will do a mini-lab on density calculations using displacement, if time.
After quiz: Calculating the density of irregularly shaped objects.
Handout: Another way to measure volume and density: Displacement.
We will do a mini-lab on density calculations using displacement, if time.
Mon, Feb 12
Review package today in class. Quiz next day! (Tuesday, Feb 13). The quiz will be very small, but a part of this course is working on our study skills and learning how to study!
Quiz outline for Tuesday: (the topics you should know)
- four points of KMT (kinetic molecular theory)
- three states of matter and the associated vocabulary
- explanations for lab observations (food colouring in water and water rising up a hot test tube)
- energy changes between the three states of matter and particle spacing
- how to measure and calculate density, including reading volume in a graduated cylinder.
If time, watch this video Why does ice float in water? - George Zaidan and Charles Morton - YouTube
Weekend Feb 10 - 11
Fri, Feb 9
Quiz on KMT and particle model of matter on Tuesday. You should know:
- three states of matter and the associated vocabulary
- explanations for lab observations (food colouring in water and water rising up a hot test tube)
- energy changes between the three states of matter and particle spacing
- how to measure and calculate density, including reading volume in a graduated cylinder.
Today, we will calculate the density of tap water. (block 6, we will do this on Monday).
We will need two pieces of information: the mass and volume of some amount of water.
Other density calculations.....
We will also calculate the density of a rectangular prism of two different elements. One element is copper and the other is aluminum. Even though the prisms have very different masses, they both have the exact same volume.
A similar problem to the one done in class is shown below. (the answer is 10.3 g/mL)
- three states of matter and the associated vocabulary
- explanations for lab observations (food colouring in water and water rising up a hot test tube)
- energy changes between the three states of matter and particle spacing
- how to measure and calculate density, including reading volume in a graduated cylinder.
Today, we will calculate the density of tap water. (block 6, we will do this on Monday).
We will need two pieces of information: the mass and volume of some amount of water.
Other density calculations.....
We will also calculate the density of a rectangular prism of two different elements. One element is copper and the other is aluminum. Even though the prisms have very different masses, they both have the exact same volume.
A similar problem to the one done in class is shown below. (the answer is 10.3 g/mL)
Block 6 only: We will fill out our core competencies goal setting sheet! If you miss this class, you HAVE to do this work on your own from home. The idea to set a goal along the lines of the thinking competency and work towards that goal. The following video may help if you miss block 6 class today: Core Competencies - YouTube
The thinking competency has two components:
Core Competency | Critical Thinking - YouTube
Core Competency | Creative Thinking - YouTube
Thurs, Feb 8
Block 5 - firedrill at 10 am. We will evacuate to evacuation number 51.
Second KMT lab - no write up for this one, but just to test your critical thinking skills. :)
Video after second lab: MIT Physics Demo -- Balloons in Liquid Nitrogen - YouTube
Video about hot air balloons: How Do Hot Air Balloons Work? - YouTube
Video on homemade floating lanterns
(do not try this unless you know it is safe and nothing will catch on fire) RiSE - Elevating Hope - YouTube
Second KMT lab - no write up for this one, but just to test your critical thinking skills. :)
Video after second lab: MIT Physics Demo -- Balloons in Liquid Nitrogen - YouTube
Video about hot air balloons: How Do Hot Air Balloons Work? - YouTube
Video on homemade floating lanterns
(do not try this unless you know it is safe and nothing will catch on fire) RiSE - Elevating Hope - YouTube
Wed, Feb 7
LABS: Observing KMT in action!! We will do one lab today, the second lab will be done on Thurs, Feb 8
Tues, Feb 6
Finish lab from Monday - Measuring liquids and volumes.
Then, handout on Matter - Solids, liquids, gases. We will do one (or two) labs on KMT (kinetic molecular theory)
Video on KMT: The Kinetic Molecular Theory (Animation) - YouTube
Miss this day? Video: GCSE Physics - Particle Theory & States of Matter #26 - YouTube
Then, handout on Matter - Solids, liquids, gases. We will do one (or two) labs on KMT (kinetic molecular theory)
Video on KMT: The Kinetic Molecular Theory (Animation) - YouTube
Miss this day? Video: GCSE Physics - Particle Theory & States of Matter #26 - YouTube
Mon, Feb 5
Review estimating from Friday.
Lab safety before our first lab.
First lab: Using proper lab technique. This lab will be submitted by the end of class.
Lab safety before our first lab.
First lab: Using proper lab technique. This lab will be submitted by the end of class.