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abakx@glenfir.comArthur Bakx
Science 10
continental drift and plate tectonics
2008-05-14 13:10:53
The last few classes the students studied Wegener's continental drift theory and the modern theory of plate tectonics. The saw a video documentary on this topic and summarized Wegener's evidence, what Wegener could not explain, and modern evidence that led to his vindication.
Today we discussed Monday's earthquake in China. The students researchedthis natural disaster, and will create a "scientific news report". This digital report (slide show) is due at the end of tomorrow's class (Th, May 15).
Earth's layers, Remote sensing and Geologic time
2008-05-06 16:47:33
The last few classes the grade 10 students have discussed the pros and cons of nuclear power, investigated Earth's layers, and studied remote sensing technologies such as satellites for studying Earth's surface. Last Monday they studied the geologic time scale, faunal succession, absolute and relative dating methods.
Homework assigned:
complete 6.2.1 RQ 1-4, 6, 7 6.2.2 RQ 1, 2, 4, 5 => due Wed, May 7
Unit 6 Radioactivity Review
2008-04-16 11:18:58
Today, we discussed the Unit 6 Review, in preparation for tomorrow's Radioactivity Test - Th, Apr. 17. Then students completed their Powerpoint / Notebook presentations for the nuclear power debate.
Homework assigned:
review for tomorrow's test
nuclear power presentation and debate
2008-04-16 11:18:42
On Monday, the students viewed video fragmentson the long-term effects of the Chernobyl disaster in 1986, on "Peak OIl", and on climate change. We discussed these videos in the light of the following question:
"Should we build more nuclear power plants to reduce greenhouse gas emissions quickly?"
Then, students chose each an aspect of nuclear power generation to research.
Homework assigned:
complete research create presentation
applications of radiation
2008-04-11 12:15:47
On Thursday, students reviewed the processes of nuclear fission and fusion. Then, application of radiation were discussed. The students watched and discussed a video on nuclear medicine, andone onthe atomic bomb.
Homework assigned:
complete 5.4.1 RQ => due Mon, Apr. 14
radioactive decay and fission
2008-04-09 20:41:51
Today the students created a graph - in Excel - to illustrate the "radioactive decay" of m&ms:). Then they analyzed the graph to determine the half-life. We discussed the application of half-life to carbon dating. We briefly discussed the process of nuclear fission, and Einstein's energy-mass equivalence.
Homework assigned:
complete 5.2.1 RQ => due tomorrow Th, Apr 10
sweet radioactive decay
2008-04-07 16:04:31
Today we reviewed the characteristics of alpha, beta, and gamma radiation, and discussed their equations. We discussed half-life, and the students modelled radioactive decay using m&ms:).
Homework assigned:
Create decay curve (graph) complete Q. 1-3 on p. 207 => due Wed, Apr 9
electromagnetic radiation
2008-04-03 16:04:43
Today we discussed characteristics of electromagnetic waves and the electromagnetic spectrum. The studentsinvestigatedwavelength and frequency by experimenting with a slinky. Using spectrometers they separated visible light into different colours/wavelengths. We also discussed radioactivity and the three types of radiactive decay.
Homework assigned:
5.1.1 RQ => due Mon, Apr. 7th
http://www.olympusmicro.com/primer/java/electromagnetic/index.html
http://www3.moe.edu.sg/edsoftware/ir/files/physics-radioactivity/
chemistry test
2008-03-10 16:12:53
The students wrote the Chemistry test today.
No homework was assigned.
Chemistry review for Test
2008-03-06 12:13:58
Today we completed the Chemistry Unit Review exercises, and discussed some sample Provincial Exam (PE) questions.
Homework assigned:
prepare for Unit Test "Chemicals & Reactions" on Monday, Mar 10
Assignments NHI:
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Again, sample PEs with answer keys can be found at:
chemistry review
2008-03-03 14:21:26
Today we started reviewing the chemistry unit, for next Monday's Unit Test.
Homework assigned:
complete Unit 3 Review Q => due Th, Mar 6
Assignments NHI or to be corrected:
BS, PD - 3.2.2 RQ => due TOMORROW Tu, Mar 4
BS, PD - corrections 3.2.4 RQ/Quiz => due TOMORROW Tu, Mar 4
five types of reactions
2008-02-29 14:59:23
We did more practice of balancing equations today. After that, we discussed 3.3.2 on the five main types of chemical reactions: synthesis, decomposition, single replacement, double replacement, and acid-base neutralization. Students completed 3.3.2. RQ in class.
On Monday, March 10 students will write the Unit 3 test"Chemicals and Reactions"
Homework assigned:
3.3.1. RQ #3.a,c,e,g,i,k => due Monday, Mar 3
Assignments NHI:
3.2.2 RQ - BS, PD
The following links provide online tutorials and practice:
http://preparatorychemistry.com/Bishop_Balancing_Equations_frames.htm
balancing equations
2008-02-28 10:13:49
Today the students wrote the 'chemical names and formulas' quiz.
We reviewed and practised balancing equations after.
Homework assigned:
3.3.1. RQ #2 => due tomorrow (Fri, 2/29)
Assignments NHI:
3.1.1 RQ - PD
3.2.2 RQ - PD, BS
chemical names, formulas balancing equations
2008-02-26 13:17:31
From today onwards, homework assignments will be posted here.
Yesterday we reviewed naming molecular compounds, and practised balancing equations.
Homework assigned:
3.3.1 Review Q. #2 => due Th, 2/28
Next class (Th, 2/28) the students will write a quiz on names and formulas (=3.2.4 RQ)
Assignments NHI:
3.1.1 RQ - PD
3.2.2 RQ - PD, BS
Unit TEST "Electricity and Magnetism"
2008-01-20 14:24:57
Students will write the Unit TEST on "Electricity and Magnetism", on Monday, January 28.
This test will include sample Provincial Exam questions. Students are encouraged to practice sample exams. Sample exams (incl. answer keys) can be found at:
electricity and magnetism
2007-12-20 16:52:59
The website below contains a good interactive lesson on electricity and magnetism. Don't miss out!