-Schedule
Sept 14
Learning Goal
Getting settled back in the classroom
Course Outline
Personal Contact Information
Lab Safety Contract
The above 3 document must be reviewed and a confirmation email sent by a parent/guardian to jeff.baxter@ocsb.ca that confirms the documents were read and understood .
Hygiene Outline
Lab Safety Info
Lab Equipment Guide
Lab Safety Video
Spheres of the Earth
Ecosystems
Additional Reading in Science Connections 9
sec 2.1 and 2.2 pg. 28 - 35
Homework
- Get parent/guardian to email jeff.baxter@ocsb.ca to confirm that they have read the outline and have seen the class website.
- There will be a lab safety quiz next class.
- Bring a pencil, ruler and colours if you do not wish to use your device for next class work
- Atmosphere quiz
- BLM 1-5
Sept 16
Learning Goal
Organize your Food Web in a neat readable manner based on the outline provided below.
Energy Flow in Ecosystems
Ecology Lab The Habitable Planet
Requirements
- Predict the outcome of each simulation.
- Provide a screenshot of your simulation after you have successfully completed each stage.
- Answer the questions for the Producers - step 1 and step 2 as well as the Food Chain step 1 and step 2 (2-4 only)
- Create a scenario of your own, run it for 100 turns. Take a screenshot and explain WHY the food web ended up the way that it did.
- Write one paragraph with at least 2 references (provide web links in a reference section at the end of your assignment) that explains the interaction of producers, decomposers and all levels of consumers. How do their total numbers compare and why could they change?
Format
- Be sure to title your google doc.
- Include titles on your sets of questions as well as each of your images.
- The images will be titled Image/Graph 1: Describe what you are showing
- Your images should include the food web as well as the graph. You may want to create these as separate images for each simulation. To copy your image, you can either use the "Snipping Tool" app or hit the windows key + Shift + s
- Questions are written out and done in complete sentences.
Additional Reading in Science Connections 9
sec 2.4 and 2.5 pg 38 - 46
Homework
- Complete Ecology Lab and submit to your SNC1D folder by the start of the next class.
- Remember to give your document an appropriate title.
Sep 18
Learning Goal
What determines the population of a species in an ecosystem
Biotic and Abiotic Factors
Cycling of Matter
Nitrogen Cycle Simulation
Nitrogen Cycle Image
Biodiversity Walk
Purpose:
How will the biotic components be different between a disturbed and undisturbed ecosystem?
- complete a hypothesis, observations and questions online
Additional Reading in Science Connections 9
sec 2.6 and 2.7 pg 48-57
Homework
- Complete Biodiversity Walk with complete sentences and completed charts with appropriate titles. This may be submitted as a hard copy or digitally.
- there will be a quiz on these notes at the start of next class
- Complete the Water Cycle, Carbon Cycle and Nitrogen Cycle BLM for the start of next class.
Sep 22
Learning Goal
Can you clearly create and understand a line graph when given the appropriate data
Ecological Succession
Ecological Succession Video link
Biodiversity
Deer Population Case Study
Additional Reading in Science Connections 9
sec 3.3 and 3.4 pg 83 - 96
Homework
- Complete Deer Population Case study for start of next class.
- Remember to use all your space when graphing and to evenly distribute your numbers in your axis.
Sep 23
Learning Goal
How do ecosystems change when outside influences are added?
Invasive species
Gizmos Ecosystem Lab
Ecology Review
Additional Reading in Science Connections 9
sec 3.5 pg 92 - 94
Homework
- Complete Gizmo
- Get ready for the test.
Sep 28
Learning Goal
Read all questions carefully and observe how many marks each section is worth
Ecology Unit Test
Particle Theory and Matter
Pure substances/Elements
Additional Reading in Science Connections 9
sec 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 pg 175 - 177 and 6.1 pg 211 - 215
Homework
- There will be a quiz on today's notes at the start of next class.
Sep 30
Learning Goal
Consistently use the 4 step method for density problems
Physical/Chemical Properties and Change
Physical and Chemical Properties worksheet
Density
Density Worksheet
Density Lab
Mixtures
Pure Substance Mixture Practice
Additional Reading in Science Connections 9
sec 5.2, 5.3 pg 179 - 186 and 5.6 pg 192 - 198
Homework
- There will be a quiz on today's notes at the start of next class.
- Complete Density worksheet
- Remember the 4 steps. 1) Given info 2) Formula 3) Substitution 4) Final answer
- All numbers throughout the question must have the appropriate units attached.
- Complete Physical and Chemical Properties worksheet as a hard copy. It will be collect at the start of next class.
- Complete Pure Substance/Mixture worksheet as a hard copy. It will be collect at the start of next class.
- Read over and be familiar with the Density lab for next class.
Oct 2
Learning Goal
Am I Keeping Up?
Consistently use the 4 step method for density problems
History/structure of atoms
Density Lab
Additional Reading in Science Connections 9
sec 6.1 pg 211-215 & sec 6.6 - 6.7
Homework
- There will be a quiz on today's notes at the start of next class.
- Density lab submitted in you Science folder by the start of Thursday's class.
Oct 6
Learning Goal
Are you carefully reading the expectations of assignments?
History/structure of atoms
History of the Atom
Periodic Table Note
Blank Periodic Table - Handed out in class
Periodic Table of Elements
Create a Timeline of Key Information to Organize the Evolution of the Understanding of the Atom
Format
- Include a proper title at the top of the page
- Include at least web link 2 references you will place at the end of the slide FOR EACH SCIENTIST
- Information is in order and contains the following Scientists
Empedocles
Democritus
Aristotle
John Dalton
Michael Faraday
J.J. Thomson
Ernest Rutherford
James Chadwick
Niels Bohr
Each Scientist will include the following information
1. Name
2. Date of Contribution
3. Key details how they change the understanding of the atom
4. Explain their tests/logic that led to this understanding
5. An image of what the atom looked like to them
This will be done online using google docs or slides.
Remember your references (minimum 2) on the back page
Additional Reading in Science Connections 9
sec 6.7 pg 92 - 94
Homework
- There will be a quiz on today's notes at the start of next class. (periodic table - 1st 20 elements)
- Density Lab submitted in you science folder by the start of next class
- History of the Atom assignment due Wednesday Oct 14
Oct 8
Learning Goal
How will I keep my notes and assignments organized
Bohr Diagrams and Ions
Compounds
Ionic and Covalent Bond worksheet
Bohr Rutherford Worksheet
Periodic Table of Elements
Additional Reading in Science Connections 9
sec 7.1, 7.2 & 7.3
Homework
- Quiz next class on today's notes
- Worksheets will be collected at the start of next class.
- Unit Test will be Friday October 16
Oct 14
Learning Goal
Use the class website as a study and organizational tool
Mystery Gas Tests
Counting atoms and Compounds (Molecules)
Chemistry Unit Review
Additional Reading in Science Connections 9
sec 7.1, 7.2 & 7.3
Homework
- Unit Test Next class.
- You will be using the Period Table that you created in class for the test. Be sure that you have not put any additional information on the table.
Oct 16
Learning Goal
Take care in carefully reading the questions to understand what they are asking.
Chemistry Unit Test
Static Electricity
Conduction and Induction
Electroscope online
Electrostatic Worksheet
Charging Worksheet
Additional Reading in Science Connections 9
sec 11.1- 11.4
Homework
- Complete electrostatic worksheet by the start of next class
- Complete Charging worksheet by the start of next class.
Oct 20
Learning Goal
What is happening with the electrons?
Static Lab
Cells, Batteries and Circuits
Properties of Simple Circuits
Electric Circuits Intro worksheet
Electric circuits interaction
Additional Reading in Science Connections 9
sec 12.1 - 12.5
Homework
- Complete Electric Circuits Intro worksheet
Oct 22
Learning Goal
Electric circuits interaction
Measuring Properties of a Simple Circuit
Ohm's Law
Ohm's Law worksheet
- Complete the top 4 problems on page one and the bottom 3 problems on pages 2.
- Use the 4 step method and include units on all of you numbers
Task
Create an electrical circuit that contains 3 batteries and 1 Load (light) in series
Measure the Potential Difference and Electric Current of the Batteries as well as the light.
Create an electrical circuit that contains 3 batteries and 2 loads (lights) in series
1. Draw a schematic diagram of the second circuit and submit at the end of the class.
2. Show the I, V and R of the source and the load on your diagrams.
3. At the bottom of your page, show the 4 step calculation to find the resistance. Remember to include numbers on all of your values.
4. Explain how the current and potential different are similar and different between the 2 circuits. Use the values from your circuit to support your answer.
Submit at the start of next class.
Additional Reading in Science Connections 9
sec 13.1, 13,3, 13.5, 13.7, 13.9, 13.10
Homework
- Ohm's Law math worksheet will be collected at the start of next class.
- Circuit Task due at the start of next class.
Oct 26
Learning Goal
Understand the key differences between a Series and Parallel Circuit
Multiple Loads
Power and Efficiency
Calculating Electrical Energy and Cost
Power Calculations
Efficiency Calculations
Task
Create an electrical circuit that contains 3 batteries and 1 Load (light) in series
Measure the Potential Difference and Electric Current of the Batteries as well as the light.
Create an electrical circuit that contains 3 batteries and 2 loads (lights) in parallel
1. Draw a schematic diagram of the second circuit and submit at the end of the class.
2. Show the I, V and R of the source and the load on your diagrams.
3. At the bottom of your page, show the 4 step calculation to find the resistance. Remember to include numbers on all of your values.
4. Explain how the current and potential different are similar and different between the 2 circuits. Use the values from your circuit to support your answer.
Submit at the start of next class.
Additional Reading in Science Connections 9
sec 12.3, 12.7, 13.9, 13.10
Homework
- Circuit Task due at the start of next class.
- Complete Electrical energy and cost worksheet
- Complete Power Calculation worksheet
- Complete efficiency worksheet
Oct 28
Learning Goal
How can electrical energy be created from other forms of energy?
Energy Sources
Electricity Review
Electricity Review Answers
Task
Create an electrical circuit that contains 3 batteries and 1 Load (light) in series
Measure the Potential Difference and Electric Current of the Batteries as well as the light.
Create an electrical circuit that contains 3 batteries and 3 loads (lights). You will have 2 paths for the electrons and 1 path will have 2 loads and the other path will have only one load.
1. Draw a schematic diagram of the second circuit and submit at the end of the class.
2. Show the I, V and R of the source and 1 load from each path on your diagrams.
3. At the bottom of your page, show the 4 step calculation to find the resistance. Remember to include numbers on all of your values.
4. Explain how the current, potential difference and resistance are similar and different between the source and the loads found in each path.. Use the values from your circuit to support your answer.
Submit at the start of next class.
Additional Reading in Science Connections 9
sec 12.4, 12.5,
Homework
- Unit Test next class. Study!!
- Circuit Task due at the start of next class.
Oct 30
Learning Goal
Carefully read your questions be be sure to include all 4 steps in your math problems while including units on all numbers
Electricity Unit Test
Space in Space
Scale of the Universe
How Big is the Solar System?
Sept 14
Learning Goal
Getting settled back in the classroom
Course Outline
Personal Contact Information
Lab Safety Contract
The above 3 document must be reviewed and a confirmation email sent by a parent/guardian to jeff.baxter@ocsb.ca that confirms the documents were read and understood .
Hygiene Outline
Lab Safety Info
Lab Equipment Guide
Lab Safety Video
Spheres of the Earth
Ecosystems
Additional Reading in Science Connections 9
sec 2.1 and 2.2 pg. 28 - 35
Homework
- Get parent/guardian to email jeff.baxter@ocsb.ca to confirm that they have read the outline and have seen the class website.
- There will be a lab safety quiz next class.
- Bring a pencil, ruler and colours if you do not wish to use your device for next class work
- Atmosphere quiz
- BLM 1-5
Sept 16
Learning Goal
Organize your Food Web in a neat readable manner based on the outline provided below.
Energy Flow in Ecosystems
Ecology Lab The Habitable Planet
Requirements
- Predict the outcome of each simulation.
- Provide a screenshot of your simulation after you have successfully completed each stage.
- Answer the questions for the Producers - step 1 and step 2 as well as the Food Chain step 1 and step 2 (2-4 only)
- Create a scenario of your own, run it for 100 turns. Take a screenshot and explain WHY the food web ended up the way that it did.
- Write one paragraph with at least 2 references (provide web links in a reference section at the end of your assignment) that explains the interaction of producers, decomposers and all levels of consumers. How do their total numbers compare and why could they change?
Format
- Be sure to title your google doc.
- Include titles on your sets of questions as well as each of your images.
- The images will be titled Image/Graph 1: Describe what you are showing
- Your images should include the food web as well as the graph. You may want to create these as separate images for each simulation. To copy your image, you can either use the "Snipping Tool" app or hit the windows key + Shift + s
- Questions are written out and done in complete sentences.
Additional Reading in Science Connections 9
sec 2.4 and 2.5 pg 38 - 46
Homework
- Complete Ecology Lab and submit to your SNC1D folder by the start of the next class.
- Remember to give your document an appropriate title.
Sep 18
Learning Goal
What determines the population of a species in an ecosystem
Biotic and Abiotic Factors
Cycling of Matter
Nitrogen Cycle Simulation
Nitrogen Cycle Image
Biodiversity Walk
Purpose:
How will the biotic components be different between a disturbed and undisturbed ecosystem?
- complete a hypothesis, observations and questions online
Additional Reading in Science Connections 9
sec 2.6 and 2.7 pg 48-57
Homework
- Complete Biodiversity Walk with complete sentences and completed charts with appropriate titles. This may be submitted as a hard copy or digitally.
- there will be a quiz on these notes at the start of next class
- Complete the Water Cycle, Carbon Cycle and Nitrogen Cycle BLM for the start of next class.
Sep 22
Learning Goal
Can you clearly create and understand a line graph when given the appropriate data
Ecological Succession
Ecological Succession Video link
Biodiversity
Deer Population Case Study
Additional Reading in Science Connections 9
sec 3.3 and 3.4 pg 83 - 96
Homework
- Complete Deer Population Case study for start of next class.
- Remember to use all your space when graphing and to evenly distribute your numbers in your axis.
Sep 23
Learning Goal
How do ecosystems change when outside influences are added?
Invasive species
Gizmos Ecosystem Lab
Ecology Review
Additional Reading in Science Connections 9
sec 3.5 pg 92 - 94
Homework
- Complete Gizmo
- Get ready for the test.
Sep 28
Learning Goal
Read all questions carefully and observe how many marks each section is worth
Ecology Unit Test
Particle Theory and Matter
Pure substances/Elements
Additional Reading in Science Connections 9
sec 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 pg 175 - 177 and 6.1 pg 211 - 215
Homework
- There will be a quiz on today's notes at the start of next class.
Sep 30
Learning Goal
Consistently use the 4 step method for density problems
Physical/Chemical Properties and Change
Physical and Chemical Properties worksheet
Density
Density Worksheet
Density Lab
Mixtures
Pure Substance Mixture Practice
Additional Reading in Science Connections 9
sec 5.2, 5.3 pg 179 - 186 and 5.6 pg 192 - 198
Homework
- There will be a quiz on today's notes at the start of next class.
- Complete Density worksheet
- Remember the 4 steps. 1) Given info 2) Formula 3) Substitution 4) Final answer
- All numbers throughout the question must have the appropriate units attached.
- Complete Physical and Chemical Properties worksheet as a hard copy. It will be collect at the start of next class.
- Complete Pure Substance/Mixture worksheet as a hard copy. It will be collect at the start of next class.
- Read over and be familiar with the Density lab for next class.
Oct 2
Learning Goal
Am I Keeping Up?
Consistently use the 4 step method for density problems
History/structure of atoms
Density Lab
Additional Reading in Science Connections 9
sec 6.1 pg 211-215 & sec 6.6 - 6.7
Homework
- There will be a quiz on today's notes at the start of next class.
- Density lab submitted in you Science folder by the start of Thursday's class.
Oct 6
Learning Goal
Are you carefully reading the expectations of assignments?
History/structure of atoms
History of the Atom
Periodic Table Note
Blank Periodic Table - Handed out in class
Periodic Table of Elements
Create a Timeline of Key Information to Organize the Evolution of the Understanding of the Atom
Format
- Include a proper title at the top of the page
- Include at least web link 2 references you will place at the end of the slide FOR EACH SCIENTIST
- Information is in order and contains the following Scientists
Empedocles
Democritus
Aristotle
John Dalton
Michael Faraday
J.J. Thomson
Ernest Rutherford
James Chadwick
Niels Bohr
Each Scientist will include the following information
1. Name
2. Date of Contribution
3. Key details how they change the understanding of the atom
4. Explain their tests/logic that led to this understanding
5. An image of what the atom looked like to them
This will be done online using google docs or slides.
Remember your references (minimum 2) on the back page
Additional Reading in Science Connections 9
sec 6.7 pg 92 - 94
Homework
- There will be a quiz on today's notes at the start of next class. (periodic table - 1st 20 elements)
- Density Lab submitted in you science folder by the start of next class
- History of the Atom assignment due Wednesday Oct 14
Oct 8
Learning Goal
How will I keep my notes and assignments organized
Bohr Diagrams and Ions
Compounds
Ionic and Covalent Bond worksheet
Bohr Rutherford Worksheet
Periodic Table of Elements
Additional Reading in Science Connections 9
sec 7.1, 7.2 & 7.3
Homework
- Quiz next class on today's notes
- Worksheets will be collected at the start of next class.
- Unit Test will be Friday October 16
Oct 14
Learning Goal
Use the class website as a study and organizational tool
Mystery Gas Tests
Counting atoms and Compounds (Molecules)
Chemistry Unit Review
Additional Reading in Science Connections 9
sec 7.1, 7.2 & 7.3
Homework
- Unit Test Next class.
- You will be using the Period Table that you created in class for the test. Be sure that you have not put any additional information on the table.
Oct 16
Learning Goal
Take care in carefully reading the questions to understand what they are asking.
Chemistry Unit Test
Static Electricity
Conduction and Induction
Electroscope online
Electrostatic Worksheet
Charging Worksheet
Additional Reading in Science Connections 9
sec 11.1- 11.4
Homework
- Complete electrostatic worksheet by the start of next class
- Complete Charging worksheet by the start of next class.
Oct 20
Learning Goal
What is happening with the electrons?
Static Lab
Cells, Batteries and Circuits
Properties of Simple Circuits
Electric Circuits Intro worksheet
Electric circuits interaction
Additional Reading in Science Connections 9
sec 12.1 - 12.5
Homework
- Complete Electric Circuits Intro worksheet
Oct 22
Learning Goal
Electric circuits interaction
Measuring Properties of a Simple Circuit
Ohm's Law
Ohm's Law worksheet
- Complete the top 4 problems on page one and the bottom 3 problems on pages 2.
- Use the 4 step method and include units on all of you numbers
Task
Create an electrical circuit that contains 3 batteries and 1 Load (light) in series
Measure the Potential Difference and Electric Current of the Batteries as well as the light.
Create an electrical circuit that contains 3 batteries and 2 loads (lights) in series
1. Draw a schematic diagram of the second circuit and submit at the end of the class.
2. Show the I, V and R of the source and the load on your diagrams.
3. At the bottom of your page, show the 4 step calculation to find the resistance. Remember to include numbers on all of your values.
4. Explain how the current and potential different are similar and different between the 2 circuits. Use the values from your circuit to support your answer.
Submit at the start of next class.
Additional Reading in Science Connections 9
sec 13.1, 13,3, 13.5, 13.7, 13.9, 13.10
Homework
- Ohm's Law math worksheet will be collected at the start of next class.
- Circuit Task due at the start of next class.
Oct 26
Learning Goal
Understand the key differences between a Series and Parallel Circuit
Multiple Loads
Power and Efficiency
Calculating Electrical Energy and Cost
Power Calculations
Efficiency Calculations
Task
Create an electrical circuit that contains 3 batteries and 1 Load (light) in series
Measure the Potential Difference and Electric Current of the Batteries as well as the light.
Create an electrical circuit that contains 3 batteries and 2 loads (lights) in parallel
1. Draw a schematic diagram of the second circuit and submit at the end of the class.
2. Show the I, V and R of the source and the load on your diagrams.
3. At the bottom of your page, show the 4 step calculation to find the resistance. Remember to include numbers on all of your values.
4. Explain how the current and potential different are similar and different between the 2 circuits. Use the values from your circuit to support your answer.
Submit at the start of next class.
Additional Reading in Science Connections 9
sec 12.3, 12.7, 13.9, 13.10
Homework
- Circuit Task due at the start of next class.
- Complete Electrical energy and cost worksheet
- Complete Power Calculation worksheet
- Complete efficiency worksheet
Oct 28
Learning Goal
How can electrical energy be created from other forms of energy?
Energy Sources
Electricity Review
Electricity Review Answers
Task
Create an electrical circuit that contains 3 batteries and 1 Load (light) in series
Measure the Potential Difference and Electric Current of the Batteries as well as the light.
Create an electrical circuit that contains 3 batteries and 3 loads (lights). You will have 2 paths for the electrons and 1 path will have 2 loads and the other path will have only one load.
1. Draw a schematic diagram of the second circuit and submit at the end of the class.
2. Show the I, V and R of the source and 1 load from each path on your diagrams.
3. At the bottom of your page, show the 4 step calculation to find the resistance. Remember to include numbers on all of your values.
4. Explain how the current, potential difference and resistance are similar and different between the source and the loads found in each path.. Use the values from your circuit to support your answer.
Submit at the start of next class.
Additional Reading in Science Connections 9
sec 12.4, 12.5,
Homework
- Unit Test next class. Study!!
- Circuit Task due at the start of next class.
Oct 30
Learning Goal
Carefully read your questions be be sure to include all 4 steps in your math problems while including units on all numbers
Electricity Unit Test
Space in Space
Scale of the Universe
How Big is the Solar System?
