June 16th
Math:
We will be having a test on Tuesday next week for our Solving Equations unit.
Please make sure you have done the practice on pages 377, 385, 392 and today's homework of Page 398 #6-14, 16.
IMPORTANT:
Marks are input into HomeLogic! Check them for accuracy and for Not Handed In items (there are quite a few)
June 12th
Math;
Homework + Challenge - if you can tell me EXACTLY what is wrong with this 'proof' without googling or looking up the answer or asking for help from someone else, I will give you a free '4' on the next test:
June 5th
Pg: 357 # 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15, 20
May 30th
Math:
Double math today on the start of linear relations:
Homework: Page 337 # 4-10, 12
May 23
Math:
Math Test on Surface Area/Volume Thursday (Friday for those missing Thursday)
Volume Practice
Pg: 250 # 3-18
Pg 259 # 6,7,9,10,16,19
Pg 266 # 8, 12, 14
Review: Pg 190-191 SURFACE AREA
Review: Pg 277-278 VOLUME
Science:
PERMISSION FORMS FOR KANANASKIS FIELD TRIP DUE FRIDAY!!!
($10 Fee)
May 3
Math:
Continue working on Pg 180 # 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14
Science:
Today we went over the Ray Model of Light. Read/Review your textbook's relevant pages and add to your notes.
FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS: Be on the look out for large cardboard boxes (Bigger than 2x your head) that we can use for a science activity. The more boxes we collect the more groups we can have. Bring the boxes to Mr. Corvino's room.
March 22
March Break!
Please remember to enjoy yourselves as you have some time off from school this week. Be safe, make good choices, and have a restful time so that you are able to come back in April and be ready to get right back into the Brave New World project.
Over the break, try to find some time to review where you are at in the project, check the calendar to make sure you and your group are caught up and ready to get down to business when we return.
You have access to the all of the relevant documents in your Google drive if you are unsure what you could be working on or preparing for.
March 8
Science:
***
We have MOVED the date of the Unit 2 exam to MONDAY instead of tomorrow.
Instead we are going to be doing a Dissection of a sheep's heart.
***
Thursday Feb 23rd
Science:
Tomorrow we kick off our Body Systems Project. To determine our groups I have decided to have a Jeopardy style "Game" in which I will ask a question about one of the six body systems that you can choose from. The first student to answer the question CORRECTLY will then be allowed to choose which of the six body systems they want to work on. We will continue this until all students have selected a system. This will be how the groups are formed.
If you want to prepare for this quiz-game I would recommend you study up on the six systems we will be learning (Digestive, Excretory, Respiratory, Circulatory, Nervous, and Skeletal/Muscular Systems) and remember some anatomy or functions of the various organs, veins, arteries, nerves, and other structures.
Math:
We are preparing for a Math Test on the Pythagorean Unit. Practice using the Chapter Review and Practice Tests from your textbook. Test day will be announced soon.
Friday Feb 10
Science:
We are in the middle of a lab that is ongoing. The lab is in the text book on page 132 and we are working in small groups (2-3) on Google Docs to write the lab report. The experiment should be completed on Monday, report will be due Wednesday.
** TEST ALERT ** Topics 1-3 Test on Monday
Math:
Pg 104 # 3-16 Pythagorean Relation
Tuesday Feb 7
Science:
Explain using particle theory of matter, the concepts of osmosis and diffusion how the scenario described in class involving carrot slices 'drying out' in a fridge
Math:
Page 104 # 3 - 7
Show all of your work, in the format that I have taught you. Do not skip steps unless you are absolutely 100% sure of yourself.
Wednesday Feb 1st
Math:
Math Quiz Tomorrow
Math Pg 99-100 # 10-15
Science:
We continued our note on how cell membranes allow substances to move into and out of a cell
Define: Diffusion
Monday Jan 30th
Math:
Pg 99 # 4-9 Due tomorrow
Science:
Plant and Animals Cell Lab (Pg 118 - 120) was done today - DUE THURSDAY
Math:
Finish Pythagorean Relationship Model
Wednesday Jan 25th
Math:
Pg 93 # 5, 6, 9, 10, 12
Tuesday Jan. 24th
Math:
Working on Squares and Square Roots:
Pg 85 # 6,8, 10, 12, 15, 16, 19, 25 Ext
Pg 85# 9, 11, 13, 14, 17
Science:
<- 26="" calculator="" no="" p="" then="" with=""> Today we tried to view single celled organisms on the projection microscope.
You should have diagrams of the organisms.
Monday Jan. 16th
<- 26="" calculator="" no="" p="" then="" with="">
Math:
Test on Percents tomorrow.
Science:
Pg 114 # 1-5 Review of Topic 2 (Microscopes)
Thursday Jan. 12th
Math:
Page 148 # 4-6, 9, 11, Ext 13
Science:
Field of View activity and questions 1,2,7,9 on pg 111.
Friday Jan. 6th
Please check your HOME LOGIC for your marks. As of right now all marks that I have from you are input into the computer. You are responsible for letting me know if there are any errors. Report cards are soon!
Thursday Jan. 5th
Science:
Today we worked on an in class assignment about structures in organisms. We had computer and library time to research, diagram, and explain 4 different structures in an organism. This activity was due in class.
Math:
Continuing Understanding Percents
Homework Pg 135 # 4-10, 21
Tuesday Jan. 3rd
Welcome Back! Happy 2017! I hope that we all had a restful and pleasant holiday break and are returning to HDC ready to get down to the business of learning.
Science:
Today we began thinking about Unit 2 - Cells and Systems
You should finish your Title page (Especially if this unit is midway through your science book) as well as today's mini-assignment.
Math:
Percents! Oh my! You should be comfortable modelling percents between 0-100, larger than 100, and percents between 0 and 1 using a 10x10 grid.
Homework: Pg 128 # 4-7
Thursday Dec 15
Science: We had our Unit 1 Final today. Have a good break with no worries about science.
Math: We also finished up our chapter on Rates/Ratios/Proportional Relations this week. No Science/Math homework for the entire break!
Most Important Assignment:
It has come to my attention that some of my students have NOT SEEN any Star Wars movies. This is unacceptable. Over the break this must be fixed... Or else.
I would prefer they start with Original Trilogy (A New Hope, Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi) they can skip the prequels. The Force Awakens is okay too. Also Rogue One.
Thursday Dec 8
Science:
Link to note: Compression of Gas Note
Math:
Page 70 chapter review - do it all! Test Monday - No Math class Friday.
Tuesday Dec 6
Math:
Practice pg 67 # 4-9, 10, 14
Monday Dec 5
Science:
We began the topic of Pressure. Tomorrow we will be observing and performing some mini-activities to demonstrate the concept of pressure.
Math:
Today we talked about proportional reasoning. No homework for tonight. We will be doing practice in class tomorrow.
Thursday Nov 24
Science:
Review the topic in the textbook (pages 50-58) and make a 1-2 page note in your journal to study from that includes definitions of KEY TERMS (bold words) and an explanation of HOW to use the Density formula.
Wednesday Nov 23
Science:
Complete Density Problems booklet - due tomorrow for marking.
Math:
Here are the slides of today's note:
Tuesday Nov 22
Science:
Density Lab stations today. Students have a package to complete by visiting 5 stations.
For the video station use this link : Density Tower
This booklet is due at the start of tomorrow's class.
Monday Nov 21
Math:
Rates and Ratios questions pg 51 # 5-8, 10
Science:
Read and Review notes on Density station activities for tomorrow.
Tuesday Nov 15
Science:
Handed back Science test. Reviewed Density worksheet.
Math:
Test Tomorrow! Chapter 6! Study!
Thursday Nov 3
Science:
Review Topics 1-3 on Page 38 - Practice Key Terms on Pg 39.
Science Test coming next Wednesday on these three topic area. More review to come.
Math:
Continue working on Applying Fraction Operations. We will be testing on this topic sometime following the Remembrance day weekend.
Thursday Oct 20
Science:
Today we read pg 40 in the text book, and found definitions for the boldfaced words there.
Math:
Took up questions on pg 228 - also assigned additional practice (even numbers on 228 # 10, 12, 14, 16, 18) These new questions are not homework tonight, but will be worked on on Friday.
Wednesday Oct 19
Science: We had a quiz today
Math: Complete the questions from yesterday including 17, 19, 21, ext 23 - Be sure to remember to use our problem solving method as this is how all questions are expected to be answered from now on.
How We Answer ALL Math Problems
Tuesday Oct 18
Math:
Pg 227 # 7-9, 11, 13, 15 (17, 19, 21, Ext 23 - These can wait until tomorrow)
Monday Oct 17
Math:
Pg 221 # 11-14
Friday Oct 14
Have a great weekend! Use this time to be sure we are all caught up on previous work. Be prepared to formally answer some questions on topic 2 in science sometime next week.
Wednesday Oct 12
Math:
Pg 220 # 4, 6, 8, 10, Ext 20
Science:
Topic 2 Review Questions from Text Book (Pg 26)
#1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 11
Wednesday Oct 5:
Math:
Pg 214 #3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, Ext 13.
Tuesday Oct 4
Note: Marks are now up to date and should be available in Home Logic. Please be sure to check!
Science:
Lab should be ready to hand in for Wednesday / Writing task on Solubility should be finished for Wednesday also.
Math:
Questions from page 203 and 208 previously assigned should be done.
Pg 203 # 15, 16, 17
Pg 208 # 4 - 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, Extend 14.
Thursday Sept 29
Science:
Candy is Dandy Mini-Lab (Due Monday):
Wednesday Sept 28
Math:
Multiplying and Dividing Proper Fractions by Whole Numbers:
(NOTE: Not Due tomorrow, we will continue on these questions in class)
Pg 203 # 15, 16, 17
Pg 208 # 4 - 7
Science:
Read Pg 20-21 (Up to the section on Super-Saturation)
Complete the hand out on solubility and glue it into you book.
Tuesday Sept 20
Math:
We will be having a test on Tuesday next week for our Solving Equations unit.
Please make sure you have done the practice on pages 377, 385, 392 and today's homework of Page 398 #6-14, 16.
IMPORTANT:
Marks are input into HomeLogic! Check them for accuracy and for Not Handed In items (there are quite a few)
June 12th
Math;
Homework + Challenge - if you can tell me EXACTLY what is wrong with this 'proof' without googling or looking up the answer or asking for help from someone else, I will give you a free '4' on the next test:
June 5th
Pg: 357 # 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15, 20
May 30th
Math:
Double math today on the start of linear relations:
Homework: Page 337 # 4-10, 12
May 23
Math:
Math Test on Surface Area/Volume Thursday (Friday for those missing Thursday)
Volume Practice
Pg: 250 # 3-18
Pg 259 # 6,7,9,10,16,19
Pg 266 # 8, 12, 14
Review: Pg 190-191 SURFACE AREA
Review: Pg 277-278 VOLUME
Science:
PERMISSION FORMS FOR KANANASKIS FIELD TRIP DUE FRIDAY!!!
($10 Fee)
Water Trip Kananaskis
Our class has the amazing opportunity to go to Kananaskis next week on May 29th to participate in water quality testing in correlation with the Science Grade 8 Fresh and Salt Water Systems unit. They were given forms today to return ASAP to their Science teachers. Please take a look at the letter as it contains really important information about what to bring, expectations, etc.
Important information:
Important information:
- We are departing the school at 9:00 am and returning to school at around 2:30 pm.
- Please ensure that your child has a healthy lunch, snacks, and water for the day. There WILL NOT be any place to purchase food or water and we will be eating our lunches on the bus.
- Weather in the mountains can change very quickly and often is very different from the weather in Calgary.
- It is recommended that students have a warm jacket, gloves, and a hat, sunscreen as well as some clothing for rain.
- Proper footwear is also very important and we also recommended that each student wear rubber boats (or at least some sort of protective footwear) as we will be either “in” or “at the edge” of the Elbow River several times during the day.
Forms must be returned on May 26th latest. We do need a parent volunteer, so if a parent is interested in helping us out and heading out to the mountains for the day please email Mr. Corvino ASAP
Thank you and we can't wait for May 29th!
May 3
Math:
Continue working on Pg 180 # 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14
Science:
Today we went over the Ray Model of Light. Read/Review your textbook's relevant pages and add to your notes.
FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS: Be on the look out for large cardboard boxes (Bigger than 2x your head) that we can use for a science activity. The more boxes we collect the more groups we can have. Bring the boxes to Mr. Corvino's room.
March 22
March Break!
Please remember to enjoy yourselves as you have some time off from school this week. Be safe, make good choices, and have a restful time so that you are able to come back in April and be ready to get right back into the Brave New World project.
Over the break, try to find some time to review where you are at in the project, check the calendar to make sure you and your group are caught up and ready to get down to business when we return.
You have access to the all of the relevant documents in your Google drive if you are unsure what you could be working on or preparing for.
March 8
Science:
***
We have MOVED the date of the Unit 2 exam to MONDAY instead of tomorrow.
Instead we are going to be doing a Dissection of a sheep's heart.
***
Thursday Feb 23rd
Science:
Tomorrow we kick off our Body Systems Project. To determine our groups I have decided to have a Jeopardy style "Game" in which I will ask a question about one of the six body systems that you can choose from. The first student to answer the question CORRECTLY will then be allowed to choose which of the six body systems they want to work on. We will continue this until all students have selected a system. This will be how the groups are formed.
If you want to prepare for this quiz-game I would recommend you study up on the six systems we will be learning (Digestive, Excretory, Respiratory, Circulatory, Nervous, and Skeletal/Muscular Systems) and remember some anatomy or functions of the various organs, veins, arteries, nerves, and other structures.
Math:
We are preparing for a Math Test on the Pythagorean Unit. Practice using the Chapter Review and Practice Tests from your textbook. Test day will be announced soon.
Friday Feb 10
Science:
We are in the middle of a lab that is ongoing. The lab is in the text book on page 132 and we are working in small groups (2-3) on Google Docs to write the lab report. The experiment should be completed on Monday, report will be due Wednesday.
** TEST ALERT ** Topics 1-3 Test on Monday
Math:
Pg 104 # 3-16 Pythagorean Relation
Tuesday Feb 7
Science:
Explain using particle theory of matter, the concepts of osmosis and diffusion how the scenario described in class involving carrot slices 'drying out' in a fridge
Math:
Page 104 # 3 - 7
Show all of your work, in the format that I have taught you. Do not skip steps unless you are absolutely 100% sure of yourself.
Wednesday Feb 1st
Math:
Math Quiz Tomorrow
Math Pg 99-100 # 10-15
Science:
We continued our note on how cell membranes allow substances to move into and out of a cell
Define: Diffusion
Monday Jan 30th
Math:
Pg 99 # 4-9 Due tomorrow
Science:
Plant and Animals Cell Lab (Pg 118 - 120) was done today - DUE THURSDAY
Math:
Finish Pythagorean Relationship Model
Wednesday Jan 25th
Math:
Pg 93 # 5, 6, 9, 10, 12
Tuesday Jan. 24th
Math:
Working on Squares and Square Roots:
Pg 85 # 6,8, 10, 12, 15, 16, 19, 25 Ext
Pg 85# 9, 11, 13, 14, 17
Science:
<- 26="" calculator="" no="" p="" then="" with=""> Today we tried to view single celled organisms on the projection microscope.
You should have diagrams of the organisms.
Monday Jan. 16th
<- 26="" calculator="" no="" p="" then="" with="">
Math:
Test on Percents tomorrow.
Science:
Pg 114 # 1-5 Review of Topic 2 (Microscopes)
Thursday Jan. 12th
Math:
Page 148 # 4-6, 9, 11, Ext 13
Science:
Field of View activity and questions 1,2,7,9 on pg 111.
Friday Jan. 6th
Please check your HOME LOGIC for your marks. As of right now all marks that I have from you are input into the computer. You are responsible for letting me know if there are any errors. Report cards are soon!
Thursday Jan. 5th
Science:
Today we worked on an in class assignment about structures in organisms. We had computer and library time to research, diagram, and explain 4 different structures in an organism. This activity was due in class.
Math:
Continuing Understanding Percents
Homework Pg 135 # 4-10, 21
Tuesday Jan. 3rd
Welcome Back! Happy 2017! I hope that we all had a restful and pleasant holiday break and are returning to HDC ready to get down to the business of learning.
Science:
Today we began thinking about Unit 2 - Cells and Systems
You should finish your Title page (Especially if this unit is midway through your science book) as well as today's mini-assignment.
Math:
Percents! Oh my! You should be comfortable modelling percents between 0-100, larger than 100, and percents between 0 and 1 using a 10x10 grid.
Homework: Pg 128 # 4-7
Thursday Dec 15
Science: We had our Unit 1 Final today. Have a good break with no worries about science.
Math: We also finished up our chapter on Rates/Ratios/Proportional Relations this week. No Science/Math homework for the entire break!
Most Important Assignment:
It has come to my attention that some of my students have NOT SEEN any Star Wars movies. This is unacceptable. Over the break this must be fixed... Or else.
I would prefer they start with Original Trilogy (A New Hope, Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi) they can skip the prequels. The Force Awakens is okay too. Also Rogue One.
Thursday Dec 8
Science:
Link to note: Compression of Gas Note
Math:
Page 70 chapter review - do it all! Test Monday - No Math class Friday.
Tuesday Dec 6
Math:
Practice pg 67 # 4-9, 10, 14
Monday Dec 5
Science:
We began the topic of Pressure. Tomorrow we will be observing and performing some mini-activities to demonstrate the concept of pressure.
Math:
Today we talked about proportional reasoning. No homework for tonight. We will be doing practice in class tomorrow.
Thursday Nov 24
Science:
Review the topic in the textbook (pages 50-58) and make a 1-2 page note in your journal to study from that includes definitions of KEY TERMS (bold words) and an explanation of HOW to use the Density formula.
Wednesday Nov 23
Science:
Complete Density Problems booklet - due tomorrow for marking.
Math:
Here are the slides of today's note:
Tuesday Nov 22
Science:
Density Lab stations today. Students have a package to complete by visiting 5 stations.
For the video station use this link : Density Tower
This booklet is due at the start of tomorrow's class.
Monday Nov 21
Math:
Rates and Ratios questions pg 51 # 5-8, 10
Science:
Read and Review notes on Density station activities for tomorrow.
Tuesday Nov 15
Science:
Handed back Science test. Reviewed Density worksheet.
Math:
Test Tomorrow! Chapter 6! Study!
Thursday Nov 3
Science:
Review Topics 1-3 on Page 38 - Practice Key Terms on Pg 39.
Science Test coming next Wednesday on these three topic area. More review to come.
Math:
Continue working on Applying Fraction Operations. We will be testing on this topic sometime following the Remembrance day weekend.
Thursday Oct 20
Science:
Today we read pg 40 in the text book, and found definitions for the boldfaced words there.
Math:
Took up questions on pg 228 - also assigned additional practice (even numbers on 228 # 10, 12, 14, 16, 18) These new questions are not homework tonight, but will be worked on on Friday.
Wednesday Oct 19
Science: We had a quiz today
Math: Complete the questions from yesterday including 17, 19, 21, ext 23 - Be sure to remember to use our problem solving method as this is how all questions are expected to be answered from now on.
How We Answer ALL Math Problems
- Carefully READ the entire question before we start trying to do any work.
- Identify exactly what the question is asking.
- Write out all available information that the question provides.
- Determine what is needed to answer what the question is asking (What is missing?)
- If the problem is multi-step, break it up into several chunks.
- Write an expression for the first chunk and then evaluate it - Showing All your Work
- Repeat this process until you have found the answer. Check your work
- In a full sentence, state your answer.
- Explain or demonstrate why your answer is reasonable.
Math:
Pg 227 # 7-9, 11, 13, 15 (17, 19, 21, Ext 23 - These can wait until tomorrow)
Monday Oct 17
Math:
Pg 221 # 11-14
Friday Oct 14
Have a great weekend! Use this time to be sure we are all caught up on previous work. Be prepared to formally answer some questions on topic 2 in science sometime next week.
Wednesday Oct 12
Math:
Pg 220 # 4, 6, 8, 10, Ext 20
Science:
Topic 2 Review Questions from Text Book (Pg 26)
#1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 11
Wednesday Oct 5:
Math:
Pg 214 #3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, Ext 13.
Tuesday Oct 4
Note: Marks are now up to date and should be available in Home Logic. Please be sure to check!
Science:
Lab should be ready to hand in for Wednesday / Writing task on Solubility should be finished for Wednesday also.
Math:
Questions from page 203 and 208 previously assigned should be done.
Pg 203 # 15, 16, 17
Pg 208 # 4 - 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, Extend 14.
Thursday Sept 29
Science:
Candy is Dandy Mini-Lab (Due Monday):
Wednesday Sept 28
Math:
Multiplying and Dividing Proper Fractions by Whole Numbers:
(NOTE: Not Due tomorrow, we will continue on these questions in class)
Pg 203 # 15, 16, 17
Pg 208 # 4 - 7
Science:
Read Pg 20-21 (Up to the section on Super-Saturation)
Complete the hand out on solubility and glue it into you book.
Tuesday Sept 20
Math:
There will be a math test on this unit on Tuesday Sept 27.
Review begins today Pg 318 #1-7.
Tomorrow we will start the next unit, more review will be on
Monday the 26th before the test.
Science:
Imagine the process of a sugar cube dissolving in a beaker
of water. Using the particle theory of matter create a hypothesis to
explain the process of dissolving. Use Sentences, Diagrams, and your own
brain to create an answer. DO NOT use the textbook or other sources to
create your hypothesis. We are not trying to be correct in this answer, we are
developing the skills of creating working hypothesis' and then testing them.
Monday Sept 19
Math:
Pg 315 # 4-7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 15, 18, 19, Ext. 23,
24
Thursday Sept 15
Science:
Today we did the lab on page 16 - Inspector's Corner.
Students had a double period in Science to complete the activity in
class. The lab report (Including each heading on page 16, with the
analysis question and conclusion questions) is due on Monday Sept 19.
Wednesday Sept 14 - Monday Sept 19
Math:
Finish Pg 310 # 9-20, Ext. 21, 22 for next Monday.
Science:
Lab Thursday Sept 15 - Science books will be taken in Monday
Sept 19 for marking, this includes the Lab, the Infographic, and a homework
check on vocabulary words. Make sure all are clear and ready to be
assessed.
Tuesday Sept 13:
Math:
Pg 304 #3, 7, Ext. 15
Science:
Read Pages 13-15 and make notes on each heading. Copy
bold faced vocab words into your notes and find definitions.
NOTE: LAB Thursday
Monday Sept 12;
Math:
Pg 297 #6,7,12,13,15,16, Ext. 25, 27
Friday Sept 9:
Math:
Pg 291 5,7,13,14,15,16, Ext. 19
Science:
Change of state infographic in notebook due when notebooks
checked
Wednesday Sept 7:
Math:
None!
Science:
Using your prior knowledge, explain how Solids, Liquids, and
Gasses work within the constructs of the Particle Model of Matter.
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